I've been keeping an eye out for lenses like this and TBH they arn't so much expensive as plain not there. I'd be tempted to get it repaired simply because getting another one is going to be a Pain in the behind.

you will be able to use JPG files like any other, but the software which comes with the camera will not work on ME.

Silkypix does though, so you should be able to work on RAW files by downloading the free version (or the pay for version if you like it and want the extra features).

a 13 year old with a K10D? eh by gum! when I were your age I had to make do with an old MV!

seriously though very nice shooting, this is the second time I've seen someone putting a 50mm backwards on the front of another lens for macro use recently. I've used the 50 reversed on its own before now but this never occured to me before. I'll have to give it a go.

Where did you get the adaptor ring?

the PEF's have a JPG embedded in them, so it really should be doable if someone with the requisite knowledge put their mind to it. I haven't seen anything to make it happen though

I always open the directory in Pentax Browser, then you get thumbs.

the K10D manual recommends 1/1.5x the focal length unless you are using shake reduction. 1/focal length or better is still pretty safe though if you have reasonably steady hands.

well, my local is about half way there, no TV and 4 times more ales than lagers.

Cambridge is a wonderful town

the vosonic is more because I'm going to be away from my computer in the most beautiful place I've ever been (Vancuver Island, BC) for 2 solid weeks and a HDD is cheaper than 40 1GB cards

I'd love SP+ but at the moment I can't justify £60 for a raw converter

ok I can't afford the full version of SP, at least not at the moment.

I note that there is a free version. Is it worth the learning curve to go from Pentax Lab (which is silkypix based anyway) to SP Free version?

thanks guys,

yes a screen would be cool, but I doubt there is an image tank available atm which can read K10D PEF files and even if I shot JPG or DNG the colour screen models tend to be a bit rich for my blood.

sounds like this beast is just what I'm looking for.

Just wondered if anyone around here has one of these things.

I am heading to Canada for 2 weeks in April and am considering my options storage wise. I have an MP3 player which can download SD cards but it takes an age and will only do ~2GB before it needs to be recharged. The time doesn't really bother me, but the battery life isn't up to scratch.

The Vosonic seems pretty reasonably priced and seems to have fair battery life at 9GB or so with a replaceable battery. I just wondered if anyone had used one in anger or had a better suggestion at a similar price.