definitely her dog in this case..

I don't normally do portraits but here's a shot of my sister & her "best friend" whilst at Bolton Abbey a couple of weeks ago, for the record her husband is the guy at the end of the stepping stones on the left

(edit) Unfortunately due to the forum layout the photo isn't displayed fully, click on it & you can see the full version...maybe someone can tell me how to avoid problems like this when posting shots ??


simon

[IMG]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/STKITCHIN/G106346.jpg[/IMG]

Thanks for the info everyone..must admit I've read a couple of similar comments about Bristol Cameras...think I'll play things safe


simon

I was going to start a separate thread but much of what I was going to say is sort of covered here...I'll repeat it though..

Unfortunately the forum now looks more like an advertising site than a photography forum, way too many banners & too much of the viewable thread screen has been lost to advertising.

I appreciate that these things don't pay for themselves & funding is needed but I'm sure that "advert intensive" websites discourage people from using them. Sorry to say it but I find myself using the "other" banner free pentax forum much more now, this one has lost a little of its appeal since the changes.

Come on moderators return the balance back the the forum & away from the advertising

simon

Thanks for the advice Gwyn...

Sigma is currently offering extended 3yr warranty for free on UK sourced stock too...

"Bristol Cameras" look to be the cheapest, anyone used them ?

simon

I've decided I'm adding a bit more wide angle to my existing line-up & am going to buy the Sigma 10-20. I've done quite a lot of browsing around the web & prices seem pretty similar on most UK internet sites (around £320).
I've also considered Onestopdigital (£269) but as Sigma doesn't have the best reputation for quality control I'm playing safe & buying in the UK, some online companies are also stating 3yrs warranty, Microglobe only 12months ?

Does anyone have any views on the best place to buy from - a good returns service may well be useful with the Sigma !!

thanks

simon

I'd wait for more information on the lens...it has to be very good to justify twice the price of the excellent Sigma 17-70 (which I own)...

I'm too considering the Pentax, mainly hoping for less wide-end distortion & better colour/contrast than the Sigma, initial comments on the Pentax don't seem over inspiring...more info is needed to be certain though

simon

Must admit the 16-50 "issues" have deterred me a little. I was originally considering possible replacement of my Sigma with the new Pentax 17-70...initial indications don't sound too outstanding though & considering the small price difference between the 16-50 & Pentax 17-70 the 16-50 probably makes more sense.

Having said all this I am very pleased with the Sigma 17-70 & I'm starting to think that a wider option would make more sense..the
Sigma 10-20 or Pentax 12-24, both of which would give less distortion too around the 14/15mm foacal length

simon

I'm currently considering upgrade/additional lens options..


I already have the Sigma 17-70 which I find excellent & have been watching the new Pentax 17-70 comments with interest, initial impressions don't seem too exciting... the DA 16-50 isn't much dearer but this seems to have lots of quality issues so deters me too.

The 16-45 lenses are dropping in price now & I wondered if it might be worth owning both the Sigma & the 16-45 ?

simon

Not sure to be honest...I'm off around there on friday so I'll take the camera & ask the Pub Manager

simon

I was with relatives so gave them a "mini-tour" of Anglesey...

Beaumaris, Llanddwyn beach, Trearddur Bay, South Stack lighthouse

Think the pub was more interested in a photo with "3D options" than being specifically of Trearddur...guess the crashing waves in my shot were what they were looking after ?

thanks

simon