Thanks for taking the time Pete. Very interesting.

Thanks for the input. I'm wiser now. I didn't realise default sharpening was automatically applied.

Out of interest, does everyone here shoot raw or jpeg?

Gwyn, the jpeg settings are all default.I did notice the reds slightly more intense but I was more concerned with the sharpness than anything else.

All I did was open it in photoshop, crop and print. Are you saying photoshop sharpened it at some point?

I'll have to try another program.

Sorry, I meant I hadn't processed, altered or saved it in another format myself.

But.....I'm afraid the raw image was still sharper than the jpeg.

I had a look on the website but couldn't find it I'm afraid.

Last night I deecided to see what the difference is between an untouched raw and straight from camera jpeg photograph when printed out. I set my K10D to RAW+jpeg and photographed a book shelf with the camera on a tripod and using self timer.

I was always lead to believe at least in the magazine articles I saw on the subject some time ago that a raw image will look dull, flat and need some post processing before being useable.

The crops I printed out at 200% revealed the raw image to be the same in colour and contrast but sharper than the jpeg!

I opened the images in Photoshop Elements 6 and printed from there.

I've been using raw for a few months now but have never tried to print the unprocessed raw photo.

Has anyone else tried this?

Last week I thought I'd got my hands on a Tamron 70-300mm for £58 fro the Jessops website. Despite being offered one from the cabinet without box or hood after hearing nothing for 3 days I said I'd wait for a new one to arrive. On Saturday I got a text saying it was ready to collect. 10 minutes later I get a phone call saying unfortunately they can not locate one and I said I'd just received a text but I'd cancel the order and look myself. The guy than said you'll probably get another text in a few minutes saying it's ready to collect but just ignore that as well. I can't remember the odd explanation for the texts. Checking on Jessops website not only do they not have the lens on there at all in Pentax fit but the nikon and canon mount ones have gone up from £68 to £195. Who are they kidding! That's the most I've seen them advertised anywhere.

I've noticed that Jessops are now selling their flash for £68. This looks like a great deal. I know it was going for £99 a few months ago. Does anyone have any experience with this unit?
Thanks
Ashley

Well, judging by these shots the camera looks very capable with the right lens!

Thanks for posting