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Comment by Clarky posted on K200D and Metz AF36 at 13/05/2009 - 00:43
Stay away from the MZ-5n, it appears they have an inherent fault, I have had 2 of them and the mirror motor has failed on both.
Apparently the small plastic gear which drives the mirror breaks. It can be repaired by replacing the motor with a brass gear attached, but at 80quid (AU$170) its not viable IMO. I sold them both for parts or repair and picked up an MZ-6 for 40quid. Better camera anyway I believe.
Apparently the small plastic gear which drives the mirror breaks. It can be repaired by replacing the motor with a brass gear attached, but at 80quid (AU$170) its not viable IMO. I sold them both for parts or repair and picked up an MZ-6 for 40quid. Better camera anyway I believe.
It looks like a sucessfull day and some fine shots taken, not sure about Hefty's plumbers smile though
Comment by Clarky posted on MEMBERS PHOTOS PENTAX MEET at 11/05/2009 - 00:24
I have sent a few lenses into the UK and the way I found to avoid Vat and duties was (at buyers request) is to send it uninsured and marked as a gift. Sold my DA ltd 21mm to a forum member this way.
Of course its a risk you take, but its your call.
Of course its a risk you take, but its your call.
Comment by Clarky posted on VOIGTLANDER SL 125mm MACRO at 10/05/2009 - 16:12
Mike-P wrote:
I thought about it a couple of times but the very large chance that it would attract another 25%+ when going through UK customs put me off.
Ouch that would have been painfull I thought about it a couple of times but the very large chance that it would attract another 25%+ when going through UK customs put me off.
Same seller also had this Promaster AF 1.7x TC, and it had me wondering if it worked and was optically as good as the Pentax version. Someone got a good buy if it does.
Comment by Clarky posted on VOIGTLANDER SL 125mm MACRO at 10/05/2009 - 15:52
Good luck to the buyer I hope he enjoys it. I actually took it out of my watch list, so I wouldn't be tempted
Rob, So you finally sold the A*200/4 macro, I have to say it was also tempting everytime I saw it listed. I hope you got what you wanted for it.
I guess I will just have to live out my days with my poor old Sigma 180mm macro
Rob, So you finally sold the A*200/4 macro, I have to say it was also tempting everytime I saw it listed. I hope you got what you wanted for it.
I guess I will just have to live out my days with my poor old Sigma 180mm macro
Comment by Clarky posted on VOIGTLANDER SL 125mm MACRO at 10/05/2009 - 15:26
When the new Pentax hits the market in a couple of weeks, you will see a flood of used K20s hitting the market at good prices.
Comment by Clarky posted on Need a flash at 08/05/2009 - 16:27
Any ideas of price :
Comment by Clarky posted on News from Japan. at 08/05/2009 - 16:24
I have sold 2 M series 40mm pancakes in the last 12 months and they fetched around 60-70quid, both sold into Asia, so list worldwide.
I also sold a 100mm 2.8 but mine was an A series and that went for 150quid so the M series must be worth at least 80quid.
And an M series 50mm 1.7 for 30quid, all sold internationaly.
I also sold a 100mm 2.8 but mine was an A series and that went for 150quid so the M series must be worth at least 80quid.
And an M series 50mm 1.7 for 30quid, all sold internationaly.
Comment by Clarky posted on Is this a good deal? at 08/05/2009 - 14:17
Wow good pickup for a very good price , I am always looking in the local classifieds and have scored several bargains as a result. Well done.
Comment by Clarky posted on Is this a good deal? at 08/05/2009 - 10:24
You can change the flash settings to manual though.