I'm neither a retail or currency market expert but for me the important thing to consider is when new stock was ordered from Japan. I googled the Sterling/Yen exchange rate. If the UK importer (presumably Pentax UK) ordered new stock in January/February then exchange rate was at is lowest point for the last two years. At this point the pound was worth less half of what it was at it's (recent) peak value against the Yen in July 2007.

I'm just glad I bought my 16-50mm last weekend

I was feeling quite smug up until that point I see they now have have them at £169.00 but none with a Pentax mount that I could see.

I picked up one of these for under £80.0 + P & P back in May.

I haven't had many opportunites to use it in anger yet but, here are some closeups from my mums back garden for starters. The only PP is using unsharp mask in PSP.

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Thanks for the comments everyone

I achieved this effect using the plugin, OptikVerve Labs Virtual Photographer in Paintshop Pro.

You know what, I've never saw it that way until you pointed it out. My wife did the PP on this one.

I like the one with the sails best

Last October, I did a tour of West Sussex to photograph some of it's many Windmills, hope you like them.

West Blatchington, just outside Brighton
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I can't remember which one this is.
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Jill
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Two of Jack and Jill.
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Three of Halnaker, near Chichester and Goodwood
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This is my favourite, because it includes my eight old daughter and the way in which she has launched herself off of the bench which is entirely in keeping with her character

Has anyone tried an Hoya R72 with one of these?

Having recently claimed off of my home and contents for the repairs to my K20D, I was wondering whether it would be better to have bespoke camera insurance to cover all the cameras in my household. Although my claim is being settled, I will have to pay the 1st £50 plus, I might take a hit on my premium when I have to renew the policy in a couple of months time. I would be grateful for anyone's opinion on taking out camera insurance regarding the cost, cover, providers and the benefits over home and contents insurance.