Square format SLRs look very odd. There are two examples that spring to mind, from Zeiss Ikon and Rollei respectively, both using the square format 126 cartridge.

I have a suspicion that the majority of buyers would reject the new shape, just like they did the first time.

We live in a widescreen 16:9 world these days, so going square is really the complete opposite of where imaging is going. I'm not saying that square is bad, just that it's unlikely to be a success and I doubt that anyone will try it.

If I turn out to be amazingly wrong then you can quote this post back at me for years to come!

You could try Harrow Technical or Asahi Photo in the UK.

It's a current lens, so parts have to be available. I would contact the official repairer via Pentax.

See the instructions at the top of the Your Photos threads.

Toshiba A500 17X

I'm currently selling a genuine Pentax hood for the 18-55mm on eBay under the name johnriley1uk. Starting at £5.00

That's almost an identical spec to Sue's new Toshiba at the same price. Works just fine.

I'm afraid the young lady was deleted some time ago. Anyone who wants the messages taken out of their profile page please let me know.

Unless of course you want to wistfully read it every now and again.....

My goodness what a lens list. If you don't think those are up to standard.....well, I'm not sure what will be. :

Try Fujica lenses - I think they made a relatively small M42 screw thread zoom in the 1980s.