Not sure exactly what point you are making Nigel, but if you don't want to replace the K-7 then don't. No need to justify your choice, just enjoy it and take lots of photos.

Algi, as regards the info mentioned I absorbed it, remembered it, but the source has long gone into the oblivion of useless information. Obviously it was a reputable source, otherwise I wouldn't have remembered it.

Stuart, don't forget the DA version has that very expensive lens hood included, an absolute necessity for telephoto lenses if we are to get the best out of them.

The short answer is yes it is worth it. It's a better lens at a very reasonable price. Buy the DA version by preference and you get metal mount, QuickShift and a lens hood. Buy the DA-L version and you get plastic mount and not the other two features, but it is optically identical and a lower price.

Forum Favourite for purchases is SRS Microsystems. Forum members get free shipping, but you need to tell them your username. If ordered online, mention it in the text box and they will deduct it before they actually debit your card.

Other sources that can offer good prices are Park Cameras and Amazon.

Don't forget today is the last day of Alice In Wonderland at Blists Hill Victorian Town. We were there yesterday and it was a great day out.

Here's Alice's sister:



And a sneaky look at the King and Queen of Hearts:



More pictures on my EPZ blog.

Kodachrome doesn't scan well, which is why some scanners have a dedicated setting for it.

The second shot looks too purple in IE as well. It looks like a very faded colour slide, or maybe a mismatch of colour spaces.

You guys have also hijacked the OP's thread, so please start this again as a new thread.

Please restrict this thread to the current subject. If it starts to be a repeat of a previous argument it won't survive very long.

If you want to introduce selective colour, do so if you think it enhances the subject. If you don't like the technique, don't use it. Very simple choices, but please respect each other's choices.

Agree, thumbs down to the frames. Are looking at the image or a fancy frame?

The rooftops are perfect, excellent powerful shot.

I would try the image again as I think its main problem is being too "airy" overall. I'd be thinking of darkening the black and white right down to increase the drama, then if required making the coloured plant more subtle.

This could work but at the moment isn't IMHO quite there yet.

Looks like you're well under way and producing some great images!