And , from the idiot who had problems of her own making it harder than it should be , updating Firmware when it's recommended .

Can't answer the technical stuff

I love my K-x - my very first DSLR

I'm also using a MacBook Pro.

Did a firmware update almost immediately - [ OK with Photomonk's help because I didn't read / comprehend the instructions ]

I'm using iPhoto at present but expect to move to other software a bit further down the line . I've PSE 6 on my Apps at present .

I've been stunned at the service from SRS - ordered twice from them [ Mecablitz Flash and a Lowepro Fast Pack 250 ] and both orders were with me the next morning. Now that's what I call real service.

' Muggins' has a K-x too

Mind boggling - and some areas of the South of England have already lost Power because of the snow falls.

I'm using a 8GB Lexar Platinum II in my K-x ,and it says 60x and Class 4 on it - if that's any help.

I would expect that if the K-x can take an 8GB , then the K7 should

How do you afford the charges for electricity ?

All I can say is that having looked at the Pentax UK Site - it's not going to attract folk to buying Pentax . That's a big mistake on their part .

That's a disturbing picture She's looking through you , you don't exist .

Following that up , my attention was drawn to this

http://www.bindmans.com/index.php?id=672

Guys ,

I didn't mean this to turn into a fight

I really was looking seriously at the differences between pro and amateur - and I still don't think I've got it all straight yet .

It strikes me that there are several definitions of 'Pro' as distinct from 'pro' . This isn't easy to try and explain - but when it comes to big exhibitions etc - who decides who is and who is not, a pro for the days when it's not open to the general public - do you have to prove your 'Pro' status - and if so how ?

Agreed on that , but this could have been a tourist , or a student who also knew ' their rights'.

These security folk do have a lot to answer for as well . I'm sure that half the time we don't notice where these security cameras are unless they are actually pointed out . They have become part of the landscape.

Security is necessary - I don't think there's anyone who would doubt that nowadays . Are we taking this too far now ?