Oh absolutely, but although video would be a 'nice to have' for me, I'd rather the viewfinder was ideal for still photography.

Dan

I hope Pentax don't go the same way, yet. I've not seen an EVF I'd be happy using instead of an optical viewfinder, but the day will come. I just don't think we're there yet, and from a usability point of view I think it would cripple the camera to an extent. I could be wrong though, will be interesting to see them.

Dan

So it was! I know I've had a busy week, but I'm astounded I managed to miss this thread until now.

Dan

Well, I would have voted, but just wasn't around in the time period to allow me to. From that perspective, it seems to have been a competition that's been going on for a while, then things appeared and it was over with before I knew it.

That's not a criticism, just an observation, and it was a good experiment to try, but I'm not sure it's been a massive success. The idea's sound though, just the implementation that needs tinkering. Perhaps a longer voting period? But then is that going to drag on?

Dan

I tried out the new version of the Bigma when I was up at LCE in Colchester. I did a very quick comparison between the in-body stabilisation and the in-lens OS, and found the in-lens performance better, probably by about a stop. But I must stress that was a very quick test, just handholding in the street outside the shop.

However, I found the in-lens OS made precise framing difficult, as the view would suddenly lurch about, rather than just wobbling as I'm used to with the in-body stabilisation. I suppose the lens steadies the image as much as it can, but when the movement proves to great, it has to re-align itself.

Seemed like a nice lens, but far too heavy for me. Been there, done that.

Dan

Assuming the usual rule that photos have to be taken during the two weeks applies, rather than submitting old pics?

Dan

I've locked it, rather than deleting it.

Dan

That's better!

Dan

Just a note to say my 'new' DA 18-55mm WR arrived this morning, superbly packed, and in absolutely mint condition, no sign of use that I could see. Had a play with it this afternoon, seems absolutely fine, so very pleased with the deal!

Thanks Rob, hope the delivery of your baby goes as smoothly as that of my lens.

Dan

Now, if you could just sort out that dust spot above the cloud above the left hand spire thing on the bridge, it will be perfect!

Dan