Any country which manufactures weapons finds itself selling to people like Saddam Hussein. It is just not practically possible to make weapons and not sell them to despots.

Perhaps it's inevitable, but it isn't edifying.

G

Weapons are one of the few things we do still manufacture - shamefully.

G

Do you think it might possibly be because wages are much lower in China, so the goods can be produced there more cheaply?

The cost of manufacturing is now so low that Europe doesn't have to manufacture very much. It's services that count. If a Taiwanese tourist comes to London for a week's holiday, what he spends will keep even me in lenses for a year or two. If he comes with his family, that'll pay for a small car.

The rich world deals in services. Manufacturing is for the poor. But in future, when EVERYTHING is done by machines, manufacturing will move back.

G

I have just noticed that Adorama have a new one for sale.

http://www.adorama.com/IPXISTDCVK.html?searchinfo=pentax&item_no=1

G

It hasn't been available for a while. The American stores, like KEH, have second-hand ones available from time to time, and occasionally you might see one on Ebay.

http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductList.aspx

KEH has a very good reputation, and I would not hesitate to import from them if need be. But remember that VAT and shipping will add at least 20% to the quoted price.

George

One advantage of Capture One is that it is Matt (Matic)'s favourite convertor, so you will have a useful source of expert advice on this board.

G

Kitchen cupboard, eh? Remind me to politely decline any invitations to dinner.

But a good first effort.

George

There, there, Don.

It's a very nice image. You should be in advertising.

My only quibble is that you filled the glasses too high. But that's just being pernickety.

G

I wonder if something else is stored on the 2GB card, limiting its capacity for images.

Nowadays, many cards come pre-loaded with software for recovering lost files. It needs to be moved to the main computer.

G

They are the future for Pentax, as you will soon see. But nothing lasts for ever, as I am sure you will have worked out by now. Perhaps.

G