That's true, but it also precludes quite a few of the functions in Photoshop. At the end of the process you will still need to convert to an 8-bit TIFF for most purposes.

You might be seeing it because it is in the cache on your own computer. Redoing the link is probably a good idea.

May I add to that the thought that the problems of zoom design increase with wide angles. Hence the 12-24mm has only a x2 zoom range. Telephotos are easier to design and the 55-300mm is actually a pretty good lens, with its much greater zoom.

The 18-250mm is actually remarkably good as well, but has all the other diadvantages such as size, weight and cost that George mentions.

You don't get Something for Nothing.

Pentax really do produce some incredible lenses, quite unique in some cases. They have never been afraid to think "outside the box" and even in the screw thread days went for 120mm and 150mm lenses that nobody else produced.

My only regret is that realistically I can't have them all...

There are quite a few bags on the market that look like good designs, but which in practical use are just about useless. The Crumpler bags I have seen are pretty hopeless at keeping water out.

Not quite an answer to your query, but if you want hard wearing sensible designs that work then Billingham produce a whole range. I favour the Hadley design for quick access, portability and waterproof qualities.

Lowepro produce good bags, but I find access is not quick and they don't actually hold much for a given size. The quality is excellent though and I do sometimes use them.

Just edit the post, putting in the new Photobucket link in exactly the same way as you did originally.

The Super A was pentax's first "multi-mode" SLR. It won the "European Camera of the Year" award in 1983 and some cameras were marked appropriately. As far as I know these were normal production.

The 43mm has now been sold and will be packing tonight for its flight to Italy.

12-24mm, 16-45mm,50mm f1.4, 55-300mm, 100mm Macro

I think it needs more "bite" as it's a bit flat in terms of contrast. Maybe a bit more tweaking would pay dividends.

The composition is good.