But buyers are entitled to ask for photos before they make an offer? If none is available they can walk away.

I think this might relate to a 'hypothetical situation' where there are two similar items which look similar but one is much more valuable than the other. Buyer comes along and, from the information offered, assumes the seller have mistakenly listed the higher value item at the lower price, and takes advantage of his mistake and makes an offer without asking any of the questions which would clarify what the item is, but which would also attract other potential buyers! So questions are asked behind the scenes and the buyer drops out when he finds the item isn't what he was hoping it was.

Re photos, what's to stop sellers using stock images or downloaded from ebay, or 'show the item in its best light' if they take the photo themselves? Ultimately you have to place some trust in the seller, and ask the right questions before parting with your £££

Frankly I don't care how other people choose to sell their items. I've sold with and without images, and bought with and without. TBH the only time I really need to see an image is if there's a specific defect that the seller wants to draw buyer's attention to. Other than that, I would presume that the item will be as described... Perhaps it's just me but I feel that members here will be honest and fair in their dealings. More so than ebay for example.

Yep the green button metering works a treat. But I reach for my 70-210 zoom if I am going to be shooting at smaller apertures. One lens I'd love to own is the Pentax F 135mm AF lens. I wish it was easier to find.

Another cat deterrent is to get them with a super-soaker filled with a strong solution of fairy liquid. They hate the taste of it when they try to clean themselves! Not totally sure it works but it certainly is enjoyable if you hate cats and their trail of slaughter/poo.

Edit- I actually quite like cats, I just don't like what they do to wildlife, and the surprise places they seem to always leave their turds. Usually the exact spot I decide to do a bit of digging.

Shots 1 and 2 are pretty sensational! You can't beat a fast tele. So, is it an MF lens, this Sigma? How has using it helped your technique with the 135mm?

Yes, I just read the review in AP this morning! It looks like Samsung have finally ditched that 14MP sensor (pretty much the same one they used in the K20D as far as I can tell - talk about resting on your laurels!) The review said that the DR seemed on par with the D7000, so it looks like they have done more than improve the pixel count. Good! Maybe Pentax can consider Samsung in the future if they're back on form.

Don't know if you have LR3, but that will do it for you.

Cliff, I'm going to have to withdraw it from sale (for now at least). I've PM'd you.

Sale of Tamron 90mm agreed subject to payment. Siggy 10-20 still available.

Be quick, before I change my mind!

I am well jealous of your Northern Lights display... but I agree with Gwyn's comments and prefer your cropped version.