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Mollycules
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Username: Mollycules

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Posted on Friday, June 29, 2007 - 07:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Okay, so.

I recently purchased a Pentax K1000 off of eBay, of which came with a 35mm-75mm Five Star Macro lens.
First issue: Film.
So, I used a roll of film with 24 poses. I brought the film to be developed, and only 14 pictures came back to me. So, I used up another roll with 24 poses, and still only got 14 pictures back. I don't know if I am loading the film wrong, or if it is the camera thats messed up, or if CVS One-Hour photo is at fault.

Second: The lens.
While taking a picture with the Five Star lens, I was zooming with it and the lens came apart into two pieces in my hand. It sounds as if something is loose in it, like a metal ring. I called around to camera places near me and they all told me that nothing could be done with it.

As you can see from my long rant, I am having multiple issues with this camera. Some advice/help would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.

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