My K20D ended up half in and half out of a stream on the beach. Not by design I hasten to add. The camera survived fine although, oddly, it did for the battery in the grip. The lens is another story but it is all OK now.

K.

Well, Robin will give it a full CLA, do the seals, test the light meter and shutter speeds and all that as well so I have no qualms about spending a little bit of money getting it done. I may collect older cameras (they aren't really "old" after all) but I do so to use them and I feel happier once Robin has waved his magic wand. After all, a roll of slide film is close on nine quid these days.

The K2 DMD and the KM/KX MOT have the connections for their respective motordrives. The K2 DMD also had a few extras like the little window so you could see the aperture setting in the viewfinder and a flag in the viewfinder to warn you that exposure compensation had been set (just as the LX does).

Like all waist level finders, it is a PITA. Probably easier for someone with better eyes than mine but fun for taking sneaky shots of people.

Cheers, K.

Well, I suggested he would be better off putting them here and I got:

"To Womble

The gallery is available to include pictures of whatever I would like to include within my own gallery and with respect this should not affect you or anyone that is not interested in my gallery selections.

Thanking you

Vividi"



K.

I'm not sure you can say the start of a collection, I have about 25 film bodies now I think... ~sigh~ I have just sent a KM off to Harrow to see if Robin can sort out the seized solid battery compartment (which also reminds me I have to pay for that one... oops ) I never did like the K1000, I could never see what the fuss was about. Now, if you had a K2...

Cheers, Kris.

I will keep you in mind! Sadly, Clarky's luck has yet to rub off on me.

Cheers, K.

Is anyone else annoyed that the photos of these items are in the gallery or is it just me?

K.

Great set but Ajar wins first prize.

Best wishes, Kris.

It took me a couple of years to find a FF-1 finder at a sane price. They were going for £100+ but I managed to get it significantly cheaper. In other words, sorry Hefty, but it isn't for sale!

Best wishes, Kris.

A few of the LX and associated bits and bobs. Note the Pentax table-top tripod!
















Yes, I know, I am, a nerd. And proud of it!

K.

Easy. The LX. The most accurate lightmeter of any camera I have ever used, interchangeable viewfinders, built like a tank except for the ASA/exposure compensation dial biut not huge and bulky, sensible metering system in the viewfinder... In fact, if I could (heaven forbid) only keep one 35mm film camera of the 20-odd I have, it would be the LX. Oddly, despite all its limitations, I would be very sad to see my ES go. Quirky camera, but solid and reliable, and I have been impressed by how good it's auto-exposure is given its vintage.

Gareth... yes the 100mm is a tiny little thing. I was inspired to get one by John R. who sung its praises. I got the correct clip-on lens hood for it today.

K.