I am intrigued by the shot if what looks like doorbells? An unusual anticipation of long residency to have the names engraved. Also what are the keyholes for? Or are they not doorbells at all?

Someone will probably tell me that they are the occupants of a crypt so their stay is very long term...

I bought a WG-3 a few weeks ago, very good value at current prices. My initial impressions are that IQ is better than I expected, although distortion is severe. It is bulkier than most cameras of this type - I have had Olympus and Sony 'tough' cameras and they were both more pocketable than the WG-3. The biggest negative I've noticed so far is the poor battery life, I'll have to get myself a spare. I have not put the waterproofing to the test yet but the design, particularly of the battery compartment cover, looks very sensible and well sealed - which is more than can be said for some of the competition.

Similar story with Asahi Photo. They have had my 16-50 since the end of January and I have yet to get it back. I always have to phone them for an update. Unimpressed.

I'm not sure that the 150-500 is best suited to a gimbal head because the balance point changes as you zoom in or out (unless you intend to keep it set to one focal length or set the friction very firm, which negates the whole point and expense of a gimbal). I prefer a traditional 3 way pan/tilt head with the 150-500, though I'm not sure that would be responsive enough for an airshow. A good ballhead would do it but care is needed to stop the thing flopping about and getting damaged when you loosen the grip. This will not happen with a pan/tilt head. Are tripods allowed at airshows anyway?

Me looking very...pink

Reminds me of when a friend showed me a photograph he had taken of Niagra falls - somewhere I have never visited. My first reaction was that it must be a spoof montage he had knocked together, but no, there really is a sprawling urban area in the background.

The Stofen is made of thicker material than the cheap copies. It is a nice tight fit and I've never known it fall off. I've never known the copy fall off either but the Stofen feels a nicer bit of kit.

I like the Sigma 17-70. I have the older version; it's a great all rounder and superb value for money. I too would recommend the FA43 as a small fast prime, lovely lens.

Thanks for that. I have just ordered a WG-3 from them. Based on previous experience with Sony and Olympus I have low expectations of these type of cameras so here's hoping this one will be a bit better. I need something to give the kids when they ask to borrow a camera to take on holiday.

My spare battery for my Canon G12 has a slip on plastic contact cover. It would be sensible if all lithium batteries were supplied with something similar. It could only be pennies extra cost.