The M* 300/4 is a strange looking beast. According to Bojidar they made a dedicated hood for it even though it has a built in one.

The LX is a lovely work horse of a camera. I am very fond of mine. I am still looking for a few of the viewfinders although I have most of them now.

K.

A number of bigger longer lenses have rear-drop in filter slots, and some lenses like my K series 15mm have the filters built in, so that is certainly a possibility.

K.

I have never tried colour myself but from what I remember maintaining the correct temperature is much more critical with colour than BW which makes it more difficult. The colour tank here has built in temperature control.

Best wishes, Kris.

Great shots although the first one stands out more for me, largely because of the more interesting background.

K.

These, and the previous posting, are great photographs. I especially like the first one of this set, very moving indeed.

A fantastic set of images, Andrew, really well done.

K.

Here is my rough guess. Main problem is with the lenses as it doesn't say what series they are, and some (like the M* and the 500mm) I don't have in my database.

Hope this helps, Kris.

Pentax LX camera £240
Pentax Motor Drive £95
Pentax Ring Flash AF080C £80
Pentax FB1 System Finder with FC1 Articulated Action Eyepiece £85
Additional Focusing Screens SD1 and SG20 £15 each
Original manuals for the LX, Motor Drive, Eyepiece and Focusing Screens. £15
Pentax MX camera with Motor Drive £80 + £25
Pentax ME Super camera £30

Lenses Pentax SMC K Mount
Pentax 50mm 2.8 macro (A series probably?) £80
Pentax 50mm 4.0 macro (M series probably) £50
Pentax 100mm 2.8 (M series probably?) £60
Pentax 200mm 4.0 (M series?) £60
Pentax 300 M* 4.0 None in my database, probably £200?
Pentax 24mm-35mm 4.0 (M series) £45
Pentax 500mm 4.5 (K series) None in my database, probably £300?
Pentax X2 Converter Not sure, ?£30
Pentax Helicoid Extension Tube £40

Wroxeter Roman city is near Shrewsbury which is interesting but not all that photogenic. The Wrekin is worth a climb though.

K.

One thing to check is that it is the LX motordrive and not the LX power winder. The motordrive is worth much more.

When I finish this morning's class I'll check my prices.

K.

Interesting that the new lens will cover 645 film as well.

K.

I bought the K series 50mm f/1.2 attached to a Pentax ME about six months ago with every intention of selling it. I still have it and have no intention of getting rid of it. This was taken with it.

K.