Ben, and anyone interested, my wrist strap for APS-C is very simple but effective, strong, and comfortable. It is made from a 3/4 inch wide nylon webbing strap and buckle, cut from another case or bag. (Wider webbing might be better for FF.) I can't remember exactly where it came from, but you might already have something you can re-purpose at home, or you might find something suitable in a charity shop (when they open again). The only sewing was done by me by hand, to secure the ends of the strap - I can't sew but it's not difficult through webbing. The buckle allows the loop to be adjustable. The ring is also for the attachment of a neck strap when needed.

Philip

My camera has a home made wrist strap attached, which is what I always hold when using it. While walking around photographing I also wear a neck strap, and I clip the camera to that but only if ever and only while I need both hands free.

A potential disaster happened with my almost new K-5 back in 2012. On one occasion when I returned home, I stepped out of the car, walked around to the passenger side, opened the door and took out my coat which was on the passenger seat. However, the camera was also on the seat and was dragged out with the coat to crash onto the tarmac. Fortunately it was the base of the K-5 that hit the ground, and the only damage was the paint scraped off the corner - lens and camera still worked fine.

Philip

Another good set - thanks again LB. I enjoy all but number 3 which is my least favourite (which might have something to do with the very bright sky at the top and the chopped off figures at the bottom).

Philip

These are really enjoyable photos - thank you LB. Several times the GRIII has played around with my thoughts, but it is a lot of money for a compact camera that probably wouldn't get much use (excellent though it is; I do like using the KP), and perhaps when it did I think I'd probably miss the zoom of the MX-1...............if only they'd pursued that line.

Philip

Yes Nigel, and difference can be surprising. Several years ago I observed this using a 135 prime and the 18-135 zoom set at 135. For a distant scene the angle of view for both was similar, but for a subject at about 5 feet, the zoom at 135 gave a FoV more like a 90 mm lens.

Philip

Whatever the effect is in number 2, it makes it an attractive image for me. I also like number 3 (after straightening it) - so much to explore there.

Philip

For all I know about plants 7 could be something common, but I've never seen anything like it before - is it imported from Chernobyl?

Philip

That's great news, Nigel - welcome back. Your posts and images are often interesting, as they are here.

Philip

Hello Nigel. If your lens could have reached far enough, the photo for me would have been the equivalent of a widescreen view from the top 40% of the posted image, to comprise those diagonal bands of trees, hedges, sunlit fields, and long shadows.

Philip

The colour images are gorgeous, wonderful colour effects, beautifully presented.

Philip

P.S. Thank you for the helpful video.