I don't see any difference between the shots, but of course they are now being displayed together in the forum.

When you upload, are you uploading very large files? 1000 pixels to 1500pixels on the longest side is big enough for the Gallery. I use 1000 pixels as that's the same size as EPZ e2 images, so it's convenient. Images look the same in both places. Overlarge images will be resized by the website, never a good idea.

That's very useful. There are so many things in Photoshop to discover!

A sneak preview of the GR images. This was shot at Astley Green Colliery Museum, a favourite haunt of mine.

There's no charge for transferring the money from PayPal to your account, providing it's for more than I think £50 GBP in one go.

It's up to the seller what they will accept as a payment method.

Have you considered using PayPal? No financial information is shared between buyer and seller.

To be fair to the JPEG, the current cameras produce stunning Premium JPEG files. You would have to work your files very hard to find shooting RAW instead showed any visual difference.

I have nothing against anyone shooting RAW, but what does worry me is the thought that some perfectly happy photographers are made to feel they have to shoot RAW to so much as get a sharp picture. This can lead them on a path where their joy in photography is severely damaged.

Photography magazines can take part of the blame and what's missing is the voice of balance. Column writers such as Kevin MacDonnell used to provide this balance to give a sense of realism and practicality that people could latch onto.

Philip, you're absolutely right.

My new lenses have never had dust in them. I suppose the one thing we haven't asked is "how much dust?" and that might put things in better perspective. The odd speck here and there will make no difference whatsoever.

Ultimately, the best way to find out what settings do is to try them. I would encourage anyone to try out all the different possible scene modes and special effects on a camera. It's a great way to learn.

I always used to suggest that we should shoot at least one slide film. That is something that teaches discipline as it will show up just how bad our composition skills and exposure techniques are.

I don't see why not Nigel. I suppose it depends on what use the cameras are being put to.

Not everyone wants to "mess about" with post processing. They may just want to shoot pictures and enjoy it, perhaps sharing on Facebook, perhaps as part of another hobby. There's a multitude of possible motivations.