Paragon

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Paragon
Thanks Womble

That is around the figure I expected

I will take some photos and put it on EBay

I have a "well worn" ME Super, (which is probably only worth £5 or £10 - but they are great cameras - "the Pentax Leica"), as well as the unused one

Comment by Paragon posted on Unused Pentax ME Super SLR + 50mm M 1.7 at 04/12/2008 - 22:15

Paragon
Thanks ikillrocknroll

The K100 was my first DSLR, it took me a long time to get away from film, I do like the K100, size is great and I like using old MF glass, but after I bought the D300, (6 months after the K100D), I just do not use the Pentax as the D300 has so much to offer, (again I have quite a bit of Nikon MF glass which I enjoy using).

But at £200 NEW, (see TTKs posting), for Body and kit lens the K100D must be the bargain of the month....maybe I should buy another for the kids at Xmas as 6 mega pixels is all that you would ever need......although if prices fall that much I would wonder about what will happen to the prices of the K10 and maybe K20

Comment by Paragon posted on K100D and lens for sale at 04/12/2008 - 17:12

Paragon
Thanks Terry

I did not realise that they were that price new

I goggled the Camera etc, and came up with the following prices for the Camera and lens

£499 on Amazon
£431 on Digital Rev
and £294 for the body on DigitalRev

also just checked on Ebay and the prices that I quoted seem reasonable

guess I need to look further

Maybe you should take the ad off and post that the K100D plus kit lens can be bought for £199 new in Camera world as it will save some guys paying more than they need

At that price I reckon that i should keep it for Macro work with my old pentax glass

I still think Pentax DSLRs are very good and Pentax glass is great but I have always used Nikon as well as Pentax.......I bought a D300 about 6 months ago, (I also have lots of Nikon "old" glass), it just blows "everything out of the water" for my needs.

Comment by Paragon posted on K100D and lens for sale at 04/12/2008 - 14:15

Paragon
Can I say virtually unused as i am not sure if I put a one film through it as it is so long ago.
But it looks unused

Comment by Paragon posted on Unused Pentax ME Super SLR + 50mm M 1.7 at 04/12/2008 - 13:39

Paragon
I have an unused Pentax ME Super and 50mm 1.7 M lens
Film of course

Still in original boxes and plastic bags, plus paperwork and booklet

Can any of you guys tell me how much it is worth

I am thinking about putting in on EBay but will of course consider any offer

I suppose it is in "as new" but a few years old condition, never really been out of the box as it was my "back up" - I can take a few photos and post them if anyone is interested

Thanks in advance

Comment by Paragon posted on Unused Pentax ME Super SLR + 50mm M 1.7 at 04/12/2008 - 13:22

Paragon
Photo is as link

link

For Sale - Boxed and as new
Camera Body = Pentax K100D 6 mega pixel DSLR
Lens = SMC Pentax DA 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL Lens
Memory Card = Ultra ll 1.0gb
Uses standard AA batteries x 4 (not supplied)
Price = £220

Additional Lens
Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4 – 5.6 LD Macro 1:2 lens
Price = £50

Additional Book
Magic Lantern Guide K100D
Price = £7
All in very good condition, really “as new” and in original boxes

The above prices are about 50% of the CURRENT new price????

All prices plus post - located near Winchester, Hants

Comment by Paragon posted on K100D and lens for sale at 04/12/2008 - 13:03

Paragon
Can anyone recomend a good place to get a lens inspected/cleaned in Hampshire

Cheers

Bill

Comment by Paragon posted on Lens Cleaning - Hampshire at 06/03/2007 - 08:57

Paragon
Thanks for your replies

Started "hunting" on the web and found the following:

http://www.skgrimes.com/span/index.htm

nice "bit of kit"

all the good "bits and pieces" seem to be in the States

Cheers

Comment by Paragon posted on Lens Repairs etc at 05/03/2007 - 16:23

Paragon
I fancy taking an old M42 lens apart, (just for fun - but maybe to try to learn a little).

Where can I buy the "tools" and kit from to do this - obviously precision screwdrivers are not a problem but how about the tool needed to remove the screw thread rings etc.

Any other tips really appreciated - apart from "don't do it"

Cheers

Comment by Paragon posted on Lens Repairs etc at 05/03/2007 - 11:50

Paragon
Peter

if you do not mind me asking, what scanner did you use? - any advice on scanners - presumably it is better to scan slides or negatives?

The subject, (scanning), is new to me

Regards

Comment by Paragon posted on Spotmatic Pics (trial upload ! ) at 22/03/2007 - 08:00

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