Thank you Peter, Nigel and Will.

7. The Aviaries:
[IMG]http://i67.tinypic.com/2v0lcw2.jpg[/IMG]

8. One of the many statues:
[IMG]http://i64.tinypic.com/fk3dk7.jpg[/IMG]

9. Another Garden View:
[IMG]http://i65.tinypic.com/25andxh.jpg[/IMG]

10. More Tulips:
[IMG]http://i63.tinypic.com/107ru52.jpg[/IMG]

(Click the image for a bigger view. Any comments always welcomed.)

Cheers.
Philip

Yes, very good point Nigel, although I would guess that the focal plane shutter is the most highly-stressed mechanism in the camera body, given the distance of travel of the curtains and their rapid acceleration and deceleration.

Philip

That is an implication of this observation, Nigel.

The shutter count will no longer give a reasonable indication of the use of the focal plane shutter. E.g. If a used camera is on sale with a shutter count of 60,000, the actual number of actuations could be anywhere between 15,000 and 60,000.

Philip

I'm not aware if this observation has been mentioned before:
When making a pixel shift resolution image with the K-70, pressing the shutter release captures 4 images, but the focal plane shutter is actuated only once. Nevertheless, the shutter count in EXIF increases by 4.

Philip

Thank you, Kris. It's a lovely place, well worth visiting (note - closed Mondays and Tuesdays), but perhaps better to avoid weekends - it's very popular!

Cheers.
Philip

Great shots of a rugged coastline, powerful waves, and some lovely skies. I think I even managed to spot the odd-one-out!

Number 2 is on top for me also as it is so spectacular - that wave crash looks huge!

Cheers.
Philip

This is a National Trust property near Aylesbury. The images were captured last Wednesday (18th April) using a K-70 and DFA 28-105.

1. A Large Urn:
[IMG]http://i65.tinypic.com/2m7ammh.jpg[/IMG]

2. Path to the House:
[IMG]http://i68.tinypic.com/33pbof9.jpg[/IMG]

3. Roof Detail:
[IMG]http://i64.tinypic.com/ioow1k.jpg[/IMG]

4. Mainly Tulips:
[IMG]http://i68.tinypic.com/5lbew9.jpg[/IMG]

5. White Pansies:
[IMG]http://i65.tinypic.com/m7rl2f.jpg[/IMG]

6. The North Aspect:
[IMG]http://i67.tinypic.com/neuyoy.jpg[/IMG]

Cheers.
Philip

All are very good detailed and interesting captures, and number 7 would be my 1st choice - I enjoy the unusual juxtaposition produced by the view along the street leading to the view along the roofs beyond.

Cheers.
Philip

Would it be technically possible to give the user a choice of OVF or EVF through the same viewfinder? (That is, in a DSLR.)

Philip

Many thanks to all the above members for all your comments.

Cheers.
Philip