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Now sold on E-Bay.

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on FS; Mint K-10 body 1932 actuations. £245 delivered. at 18/01/2011 - 22:02

Chris: You've said:

'I've also been to Duxford a few times but have not had the same luck with viewing positions. My camera is the K10D and I have the Sigma 70-300 lens attached.'

Try parking in the Primary School carpark in Duxford (charitable contribution) and walk out right under the flypath in the adjacent fields as many do. You will find your lens is more than adequate in terms of reach then!

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on Aviation photography at 18/01/2011 - 10:15

And he listed a Tamron 55-300.

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on Samsung GX10, Flash and 55-300 DA lens at 17/01/2011 - 19:05

One last bump. I paid £229 for the body so I'm making no profit on this sale as the shipping will be over £15. I've added two extra batteries, one being a genuine Pentax one. You will be able to purchase used K-10s with ease but not in this condition and with so few actuations. I imagine the six month guarantee from SRS is transferable to forum members. Grab a bargain before it goes to E-Bay in a few days!

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on FS; Mint K-10 body 1932 actuations. £245 delivered. at 16/01/2011 - 18:52

Peekie wrote:
As a newbie who enjoys aviation photography, I've been following this thread with interest. I'm considering a longer lens for this (I'm presently using a vintage Tamron 80-210 redeployed from my old film kit, with a x2 - which really isn't up to it) and looking at the Pentax 55-300, or possibly the Sigma or Tamron 70-300. What do people recommend? Is 300 long enough? Or would a longer prime be better? Advice from those with wisdom and experience please!

Alan

As ever, it depends how close you can get. Airshows can be rather restrictive and so you may struggle with 300mm. These were taken the other week with a Tamron 70-300:

https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/not-bad-for-a-cheapo-lens--24882

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on Aviation photography at 16/01/2011 - 16:23

bretbysteve wrote:
How long is a piece of string?

Why are so many people SOOO hung up on actuations? no point at all.

Because it gives an indication of use. I would prefer to buy second hand if the camera has done fewer actuations. Whilst a shutter can fail at any point and this can be replaced, it is still worth knowing IMHO.

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on actuations. at 15/01/2011 - 21:34

Welcome Magoo. You'be bagged an excellent camera in the K-x.

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on New oldie signing in at 15/01/2011 - 21:23

I do quite a lot of aviation photography. Although I don't have one, your best way of getting closer is to buy a 'Bigma', a Sigma 50-500.

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on Aviation photography at 15/01/2011 - 21:06

You might be better off splitting the 55-300. The K-x with 18-55 is selling at a just over £300 at some dealers now.

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on KX with kit lens and 55mm-300mm (Metal Mount) at 15/01/2011 - 18:31

Still available. I can include 2 extra batteries in the asking price - one Pentax and one from 7 Day Shop.

If you need an 18-55 that would be an extra £25.

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on FS; Mint K-10 body 1932 actuations. £245 delivered. at 15/01/2011 - 17:02

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