K5 as a K7-like body with the Kx sensor is the most consistent one (it often merges with rumours of a new 'midrange' body between the Kx and K7 as the K100D was between the Km and K10D). Others include Stefan's insistence that the DA*30 f2 from the 2-years-ago lens roadmap will be announced at Photokina , a WR version of the DA 55-300 (would make sense), and the new body (which isn't confirmed to exist) having a completely overhauled AF system [ie one that can focus on moving subjects].

Forumwise, we've had lots of discussions about photography law (mainly police-related rather than copyright), and a wonderfully entertaining flamefest about the iPhone

Though IIRC the HSM version of the Sigma has quick shift focus while the Tamron and pre-HSM Sigmas do not.

And you, as the importer, can be prosecuted for attempted tax evasion if HMRC open it to check.

Having more 'copies' of the same flower in the background doesn't normally work well - one corner or so is ok, but not the whole frame.

Even Wikipedia (regularly lambasted for its lack of accuracy) doesn't consider websites controlled by the manufacturer of a product to be a reliable source of information about that product's performance

I think we can come to some definite conclusions here folks: the iPhone 4 is without a doubt the only smartphone worth owning, the reception problems are all lies by Google fans, and anyone who dares to question His Steveness is doing no more than spout 'ignorant drivel' (in addition to being an idiot for not buying an iPhone). We can all get back to the camera talk now

But Photozone have previously tested lenses they knew to be faulty, and only mentioned this once in the 'small print' (ie not in the verdict at the end) - so for a lens with known sample variation such as the Sigma their testing is of limited value IMHO.

Could be Pentax's new marketing scheme in the US, Italy, and other highly Christian places: "the only cameras which can be baptised"

As far as brand-wars are concerned, not convinced a Pentax would have saved him anyway. The weather sealing is designed for rainfall, not water under pressure (ie immersion). Still, better that it happened at the end of the wedding ceremony than the beginning!

Most modern Sigma lenses (the 105 Macro seems to be an extension, possibly the 70 as well) still have this affliction.