doingthebobs

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doingthebobs
Can't tell you why but I think I prefer the vertical version.

All the best, Bob

Comment by doingthebobs posted on Lines - No Blur at 29/03/2020 - 22:25

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Both the round and square light meters fit in this case.

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As you can see, the deeper side is to make room for the part that fits over the eyepiece.

Comment by doingthebobs posted on Help Me Identify this Asahi Pentax Case at 25/03/2020 - 23:23

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vic cross wrote:
Someone with more knowledge on this subject may correct me. "BUT" some years ago I bought a TR3 power pack for my AF400 flash gun from the USA and didn't have to pay vat or import duty because it was camera gear. I believe photographic gear is free of such taxes etc.??????????????????? Maybe that was then and things have changed?????????????? I'm sure someone somewhere has the knowledge.
CHEERS Vic.
I think you were just lucky and the customs/post office missed you.

I have a feeling there is no duty on lenses but there is on cameras and other equipment. They do charge VAT on everything though!

I have even got stung for the full value of a camera that I sent to New Zealand for servicing. I did argue that one out and they accepted that it was mine before being sent for repair from the UK. Still got charged the VAT on the repair cost though!

Comment by doingthebobs posted on Camera Gear from Europe at 13/01/2020 - 23:23

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Jon Goodman kits are the best I've used. He puts together the kit for the individual camera model which makes it easy to use successfully.
Tried others but he knows exactly what thicknesses and resilience the foams should be for each seal on most cameras.
May be a bit more expensive but worth it!

Comment by doingthebobs posted on MX light seals? at 01/01/2020 - 23:21

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All of them good but No1 my favorite.

Bob.

Comment by doingthebobs posted on Luna at 28/12/2019 - 20:20

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barkin wrote:
Not long after I bought my K-3, I bought a USB charger for about 12 quid which came with 2 third party batteries. In use, I don't see any difference between them and the Pentax original.

Just sayin'...
Haven't seen the original v third party battery discussion for a while!

Comment by doingthebobs posted on Battery life at 22/12/2019 - 22:20

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Anybody interested in an original Pentax SMC 20mm F4 hard lens case?
Reasonable condition, it has been used but complete. It has a red interior.
As I'm banned from buying any more camera equipment, I'm not allowed to buy the lens to put in it so it is looking for a home.

Location West Berkshire but can post. I will put a picture up if anyone is interested.

Comment by doingthebobs posted on FS: Original lens case for Pentax SMC 20mm F4. at 20/12/2019 - 10:37

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Bellows collected by roberri
Nice to meet you and hope you enjoy the bellows.

Bob.

Comment by doingthebobs posted on FS Pentax Bellows II at 18/12/2019 - 00:21

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Items 1 to 4 sold. Other Items still available.

Comment by doingthebobs posted on FS. Camera Care Systems bags etc. at 16/12/2019 - 18:30

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A little bump......

Comment by doingthebobs posted on FS Pentax Copipod at 16/12/2019 - 18:28

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