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I don't see the attraction of the D300: big, in some ways quite clunky, not noticeably better than the K20D except perhaps for flash and AF performance. Neither is a big deal imho. But if you go for one - good luck.
Comment by smc posted on open to offers at 14/07/2009 - 22:14
I agree. I am hankering after a K7. When the price is £600 there will be a stampede for it.
Comment by smc posted on If I was to sell up.. at 14/07/2009 - 22:11
A 70-200 lens I bought recently had a plastic flange that fouled the mirror on an ME Super. Just remove it: three screws usually hold the flange in place.
Comment by smc posted on Vivitar Lens not fitting... at 14/07/2009 - 22:07
Banjo wrote:
Go for it. The whole combo is very pocketable. I also use a leather half case originally made for the Voigtlander Bessa R which fits well and has a built in mini grip - a great combination.smc wrote:
I've had my MX since 1978 and still love it to death. With a 40mm pancake lens it is very pocketable.Great stuff.
I am considering a 40mm Pancake at this moment: what do you think of it? Any comments/impressions would be welcome. I've had my MX since 1978 and still love it to death. With a 40mm pancake lens it is very pocketable.Great stuff.
Comment by smc posted on Pentax MX Users at 14/07/2009 - 17:15
I agree - the K100d super would be fine: compact, good performance and quite robust.
Comment by smc posted on K100d Super Holiday SLR at 13/07/2009 - 21:46
Ffordes have the DBG3 grip at £79 used (almost like new apparently). Listed under Digital Cameras/Pentax in the used section of the website.
Comment by smc posted on Pentax Grip at Ffordes at 13/07/2009 - 14:32
Thanks for the information. I'll try gluing it and see what happens.
Comment by smc posted on Help please: cracked istDS at 12/07/2009 - 22:02
Thank you all. I will try superglue and report back.
The damage was a sideways hit onto a wall as the camera was hanging on my shoulder. The strap lug too most of the force but looks slightly bet, which probably cracked the plastic.
Who does repair Pentax cameras these days?
The damage was a sideways hit onto a wall as the camera was hanging on my shoulder. The strap lug too most of the force but looks slightly bet, which probably cracked the plastic.
Who does repair Pentax cameras these days?
Comment by smc posted on Help please: cracked istDS at 12/07/2009 - 21:06
I managed to crack the top plate of my istDS, near the strap lug. Does anyone have any advice on which glue to use please - hopefully something that will give an "invisible" mend.
Comment by smc posted on Help please: cracked istDS at 12/07/2009 - 19:58
Also consider a 50mmF1.4 or F1.7 with 1.5x teleconverter. Works well enough, especially for people, where ultra sharpness is not usually required.
Comment by smc posted on short telephotos at 11/07/2009 - 18:28
