This looks like an interesting set.
Have a look at image 10 in the listing and note the number of diaphragm blades producing an almost perfectly circular aperture.

You can make a simple diffuser which will dramatically improve images taken with the built-in flash.

Take an old translucent film canister and cut a slot in its side so that it fits over your built-in flash.

You'll be very surprised at what it can achieve.

I'll try and post some images of mine and with/without comparisons tomorrow (more likely to be Saturday).

If you haven't got an old film canister I'm sure somebody here can send you one, just ask.

The MZ-6 is a very capable camera which can use pre 'A' series lenses with the added bonus of being completely compatible with the later AF360/540FGZ flashes in that it has P-TTL and wireless flash control. The MZ-6 can usually be had from ebay for about £50.00 give or take a tenner.

The MZ-6 can also set aperture from the body and can therefore use the FA-J and DA lenses having no aperture ring, which is something the 'flagship' MZ-S cannot do as it has no control of aperture from the body.

I have an MZ-6. I had an MZ-S as well which I have always regretted selling. It's a beautiful piece of engineering.

What was the problem? Did you ask for a remedy here?

No surprise there then Mike

Only £75.00 now (or sensible offer) and it can be posted in UK from next Saturday (my wife's going back for a few days).

Top Gear (the programme, not photographic hardware):- They often use graduated filters to darken/colour the sky.

The SMCP-FA 1:4.5-5.6 100-300mm lens will work fine on a K7, as it does on a K10/20D body. The power zoom ring also works because it gets it's power from the two contacts inside the body mount which also powers SDM equipped lenses.

The buttons on the side of the lens that are used to set start/stop zoom points on some older bodies will not work however.

I have an example of this lens that I no longer use which I am willing to sell. PM me with an offer if interested.

Most of the sigma zooms that encompass the 100-300mm range are also good performers, but no power zoom function.

He probably doesn't know

100mm is probably close to the correct angle of view to get both the moon and Mars in the frame. A longer focal length will reveal more detail from each of them, but only one at a time.

If it's not too cold, I'll be watching with my SMCP-K 500mm and DA* 300mm lenses.