We really need to know what aperture and shutter speed you are using, and how you are viewing the images (windows image viewer, for example, is terrible for viewing high resolution images and will appear soft until you zoom in to a 100% view and then back out again)...

This is something I also sometimes consider as I tend to use MF predominantly. Focussing fast lenses at max apertures can be a pain - you think it's in focus, it looks in focus, but it's not! Algi sold me a 1.3x eyepiece which helps a lot, but I still find it difficult when dof is very thin.

Aside from a split-screen, there are also ES type focus screens available. I wonder if anyone has been able to compare both?

I have one enquiry from this forum and one from the US forum.

Better pics to show lens condition all-round-

Thanks John. Yes perhaps subconsciously I don't really want to sell it!

The legendary DA15mm Ltd. Good to fair cosmetic condition - there's abrasion to the matt paintwork on the barrel where it has unfortunately jostled with other primes in my camera bag. This is not very visible as the underlying material is also black - it's just a bit shinier - see pics (which make it look worse than it is). Otherwise a very clean lens. Comes with the black lens pouch and very new looking box. Priced to reflect cosmetic flaws - 370.00 GBP net to me, plus 10.00 GBP P&P (UK). However I am open to offers, negotiation, arm twisting, sweeteners etc! Perhaps you have an interesting K-mount MF lens to part exchange?

Will ship to EU, shipping cost will be confirmed if higher.

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When have Pentax said 6v was the max? 25v is the figure quoted in the article (30v for the ist series). 24 is the ISO so this makes sense. Plus, you really think Pentax aren't uber conservative with their voltage ratings? I certainly wouldn't hesitate using any Pentax flash as they're all under 12v. Not to mention in common usage!

Useful info

http://dpanswers.com/content/genrc_flash_measuretv.php

24v Ok, reverse polarity, not so good

Ditto again. My first thought when using LR was 'No!!! Stop it!!! Stop making me organise my pictures!!!' (I already thought I had my pictures organised pretty well).

A week later and I was a complete LR convert. Not only are the editing tools top notch - probably the best - but the ability to swiftly import photos from whatever location you choose, not to mention search through your images by image attributes (date, lens, focal length, aperture, etc etc) are great benefits. The best thing is having all that functionality within one do-it-all program. It is a bit expensive though - worth looking at ways of getting it 'cheaper'.

Sad to hear. RIP John.

Llyn Cwm Bychan.