I used one of these quite happily for several years on film.

For digital, the A series version would be more convenient, but no doubt more expensive as well.

Like all things, you match the compromises to suit the situation.

If I can't use a tripod for a low light shot, then without hesitation I up the ISO. A sharp noisy picture would be better than an unsharp one IMHO.

I have an f1.4 lens, but the downside is that if you use it as such then you have very little DOF. So I tend to use the 16-45mm f4 anyway, and it does just fine.

The screens are very soft and should not be touched. The mirror assembly can easily be knocked out of register and should also be left well alone.

This applies to all SLRs though, the LX included, so it's not the case that the DSLRs are more vulnerable in this respect.

Not weird at all, and a valid point.

I actually shot both, that is lots of architectural details, but also a few shots of the four models we had brought along. I didn't shoot many model pictures this time as there were quite a few of us and plenty of people to keep the models busy. I do like rich and interesting backgrounds for people shots though - studio backdrops can get a bit boring.

With so much more of the baths being available to explore, there was plenty of room for everyone to disappear into.

Yes, upwards. I thought if you did that then it would make the line of the liquid look even more mysterious.

This idea is so good I think I might try this for one of our club competitions...but don't tell anyone!

Gemma was holding still for a very long 10 seconds...the long exposure helped to bring out the richness in the wood. Flash just killed it.

This is a very nice idea, and it's working well.

I like the black background best as there is nothing to distract us from the subject. There's a slight problem with the direction of the smoke perhaps - should it be vertical rather than following the line of the liquid?

As for spot light, then why not make a snoot out of something? Into Blue Peter mode! A piece od cardboard and some selloptape should do the trick!

The ME Super has the most wonderful feel to the wind-on lever that it's a positively exotic experience....Silky smooth.

We lost that small pleasure when motors started being inculded in camera bodies!

You can have a prescription lens fitted, yes. I think an empty frame was supplied for that, but I would presume that the exisiting lens can be removed easily enough.

Why not try eBay for a lower cost one? What are Pentax User charging for these? The privce in your link just seems a little higher than you need to pay.

The sunspot is fine, but it strikes me that the sun is not purple. It looks as though some colour adjustment is needed.