The base adjustment would require the debug menu to be accessed. This allows a global adjustment for all lenses, but is only of any use if the camera is focussing wrongly to a similar extent with all lenses, like one of my K-x's used to do. If it's just the 10-20 that is significantly out, the only proper solution is to get the lens seen to, or ditch it and buy one that's right.

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David

I use a Hoya Pro1 polariser which is superb. However, I also have a £3 cheapo one off ebay, made in China. This can be useful for using on conjunction with a ND Grad filter, where the combined effect with the Hoya Pro1 would be too strong.

For most situations though, the Hoya is the clear winner.

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David

Number four doesn't grab me at all, but the fifth is very strong. I like the way the shapes are emphasised by the directional lighting and the prominence of the closest rocks. The colours also contrast well and the net result is a great image.

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David

Not quite one of your best this Alistair, the framing's a bit tight and the focus is just a tad off. The net result is an image that is not as striking as some you have posted in this genre.

I'm not saying it's a bad image because it isn't, but you have set yourself high standards.

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David

Unless you have a very good and specific reason to upgrade, I would recommend you don't.

If you had a K-r or a K-x my advice might be different, but the K30 is as capable in the image making department as a K-5, plus it has better AF and is weather resistant, so no real need to get a higher spec body.

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David

It looks good to me at first glance; clean, clear and more modern looking. We will have to reserve final judgement until we have had the opportunity to use it in anger, but at the moment it is positive for me.

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David

Looks fab to me, except for the diagonal line in the bottom right corner which distracts my eye a bit from the main image. This view is not so often seen, I like the fact that it's a bit different. Also there is detail retained in every part of the image.

Well shot and well processed.

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David

Some great images here guys, I am particularly drawn to the same two that David Trout has highlighted, superb stuff Barrie.

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David

This all boils down to the specifics of the insurance policy. Unless I am missing something, the thread doesn't state whether the policy is 'new for old', or anything about the specific terms. Without this information it is useless to speculate about whether the offer is right or not.

Car insurance does not provide 'new for old' cover after the first year of ownership, unless you pay a huge premium for specialist car insurance. It pays out 'Market Value', which means that in fact you may very well end up with a Nissan Micra for your Bentley, especially if you want to replace your old written off car with a new one.

In this context, the offer of a K50 may well be a very fair one.

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David

I agree with Alan's comments here John, it is a 'must' for good landscapes to use the lowest possible ISO. A tripod is your best friend here, not only to allow 100 ISO to be used, but also to allow the flexibility for other effects, such as long exposures with a 10 stop filter, or an infra-red filter. For moving water I am a big fan of using shutter speeds between 1/4 sec and 1 sec, to retain some detail whilst also giving a sense of the water's movement. This is not possible without a camera support of some sort, preferably a tripod.

The final thing is the ND Grad filter; I would not go on a landscape shoot without mine. It is a massive help to retain balance between the sky and the landscape, particularly on cloudy days.

Your shots here are beautiful and demonstrate a great eye for an image, but are being held back a little by the settings you have chosen.

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David