The thing is they can now. Or at least they can the way they use anti-terrorism laws. That is the problem. I have taken pictures of Police vehicles, and have a handful of shots of riot police on Flickr from when they were policing a local match. I took those a year ago, with no hassle. It would be interesting to see what would happen if I did similar now.

There was also a case this week of an actor from Harry Potter who was arrested for taking a photo of a passing Police Patrol and then would up on drugs charges because of other pictures on his mobile.

OK So he deserves it for the drugs charges but being arrested under the guise of the prevention of terrorism act for photographing the Police is rediculous.

Wow this got some people talking. I wasn't going to enter but my mum was thinking about it and asked me what I thought re the terms and conditions.

The fact that all entrants become their property seems well over the top and the fact that all rights are being handed over for all photos entered is absurd.

Remember guys check the small print before entering any competitions.

Would it be a good idea to have a name and shame section for companies that hold competitions with such rules, and therefore hel other Pentaxians to avoid them like the plague.

Some companies must think we are stupid. Then again people must enter.

I have come across a photography competition with a prize structure of

1st £150
2nd £60
3rd £30

In each of 2 categories. Fair enough but hardly generous.

Read the terms and conditions and this is where they really do take the mick.

"All entries become the property of xxx All entrants agree that xxx may use, reproduce,
publish, and distribute any of the photos submitted in this
competition in its 2010 annual calendar, and for any other
promotional use at any time, without any payment or fee."

Also the rules are hidden away. you have to take another click to read them. What a rip off.

Anvh,

I understand what you are saying, but I have for a season used the Sigma 170-500 and not had this problem, well not as much. The prefocusing idea is ok but impractical. Football is hard enough to shoot without having to do that as well. I'll see what I can get from tomorrow nights match and then hopefully I will have it all sorted out for the big game on Tuesday.

Thanks

Mike

Yes - Using AFC. I've pretty much got the camera set to this constantly.

Yes keeping the AF button depressed.

No access to pics at the mo, laptop battery issues. However it is a problem with focusing speed. It manifests itself when people are running towards the camera. If there is someone running slightly behind the first person they will be in focus and the first won't. This is how far behind the AF is.

Just found out my local camera shop has the K7 in stock. Don't suppose anyone would care to loan me (indefinitely) £1K?

Well it focusing silently. So thats ok then. Wonder if I can blag a K7 for a test run for Tuesday.

Battery was fully charged. So that is not an issue. I've got the chance to go to another match for some practice on Monday evening. So I'll see how it goes then.

Am I correct in thinking if I have firmware 1.3 then the supersonic focusing is working.

Pretty much. I use the AF button on the back of the camera. Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but I found the Bigma focused quicker.

But is it £1,000 better?