I was looking at the 28mm f/2.8 (someone is selling it in classifieds) since I can't really justify a 135mm manual prime on the street, and the 50mm so far has served me well.. but will definitely check them out, thanks

On a student budget, thus all this talk of limiteds is a bit depressing.. as such, I'd have to stick with my FA 50mm 1.4 and the 18-55mm...

Reasons? Amazingly cheap, and very good quality for a kit lens.. if you destroy it then it's easily replaceable.. I don't like walking around crowded areas cradling my camera and protecting it from stuff, just jump straight in!

Also, just bought the WR version off Giofi, looking forward to seeing how it handles outside.. not that London is a massively challenging environment, though..

Hello!

I feel a tad ashamed that having sought to travel to far-flung exotic places, I have yet to explore the UK anywhere north of maybe... Essex-ish? Unless on some random holiday to Edinburgh etc..
The lake district looks absolutely beautiful and I've been meaning to go, but simply don't have enough time at the moment (also, isn't the UK gov supposed to be encouraging brits to stay in the country for holidays? I've just looked at train prices and it's more expensive than a flight to Italy :S).

Anyhow, the Lakes will have to wait.. instead, is anyone down in London who fancies a walkabout? Also in Paris next weekendish if anyone fancies it (I see a few people from France on the forums?).

Alex

I think I may have solved it.. I removed the defective leg, left it wedged shut on top of a radiator to heat the plastic.. and keeping it wedged shut then dunked it into some ice water 1hr later.

So far, I've dried it off and it seems to be locking fine (if a little loosely), the clip doesn't snap confidently as it used to, but at least its shut.. will keep you posted..

Who knew Science GCSEs would be so useful..?

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I managed to sort of wedge it shut by inserting a piece of paper between the lock, but obviously that's not a long term solution (unless I can stick something thing in there permanently?)
It sounds odd, but I'm going to experiment by setting it on fire (melt the plastic a bit). Wish me luck...

Let me know about the status of the 18-55mm, I'll buy it if no one does so already

There isn't a nut, there is a screw thing that has no bit for you to screw tighter so I can't do anything (you can tell by my vocabulary that I come from a long line of mechanical engineers).

I don't think there are any friendly local camera shops left in the UK

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I have a problem with my Velbon Sherpa 600R - one of the clip locks won't keep shut. It keeps springing back up and as a result the legs won't stay locked.. it would matter less (though still annoying) if it was on the lower leg, but it's on the top one..

I have Velbon a ring and they said they won't repair it under warranty because i don't have proof of purchase (second hand), and since it's still in such good nick, I can't really justify buying another tripod.. Any help/ ideas?

I have washed it (it's been in the sea/sand), dried it, relubed it, etc etc..