That was uncalled for Mike.

The MV and MV1 were released at virtually the same time and ran together for a while. The minor differences have been noted.

They are basically simplified ME-based designs. There is a mint MV sat on our shelves - Sue's first SLR.

There are no rules, but there are guidelines that act as a starting point. Those who follow the guidelines will have acceptable images, but it's that extra bit of inspiration that goes beyond guidelines that separates the mundane from the brilliant.

Particularly architecture I think.

These matters are best discussed elsewhere, rather than in a Classified Ad.

Film cameras such as the MX are rated down to -20C and electronic cameras have tended to be 0C, but the K5 stretches that to -10C. This is within its normal operating range.

In very cold weather I keep the camera warm as much as possible and also keep it switched on for longer. Electronics generate heat and I'm sure that helps when the temperature is marginal.

In very low temperatures film becomes brittle by the way, so should be wound on carefully. Camera grease also thickens, so for prolonged sub-zero use cameras used to be "winterised". This involved an overhaul, stripping out all the grease and replacing it with new.

Having concerns about these low temperatures in the UK is definitely something new.

Be careful of reflections and bear in mnind that to retain the correct tonal value you might need to reduce the exposure slightly. I would try -0.5EV using exposure compensation. It will only take a moment to review if that is close enough, and to adjust further as necessary.

As before at the moment, until such time as that part of it gets looked at.

It's the Wikipedia bit I take with a pinch of salt, they are not always accurate.

I don't think so Oggy, we're not tslking about something that's prohibited. The worst that can happen is that batteries become unuseable whislst cold, LCD screens go black until the temperature rises and so on.

Oh, and faces become stuck to very cold surfaces, so be careful with eye level viewing!