All the best and a quick note to say your old K-5 is running well and greatly appreciated.

Hi

I've got the Flipside 300. I'm 5'11 and have had no problems with where the bag sits. The straps are adjustable to find the best place. I have used mine for extended periods and day hikes without any problems - it just feels like any other rucksack. My back did get rather sweaty wearing it in the Far-East, but that would probably go for most backpacks.

I must say added security gives lot of confidence in cities / crowded underground train. etc. Another great selling point for me is the fact you don't need to take it off to get at lenses etc - just leave the waist-strap fastened and swing it around the front. You can then use it like a platform to change lenses and root for your bits and bobs, look - no hands! - a bit like the guy here, and lady here -Ok they're showing the 200 but the 300 works the same.


Hope this helps

H.

@arno - now that's the Daddy!

'Tis but a pocket camera compared to this one:

Darren Samuelson's big camera that used x-ray film for negatives

I've got a Sinar 5x4 which I have owned for about a year, but have still not used it for anything other that table-top still-lifes. I am itching to use it in the landscape, but it is just finding the time. Must say my results so far have been pretty awful! Takes a lot to use well, and I can really appreciate Terrance Hounsell's skill in producing images to that standard.

H.

Don, click on the photo name in red underneath each shot, it will take you to Flickr, where if you click on the image you can see the big version.
H

A pleasure to have done business with you Sir.

Enjoy the camera!
H

A quick search on the internet will reveal that Nicole Littlewood is in fact connected to Pentax UK

link

Sold pending payment

This camera was my first DSLR and has been my faithful friend for the last few years. I've not used it since getting a K-5, so it's time to find it a new home where it will be appreciated.

On sale for £175: Pentax K10D body
Includes:
2 batteries (1 non-Pentax)
Original box, Manual, Charger, PC lead, AV lead, viewfinder cover,software.

I've looked after this camera well and the body is virtually unblemished save for slight circular mark on the base made by my tripod quick release; this can be seen in the photo below. The shutter count is just over 16,400, so should be bags of life left in it.

For anyone who would like the Pentax 18-55mm Kit lens to go with it, that's on sale for £25. I've hardly used this lens so it's also in great condition. See the earliest few pics in my gallery to see images taken with it.

Payment by bank transfer

Some pics:

Everything together:
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo78/chikagel/IMGP1966.jpg

K10D body:
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo78/chikagel/IMGP1919.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo78/chikagel/IMGP1924.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo78/chikagel/IMGP1909.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo78/chikagel/IMGP1913.jpg


And the kit lens:
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo78/chikagel/IMGP1971.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo78/chikagel/IMGP1933.jpg
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo78/chikagel/IMGP1959.jpg

Any questions feel free to ask.

Regards H.

Hi, I'm familiar with this problem,( as discussed here:link)

The only solution I found was to shoot at around 1/40th of sec. or so. So long as the ambient lighting is low enough it doesnt seem to make a difference - just shoot a frame first at the chosen shutter speed without the flash switched on to see what effect (if any) the ambient light is having. If you get a black frame then it should be ok.

H