Bump

Now I've purchased a K5 from PastaSource (thank you Mario!) my K20D body is surplus to requirements. It is in great condition and has just shy of 7,100 shutter actuations. It is boxed with strap, manual, software CD-ROMs, battery & charger, USB lead and Video lead.

It is also on ebay as a Buy It Now but offered here cheaper for £255 + £10 delivery since I can avoid the ebay fees. Follow this link for the ebay listing with more photos.

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K5 received in excellent condition; just as described. Thank you Mario!

Roy

Thanks all.

David, I'll have a play with Photoshop on the shadow adjustment.

Rob, nice detail from that lens you sold me

Roy

Lens now sold.

I went to a falconry display at Ripley Castle in North Yorkshire at the weekend to test out my new Sigma 70-200mm F2.8. Some images below for constructive criticism, please.

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Eurasian (Common) Kestrel in flight

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Scops Owl

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Peregrine - Saker falcon cross (imm.)

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Kestrel

Thank you.
Roy

Personally I hate having a camera hanging in front of me so I was forever just holding my K20D one handed and wrapping the strap around my hand. I therefore thought a handstrap would be good for me so I bought one off Amazon. One flaw I found was when using a battery grip and turning the camera around into potrait orientation that I couldn't therefore use the grip's shutter release, dials etc. because the handstrap had my hand locked to the camera.

So I had a look again, decided on a Black Rapid RS-4 and used it for the first time at the weekend. I found it much easier to carry my K20D with a Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 attached through a crowd of people. I could keep my right hand on the camera, push it from my side to behind my back when squeezing past people and when I needed the camera I could quickly get it to my eye. No slipping off my shoulder because it is worn diagonally.

Roy

Lens, payment and photography opinions successfully swapped with Gareth (Fletcher8 ) today. Thank you and enjoy the lens!

Roy

Lens sold subject to payment.

Jubilee weekend bump!