Unless the guts of the K-5 are radically different in the standard and the silver editions, I'd say that this firmware update applies across the board. Give Pentax a call: 0870 7368299.

I notice that on the .co.uk website there is no mention of the firmware update that was recently released for the Kr either!

This is on the Japanese site:

http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/k-5_s.html

If I was the Guardian journo at the O2, I'd have told the wee security guy that I am employed by the UK Border Agency doing covert surveillance on illegal immigrants allegedly working there. See how quickly he goes scurrying off to tell all his wee mates!!

I'm with you on that, John!..

Adam - if that is your address, then you are only 20-30 mins along the M4 from Heathrow. Maybe you could try taking some shots of the Royal Mail International Hub that sits just behind Terminal 3 arrivals? I'm thinking along the lines of an image of a plane parked close to the building, being loaded by an RMI truck, or similar. Just a thought!

Greg - if push come to shove, I can handle the export for you. I can advise the supplier of their obligations from the HMRC pov, and I am able to monitor the lens through to final delivery.

Ram a cricket ball where the sun don't shine, and say to him (with a straight face).. HOWZAT??!!

Ooh!!.. Nice!!

You should expect to pay approx £520 for this then. This value is below the MOU threshold (don't worry about this gobbldeygook - us guys in the courier/freight business know what it is), so it would be shipped as a bulk export (no need for additional customs documentation), so all SRS (or whoever you buy from) will need is a copy of the export manifest showing the shipper and receiver's address details, the description of the goods (it would be helpful if the courier company also puts the serial number on the manifest), the purchase price (zero-rated), and a copy of the cbv/mawb the goods were shipped under. They should attach these copies onto their copy of the sales invoice to you. All that remains for you to do is pay any import duties/other taxes.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Polaroid-Definition-Attachment-Includes-50-200mm/dp/B004...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334583599&sr=8-1

This one's made by Polaroid.

Gareth - the shipping charges should be zero-rated for vat, as the final transaction will take place outwith the EU.

Greg - the supplier should zero-rate this for you, as they can provide HMRC with evidence of export outwith the EU. If they are despatching this via a courier company, the supplier should explain that this is a permanent export to the courier company. The courier company should then either provide the exporter (supplier) with a copy of the NES Export Entry (if issued), and/or a copy of the bulk manifest (if shipped as low-value bulk) and a stamped copy of the master airway bill (MAWB) or courier baggage voucher (CBV). This is all the proof they will need to show to HMRC to explain why this particular transaction was zero-rated.

If the suppliers are unsure of the procedures, get them to talk to HMRC's NES Enquiry Team. The NES Enquiry Team's phone number (in the UK) is: 0845 001 0085, or if this number does not respond, call Cardiff: 02920 326371. If Cardiff are of no help to them, they will point them in the right direction.

cheers for that, Gareth!!.. I just remembered the name of the company - PLUSTEK. Have a look for their scanners on the Jessops site (if they stock that brand), and check Amazon.