I seem to remember that I had this issue not long after I bought the K-7 and Silkypix hadn't released any new updates at that point. That might be the case with the K-5. I've just had a look at the website and there are some updates for the Canon 60d and Nikon D3100 but none shown for the K-5.

Hope this helps,

Rob

Thanks for your comment - I got lucky with the cloud formation on this one as well

I had a unique opportunity to visit the helipad of the Royal London Hospital the other week and took some photos of the Air Ambulance (G-EHMS).

This image I converted using the digital filters that are present on the K-7 and it looks to have turned out okay - I've even given it a border to match the paint scheme

I realised that there is a lot of space between myself and the aircraft which I could have cropped but C&C welcome as always.



Rob

Flash arrived in an excellent condition as described.

Well since I posted my comments above I can give you an answer...sort of.

Yesterday on my way back from a photoshoot I decided to try and get an image of a train coming through the tunnel with a long exposure. I got off at Liverpool St and walked to the end of the platform armed with my K-7 and a monopod as I had used that at my earlier visit. No sign of staff to ask for permission at that point...

As I was extending one of the legs of the monopod a member of LUL staff walked past me then returned within 30 seconds and said "You need a permit to do that." I explained that had I seen a member of staff I would have asked what the the situation was re photos, he replied "Yes, you need a permit." He then stood there and watched me put the camera in the bag and collapse one leg of the monopod

With hindsight I would have asked him where do I get such a permit but I accepted the fact that generally photography is not allowed. I suspect that had I just been using a compact camera then that might have been okay but with a K-7 and grip round my neck he probably thought that I was a pro - who knows.

I did think about also explaining that I am a front line police officer who works in London with a few years' service and perhaps I could be allowed an exemption on this occasion but decided against that as he might have objected against that as well! Sometimes it helps not to show out

This obviously wasn't during rush hour. it was about 1pm and there weren't many people around at that time.

So I hope this has helped to answer the query - if not contact London Underground for the definitve answer

Bearing in mind the 7/7 events in London I would say that it would be a good idea to make yourself aware to staff what you are planning to do, even if you don't have to inform them.

So when a member of the public informs them about a photographer on the platform they would already be aware of your prescence.

PM sent

Glad they arrived safely Dave

The other two items are still for sale.

PM sent re 17-70mm

Samsung 8GB SDHC Plus x 2 - sold pending payment.