I have had some good news I have been assimilated into my new job which is the same as the old one.

Hopefully, this will see me through for the next 12 months until the next part of the restructure. These are difficult times with over 2,000 staff going in a 3 year period.

Dave

It looks like I am going to have to look in the shops and handle some cameras as i never had a pentax film camera. is their a good site which details the attributes of the different cameras and their problems as dicussed above?

Note to self - do not get sucked into to buying all sorts of extras and create a new addiction...spend small and wise.

Fortunatley i have never bought on ebay and so can resist that particular temptation.

With binoculars try before you buy.

Visit an RSPB reserve, InFocus event, Wildlife trust etc... handle a range of binoculars of different budget ranges. This will enable you to directly see the difference for the price regarding low light, ease of use, fringing, weight, field of view, close focus etc. If you wear glasses check that the bins are suitable. I was amazed at the difference when I was looking to buy!!!


Dave

the 2 Pentax battereis are sold subject to payment.

The two non pentax batteries are available for £10 including Uk postage

hal9002 sorry I do not know what happend to my reply to your pm . I have replied now.

Its an age thing


Unfortunatly not.But they are nice and helpful with all non pentax things

pm replied

The batteries ae still available...

-Nostalgia,
a feeling that digital cameras are a 'little over the top'like (modern HD,3D widescreen tv)
-I saw quite a lot of Pentax film cameras in a shop window in Skipton looking very lonely (and they were a temptinging/good price)
- I want to take black and white photos without messing about in photoshop

Thanks for all the thoughts. I currently have an FA 35-80 lens and an FA50 lens that i was thinking of using.

Dave and Will thaks for the two useful references.


I need to ponder more and digest the above

Dave

pm replied

I'm thinking of buying an slr film camera as i feel i never realy mastered it. I also think that going back to basics would be good for me. my crtieria for the camera:

1. Should work with FA/DFA and possibly DA 35
2. Aperature control from the body
3. Autofocus
4. Not too large and cumbersome

Any other criteria worth considering?

Any suggestions for camera (with a price guide)?



Thanks

Dave

Mind you I'm always up for a long day up in the hills of the Lake District.



But a day in October around Inglton/Ribblehead would be great. Some good low light at Ribblehead and plenty of water in the falls.

Dave