One of our members posted this in the off-topic banter section of my friend's footy website. I've only had a brief look at it, but I think it may potentially have its uses amongst the members here too. Check it out and see what you think...

http://escapemotions.com/experiments/flame/index.html#top

The great thing about digital for newbies is that you can take endless photos, and either photoshop them to get something half-decent, or if you take the lazy route, press that little magic button that says DELETE! It doesn't cost you a brass farthing to do so. Having said that, there's a lot can be said for good old film!.. With film, you put a bit more thought into your composition due to the fact that you've just spent close on a fiver on a roll of 35mm, then you will pay about the same again to get it processed in a high street shop.

I'm sure you'll quickly get to grips with Pentax, and your Kr will give you the kind of results you only ever imagined. My missus was a bit "scared" when she was trying to use my (now deceased) Pentax iST 35MM camera, but she treats the Kr like a toy!! She's currently photographing any inanimate object imaginable in her quest to master depth of field. If you happen to be browsing the gallery here one day, and spot a tin of beans or something, don't bother looking at who's posted the pic - it'll be my beloved!!

No desks, but the chairs in pic. 1 look a tad uncomfortable!!

Darren - I think you've made a good choice there!! I recently bought a Kr as well, and I'm slowly getting to grips with it (I don't get too much time with it due to the fact that I'm stuck in an enclosed office). I'm going up to Glasgow on Xmas Eve to visit family, so hopefully I'll grab a few shots with it! If, like me, you sort of "lost" your enthusiasm for photography (I had a Pentax iST 35mm SLR prior), you'll find that you will succumb to the KR's seductiveness very quickly!!

ME!!.. And I'm taxed to the hilt!!

# 2 for me!!

The purpose of this particular post is to make you aware of HMRC import procedures relating to the level of duty that you should expect to be levied on any cameras and/or equipment you purchase from outwith the EU. This information is only valid in the UK, and is purely for guidance only.

Commodities are categorised into a series of numbers, the first 4 digits indicate the Chapter Heading that goods will be classified for tax purposes (digital cameras are classified with the prefix 85 25).

The links below should allow you to see the level of duty likely to be imposed on each article, with preferential rates applied to certain countries.

To the untrained eye, most (if not all) of the info provided in these links will be total gobbledygook, so please only use this as an indicator of how much you should anticipate paying on IMPORT TAX ONLY. VAT will be applied at the rate of 20%, and there may be a customs brokerage fee to pay also.

Camera lenses (mounted) 90.02
http://www.uk-customs-tariff.co.uk/Content/ContentList/docs/90_20978_Doc.htm

Camera powerwinders 90.06
http://www.uk-customs-tariff.co.uk/Content/ContentList/docs/90_21022_Doc.htm


Cameras —
Digital 85.25
http://www.uk-customs-tariff.co.uk/Content/ContentList/docs/85_19709_Doc.htm

Photographic 90.06
http://www.uk-customs-tariff.co.uk/Content/ContentList/docs/90_21012_Doc.htm


If you are in any doubt, please consult the relevant Courier company who will be handling the shipment of your goods. Double-check that they are applying the CORRECT CHAPTER HEADING, as this may affect the amount of duty you are asked to pay. If you have any queries regarding the amount you have been asked to pay, it is advisable to provide HMRC with proof of purchase, clearly indicating the amount you paid for your goods.

Dunno if I'm likely to have a use for it in the near future, but Scottish people (me) and freebies are like peaches and cream, fish and chips, etc... We were meant to be together!!

Thanks for the heads-up on this anyway, Chris!!

When I feel inspired, I'll create a new sig. I set this (and a couple of variants) up to see how this site loads sigs, as my mate's footy website is a bit different, although we're about to migrate that site over to Wordpress/Buddypress, which will mean that I have a whole nerw learning curve again!!

I think you need to adjust your viewfinder by a couple of dioptres, Mike... it's STEVEN9761..!!