I think it really depends on how the transaction is being done.

If it's an internet purchase then payment up front is sensible. If face to face then at the very least a deposit plus the balance on delivery, but even then you might want full payment upfront. I ask for full payment for weddings, but when asked to do some family shots for someone I knew then I asked for no payment until delivery.

Of course the customer's satisfaction is paramount, so if they reject the final print then that could cost you a bit, so refunds are something to consider as well.

For a one off for someone I didn't know and if I wasn't routinely doing it, then I'd ask for full payment upfront. After all, you will have to pay upfront.

The obvious answer is to log in and stay logged in. Then you don't need to log in every time you visit the forum.

Google Ads are just trying to show you adverts that are connected with your interests. There are probably Ad Blockers you could use, but some have suggested they may not be a great idea in themselves.

Moved to Troubleshooter.

There are lots of little things that make a difference, but one irritation of the EOS cameras is that the exposure compensation is in the menus. With Pentax it is readily accessible via a dedicated button. As I use this quite a lot, it makes a major difference.

I have never found the AF system of any modern DSLR to be a problem. The CSCs can be very slow by comparison. But as with all things, we can work around them and the overall benefits can outweigh having to take more care with one aspect of a camera's performance.

Also here: https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/the-new-55-300-lens-and-the-k50--58024

Set the capture format to RAW+ and the camera will save both formats. You can also decide whether you want PEF or DNG RAW files.

In respect of the "Professional" tag, an amateur film is released on the assumption that it will be kept at room temperature, will age slowly and by the time it gets used will be more or less at its ideal "aim point". Colours may vary slightly from batch to batch and as the film ages. Ideal for films that have Christmas on one end, then summer holidays and a second Christmas to finish them off!

Professional films are released at the aim point, are expected to be refrigerated until used and will have consistent colour balance from batch to batch. Variations are quoted so that colour correction filters can be used.

And when you do, see what happens to the size of the background.

What have you been waiting for?

I'm happy to let someone else try that.