Thanks, guys. I have the AF 280T flash and yes, it does work fine but there are times when you need a fill in flash. You do not want to be always carrying this flash unit with you.
The resale value of the body is now compromised. I need to explore how and how much the repair will be.
I know that reputable repair agents has been mentioned on here before and was looking for recommendations. Maybe, even, someone who has had a similar fault.
regards thoramay.

Advice please. I have the misfortune to purchase a K20 body, privately, and now discover that the onboard flash is not working. Not the most obvious function to check (lesson learned).
A Pentax user has spent a morning with me checking the settings, without success.
I have phoned SRS and received their usual high quality response. They suggested that I get round any possible settings by reverting to factory settings. No Joy!
They gave me a Pentax Support phone number but that was out of use.
I am looking for advice and possibly details of a repair firm that is trustworthy who would check and deal with the problem.
The auxillary flash socket is functioning correctly. Would this suggest that the bulb has failed?

regards thoramay.

Jon. Does all this advice also apply to the pentax 400-600 lens. I always use a tripod but am somewhat nervous of this beast.
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Nice picture and captures the countryside as it is at this time of the year. I am sure you know this but the bales are the straw after the corn has been harvested by combine harvesters.

I am a gardener. At present I spend an hour after dark searching for vine weavel bugs. They spent their time sitting on plant leaves. The search is to catch them before they mature and lay their eggs.
I see many kinds of life forms in my search and would like to capture them on camera. I can use the flash on camera but the torch light is not suitable for focusing with. Any Ideas? Any experience? Led lights, maybe. Mains light is impractible.
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I get the impression that the little boy is asking for his football back

Strange Bush Tucker there!! I like the pics. I never feel comfortable in snapping people. Are they more laid back with this down under??

Neil. If you are visiting as part of a coach party you will be visiting most of the usual tourist sites as part of the trip. If there is one day you would wish to opt out, can I suggest the Tuesday trip to Newport. It is market day and the same traders will be there as in your own locality. There will be some dozen or more coaches also visiting with very little to see here except to shop window gaze. I see them every Tuesday and feel right sorry for them if it is a miserable day. Better to use your bus pass to go it alone, maybe the zoo or Amazon World if you like seeing wildlife.
regards Thoramay

Thanks for the advice. Is there a finger stall or covering available that would stop the finger moisture from becoming a problem? It is such a nuisance when it happens. Can take many minutes just to shut the computer down.
regards thoramay.

Dinasaur museum.. Culver down by walking up from the zoo car park. Sandown zoo. Shanklin Chine by bus. Shanklin Old Village. Ventnor Botanical Park by bus. Brading Roman Villa by bus. Bembridge Ledge at low tide, again by bus. Amazon World by bus if you are interested in wildlife opportunities. Look for an Isle of Wight guide usually available on the ferries for other ideas. There is a sight seeing double decker bus that travels around the island that could be interesting if the weather is fine. Sandown pier, the usual stuff but lots of photo opportunities. If you have any specific ideas then PP me for more guidance.
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