The Pentax ME Super First thing, it's pronounced 'Em Eee' Super. (Some seem to think it's 'Me Super', as in 'I am great') Secondly, and most importantly. Do not buy an ME Super without first reading this...
Dodgy Camera Claims Just a short one this, but Iv'e seen plenty of cheap cameras offered with ridiculous claims about their resolution (Megapixels.) etc. First, you won't get a cheap digital with a genuine...
Canon EOS Camera shutter problems The Canon EOS (Electro Optical System) cameras, are in general very relaible and easy to use. However, after a few years they develop one particular problem: GSS (Greasy...
Graflex cameras in 4x5 have been the standard press camera for a huge amount of time. Since the early 1940's. Graflex ceased production of the 4x5's in the early 70's and some of the worlds most famous...
Buying on eBay, how to spot illegal or unsafe sellers You may have heard that Ebay attracts some who abuse the venue to sell fake goods. You may also have heard that many sellers on eBay are the worst kind of...
Have you ever bought a camera on eBay (or anywhere else) and on using it found that it does not work properly? (And a camera that does not work properly may as well not work at all!) If this has not happenned...
Are you tired of winning a 'nice' camera or one that the seller describes as 'appears to be in good condition' only to be disapointed when it arrives? Often the shutter or lightmeter does not work properly,...
This is reassuring claim often made on film camera sales,but can this be true? Sometimes of course it is. Private sellers who are selling their old camera may well have used it very recently. But what about...
How to buy an Olympus trip 35 camera and get a good-un! Ok, I sell OT 35's so you can take this with a pinch of salt if you like, but I have seen a great many of these over the years, and know what to look for...
There are a number od sellers registered on eBay who display ony a PO box number as their geographical address. These sellers should be avoided. Here's why. First and foremost, it is contrary to UK and...