Which is why I use the MZ strap with my K20D Pity they didn't continue that idea with the later straps.

No I don't expect new members to search before posting a question. It doesn't hurt to point out there is a search facility though so that people can look at earlier debates/answers on a question.

I asked why he thought he needed a FF camera for professional studio work, and pointed out, as others have since done, that a FF is not necessary for this - plenty of top profs use APS-C cameras. I didn't receive an answer to that question merely a rather nasty reply to my statement about being bored by the whole FF debate.

Mattp, the FF discussion crops up here regularly - if you do a search you will find plenty of opinions on it and on the likelyhood of there being one.

I still don't understand why you would need an FF camera for studio work. Plenty of professional photographers, including Ben manage just fine without.
Plus you will need a load of new lenses if they do ever come with a FF.

But hey three new cameras next year - maybe you'll get your wish.

Sorry but why would you need a FF camera for your own studio? Have you seen Ben Kanerek's photos? made with Pentax K10d and K20D in a studio?
I am bored with this constant discussion over FF cameras. I am happy with APS-C and the lenses intended there for.

I agree Don, that would be brilliant.

While we're dreaming of add ons how about a built in GPS receiver? I keep forgetting to take mine with me, or to turn it on when I do take it .

I see Hoya are talking of three new models for next year so maybe we can get them to incorporate some of these at least, before then.
Always assuming the credit crunch doesn't get them of course. Sony are having problems so who knows how Hoya are doing.

Well the built in spirit level and the stopwatch get my vote.
Not sure I'd want to put all my pictures in a one TB (or even an 8 GB)basket!

I have a couple of AA's hanging on my wall. The book looks great, I may add it to my wish list too.

Welcome to the forum Alan and Steve.

I'm still considering getting one, for holidays mainly, when I don't want to lug a bag full of lenses around with me. I want to travel light when I fly, which I can't do at the moment as the camera gear takes up my carry on allowance. Plus I always seem to have the wrong lens on the camera for whatever I want to photograph - I missed three eagles together because I couldn't change lenses fast enough

You should try walking around with an unlocked Bigma

I don't have the 18-250 but my Tamron 28-300 also suffers from this. I don't find it a problem to be honest, I keep the lock on until I want to take a photo. It takes just a fraction of a second to unlock it.