I agree - 110 film cartridges were never going to be a match for 35mm, but the Pentax somehow seemed to make better pictures than could be reasonably expected. Whilst I doubt I'll ever use the camera again in anger, I wouldn't even think of parting company with it - it's a proper little design gem.

I had seen the 110 mentioned on here but I thought that as we've got this snazzy new "Equipment" sub-forum I'd stick up some pics so people could see just how small it was!

Whilst I'm sure most on here will remember it well, there are some on this forum who probably weren't even born when the 110 was on sale. I've even seen questions (on another forum admittedly) about whether the lenses would fit a DSLR - I think the 4th picture above should firmly put that question to bed...

The K10D isn't my first foray into Pentax-land, many moons ago I had (and still have actually) a Pentax Auto 110 kit - the smallest SLR ever made. As nobody has posted any A110 photos I thought I'd put a couple up so that those who've never seen one can marvel at its sheer diminutive-ness. Now if someone could figure out a way of getting a digital sensor into one of these...

First off the whole kit fits nicely into a case that's just a little smaller than the average handbag:




Inside there's no room wasted:




What comes out comprises the body, a flash (with separate case), 3 lenses (24/2.8, 50/2.8 and 18/2.8 ), lens caps, body cap, tripod adaptor, collapsible hoods and assorted UV & close-up filters in 25.5, 30.5 and 37.5mm sizes. I also found room for the manual and a lens brush (not shown):




For those that haven't seen one of these "in the flesh", here's a comparison picture. On the left is my Pentax DA12-24/f4 with its hood and cap, on the right is the 110's 24/f2.8 with its hood and cap:




I have to confess that this camera hasn't seen a film in years (and probably never will again) but I'm going to keep hold of it just in case Pentax ever make a 110 Digital - then I can be ahead of the curve when the prices on eBay for old lenses goes through the roof...

Unfortunately, there is no way of fitting the Praktica B bayonet lenses to your Pentax (which is a shame 'cos I too have a lot of very nice - and hugely underrated - Praktica glass from my film days). Seems there's no market for such an adaptor so nobody's ever made one.

Of course, the older Practika M42 lenses work fine with the M42->K adaptor but that doesn't help either of us...

Hello and welcome to the forum.

Before anybody can offer you advice we could really do with seeing one of these "dark" pictures. Any chance you could post an example?

Without seeing the problem there are just too many variables to even begin listing possible causes.

I'm sure there are no problems that can't be overcome.

I figured it'd be a popular spot among the local contingent on these boards, that's why I thought I'd better get mine in first!

I'm sure there's room for another at a better angle and actually in focus though - mine really is in the snapshot class so I'm not expecting great things this week...

Following complaints in the previous two weeks that the first competition entry has been "...(too) bloody good..." I've given y'all something - quite literally - rubbish to follow this week.

That made for a very interesting read!

It's reinforced my view though that I wouldn't want to be a pro photographer - sounds like too much pressure. I'd rather be an amateur and enjoy my snapping...

Kudos to you though Ben (and Steve and everybody else involved), the finished pictures do look fantastic!

Excellent judging Lilly and congratulations to Daniel - a fantastic shot and my choice too!

And if anyone from the Aylesbury Vale Tourist Office happens across this thread then I'm very, very sorry....

K10D / FA43 / f8 / 1-45sec / ISO400