Are pentax 'm' mounts and screw mounts the same as the "k mount"?  I am
constantly confused as to the matter, because I keep seeing 'm' mounts
that /look/ like they are the same as the k mount.
Also, do zoom lenses require power?  I'd think no, no?

Is it acceptable to post FA threads here?
If so, where can I post For Auction threads for 35mm cameras?
TIA,

I want to buy a digital camera and need to know if a 4.0 is good enough
for model photos. I am doing photo shoots and want to up load the
photos onto a website. I am not a rich man and I need to get one to fit
my budget. Am I okay with a 4.0 or should I get a 5.0?  YOur help is

when processing b&w do they have presets for indivisual film ie ilford
hp5 +, delta 400, fp4 etc.. or is they just one setting for b&w..

I'm not a great photographer but I know vaguely what I'm doing. I'm off
skiing in a week and intend to do a bit of photography. I've got a 70-210
zoom lens and polarising and UV filters. Just wondering if anything else
would be recomended?

I'm due to give a lecture on my experiences in Australia, and I need
to show some pictures I've taken in that regard. I've also downloaded
pictures of exotic, yet common animals in Australia, that I don't have
any pictures of myself.

Hey there, I've found this old cam but the manual is missing. :(
I've googled for it but couldn't find anything, although there were a couple
of people looking for this particular manual too.
I've also checked Nikon's website as well.

Thanks guys,
As ever you have been an exceptional source of information and offere
me some great advice.
So many thanks to all who posted help and advice

Me again  ;o)
Can anyone recommend a good book for real basic stuff, like what are
no's etc how to work out shutter speed V's aperture? And DOF? Or a goo
website? It does need to be fairly good at explaining as I have littl

Why are some of the best film cameras such as the Minolta SRT's,
Nikkormat's, Canon F-series, etc called student cameras??
Colyn Goodson
http://home.swbell.net/colyng

Apparently there was a major fire at the B&H warehouse yesterday.  If you have
anyhing on order, you might be affected.
Thankfully, only one injury, no deaths, no other harm except to 'stuff'.
If you catch this Henry, we're glad nobody was hurt.

Does anyone know where i can download a copy of Leitz Focomat V35 enlarger
manual?
Thank you
Max

 Looking to purchase a compact and preferably light weight monopod.  Been
looking at Manfrotto models 680 and 676 (old 3006).  The 676 is about 3/4
pounds lighter but the light weight makes me wonder if it is stable as the
680. I will probably use a 3229 or 484rc head on it. I'd ...

I've tried to make my critique as useful as possible, I hope you find it so.
Al: The light's a little directionless which seems to be drowning out
the detail and washing out the colours, you could almost imagine it was
taken in britain (I'm looking at a seriously boring overcast ...