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50-150?

Shorter than 300.

DA* 50-135 is close.

Comment by JohnX posted on do i need to change kit at 05/03/2018 - 17:26

From memory the rear lcd is a one-piece bonded wp unit.

Parts certainly available in the US which seems to bear this out> https://www.ebay.com/itm/PENTAX-K-5-II-LCD-SCREEN-ASSEMBLY-NEW-ORIGINAL-AUTHENTI...

Definitely the LCD as well as the screen protector? (An oxymoron if ever there was one!)

Comment by JohnX posted on K5iis replacement back LCD screen at 28/02/2018 - 10:14

AlJones2402 wrote:

tigershoot wrote:
For the sake of £100 I would far rather have two years warranty and the great service from SRS.

I thought all electrical goods had a minimum of 2 year warranty in UK through the sales of goods act?

2 years under EU law, 6 under UK. Applies to new and second-hand goods purchased in the UK, in store or on-line, so whether they like it or not, this applies to Amazon too!

The rule covers a fault that was present when you bought the item, or a defect that occurs from a manufacturing problem rather than as the result of usual wear and tear, which is why I'm amazed that no-one seems to have taken Ricoh/Pentax to task over SDM or aperture-block failures.

Comment by JohnX posted on K1 £1399 at Amazon (£200 off promotion) at 27/02/2018 - 17:22

Yes, welcome. Look forward to seeing your work.

Comment by JohnX posted on Hello from Jim at 24/02/2018 - 13:09

stu62 wrote:
It would be nice to know what is replacing the k3ii before I make my mind up as it will cost a lot to replace my lenses for ff

My problem too. I'm heavily invested in DA lenses.

Comment by JohnX posted on Last few Pentax K-1's available. Exclusive forum discount.... at 24/02/2018 - 10:24

https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/index.php/news/68-upgrade-pentax-k1

Wonder if it'll come to the UK too?

Comment by JohnX posted on K1 to K1 II upgrade path at 22/02/2018 - 10:13

AndrewH wrote:

JohnX wrote:
I know nothing about eBay seller costs, but a couple of examples of this lens have sold recently for £295 inc. p&p, so I'm guessing the seller might get £275?

I have sold a few bits on Ebay and the fees are quite high - 10% of item selling price and postage cost charged, and if payment is received by Paypal then another 3.4% disappears along with a standing fee of 20p. So a lens selling at £295 with a seller postage charge of £9.49 RMSD (actual cost £8.55) after fees and postage would result in net receipt after fees and postage of just £254.94 with a total of £41 disappearing in Ebay and Paypal fees!

Blimey! Good job I just buy then!!!!

Comment by JohnX posted on Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f2.8 WR lens at 20/02/2018 - 15:38

Algernon wrote:
Non of them look as nice as the Pentax adapters....

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/new-pentax-sport-optics-accessories-available...

Amazon have several models by other makers from about £5

I sound like a spammer!
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Pentax ones are nice, but the ones that screw in to the front of bins start at £30, although in fairness that's not too bad I suppose if you're going to be using the adapter regularly.

Comment by JohnX posted on Anyone know where I can get some good binoculars advice? at 20/02/2018 - 14:38

jeallen01 wrote:

JohnX wrote:

jeallen01 wrote:
..Question: you say that the length of the thread which screws into the bush is shortish - so can that whole screw be removed and replaced by something with a longer thread as I may already have a suitable item?

I can't see why not. I've put the bracket 'somewhere safe'. Once I find it again I'll let you know for sure.

Thanks - "no hurry" because the bracket will take 2-3 weeks to get here

Found it! The exposed thread is 5mm long. The screw is removable, but is machined to match the internal hole/thread on the main support, so other screws might not work too well.

Comment by JohnX posted on Anyone know where I can get some good binoculars advice? at 20/02/2018 - 14:35

jeallen01 wrote:
Many thanks - now ordered the same thing (from HK). I think I'll fit it to a spare Arca Swiss compatible adapter so I can mount/remove the binos quickly.

Question: you say that the length of the thread which screws into the bush is shortish - so can that whole screw be removed and replaced by something with a longer thread as I may already have a suitable item?

I can't see why not. I've put the bracket 'somewhere safe'. Once I find it again I'll let you know for sure.

Comment by JohnX posted on Anyone know where I can get some good binoculars advice? at 19/02/2018 - 18:00

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