£30 is excellent. With that small an outlay, if it was me I'd keep it unless it was really bad. A few days in some fresh air may do wonders!

It depends on how bad the smell of damp is. If you air the camera thoroughly in a warm dry room (central heating is great for this!) and use silica gel sachets to remove any moisture, after 24 hours how bad is it?

If it's going back it needs to be quick, but if there's not much amiss apart from the smell then it's a pity to lose a nice camera and lens. It depends how much it cost as well.

With a good airing the smell might dissipate, but you're the only one who can judge that.

There does seem to be some negativity about cashback, but the last time it worked just fine. Why assume this time it won't? It will never be quick, but I think 4-6 weeks is acceptable in comparison to the general run of these schemes.

Currently I expect two cashbacks in 90 days from car insurance offers and I will get them, because I'll make sure I do. But I don't expect it to go wrong....

A similar thing may well apply.

Not sure which lens you have bought, but is it compatible with the built in flash?

For example, the 17-70mm on a K20D or GX20 will cause vignetting at less than 24mm, or at 24mm if focusing 1m or closer. This information can be found in the booklet "SMC Pentax-DA Interchangeable Lens Operating Manual" which in theory should be with every new lens.

Changing the viewpoint to remove the bright sky would be my preferred option. If the viewpoint is unavoidable how about using a reflector or card as a background?

There are centre spot filters with a clear centre and darker surround, but to be honest it's easier to think about adjusting the composition to suit.

Scotland is a Magic Land. Here's something I've been playing with for a while and some comments would be appreciated!
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The IBAN number should be on your bank statement and if not I'm sure your bank would supply it for you.

I suppose Pentax and everyone else will be trying to minimise abuse of the offer.

Time to remember this is a Classified Ad....

Go to Magazine>Back Issues and find the issue you want. Click "Buy Issue" and it will take you to the page where you can click "Add to cart".