Not in the slightest bit likely?

Was that the argument Will? There's a bit of truth in everything that's been said, none of them being the whole truth but just a part of it.

I don't know why it's "extremely annoying" though, it's just people having opinions, which they are entitled to have. It's debate?

That was the whole frame Chris, just resized for the web.

Chuck Norris? I don't think so for one minute. There are plenty of people more skilled than I am. I will confess to enjoying trying to do the impossible sometimes. It doesn't always come off, but it entertains me.

Here's an example: Billy Joel with the Pentax W90 compact. Mot an ideal camera to be using for this, but a result that quite pleased me.



I don't really have anything to say specifically about the K-3 AF until I've tried it. The K-5 locks on in almost the dark, the II versions even more so. The K20D takes longer.

Buildings tend not to jump to attention by the way, but at least once a train did. It stopped in just the wrong place on a viaduct, some distance away really, so I waved it back and, much to the amusement of the old folks sat on a bench watching, the train obligingly backed up into position. The only problem was it was still a pretty boring picture of a train on a viaduct.

I think they are trying to encourage people to gain the skills and to realise that the camera isn't going to do everything for them.

I think they are also trying to get across the message that buying new kit is not always the solution. Practice, practice, practice will reap huge benefits.

People skilled in any field don't need to worry about competition, they should just encourage it as it keeps everyone sharp, themselves included.

John, there's a catch-all statement that covers all competitions. Which you've quoted above.

There a very few people who post images that get removed, but those from other marques do get removed when spotted.

We know that this includes the Samsung DSLR Pentax-made cameras and the Ricoh GR, does it need restating?

If in doubt, all anyone has to do is ask. The Samsung connection will eventually fade away I guess, but those who already have those cameras and are on here will know they are welcome.

Likewise, any GR users who have found their way to Pentax User should also feel welcome and know they are included.

We want to include, not exclude, but the statement is there for those who don't realise they can't use other marques. But why would you join PU to use an Olympus camera, for example? You'd join Olympus User, and I for one wouldn't use a Pentax to enter an Olympus competition!

I can't believe we experienced the same Whitby Saturday! Yes, there was rain, but not all the time and during the afternoon the sun broke through for quite a long spell.




It was cool, not the terrible wet cold of April 2012 when it lashed it down all day. The rain did come in on our way home, but the stop at The Tanglewood for a meal made up for that!

Thanks for the info, the matter is now being looked at.

I've checked the second shot and assume it was shot 4th November 2013 and that in the place of origin the US order of the date is the norm.