I'm still dithering on what to replace my now way too heavy DSLRs & lenses with.

I was looking at compacts but I'm wondering if I'll miss the flexibilty of an interchageable lens system and have been looking at the Q.

Question really: is the Q now considered old hat and out of date or still a viable system, I spotted one at my local supermarket for £164 including standard lens which seems a good price compared with ebay used prices.

Thoughts anyone?

Extention Tubes Sold

I remember that Ad, it's a bit of a blast from the past John.

My view is that unless your showing symptoms and self isolating there's no reason not to get out into the countryside for some fresh air, and if anyone does have symptoms I doubt they'd be in the mood for photography

K3II reduced to £495
Extension tubes £30
Open to sensible offers on either DA* lenses

50mm Now sold.

You can convert to screw drive with a simple software fix, it's easy to do.

Flashgun now Sold

Sad day today, started listing to sell up

Having said that I'm definitely keeping my K5 and a kit lens just in case anyone organises any local meets

Pentax K3II with Pentax Grip
2x 64GB Sandisk XC1 cards (32mb/s)
Genuine Pentax Battery plus 1 third party battery in grip
Grip includes holder for AA cells
Shutter count under 4000, Excellent condition, no marks on rear screen, complete with charger, manuals, boxes etc.
£595






Pentax AF360FGZII Flashgun + Diffuser
This is the later weather sealed model of the 360. Almost mint bar a few scuffs on the head where the diffuser has rubbed, Note: the diffuser is from the previous model 360 and not as tight a fit. Also have the off camera stand but forgot to take a pic. Boxed with manual.
£125









Pentax f2.8 50-135 DA*
Excellent condition bar repair to lens hood, it arrived damaged and wouldn’t stay locked in place, I solved the problem with Milliput two part epoxy filler (see pic) not had any problems with it since. Includes Pentax Lens Pouch.
I have the box but it’s showing it’s age,
£425







Pentax f2.8 16-50 DA*
Excellent condition bar erratic SDM issues, so I converted it to screw drive focus which is much faster, there’s also wear to the silvering on the lens cap. Includes Pentax Lens Pouch
£275









Pentax f1.8 50mm DA
Excellent condition, little used.
Boxed.
£60







Jessops PKA Extension Tubes
Good condition for age, some wear to lettering , have had the “fix” in removal of paint so they work on newer bodies.
I have the box bit it’s a bit tatty.
I have no idea of value but saw set on eBay for £69.99 so I’m going to say £50 and see how we go.
PLEASE NOTE: These are NOT Auto Focus, I have no idea why it says AF on them.







Prefer payment by bank transfer, postage at cost, everything well packed for delivery, I have loads of sturdy boxes and bubblewrap

I'll take a look at the MX-1

I did consider a Q and also going back to Olympus with an OM-D but after some consideration I've decided to break away from interchangeable lens cameras, I did even think about a bridge but decided a compact that will fit in my pocket is the way to go.