I just did a little test with my K7, I switched to live view, focused on a subject and then used the 6X magnifier to see what effect it had on steadiness, I have to say it made quite a big difference to the viewed image on the screen. It`s not quite the same as taking a photo but at least i have more confidence in it working for hand held shots at low shutter speeds. (Not that i go very far without a tripod anyway)If i need to.
Delving into my murky memory banks, I seem to recall that SR uses something called "Fuzzy Logic" which actually creates it`s own vibration and somehow this counters any vibration from the user. So if you are using a tripod then there is no vibration from the user, Just the vibration from the SR.

Regards - Pete

Thanks for posting the link,
It was Don McCullin`s talk at a Cardiff University Photography course in 1977 that has stayed in my mind more than anything else. Powerful Stuff, Really nice guy!

Regards - Pete

I have a Minolta Scan Dual 3 that i bought new some 5 years ago and i have been very happy with the results fom Kodachrome Slides as well as from Negs, I do find a little noise removal necessary Post Processing as the scanning shows up the crystalline nature of the film grain. I have produced some surprisingly good A4 prints from images.
I like the fact that you can pre-scan and adjust the image with a comprehensive set of tools before committing to a full scan with the adjustments already made.

Regards - Pete

Have you looked at the Pentax neoprene strap? I bought mine from SRS last Summer, Very comfy!

Regards - Pete

I thought the result of the Amateur Photographer Magazine Poll was interesting....link

I felt gutted when i read of your loss! I just hope it all turns up safe and sound,
I always used to photograph my Phone and E-Mail address onto every Memory Card in a low quality JPEG and then lock it but since buying my K7 i just never got around to it! So guess what i am doing first thing in the morning!
I will also be keeping my fingers crossed for you!!!

Regards - Pete

This is where i bought my Rode Stereo Mic from, They have several that might be suitable plus Camera mounted lighting which might be a future buy for me! link

Regards - Pete

I have shot many hours of video with mine, Often at music gigs after i have taken sufficient stills of a performer then i switch to video. I only produce DVD`s at present so i cannot take full advantage of HD but as i have stored the clips at full size i can re-burn them to Blu -Ray at a later date. I find a Monopod ideal as it does`nt take as much space as a Tripod (and you can hold it above your head if the need arises!) The built in mic is a pain if there is even a slight breeze (or if you are a heavy breather!) so i bought a Rode stereo mic soon after acquiring my K7 and a copy of Cyberlink Power Director 7 for editing. I am really pleased with it, Though i sometimes forget that i have the function and regret not shooting something later!

Regards - Pete

Just ordered the 100mm 2.8 Macro from SRS, and the £50 discount was applied straight away, so have they changed the system?

Regards - Pete

My first Camera was a Voightlander Bessa Folding Camera with Shutter Speeds of 1 sec - 1/500th, Delay Action, B and T settings and a flip out sports finder. Great Camera!

Pete L