I mainly use this preset collection for developing RAW (unfortunately both of the download links require registration). Not sure if it works with Lightroom 3 - I got Lightroom 2 for free (Amazon Prime) which is the reason I use it!

I have a polariser - though I haven't had a chance to use it in the right conditions so far. A set of ND grads, and 'full ND' filters, seems to have been on my 'to buy' list almost since I bought my camera but something else always comes along.

Lots of people will use the iPad as an eReader, I just don't think it will kill off the eink eReaders (Kindle, Sony etc.) because it doesn't have the comfort for long periods of reading that those do. For lots of people (perhaps a majority) the iPad will be the better product because it does so many other things - but for those who the Kindle is aimed at (ie who read books enough to make carrying a device that just reads books worthwhile) it will not.

Wouldn't it be better to have the guidelines printed (preferably from the Met's website)? I can't imagine the average plod being willing to take instructions from a lens cloth

Just because lots of people buy something doesn't make it a good product - lots of left-handed people have bought iPhone 4s for example

I do see the point of the iPad for those who want an easy web reading device (though I personally find typing out web addresses on a touch screen hateful). It isn't going to kill off the netbook (because it costs more and does less), nor do I think [perhaps against the received wisdom] it will kill off ereaders (because it doesn't have the battery life or the reading comfort). It might just, however, revive the long dead tablet format.

Bump! Must be lots of these floating around - aren't any owners struck by FA31 LBA?

The Sigma 10-20's front element protrudes slightly, but it will still take filters (ie it's nowhere near fisheye levels of stickoutage). The Sigma 8-16 on the other hand doesn't take filters, and the front element sticks out quite far.

When I had to send something back (faulty, rather than wrong item), they had me post it Special Delivery at the Post Office and then gave me the money back.

For the Sigma 10-20, you'll need Cokin Z-Pro size (Listed as 100mm by Formatt, whose filters [HiTech] are better). For graduated filters (like ND grads for example) these will unfortunately not be suitable for longer lenses, because the graduation will be spread over too wide an area.

Realise it isn't a sling strap, but the Optech Pro seems to have a good reputation.