I find taking photos a time sponge. I got to the Minster, paid my money, then realised I only had an hour left to get up the tower, down the tower and off to my meeting. Just getting up the tower almost killed me as not only did I have my photo gear, but also the papers and laptop I needed for the meeting. I could have quite happily spent another couple of hours wandering around the minster. The station roof photo was taken in the seven minutes between arriving back at the station for my train and getting on it. And I bought a coffee!

Best wishes, Kris.

Didn't someone ask for a digital MX on here once? Although I love my K10D and do not mind the size/weight it always makes me smile when I can slip an M series body in the bag in a seemingly impossible tiny gap...

As to digital medium format, Pentax long had a good niche in relatively affordable (well, much less than a 'blad) but quality and flexible MF. If they can reclaim that ground, it would be a useful addition to their profile (and profits).

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I have an aversion to swans since one stole my sandwich out of my hand in Verulamium Park. I think I was nine at the time.

Well that did my ego the world of good I know York reasonably well, but only had a couple of hours this trip for sight-seeing. I didn't have very long at the Minster so didn't manage any shots around the door.

The roof is my favourite shot, and I am very impressed with the K-series 135mm f/2.5.

Cheers, Kris.

Pentax filters come up every so often on ebay and I have managed to pick up a number of useful ones from there.

As long as you get one that sits flush with the camera and doesn't have a flange you'll be OK. Genuine Pentax ones can be got from ebay for less than SRS but I got bored being outbid at the last moment so I ended up buying one last time I was at SRS.

Three more, different lenses.

St Mary's, 43mm Ltd:




Gargoyle, York Minster, Tamron 70-300mm.




Flying buttresses, York Minster. Pentax DA 12-24mm




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Widely and wildly divergent opinions on this one. Do a forum search for "knee" and check out that thread.

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What is the sale number? Thanks, Kris.

Had to go to a meeting in York so went a couple of hours early.

These three photos are all with the SMC-K 135 f/2.5

Window near the minster




Constantine the Great. Unfortunately the focus is a little off. The brooch on his shoulder is sharp. Must get a katz-eye screen!




The station roof. When I have a couple of hours to spare (hahahahahaha) I'll clone out the electric cables.




Best wishes, Kris.