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Amazon have now equalised the SRS price. I'm not sure if Pentax goods bought from Amazon will have a one year guarantee or two though. Anyone?

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on £70 cashback - K3 for £705 at 18/11/2014 - 14:54

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The MZ-3 is very rare and hence expensive. The only difference compared to the 5N is 1/4000s max shutter speed instead of 1/2000s.

I have two MZ-5Ns and they are very nice cameras to use, aside from being plasticky. The viewfinders aren't the best though - no focusing prism of any kind and not the biggest or brightest, but they are usable with manual lenses.

If you want the best viewfinder possible then get an MX. If you want something with a bit more automation or a bit cheaper then the ME, ME Super, P30 or P30N - all have viewfinders almost as good as that of the MX.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Help with the purchase of my next film camera please at 17/11/2014 - 21:26

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I had a search but couldn't find it online. I have a print copy in Spanish.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on K3 brochure at 17/11/2014 - 10:33

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The offer now shows on the SRS website too (it didn't when I posted earlier) and that's even cheaper - £705.00.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on £70 cashback - K3 for £705 at 10/11/2014 - 11:25

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I don't know if this is a Pentax initiative or a WEX photographic one, but they're offering £70 cashback on the K3. Body-only price comes to a total of £749, certainly the cheapest I've seen it.

http://www.wexphotographic.com/digital-slr-cameras-pentax-k-3/b3065-m187-r4026

The Prestige edition is also included, which brings it to £929 with the grip.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on £70 cashback - K3 for £705 at 10/11/2014 - 08:51

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I have the Tamron 117-50 and it's very good indeed, but a lot of people report focusing problems so I'd strongly recommend going to a place that has several and trying until you find one that's ok.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Fast upgrade to Kit lens - advice sought at 08/11/2014 - 15:11

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I have problems in low light with my K200D, but the problem is not ISO as I use bounced flash, it's that the camera can't focus

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on New to K-3, low light test at 08/11/2014 - 08:23

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Yesterday it was there, though they had no stock. Today it's gone, though the "S" version is still there, though not much cheaper than the K3 now.

So I'm guessing stocks are finally running out, which is a shame because for months it's been the best bargain amongst APS-C DSLRs.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on K5 II no longer on SRS website at 07/11/2014 - 20:39

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Christmas is coming....

I want a bundle with a grip though...

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on K3 body deal at SRS now even better at 07/11/2014 - 20:35

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The 14mm f/2.8 is discontinued but can be found used - I think there's one for sale here at the moment.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on New to K-3, low light test at 07/11/2014 - 20:33

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