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Years ago my boss was trying to take photos of one of our simulators. He wanted a shot of a CRT display but there was not enough light. No way could I explain to him that the flash would not help.

At Shoreham airshow last year I saw at least two people with Bigma type lenses on their cameras with flashguns mounted.

I have a Lowepro Flipside 400AW clicky.

It will take the 150-500 on or off the camera, the DA*300 or DA*60-250 and about six smaller lenses. Lots of velcroed separators so you can set it up as you need it. Lots of pockets for cards etc. Waterproof cover. Very comfortable even fully loaded.

Don't you get hassled for this Kris?

I have a friend who does not have one. This is beyond the comprehension of the licensing authorities who at least once a year end up threatening him with court action.

I hate it when that happens. Loewe used to be head and shoulders above the rest. I would guess they have moved their manufacturing base to the Pacific rim or where ever.

My sister in law asked me to recommend a washing machine a while back. I had had a Zanussi for fifteen years with no problems so I recommended one to her. She bought one and it broke down every month for the first three months then caught fire.

One thing though, avoid modern Sony like Hepatitis B.

I have the DA*300 and a Tamron 1.4 Pz-AF.

The SDM is absolutely spot on without the TC, but with it, it will hunt a lot and actually lock on probably no more than 1 in 4 attempts even on bright subjects. The IQ seldom matches a crop from the lens alone or a shot with my Sigma 150-500.

Flossie - if you want quality, try Loewe.

Oik's game.

(Hastily retreats to tin mine.)

It has just struck me that my suggestion of the 55-300 isn't as good as I intended. I got it as part of a bundle with my K20 and 18-55 II but as far as I can see there is no similar bundle for the K7.

I would agree with Kris about digital being better for a newcomer. Surely the ability to see almost immediately the results of your endeavour and the minimal cost of actually taking a picture have to be helpful.

I remember from many years ago a cartoon. A number of footballers are standing around looking worried. One of them is saying "We've been drawn against the Panther Owner's Club". In the background there are a a group of men with massive right legs.