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Do whatever you want with your images, they represent your interpretation of something you support, which would otherwise likely go unreported.

If 'pros' aren't there, interested, motivated, imaginative, creative, persuasive or good enough to warrant being paid by the paper that's their lookout. If they can provide interest, insight, thought provoking and imaginative work, they deserve a decent rate (sadly unlikely with local papers struggling so badly they have to resort to swamping their websites with click bait).

I'm pleased Pentax have updated this lens with the new coatings (it can only be good news), and are pricing it at a reasonable price (slight premium over the FA one). Lenses this size do not need costly/bulky/heavy built-in motors.

For those complaining it's not a 1.4, that's a whole new lens and a whole new price tag (likely more than the new D-FA*50/1.4) - I'm sure we'd all like to see one in the lens catalogue but how many would actually buy one (especially given we have the 31 or 43 to choose from either side of it)?

Hi All, I've got a couple of faulty K2 bodies (one black one silver), a P30, A3000 and other bits & pieces. I bought the chrome K2 in the hope it could be used for spares for the black one but don't have the time to investigate.

Black K2: Meters correctly but the shutter always fires at 1/125th (Harrow Technical suggest the shutter unit is faulty - no spares). Good cosmetic condition with only minor brassing on the edges. £30 + £5 postage.

Chrome K2: Battery indicator doesn't light, meter doesn't work, shutter fires at 1/125th from the sync speed upwards but the mirror locks up at slower speeds. Average condition cosmetically. £20 + £5 postage.

Pentax P30: This is the original P30 - Manual & Program only, appears to work apart from the self-timer. £10 + £5 postage.

Pentax A3000 (US A3): This is a motorised (built-in winder) program, manual body taking two AA batteries. Appears to work. £10 + £5 postage.

Pentax AF280T flashgun: Not working (won't charge), maybe repairable. Free but £5 postage.

Pentax FA28-80 f/3.5-4.7 PowerZoom lens: Scruffy with a broken zoom switch. Basic PowerZoom operation works on K-5 & K-1. Zoom/focus rings feel 'gritty' but they were like that when new. Not as bad as the Pentaxforums US reviews make out: £10 + £5 postage.

Offers invited, happy to combine postage and the AF280T can be bundled with anything for free, payment via paypal (gift).

Regards,

John.

The Optio S has a viewfinder which zooms with the lens - there may be others from the same era?

I'm loathe to spend that kind of money on a few days in the UK and have my concerns about all photo training courses (especially those that might resemble sausage factories). I'm wary of being mini-bused to some location, 'stick your tripod here, point your camera there and get the same images as all my previous attendees' kind of approach. My preference would be to look for 1 to 1 tuition (apparently some pros offer it on a daily basis) or small groups (4-6).

Searching for 'Landscape Photography training' has turned up a few local to me (Lancashire) which look promising. Without a recommendation you're going off their website images & blurb (call me old fashioned but I don't pay attention to 'reviews' on someone's web site). 1 to 1 or small groups give you the opportunity to discuss requirements and clarify which gear would be best before you go - and to get a feel whether it will be right for you.

I believe that at least basic tuition will be helpful (and possibly save you from spending £££'s on the wrong gear), but as you develop your technique, your style will count for more. Although the temptation of jumping on a cheap flight to somewhere photogenic is very appealing if you've got enough motivation to get out & about and shoot.

As a site sponsor (and Pentax supporter) I understand (and am thankful for) SRS posting in this forum. I am however unaware of what arrangements a company named after a South American river have with the Pentax User Club and this forum and would be very interested to find out?

The SFX AA battery grip is no longer for sale.