It's always a problem when you have conflicting criteria.

Modern TVs seem to be capable of anything. Might be worth seeing if you can stream pictures from PC to TV.

G

A film-era mount? Good grief.

What, pray, is wrong with the K-mount? Would you rather a new mount, and no second-hand lenses?

G

How do 51 AF points help?

G

Enjoy yourself. I love those wooden handles. You know you're in analogue territory when the kit is made of wood.

G

Actually, they were bayonetted, which is much more lethal.

But Ken is not absolutely correct, in that most M42 bodies were never capable of being used for open-aperture metering anyway. And the adapter was cheap, you only needed one, and the lens did not need to be modified.

But it was a big change, nevertheless.

G

1977.

The AI system that was introduced in 1977 required Nikon owners to "convert" their older lenses in order to continue compatibility.

It is possible to convert a Pentax lens to fit on a Canon (various firms do this, I understand, so that Canon users can learn what it is like to have a good lens on their cameras). However, I wouldn't claim that Canons are lucky enough to enjoy full K-mount compatibilty.

Nonetheless, K10, I take your point. Nikon's basic mount is the oldest of all 135 format cameras and their derivatives.

G

Pentax "with a bit more money" seems pretty good to me. And if there is a marketing man who knows the market, that's even better.

G

This lens was very highly regarded in its day. It would have sold for much more than £55.00 just a few years ago.

Good luck with the sale.

G

You're a lucky man. I often used to see her out, but usually in very light airs, which was sad for those on board.

G

Just click on my link!

Here it is again J-Class

Amazing you were able to get all those from the harbour wall. I thought you must have borrowed a Beken boat.

G