At the weekend my wife managed to knock my lens (60mm - 250mm) off a shelf about 1.5m high. There is some damage to the lens hood and a little to the thread around the hood so it is now difficult to put on/take off. I have done a couple of tests and it seems ok but I think it has developed a high pitch noise when auto focussing which gets higher the more it auto focusses. I'm not sure what to do, is it worth sending off for someone to look over to see if it needs any repair and does anyone have an idea of what it is likely to cost? Who would be best to use, I live in London so ideally someone fairly central to the city?

I'm finally considering an upgrade to a K5 from my K10D and am considerign whether it is worth selling my old camera, if it is worth anything. It's generally in good condition, a few scratches and done about 10,0000 actuations. Any thoughts anyone?

Some of you may have seen my post under the general dslr issues. Does anyone have a Mint K110 body they want to sell (ideally for around £154)?

the lens is from an old ME super and not worth much. He's not worried about the lens but obviously doesn't want to damage the camera. if we try "a good twist" i assume there is a chance that the camera will be damaged before the lens breaks?

a sirius 28-200mm i believe

Doesn't sound good. has any one got a near mint k110d body they want to sell for £154 then.

I think it's a non compatible lens. I don't think it was dropped

My friends K110 has a lens stuck body so i agreed to take it to the camera clinic in London near where i work. i just receieved a call with a quote for £154 to remove the lens. Are they taking the p*ss or is this how much it would actually cost to do? For that price surely i could get a 2nd hand K110. Does anyone know an outfit that would be a cheaper option?

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its the pentax 60-250mm