I've updated the Pentax Sale page, and those items that are on Ebay are now shown as such.

This link is for a page that explains the phenomenon called "depth of field" and how it varies with the aperture used.

A "fast" lens is one that has a low "f stop". For example, an f/1.4 lens is faster than an f/2.0, and is a typical fast standard lens aperture.

Hope this helps, and apologies if I've butted in here.

It's Thursday, and I've listed the Super A body, the MX body and the ME Winder II on Ebay. To watch/bid on any item(s), the links below will take you to their listings:

MX body

Super A body

ME Winder II

Happy bidding... I hope!

I couldn't agree more with the MX being the manual only Pentax to go for.

Check my thread, 35mm cameras for sale for my own camera which is going to appear on Ebay on Thursday, starting at 99p.

OK, another update:

The items listed in the Pentax Sale site (see above for link) as SOLD have reached their destinations.

On Thursday, my MX body will appear on Ebay, and when it does I will put a link to it on this thread.

Again I feel I should apologise for any confusion in the initial stages; a number of people were interested in the same few items, and I sold the items to the people that first asked for my address to send their cheques for my asking price.

Sorry for any rough handling. It's gone a little quiet on here lately, and next week I'll just start putting things on Ebay. I feel that the enthusiasts on this forum have had their say and made their purchases.

Another update: a couple of the items on the list have been sold, and this can be seen by going to the link below:

Dodge's Pentax Sale

The sold items should be with their respective new owners in the next few days.

Well, ok guys, given the age and availability of the camera, and also the interest in the camera (which is offered as "body only" unless you want the 35-105 with it), then the price is open to negotiation as I recently mentioned.

New light seals, transport/shutter overhaul 8 years ago, cared for since purchase (1989 or so) by my good self and never taken out in poor weather. Lived in the camera bag for those years when not in use, away from damp.

To quote the character Arthur Daley, "my word is my bond", I can offer nothing more than to say it is operational and I am only selling it to fund my digital camera system additions, likewise with all the other items.

There are many factors that come into play with mechanical systems, and long periods of inactivity can have adverse effects, as can excessive use.

My cameras have been used, nowhere near excessively, and I would like to say that they will work fine. There is no secret that they are aged, but in good condition for their age. The Super A is in a condition that tells of its use, but is not in a bad way. The MX was coddled by myself from new, and I inspected both bodies and shot a roll of film through the MX quite recently (and I don't mean 8 years ago, I mean this year). All is well.

As I stated earlier, the prices I have posted for the various items are just starting prices, and subject to negotiation. I realise that a couple of prices are very low based on the availability of some of the equipment, and although I may regret letting things go at such low prices I have posted prices as I believed matched the items' worth.

Having said that, if somebody wants a particular piece they can always make me a sensible offer. In the end, I'll just put the remainder on Ebay and let Fate take over.