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johnriley
With all that ancillary equipment begging to be used, maybe a low cost second body as a spare/backup would be a good idea?

I think you're right to go to JPS. They will have the right equipment. The insurers are your first port of call though, depending on the repair cost they might write it off and you could get a new body.

Comment by johnriley posted on Gutted: I dropped my camera and it's broken :( at 19/03/2014 - 08:36

johnriley
Perhaps their market share is increasing and they are bucking the trend?

Comment by johnriley posted on Used equipment prices at 18/03/2014 - 22:27

johnriley
Agreed, one of my favourite lenses also.

Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax SMC M 100mm f2.8 at 18/03/2014 - 17:45

johnriley
That's outside our brief Aura. This is Pentax User, so our expertise here is aimed at Pentax Users.

ePHOTOzine may have the answer though.

www.ephotozine.com

Comment by johnriley posted on Pentax MX1 Expert Compact Digital Camera at 18/03/2014 - 13:26

johnriley
I use a Manfrotto 055, but of course it's moderately heavy.

If I were buying a tripod for the field, then I'd buy Eddie from Three Legged Thing.

Comment by johnriley posted on Can you recommend a tripod? at 18/03/2014 - 13:22

johnriley
Just ask, smile and don't look creepy! A good place to start might be where there are street artists and performers. you can talk to them and feel more justified in asking for an image. Things will then unfold into a more relaxed approach generally.

Comment by johnriley posted on anyone else shooting street and street portraits? at 18/03/2014 - 08:39

johnriley
I think you're right Blythman.

Comment by johnriley posted on The Best DSLR for Everyone at 18/03/2014 - 08:35

johnriley
Because they ask for help and we give them help, based upon our own experiences. As there are many of us, we give them a selection of choices.

The alternative would be that nobody offered any advice as it was making assumptions, and that's ridiculous.

Comment by johnriley posted on The Best DSLR for Everyone at 18/03/2014 - 07:52

johnriley
Yes, sometimes, depending on time and mood.

Also, don't forget paulyrichard, who specialises in this.

Comment by johnriley posted on anyone else shooting street and street portraits? at 18/03/2014 - 00:12

johnriley
Well I've jumped in and ordered a Q 07 lens from SRS. It's not in stock, so I'll have to wait a week or so, but it's ordered and on the way.

I was bidding on one on eBay, but it sold for more than the new one costs. I have never understood why people do that, but they do.

Maybe I've ordered it just in time before it becomes a cult item and impossible to find at any price....

Comment by johnriley posted on 07 Shield Mount Lens or Holga lens? at 17/03/2014 - 15:14

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