I think leading by example is a far better route than disparaging someone else's opinion, or the style in which they choose to comment. That said, I don't think we should get in a flap over one 'renegade' forum member if he can't conduct himself in a grown up manner - just ignore and rise above it.

I think some of these shots are pretty fantastic too, and given that Andrew has a clear aspiration towards this sort of shot, think it is totally understandable that they would light his fire. Can't we all have our own opinion without being shot down in flames?

fantastic [fænˈtæstɪk]
adj also fantastical
1. strange, weird, or fanciful in appearance, conception, etc.
2. created in the mind; illusory
3. extravagantly fanciful; unrealistic fantastic plans
4. incredible or preposterous; absurd a fantastic verdict
5. Informal very large or extreme; great a fantastic fortune he suffered fantastic pain
6. Informal very good; excellent
7. of, given to, or characterized by fantasy
8. not constant; capricious; fitful given to fantastic moods

But what a shot!

That is unfortunately an easy conclusion to draw! By pointing out the benefits of MF format over 135, it occurs to me that these benefits must also apply, perhaps in a smaller way, to 135 over APS-C. Oops, Pentax. Well, I guess the marketing is primarily aimed at top-end Nikon/Canon FF owners.

Happy Birthday James! Hope you're having a good one, and (with reference to Peter's comment) feeling nicely refreshed in the nether regions

Thanks Stefan. I was expecting another garbled translation, but it's actually very good indeed.

That is very true John. However there are people I know who just after an ipad who I would say are already overcatered for with gadgets. They don't have much chance to enjoy what they have before the next must-have item hits the shelves. One example is my godson, who basically wants one because he's already got everything else! I guess this isn't really a criticism of apple though.

Anyway, I apologise for letting myself be drawn into this thread, and annoying apple fans - but the OP's opening line could be seen as a challenge I guess! And i'm biased because i'm bitter from my experience of having to use an imac at work

Tim, so what you are saying is that the ipad fills those awkward moments where previously we weren't looking at some sort of screen - namely in bed and on the toilet? In that case, well done apple! Our lives just got a little richer!

I'm just kidding of course Tim. It's so easy to flame apple fans. Why so defensive, when everything apple does seems to speed up it's world domination? The ipad obviously fills a niche for many people, and is very intelligently designed, and well marketed. I would love it if someone gave me one. But I agree with Daniel about whether we 'need' these products at all.

Yeah i'm sure they won't any time soon at least. Lets not get into discussing the likelihood of FF, it seems to make certain members very angry and it's been done to death.

I'm sure it's something they can easily clarify if / when they bring out a larger format sensor. I guess they would only approve lenses which worked without compromise though, which would rule out the DA40

Well you know what they say... A fool and his cash are easily parted!

But I can see the appeal of the ipad for people who only want to browse the web. A netbook will let you do that at half the price, but not quite so portably.