Doesn't bother me, I don't think I have ever bought anything from Jessops!

I like a pint in my local pub... the price of beer goes up.
I like going for a drive...... the cost of diesel goes up.
I like to cook nice food...the cost of food goes up.
I like a nice warm home......the cost of electricity and gas goes up.
I like my hobby, photography.........

Prices go up...prices come down, but mostly prices go up. I am glad that I have recently bought the lenses I want for the K-5 I bought last year.

I agonised over whether I could afford my kit, but am now glad I did it when I did, (usually I get it wrong!)

Hi, I have a Pentax DA L 55-300 That is, as reviews have said, better and sharper than the 50-200 UP TO 200mm.

My problem is that at, or close to 300mm setting, images are unsharp on just the left side of the image, the right side being sharp and clear.

This would appear to be a centering issue with a lens or lens group with this particular example of the lens (it occurs with different cameras)

It is out of warranty, so I was wondering if anyone in the UK has used either Pentax Service Centre, or Harrow Technical.... I would be interested in any experiences or advice?? Graham.

Sorry for any misunderstanding, I am happy that you would sell honestly.

I am a bit of a fan of getting repairs done to quality cameras, but I have no experience of having a digital camera repaired. £314 Euros sounds a lot!

Graham.

The bit I didn't like was "thinking to sell it".....Sell is as "faulty?".............

K5, Sigma 17-50, spare battery, (charger at hotel), spare SD card. OK, Polariser but hardly ever use it....
Buy a cheap non photographic bag out there, or use a sturdy local carrier bag.

Yes, it CAN still happen, I bid on a Spotmatic F May 2009, mid morning, mid week, and won it for £26.

It was (is) immaculate, came with spotless smooth correct model SMC Tak 55mm f1.8 (lens with knurled rubberised focussing ring) and uv filter, genuine lens cap, SP F manual, and a working right era flash!

Only the camera had been mentioned. I have bought and sold Spotmatics since, but none as good as this 'keeper'.

Like a lady friend of mine said, "You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find a prince!"

Graham.

Thanks for the welcome, people!
Not so sure about "stunning lanscapes and seascapes"...it's funny about where you live, there's a tendency to take it for granted when you see it every day...I actually like mooching around cities and towns for a change!

Most of my stuff up till last year was taken on CANON equipment, because that's what I had for a retirement gift!
When time came to upgrade, I moved FROM Canon TO Pentax, as it was compatible with older Pentax lenses I had, and I liked the feel and look of Pentax over competitors.
Graham.

I upgraded from the 18-55mm kit lens to the 16-45 and am glad I did, as the higher image quality is noticeable!
It spends a lot of time on the camera!

Graham.