Thanks for the feedback and link to the solenoid. I will certainly look into a set of the correct screwdrivers as well.
I had read about harvesting solenoids from other cameras but read somewhere the polarity might be an issue on the older MZ models, but fine with the K series etc.
Definitely keen to get my K30 working again, mine was quite an early serial number which I believe were some of the first to suffer from the solenoid issue.
Kind regards Dave

Interesting post, thanks for sharing. I have a K3 but would really like to get my K30 working again, its been sitting for a while but was always a nice camera for general use and in some ways I got on with it better than the K3...!
Are you able to share the Ebay link at all for your white solenoid ?
I keep thinking about sending it for repair but baulk at the approx £150 cost. How long roughly did it take you to do the repair ?
Kind regards Dave

Sold via Ebay for asking price.
Thanks

Bump.
Still available.

Bump.
Still available.

Thanks all, its rather confusing but looks like Parcelforce Global Priority ordered direct from their website may be the answer, albeit a little more expensive than via the broker sites.
Further checks indicate some carriers have cameras/lenses listed, others not.
The list I was referring to is here https://www.parcelmonkey.com/restricted , hence why I was getting hung up on using Parcelforce...
I have used Parcel Monkey a few times within the UK and they have always been great.
Parcel2Go prohibited list refers to Cameras but only when carried via Hermes (who I would not use anyway).
Parcelforce direct doesn't mention cameras or lenses and it doesn't come up when I state what the contents are so it seems to be ok.
I agree, seems a generic rule for some and I am sure the likes of SRS send hundreds of packages per year abroad.

Hi All, I am seeking some advice on posting lenses, specifically international postage.
I have a couple of lenses for sale in the Classified listing and I had eventually agreed to confirm a sale of one to a forum member in Poland, posting from the UK.
Checking out the postage details I note on the restricted items list Cameras/Lenses are specifically prohibited. I wondered if anyone had encountered this and had any issues or could recommend a postage service ?
Using Parcel Monkey I was looking at a Parcelforce International Drop Off Service but the prohibition list is specific. I think I will have to cancel the sale to cover both parties as I don't want to risk un-insured damage or the package being lost/returned.
Thanks in advance...!

Still available thanks. It may be going on Ebay/Gumtree soon. Regards Dave

Still available thanks. It may be going on Ebay/Gumtree soon. Regards Dave

Still available thanks!