We use the Logan push style Model 2000, inexpensive (relatively) and easy to use. In addition we needed a 24" steel rule, and these are usefully available with a handle on the top that aids stability.

Genrally, however, I just use 3M Photo Mount (red can) to mount the prints on a simple backing board.

Optically, the F and FA 50mm lenses are the same. I sold an F f1.7 lens recently and it reached about £130.

There are a couple of factors in particular putting prices up. One is the massive 10% Final Value Fee and the other is the onwards creep of Free P&P. These costs have to come from somewhere, and they therefore go on the starting price.

Sending a £20 lens might cost £3.50, plus £3.50 or so in total fees, plus the cost of any packaging. If you bought the lens for £10 then this starts to look like a poor deal for the seller. I was looking at the price of boxes in Staples, and that might be another £3.75 if you had to buy them. Obviously as much packaging as possible is recycled, which I suppose is a good thing in other ways.

Some interesting points there - thanks robbie_d!

If I am asked for a serial number, I provide it, but I understood that some sellers were reluctant to do this as it could lead to problems for them. I was curious as to how a serial number could be used fraudulently as I'm at a loss to imagine how.

In terms of this, I wonder if you were being a little harsh in that it's not unreasonable to only accept reports from people who are identified - that is, members? The internal reporting system is not accessible to non-members and I should imagine that keeps things more secure.

True. Manual focus in those circumstances I think. AF is not suitable in all circumstances.

You don't have to do that, just use the Quick Shift to make a final tweak to the focus point.

I can't help but think that it would be madness to recalibrate the AF every time you went from daylight to tungsten. Whatever would happen if you were in a situation where you were using both types of light?

The provision of adjustment isn't intended to be used in this way.

I hate cutting mounts, but with a little practice it's easy enough. That's the key - it's practice that's needed. After the first 20 or so you'll be pretty slick at it.

They rake the extra from your nominated account. If that's a credit card, it happens straight away. Not sure how fast a bank account gets accessed, but in theory it could be instantly and it never seems to be!

No, but I have heard a value of 300V mentioned. Pentax cameras are quite hardy when it comes to trigger voltages.

However, i wouldn't use these old flashguns with high voltages anyway, it's asking for trouble really. There are plenty of compatible lower voltage guns around at all sorts of price levels.