This has also happened to my K-7 just the once. As others, removing the grip (not easy on a cold day shooting a fell race) and the battery sorted the problem. I did wonder what the heck I'd done at the time!

Geoff

Thanks guys for your feedback, especially Mark, as I hadn't seen all those reviews on the other Pentax Forum - and there are certainly some great ones there too.

I think my mind is made up and I can already see it becoming a permanent fixture on my K-7. I've never bought a Tamron before so here goes!

I have the Sigma 10-20 F3.5 (which I really rate) for my ultra wide stuff so will only be missing 8mm without having to resort to the kit lens again.

Thanks again all.

Geoff

I'm thinking of getting one of these and so have been doing the usual google searching for the reviews etc. Has anyone got or used one and, if so, what do you think?

Many thanks

Geoff

Many thanks Tim, I've had a look on their website and that seems a viable option. I've never even heard of it before.

Cheers

Geoff

Please can anyone suggest the best gadget to fire a flash gun remotely, without the use of the built-in flash as a trigger? Is there anything available without going for the expensive Pocket Wizard? I have a K-7 and a Metz 48 AF-1.

Many thanks

Geoff

Hi Sophia

Welcome to the forum (or 'Pentax Penpals' as my wife calls it!) and good luck with your course.

Personally I much prefer the crop - it just goes to show that the rules (thirds in this case) are there to be broken. I'm sure the advice you'll receive on here will be a great help for a long time to come.

Regards

Geoff

I've just bought the Optio M90, (I think) exclusively available from Argos at £69.99 (thanks to a recent reduction of £30 and some £50 less than the RRP when it was launched just a few months ago).

In little more than a week it's already proved its worth in capturing some excellent snaps on a recce for an intended photo shoot.

Regards

Geoff

Welcome Ben. I only joined a few weeks ago and don't have much to say yet, but I do have a damn good read every day now. Enjoy your new camera and hobby... but be warned, it's addictive!

Cheers

Geoff

Hi

I only joined this forum last week so 'welcome' from me too.

I'm sure you'll receive lots of advice here but I'll stick to the following 3 pieces for now:

1) Take photos... lots of them and analyse them on your pc. You won't like all of them and the best way to learn is from your mistakes. Understand what it was you were trying to capture and what will improve it next time. Don't worry about getting it wrong... we all do it sometimes. Also get to know what you like, why you like it and what you did right to capture it.

2)Don't just stick to green mode. Try all the functions and see what differences they make. Get to know your new camera and two lenses well before you worry about adding to your kit. Learn their capabilities and limitations to help you decide where next to invest.

3)Read as much about photography as you can. Get to understand shutter speed, aperture, depth of field, ISO, histograms, composition and a whole lot more.

Good luck and have fun!

Regards

Geoff

Thanks guys, the 'welcomes' are appreciated.

Geoff