Hi Kim

That is a beautiful camera, the 1.4 lens, the filter, the sync caps, the lens cap... not a mark. If the 'next' button had worked on the reptillian MX page then I would have happily viewed more.

All the best!
Simon

P.S. - Do you have the matching snakeskin boots and stetson?

hmmm, that could be useful!

If it wasn't for this group then I could've gone years without knowing that. The *istD is phenomenal to me and I love it... the manual is at best... inadequate ( I am being polite here ).

Regards
Simon

I found this one with no reserve...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4688&item=38322...

I can't see the other one.

Regards,
Simon

I can recommend the Minolta Dimage Scan Elite 5400. I bought mine on Ebay for almost £400 and it has impressive specifications (maximum resolution of 5400x5400 dpi), see them here at:

http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Minolta%20Dimage%20Scan%20Elite%205400%20Scanner:1991283333age=details

The scanner has been very well received and reviewed by the press and has some reviews on the following website:

http://www.pcphotoreview.com/Film,Scanner/Konica%20Minolta/PRD_173258_3126crx.aspx

Good luck
Simon

Cor Blimey!!

These 2 macros lenses produce stunning results, I am really impressed now. My own personal photographic critic (i.e. the Missus) has already ordered print outs of the flowers and fruit that I have been snapping.

I shot all of the images in the Raw format and have tried the impressive C1 SE software (Mac OSX version) - it is very good. I then discovered that Adobe had updated its own RAW file import plug-in (about 1-2 months ago) and have been using that instead because I have been a Photoshop user since version 2.5 and have always loved that program.

I need to decide what else I am going to point my Macro lenses at now...

Simon

Advice and opinions from the group required...

I have 3 macro lenses, I have been testing 2 of them ( Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 (MF) and a Pentax-A 50mm f/2.8 ) but the third one is a Pentax-FA (Cosina made methinks) 100mm f/3.5, but I don't have that... yet.

I can't be too greedy and keep all three so which of these lenses would you most likely keep and why?

Thanks

Simon

And 5 of my cameras.

I think I will have to patiently wait my turn, I'm sure it'll be worth it.

All the best,

Simon

Doh!

Here you go Kim, I knew the name 'cameraseals' had something to do with it but the seller goes by the name 'raven571'. Here is a link to a current Ebay auction...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15240&item=3828...

I'm glad you found the company John and good luck with the repairs!

Regards
Simon

Hi John,

There is an American Ebay seller called 'cameraseals' who sells only mirror damper and light seal foam replacement kits. Costs under £10 for the basic package with no tools (just the foam and instructions) and is easily a job you can do yourself. I have the kit and have done a few cameras so far. Works well for me.

Regards,
Simon

It does seem like a cracking lens already!! I have a good sample shot to upload to the net. Can anyone tell me the best free image display website and a good file size for this image? I don't want thumb tapping waiting times but would like decent quality.

Many thanks,
Simon