Probable cause is the filter.

I was just pointing out the way Amazon thinks Charlotte, not for a moment comaparing the two purchases per se.

It's a bit late, but SRS will send to the EU.

Amazon works very efficiently within its rule structure, so that's always worth bearing in mind. This can be very good, but could be difficult.

If, for example, I buy a 5 DVD boxed set of something and it takes me two months to watch it all, if the last disc is faulty....it's too late. However, it's also a fraction of the High Street price, so the choice is there.

It's a good idea, I don't see what's cheating about it, no more than any other technique.

I like the first image especially, there's a quality to it that appeals to me.

Whilst it may be true that Amazon is the organisation you have a contract with, JPS in the UK have sorted many problems out for people directly. Sooner or later the camera needs to go somewhere to be assessed, so perhaps check the French Pentax site to see what the service arrangements are.

The you could give them a phone call and see what they say.

I've just skimmed back through this thread and I can't see anywhere that you've returned the camera to Pentax as a complaint, or have I missed that?

If you did return it, they might agree to fix it under warranty, or the quote might be satisfactory so that Amazon's contribution made it viable. I returned a K10D that had new parts fitted and the AF module repaired and it cost £125 if I remember correctly. If your quote was similar then it would cost you £50, which, compared to the trouble of going through the courts, might be a good deal.

No contest IMHO, keep the Pentax lens. It's much more useful with the A setting, so you're more likely to use it rather than sit and hold it.

If weight is an issue, then perhaps the 55-300mm is the logical choice. It is an excellent lens and the light will no doubt be good enough to make up for the restricted maximum aperture.

The 200mm and 300mm, although also excellent lenses, would perhaps be a bit restrictive compared to the zoom. The 60-250mm would be another excellent choice, but heavy and expensive compared to the 55-300mm.

Technical issues now sorted, so this competition is up and running.

I'm looking for the natural decay of autumn, the passage of nature (and the human race is part of nature)into the cold twilight of winter. We call this transition period autumn and it can be represented any way you wish.

I hope this theme will be accessible to all of us, so lots of entries please! Any questions, just ask!

Back on topic please, the thread is about a proposed Pentax FF DSLR...