Don,

I thought of that, but she'll see right through it. Especially when I start mounting all my lenses, and playing with it.

I'll save up for a 10D and get her some form of 6 or 7 meg Point & Shoot that I won't be tempted to hog. At least while she's lookin'

There sure seem to be a lot of Optios on eBay... Just don't know which one

How's Light Expressions doing?

Hi Folks,

While I lust after a DSLR, the better half wants a Point & Shoot - along the lines of a disposable film camera with flash. She is just NOT into anything complex. I think my devotion to my numerous M42s and K mounts has scared her off.

I have absolutely zero digital experience or knowledge and I'm about to hit eBay.

Thought I'd get your opinions on the best (simplest) Pentax P&S for the job.

Any tips??

Cheers and Thanks

If Ben had taken these photographs with a Cannon, would he be hailed as the 8th Wonder of the World on his old forum?

It's fine to like or dislike controversial and possibly disturbing images - I believe this used to be called art, and meant to provoke.

But to claim that the showing of these images is self promoting, comercial and therefore in violation of "club rules"? Rules that can be trotted out whenever the powers that be - the infamous "they" - get uncomfortable?

Well,

I wouldn't want to belong to a club like that.

Glad to have you aboard Ben, and I'm positively blown away by your work. Suitably awed and disturbed.

Bravo!

George,

I was thinking of a Bowmore bottle and crystal glasses on a beautiful old wooden end table.

Oh, wait, that's been done.......

Rats.

Always in your footsteps.

Don!

You've hit all the points I thought of.

I plan to use it in conjunction with either floods or slave units, but was worried about red eye (film). I'll experiment with how directly the model can look into the lens. Maybe the floods will close the irises somewhat.

Thanks to you both and have a great evening/day

Hi Everyone!

I'm well aware of this unit's wonderful capability - nay - necessity - for good close-up and macro work.

Now the dumb part:

Has anyone tried using it as a regular flash (range?) and with portraits?

I've often wondered where those circular light reflections in a model's eyes come from in some shots.

I have both the AF200SA and AF280T units, but was wondering how the ring flash would compare in the 4 - 5 foot range?

Thanks!

Folks,

Thanks as always for the tips and advice!

Have a great day/evening.

Spring starts tomorrow, and all's right with the world (Unless you're a Liberal - then it's all left).

Shut up Mac.

Hi Everyone!

Will be travelling to Corsica with Bronica gear, including many rolls of 120 and 220, 400 ISO coluor print film.

Now that airport security has been cranked into hyperdrive, is there anything I should worry about when it comes to x rays?

Any and all tips as welcome as ever.

Cheers,

Mac

Wonderful pictures!

In the two shots of the rushing water at Portree, I see many little reflections in the stones. Am I correct in thinking this is from a flash?
(Or are there wee gremlins just a-waitin' for me?)

Thanks,

Thanks you guys!

Saved me again!

Cheers

Hi Folks,

Is a film camera winder for an MX, the same as one for a Super Program - Program A?

From what I can see, the electrical contacts seem to line up and I believe the bodies of these models have identical dimensions?

Thank's very much