Colour for me - doubt I would have even noticed the board if you hadn't mentioned it!

Many a happy childhood memory there. Back then I just assumed all the beaches were as beautiful as they are in that part of the country - how wrong I was!

Thanks for sharing

Is that Southerndown? Feel like I recognise the cliff!

I am so sad I don't own those bodies....

One day, I pray

Serious?!

I'm thinking if I could get a reliable alternative, I'd probably happily spend an extra 100 or so to upgrade.

The chap in the shop said he hadn't had any K70s come back, and they're a Pentax dealer (and trustworthy) but that doesn't solve the riddle of course!

My k30 is in good nick and I don't use it a lot, so if the k70 shares the same part, I'd probably favour the repair and service.....

..... Or a k3!!

So having spent years being quite delighted my k30 has never had the dreaded you know what happen to it, it's not happened.

And badly.

I've been quoted 180 gbp for a repair (and service) so at that price I'm inclined to buy a second hand k70 instead.

That is though subject to Pentax having sorted the issue by the time they got to the k70.

So the question is, can anybody say with confidence that the systemic failure of the k30 and k50 was resolved by the time they got to the k70?

Thanks in advance

Ps doubt I'll be buying just yet. Will wait for the new apsc and look to get the k70 then.

Is there a wider shot where the composition is more balanced?

Can't recommend him from any experience, but this guy might be up to it

https://www.ppprepairs.co.uk/leather

Thanks for sharing Pete.

I've got an S1, and there is something about the way the winder is constructed on it that really gets me excited - that sleek bit of metal and the lovely curve. Feels so good with every stroke.

I've also just purchased that same lens, so must get out with it!

Love the umbrella shot