i am at work when i cannot load the website. Must be one of our security(or other) settings.

I will go and bribe IT with the promise of a beer !

is anyone else unable to access park cameras website ?

I guess this a variation on the theme that the journey is more important than the "getting there"

I dont knock it if someone enjoys it but I don't see the point myself.

Do the "other" lenses have an aperture ring ?

The "engine" might be silkypix but the functionality and appearance bear no resemblance to the silkypix product.

Hi Jonathan

My technique till now with a tripod has been to use either the 2 second timer (which turns SR off automatically), or a cable release with SR off. but this has always been when capturing a static subject.

Your technique with a "loose" ball head of using SR makes sense. My only fear is that all my instinct when pressing the shutter is to keep the camera as still as possible, yet if I am 100% succesful I will ruin the shot by having the SR on !!

Oh the dilemma of modern photography.

I hope I am not hijacking this thread, but my question seems to fit in with the discussion.

I aquired a DA* 300mm this weekend, and tested it in the garden hoping to catch some local wildlife. This chap was the only one to make an appearance.

I was using a tripod with ball-head not tightened up fully so I could follow the subject with the lens. This will obviously mean that there will be a bit of camera shake when I press the shutter, mainly i would guess in the vertical plane.

I couldn't decide on whether I should use SR or not , and will have to do some experimentation when I get time, but would be interested to hear from the wildlife photographers amongst you on your techniques.

The picture here was with SR off by the way.

Th MX was the first camera I ever bought (excluding my "Secret Sam" plastic briefcase camera when I was aged 6).

Simple to carry and simple to use. if you run out of batteries you can still take pictures.

In the early 1990's I got a Z-1, and had huge fun with auto -everything. But shortly after I went to the far east for a holiday, and it was the MX that went in my bag with 3 prime lenses. I am sure I would have missed some of the shots if I had taken the Z-1 as the plethora of controls and special funtions could be confusing if you didnt pick it up and use it regularly.

Another vote for number 3 from me.

Lovely shot