It's the same mysterious force that gets a correctly addressed package go missing for several weeks, eventually find its way back to the sender and have to be re-sent.

It begs the question why not just deliver it.

No doubt there is some reason in the scheme of things. If only I could find it.

SR by and large seems to work very well, but I still take several shots to select the best, whenever that is possible.

I have a feeling (hard to prove without a lot of work) that the ultimate sharpness is still achieved with SR switched off and the camera firmly mounted on a very solid tripod.

I would stick with the 18-55mm and up the ISO on the camera to try and get some nice atmospheric available light shots. For very dark areas, just use the built in flash or your separate flash unit. If the latter, use the diffuser if it has one, but just go for simple straightforward technique.

People will want nice images of themselves, but won't be so bothered about technically perfect ones. Relax and do the best you can, not forgetting that you can enjoy the day as well!

Welcome - let's see some of those photos soon!

Pentax made a couple of good close-up lenses (filters if you like!) and others from major manufacturers like Hoya, B+W, Heliopan, etc. should also be fine.

The humble close up lens can be useful as it is (relatively) cheap, needs no change in exposure, retains all the auto functions and, because we generally stop down to f11 or smaller for closeups, offers very good results.

It can be a good place to start to see if we like that sort of photography and then later maybe move onto a proper macro lens.

Interestingly, when Images of England had to find a new processor, they ended up at....Snappy Snaps.

The safe one is the Pentax Adapter K. Around £20 new, unless the price has shot up!

Using the Pentax adapter will ensure you retain infinity focus.

No, sorry about that, I missed the word Hoya for the second lens! Thanks for pointing that out.

However, even so, I don't recommend using filters unless there is a particular need for it. In other words, not just as a "lens protector"

The two Pentax lenses are up to the highest standards. The Vivitar wide angle is not so well made, but it is a pretty good lens nonetheless.

The filters don't seem to match the lens quality, so I'd be tempted to unscrew those and try the lenses without them.

The lens hood is very useful at eliminating flare and will also protect the lens against moderate knocks. Just pull it off, reverse it and screw it into the filter ring of the lens. Don't over-tighten.

You can change lenses at any time without any fear of fogging the film, but don't change them in the full glare of the sun. Turn away so your shadow falls over the camera.

Have fun!

Sounds like you are off to a Running Start!

Welcome!