I called into park cameras today to buy a 70mm ltd, pulled up, the car park was full and the road outside, what going on here, so had a smoke and someone left so I could park. Walking up to door I see big pentax sign and a poster saying pentax day, how lucky is that I thought (not so lucky I tell you later) So I enter the shop go to the pentax counter and there she is 645d sitting there winking at me, my wife said to me oh no not another mistress, I got enough trouble with K7 and that bloody 70mm you all ways talking about. Anyway the pentax man said i could pick up and have a play......... It feels great in the hand, its big but not as heavy as you would think and has good balance and all the buttons are very familiar view finder amazing and autofocus instant and completely silent, lovely, you could walk around with this quite easily. I didnt play to long because I wanted my 70mm ltd, so can I buy it, no I just sold it. So wasnt so lucky today I want 645d buts thats not possible and sold out of 70mm. Is there a morale to this story?
Andy

Hi, why not try an old folder, usualy smaller easy to carry around and very quiet I have a super balda baldax,funily enough I have one in perfect working order for sale! they have coupled range finder automatic wind on and a great lens 80mm f/3.5 shutter speed B to 300s. They are well built german camera and fun to use.
andy

Hi Jules seen the lens in your ad but in two minds as i can get 70ltd new £449 from srs and as you say in your post the 70 does have advantages (quick shift,faster focus etc) but your 77 is also great even greater I dont know anymore going MAD thinking about it, I cant decide, as funds are tight, big decision for me because I only want to buy once.
regards.
Andy

Hi Gillbod, just chatting to my wife she is japanese and she tells me the best place to go if you are in tokyo is AKIHABARA for camera gear lots of shops in this small area new and second hand just in case you didnt know this already. It seems the pound to yen is not good so not much diffrence in price but worth a look always a bargain or the unusual to find.
Andy

Just like to add that I make bamboo fly and course fishing rods www.andrewvictor.com which retail at £495.00 so if you like fishing and want to swap rod for 77ltd. John if this not acceptable post please remove.
Andy

Hi everyone, I got the K7 now with kit lens (from srs thanks for your time and help) which is ok for now as I have A 50mm 1.7 already I need another prime preferably a 70 ltd but be happy with 77ltd if good price!! I cant send pm's yet but can receive and reply. Money waiting, for that K5 fund !!!!!!!!!!!
regards
Andy
(zebrasas)

Mowog.I lived in london for 10yrs and I love your tour guide, laughing out loud, VERY FUNNY. I think Boris should give you a job writing the official guide.
Zebrasas

I have had both Mac(g4) and pc (still got mac mini) and there is no diffrence except that a mac looks more stylish and is a bit quicker(maybe), but i just had built a pc(£600) that is just as fast and reliable as a mac for half the price, and adobe seems to backing pc more now and as adobe is our main software provider these days I will be sticking with pc. It is more versatile cheaper and just as reliable. As other members have said few years ago the Mac was superior and no problems with viruses, never had any anti virus on my mac but having said that I dont have any anti virus on my pc laptop now for nearly 2 yrs and never had a problem ( maybe lucky) I just format my pc when it gets slow, takes about 2hrs and then its like new and fast.
Zebrasas

I read this and tried it as well my K7, makes churkkkk noise then high pitch of the cleaning, as new to pentax I thought this normal...... some expert please tell it is normal on startup !!!
Andy

Interested in the FA77. I cant PM but can receive and also reply.
Regards
Andy