Having tried out many programs I have plumped for Photoshop elements (recently upgraded to v4). For inital conversion from RAW files I use Pixmantec Rawshooter which is much better than the built-in RAW converter in PSE.

I feel a twiching in my wallet.

I use a Sigma 12-24 EX DG f4.5/5.6, so its 35mm equivalent is 18-36 on my *ist DS, and I'm very happy with it. On the MZ-10 it's 122 degree field of view is outstanding. You can only use rear gelatine filters, which isn't a problem as most of my filters are put on electronically afterwars these days.

Don, you need to add target="_blank" to the tag.

e.g. <a href="galleries/tops/index.html" target="_blank">

Nice, simple lay-out to the site.

Some of the thumbnails seemed to load quite slowly though (not my connection, I have DSL!)

Turns out my problem actually was with the autofocus mechanism. Took them a month to sort it out (but Xmas and NY intervened). They also updated the firmware, so it looks like there is a firmware upgrade for the Optio WPi floating around somewhere.

Dropped the camera in to their repair centre in Slough. Waiting to see what their guys make of it.

(1) I meant to post this under the horizontal banding on *ist DS thread.
(2) you need to save the files and open them in an editor like Photoshop to see the full horror!

Hi, I have a much more severe case of banding with a brand new Optio WPi that I have just bought. It occurs after I have taken a few shots. Sometimes a power cycle cures it for a while. I have tried a different battery ( ibought a spare) and different SD cards of different brands, and formatted them ll in the camera. I tried emailing the Pentax Service centre with some examples but haven't had a reply. You can see some examples at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ammonyte579/album?.dir=/c830
Any thoughts gratefully recieved.

Me like. Me want. Anybody want to buy a second-hand kidney so I can afford it?