Dangermouse wrote:
Let us know how you find it. I've been sorely tempted by one myself as Ilford HP5 is also available in 120 (and I can process that at home).

johnriley wrote:
The Bronica is a good choice to mix with Pentax as the focusing and aperture rings work the same way round. This will avoid any operational confusion.

chrism_scotland wrote:
Well I'm waiting for my K20D to arrive on Monday and my 16-45 f4 on Tuesday but I'm looking to add some other lenses to my kit,
I'm looking at new options also but I thought I'd see what people here have that they are looking to sell.
So I'm looking for the following:
Prime Lens probably a 35mm but will consider others.
Wide Angle Lens - Cheapest Options seems to be Sigma 10-20 which I've had before but others considered.
Telephoto - Been looking at the Pentax 55-300 new but would consider used models and also other eg Tamron/Sigma or 50-200

Also looking for a wireless remote for my K20D if anyone has one.

Cheers folks

hefty1 wrote:
I quite happily use MF film alongside my K10D. For £280 you should be able to get a Pentax 645 / film holder / A75 lens with £80 spare to blow on some film and developing. The price for 645 lenses is starting to creep up now the 645D is here but the (non-AF) A series lenses are still quite reasonable. Pentax 6x7/67 gear is more expensive and while you may get a kit for your budget it would probably be quite tatty and in need of a service (not cheap - another £100+).

I sold my Pentax 645 outfit as I prefer the square 6x6 format, plus I have an unhealthy obsession with TLR cameras (which Pentax have never made of course). With that in mind it should come as no surprise to hear that if I were in your shoes I'd buy a Rolleiflex T, Rolleiflex Automat or Rolleicord Va/Vb for that sort of money. If you're more comfortable with SLR cameras though buy a Pentax 645 and enjoy it - the picture quality is sublime.