HarisF1

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£775 + PnP anyone?

Comment by HarisF1 posted on FS: Pentax K-3 Mark III (Used, 124k shots) at 10/02/2026 - 16:38

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I doubt the circuit board would be problematic to cause the loss of a single slot. Both card slots will be controlled by the same IC. If that was fault, the camera wouldn't read from either slot.

My guess is that some dirt/obstruction found itself into the slot and caused a contact to move out of place. Either that or a fault may have caused a fuse to trip for just the one slot. Again that shouldn't impact the other slot.

Comment by HarisF1 posted on Unexpected Expense at 25/01/2026 - 10:25

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I wouldn't pay it. An extra £180 gets you a working K-1 with two card slots, and one card slot is enough for your current camera to deliver good shots. Just pretend it's a "Pentax KP Mark II" with a huge sensor!

And if you want a decent K-1ii, you can sell the faulty one and still pay less than £720 total for a good replacement.

Comment by HarisF1 posted on Unexpected Expense at 24/01/2026 - 16:05

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The GR (III) is perfect as a travel camera. The IQ is insane and it fits in your pocket despite having a proper DSLR sensor.

Comment by HarisF1 posted on From KP to something smaller? at 23/01/2026 - 16:01

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Even the viewers want a minty copy to turn it into 'well used' by their own hands!

Comment by HarisF1 posted on FS: A couple of SMC Pentax K mount classics at 22/01/2026 - 07:11

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PM'd on behalf of someone who has been looking for one!

Comment by HarisF1 posted on SMC Pentax-DA* 300mm F4 ED [IF] SDM at 21/01/2026 - 17:23

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They were from an oddly named company so I doubt it was genuine stock.

Comment by HarisF1 posted on 70-210 at Amazon for... at 20/01/2026 - 17:36

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Used condition with minor markings, paint rubbing on edges. Quite a satisfying camera to use but I prefer to keep my KP (both aren't used often anyway!) as an APS-C body. Takes excellent shots, it's a great step up from the old K-3 with solid AF performance and a heap of QoL features including that HUGE viewfinder. I bought it used with 124k+ shots and haven't used it all too much beyond the garden and park visits.

All lenses require an AF adjustment of +5 so I've set this using the 'adjust all' feature in the AF fine tune menu. Missing the bottom grip rubber cap (can be purchased for ~£20 direct from Ricoh).

Will come with battery, USB cable and charger (generic), front cap, hotshoe cap. The red/black Pentax strap is a little crumbly so I'll include only if required.

I'm looking for £800 + PnP for it, pictures on request (but can be found on that auction site!)

Comment by HarisF1 posted on FS: Pentax K-3 Mark III (Used, 124k shots) at 18/01/2026 - 14:17

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That looks really interesting although I probably don't wish to get too involved with the process!

Comment by HarisF1 posted on WTB: Broken cameras and lenses at 15/01/2026 - 15:51

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Thank you!

The 80-200 should be a relatively simple clean, I'll be having a go in the coming days. Thanks smc

Comment by HarisF1 posted on WTB: Broken cameras and lenses at 13/01/2026 - 11:27

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