At least one as my friend with the 600/4 and the 18mm tilt shift lens had one...

K.

Yes, there is the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM available at £1,096

K.

I would avoid the MZ30/50/60 as they have a "crippled" mount which limits your choice of lenses. Any of the single digit MZs is probably fine.

I'm afraid I am pretty much addicted to the older M series cameras. They just "feel right" in my hands, which might be because I spent the first 20 years of my photographic experience using an ME Super or an MX.

Best wishes, Kris.

A bit too dayglo for my taste. What does a mono conversion look like?

Best wishes, Kris.

I like them both! I possibly like the first more than the second, but then I change my mind...

Best wishes, Kris.

I wont be home from work until about 9.30 tonight but I am on line here anyway

Mine asks for the focal length too (I think! I'll check when I get home). My main mistake is forgetting to turn the camera off before fitting the lens so it keeps on thinking the previous lens was fitted.

Best wishes, Kris.

My ebay sales database has the A series going for between 220 and 260, and the K series for between 150 and 180 but, I got bored inputting data and so it is a bit out of date. I'm surprised that the K went up to 250 and pleased as I got mine for abut 150...

K.

The A series of this lens usually goes for about 200 or so!

K.

Well, that question is a bit open-ended! It really depends on (a) how much you mind everything being manual and (b) how much money you have to spend!

Here are my suggestions:

All manual and lightweight (and very popular): the MX. Very lightweight which is an advantage but tends to dent easily. As it is very popular you may have to pay about £80 for a reasonable one.

Manual focus, manual and aperture priority exposure: The ME Super. Lots and lots around and cheap as chips. Nicely built, light like the MX. Be careful not to get a battered one.

Manual focus and a choice of exposure modes: the Program or Super A. Nice rugged cameras but still quite small and light.

Manual everything but heavier and much more sturdy: the KX or KM.

Auto-everything including focus: the MZ6 or MZ7.

Lenses: If you are going for manual focus, pick up a M series 50mm f/1.7, a M series 135mm f/3.5 and a M series 28mm, either f/2.8 (common but not so sharp) or a f/3.5 (a bit sharper). Autofocus: try and pick up a F 35-70 zoom.

Hope that helps. My guess is everyone else will have slightly different ideas!

Best wishes, Kris.

I thought it was a slice of carrot with a mouldy core

Sowwy...