There's also Asahi Photo - www.asahiphoto.co.uk
Give them a ring
Matt

And I always wondered why my images were rubbish


Don't get me started on the "grass is greener" issues either
(e.g. I've been using camera X for 3 months and I want to improve by switching all my gear to another "better" brand :roll

Concentrate on the photography - absolutely

Matt

Amin,
It was Capture One that had background processing - so you could tweak an image, send it off for saving as JPG/TIFF and get on with the next one. Lovely.

LR is better than C1 for adjustment controls.
SPDS is better for colour, detail and noise reduction.

I've used ACR, C1v3 & v4, LRv1, and SPDSv3 (plus LightZone). I've had some tricky images that are a snap to get right in LR, and likewise with SPDS (especially higher ISO images. I regularly shoot up to ISO2500 on the K20D). I'm considering using SPDS for primary conversion to 16-bit TIFF, and then using LR + PS to finish off

And yes, I'm looking forward to seeing SP4 Pro - but not looking forward to having to pay for my two licenses The jury is still out whether I'll consider LR2 or just go straight for SP4...

Matt

Amin,
SPDS = Silkypix Developer Studio.
I also have NeatImage as well (but this only gets used if I have older JPG-only images).
SPDS+K20D+ISO3200 is pretty decent
LR+K20D+ISO3200 looks pretty "yuck" and takes a lot of work to look right.

SPDS isn't everyone's cup of tea (the UI and manual are very "Japlish"), but the IQ is superb. Personally I'd like the UI and luminance controls of LR with the demoasic/noise engine of SPDS, and the background processing ability of Capture One

Matt

Amin,
Normally I use Silkypix and then final edit in Photoshop. SPDS does most of what I need anyway (noise reduction, sharpening, colour adjustment, curves adjustment, lens aberration, barrel/pincushion adjustment, etc).
However, I also really like Lightroom - at least the interface. SPDS gives MUCH better noise reduction and control, but I find the luminance adjustments of LR easier to get results.
Matt

Amin - it's sharper that I could've got with my lenses! Looks like a touch of motion blur on the parrot's head

Stefan, ah yes, it does
You know, I read that Patent and assumed it was for the 645
Matt

Amin,
Yes, you are looking at a highlight warning in ACR There are two little check boxes (think on the top right of the dialog, IIRC) that enable and disable the highlight warning.
The image you show is back-lit, so you'll have a lot of warning when your subject is exposed "correctly"
I've done a quick (perhaps oversharp) conversion in Silkypix (which, incidentally, lets you see which channels have clipped as well) - http://www.photon.me.uk/pu/IMGP0929_Aminstar.jpg (it's about 4Mb)

If all else fails... read the manual
Matt

I've been using the Lowepro Slingshot 200 for quite a while - excellent.
Just got a Lowepro Nova 3 - incredibly small, but I can pack in a whole pile of lenses and kit (K20D+grip+DA17-70, AF360, DA12-24, FA50/1.4, FA80-320 and assorted bits) It's very discrete and comfortable to use! Definitely recommended.
Matt

Amin, without seeing an image I couldn't possibly comment
Even better would be to see the original PEF/DNG
Matt