So glad you're back George!

Don,

Is that your ring flash I see in his eyes?

Sorry about all the separate posts

Showed the little guy to the ladies of the household.

Major "Awwwww" factor.

Could just feel those hormones a' poundin'.

If I become a grandfather I'll have Light Expressions to thank

Well done

"Hope you guys like"

I like!

Glad the studio is still doing well.

All very nice.

I love the line of trees - how do we get rid of the power pole?

Cheers.

Hi evryone!

Well, we finally had the time to fire up the new Optio 60 yesterday using AA Duracell Alkaline batteries. We took a few shots, played with the menu a tad, plugged it into the TV to Ohh and Ahh - really quite impressive, and then the batteries died. Figured they must be old, so:

Quickly plopped-in some rechargeable Alkaline (Pure Energy) which lasted just about as long.

Then I re-read the manual which says to use Alkaline only if nothing else is available (due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries the camera's performance may deteriorate).

Huh? Can anyone expand on why Alkaline (for the first time in my long life) is not better than rechargeable?

Am now charging up some Ni-MH (recommended), and we'll see if they last longer than 10 pictures or so.

Is Ni-MH the best? How about those real expensive Lithiums :

Thanks

I think I've created a new Pentax fan and possibly another forum member.

I gave Marjolaine her new Optio 60 yesterday evening and told her that she's on her own - I hadn't even opened the box.

She was thrilled beyond my wildest dreams and I wish I'd had my kit out to record the event - better than Christmas!

Doubtless she'll have many questions and I'm thinking of pointing her to this section of the forum if you'll indulge another Kanuck - this one French Canadian.

When I think of how far you've all brought me in the last few years, and the excellent advice you've shared.....

THANK YOU!

Gee, Liam!

Thanks!

You keep that up and John'll close this department - no need!

Cheers

Hi All,

Bought her a new Optio 60 with a 512 card from an outfit in Canada (no Customs etc.) Just no WP's available 'round here.

So, please keep this section of the forum open I'll be back with a whole new bunch of dumb questions to make you groan.

Cheers!

Thanks everyone - I have what I need to get a good start.

evilBay - look out!

Cheers

(we're voting for a Provincial Government here today. Not needed, but as Robin Williams says "Diapers and polaticians need to be changed regularly - for the same reason."

Unfortunately, our polititicians seem to come from eBay lately - already used if you know what I mean.