Hardgravity

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Just had a thought, don't try Ricoh R-P/K mount lenses, there's something about the extra contact catching the lens drive shaft making it hard/impossible to remove the lens without damaging the body!

I think the Vivitar lens has this mount.

Can any member confirm this please?

Comment by Hardgravity posted on old film lens at 31/12/2008 - 09:07

Hardgravity
With the exception of the Vivitar all can be used on your K200d, I have the 50mm and Vivitar lenses as well.
The only limitation with "M" lenses is the camera doesn't talk to them,but you can still use them, I do.

The problem with the Vivitar is an extended flange inside the bayonet mount that stops it being mounted on the body. I'm looking at modifying mine to fit

As hefty said the best lens in the bunch will be the 50mm, but hey, just try them and see.

Comment by Hardgravity posted on old film lens at 31/12/2008 - 08:32

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What's a warranty?

I think I might have voided(?) the warranty by servicing the internals myself, that and replacing the light seals!

All I really need now is a good day and some fine weather.

As for an american import, well it came from Japan originally!

Comment by Hardgravity posted on New (latest!) toy at 30/12/2008 - 21:43

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Sadly the good local Jessops are getting fewer, for them to turn the firm around they need to get rid of the dross, employ a CEO who knows about ALL cameras and advertise the fact.

Then they may start getting customers to return, not just buy one camera and then use the internet.

Comment by Hardgravity posted on Jessops at it again!! at 30/12/2008 - 20:08

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JoeHarryJames wrote:
petercf wrote:

May mean more bargains to be had.

Peter
Petercf I am waiting for you to mention that one word SALE!
So long as the words 'Closing down' don't precede it!

Comment by Hardgravity posted on Jessops - possibly not long for this planet at 30/12/2008 - 20:03

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Regarding the K2000, you can now order the UK version (K-m) in WHITE from Park cameras!

If you really want too.

Comment by Hardgravity posted on What is a K2000 at 30/12/2008 - 12:06

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ttk wrote:
Know what you mean, sad to see it go,
Looks like there be a few more in 2009 .
I hope not, as I said in another post, our main streets can't afford to loose all these stores. We don't want bookies, charity and pound shops dominating them!

Comment by Hardgravity posted on Jessops - possibly not long for this planet at 30/12/2008 - 12:00

Hardgravity
I tried Uniross 2700's in my K200 and had a similar problem, but the same batteries in my K110 work fine!

I've started using lower rated (2300) batteries which seem to retain there charge longer. I also use a battery grip which means I have 8 batteries in two sets in use at the same time, maybe that's why I don't have any problems now.

Comment by Hardgravity posted on batteries for k200d at 30/12/2008 - 11:57

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George Lazarette wrote:

Now we have the internet. Much more information, and from many more sources. I can find out all I need to know without stirring from my comfortable armchair. Then a quick phone call, and next day the kit arrives.

Miss the exercise, though.

G
Yes but the fingers and thumb on the mouse hand are well developed!

Comment by Hardgravity posted on Jessops at it again!! at 30/12/2008 - 11:53

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I now what you mean Graham, I also have a CZJ f2.4 35mm Flektogon which I've used with an adaptor on my digital bodies.

The first SLR I ever used was a Spotmatic so this is a nostalga trip for me, when I've run a film through it I'll post a shot or two.

Just out of interest are there any quirks with these bodies that users can let me know about?

Comment by Hardgravity posted on New (latest!) toy at 30/12/2008 - 11:49

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