Thanks a lot for all your help,

Jonathan

Fair point, though it will batch rename while converting - it's just that it'll only begin a numerical sequence with 1 rather than 001, as far as I can see.

Jonathan

I wonder if anyone can help me with a couple of queries?

At the weekend I'll be using two K100D bodies, but would very much like to be able to sort the images from both cameras on time taken, so as to view the images chronologically. I'd then like to be able to batch rename from there so the pictures can be viewed in the correct order. Does anyone know if this is possible using either Silkypix, Elements or Irfanview?

And, on a similar theme, is it possible to batch rename in Silkypix giving a filename beginning at 001 rather than at 1 (again, so as to view in a browser in the right order)?

Thanks for any help,

Jonathan

Daniel & Mannesty,

I love the last pictures that each of you posted in this thread - two of the most interesting macro shots I've seen for a long time.

Jonathan

impotentspider,

I really like it with the very limited depth of field - it's almost painterly.

Jonathan

Regarding the Impressions Gallery that Dave mentioned, has that relocated from York? I think it closed down there a year or two ago. I saw some great exhibitions there over the years, and a couple of not so good ones. They also had a fantastic cafe, which was a bonus, and darkroom facilities (though at the time I wasn't a photographer so never got to use them...)

Jonathan

I've not used this specific Tamron lens, but have had very good results from both the Tamron 70-150 f/3.5 and the 70-210 f/3.5 SP, so there's nothing necessarily wrong with using lenses of this vintage on digital.

Jonathan

Not really browsed flickr much before, but found some good portraits here:

http://flickr.com/photos/aravis121/835013092/in/set-72157600295130082/

Look in her 365 self-portrait series for some nice examples of the 43mm Ltd & 21mm lenses on a K100D.

Jonathan

Another quick tip:

If you get another chance to speak to the bride before the ceremony try to get her to walk up the aisle AS SLOWLY AS POSSIBLE. This will make it much easier for you to get good shots, & hopefully will allow her to savour the moment. In my experience as soon as the music starts the bride's nerves will mean she's likely to whizz up the aisle. Better for you & her if she can slow down...

Jonathan

I'd definitely go for either extension tubes or a stacking ring (for reversing one lens onto the front of another) rather than a reversing ring. The problem I've found with using a reversing ring is that you have to focus at full aperture then stop down to the taking aperture, making the viewfinder image dark (small apertures generally being required for macro work). Obviously this is fine for tripod mounted still life work, but I find it a bit limiting otherwise.

Jonathan