Indeed, this might have the (unintended) consequence of forcing manufacturers to concentrate on improving the basics rather than just adding gimmicks.

It's a different matter with real video cameras, though. Classifying cameras as recorders just because they could save edited footage back to the tape was pretty stupid.

G

The DA lenses will not work on your LX because they lack an aperture ring, and the LX, unlike most later cameras, cannot set the aperture from the body.

However, the D FA lenses will work.

G

There is no hard and fast definition of the word "macro". Many people claim that the ratio has to be 1:1, but Pentax, amongst others, uses the term on many lenses that are only 2:1. This is typically true of the 50mm macros.

However, the new D FA 50mm macro does, I believe, offer 1:1.

Mac should of course have said 1:1.4, or f4, in order to avoid confusion. And JR's attention is drawn to the correct designation of D FA lenses.

Pedantry over!

G

When I try to do a JPG save (development), I get a message saying

"Invalid date and time of your PC, or invalid date and time that is recorded in the RAW file."

I've worked round it by setting my PC date to 2007, but I'd rather fix the RAW files.

I don't think Ninotech will work because it changes the file dates. not the date recorded in the EXIF.

G

Thanks, Matt. However, I need to change the date in the RAW (PEF) file, not the output file.

G

I've discovered something very stupid in this program - not a major problem, but an irritant.

I inadvertently set the date on the camera to 2007. Silkypix reports that the date is wrong, and won't do anything until I change either the system date or the EXIF date.

Any ideas on how to change the EXIF date (by batch)?

G

Matt,

You're right about the K100D. Silly me.

G

Silkypix have just emailed me to say that the final version 3 is now released. Fortunately, there is a reduced price upgrade for version 2 users.

The new version includes support for the K10D. Since I don't think that Silkypix know what camera brand I use, it is interesting that they have included this information. They don't refer to any other brand.

G

Daniel,

Delve into the execrable Help system, and you'll find answers to all your problems.

This is a very usable piece of software, though it likes a fast computer. It produces superb results with not too much effort, and is pretty quick when you get to know it. It copes well with large volumes of images, and virtually renders image-editing programs like Photoshop redundant.

I am as impressed as Matt, though perhaps a little less excited, as I have been using the earlier version for several months and know what it is capable of.

G

No need to. The smiley count is still sky-high.

G