We've recently had 10Mb fibre-optic broadband installed by Qtel, our friendly internet service provider (no choice there, there's no-one else). It's great, runs much slower than the previous connection, at less than half a meg, that's when it works at all. The service engineer sent to look at it told us that the very cheap Chinese router was installed upside-down too near the floor, and that it shouldn't be by the front door anyway. That's the last we've heard from them, two months ago, despite repeated complaints and assurances. The TV package we ordered 2 months ago has still not been installed either. Aren't monopolies wonderful?

I think it's rather good marketing by Pentax to provide a means of covering up the camera for the people who are embarrassed at repeatedly being asked why they are carrying a yellow rubber brick around.

Far better for people to wonder why you are carrying an airline toiletries bag.

Ah, I see!

From Pentax's official press release..

“This limited-edition Marc Newson-designed stylish camera pouch is a must-have for K-01 camera owners and design enthusiasts and collectors alike,” said John Carlson, Sr. Manager of Sales and Marketing, PENTAX. “Meticulous attention was paid to every detail of this high quality protective leather pouch that perfectly compliments the stylish K-01.”

So for all you K-01 owners here (if there are any), you have to buy this, or you will not be getting the most from your camera.

The first shot is excellent, the other two merely very good.

In the first one, have you any idea what that line in the water at the bottom is, where the water suddenly stops reflecting? I do find it slightly distracting.

I really like it, nice and bright and a very interesting texture, like acrylic paint. It would look great on canvas.

I can't comment on the DA 14, but I have a DA 15. Though not as wide as the Sigma 10-20mm, it gets a lot more use, primarily because it's so small. It's the one lens that I always have with me. It's also significantly sharper than the 10-20 imo, especially at the edges. It gives great results, and is also good for IR. I haven't found f4 a problem as I mainly use it for landscapes, IR or street photography.

I've been looking for an M20 myself for a while, I don't suppose they have another one at that price? I'd pay commission on this one

OK thanks, look forward to hearing from you!

And thanks Kris for the recommendation!