Since I was told about an hour ago - that I will be shooting in RAW soon [ eeeeeeek am I ready for this since the Kx isn't even in my paws yet ? ] can anyone tell me

1) what Editing software is on the CD that I will get with my new baby ?

2) what Editing Software do you actually find is best ?

Mate uses CaptureOne 5Pro and that's definitely far too much for me as yet.

Technoidiot - almost shaking in her shoes at all this suddenly happening

So what have I been using till now - please don't laugh - just iPhoto - now it's iPhoto 09 version 8.1.

I've got to crack on and get semi organised - not only do I get the new camera on the Saturday , about an hour later I get a new laptop and I was told tonight that my first photos will be uploaded that evening !! Thank goodness the Kx can take photos automatically for me

This week in the Big Apple is going to be very very interesting

I've joined the list for his Sigma lens

I passed the link to my NY 'egger on' [ I was talking with him about a new P&S and look where he landed me ] and was told to get in the line for that Sigma of Malos'

Like to take pity on the nOOb who can't use the PMs yet ?

I'd love to join the line for the Sigma - it's calling very strongly to me .

That plus the Kit lens would let me have a head start with my brand new Kx which I get on December 5

OK

I've now amended my list of cameras from which the choice will be made .

It now reads

Pentax Kx


I can't see past it for me .

The only question remaining is what extra lens should I get ?

I suspect that I should get most of what I want from the 18-50mm

Now the question is do I get the 50-200 at what is undoubtedly a good price or do I get a wide angle lens ?

I have realised that I don't have to buy Pentax lenses .

Now - the Kx with the 18-50 would cost me very approximately $675 and the one with the 18-50 AND 50-200 is about $816 so that means that the 50-200 really coming in that package is $141 .

NOW - is it possible to get a wide angle lens for that ? What would folk recommend ?

Mongoose

Thanks - I'll let that sink in but I think it's making sense

OY !!!!

That's technical - beyond my understanding

Simple terms for the simple minded please

referring to the comment re not having an A setting - whatever that is

Nah - it's a bit flashy - I like to be rather more discreet

OK - a bit further on

Since I do have dodgy elbows and a bit of hand shake at times , it has been suggested that I forget completely about the 55-300 lens - since I gave my husband's tripod to my Son-in-law .

My New York mate is suggesting , I think , that I accept the 18-55 and instead ,remember he has seen my stuff , and think seriously about a wide angle lens . Suggestions about that would be very helpful - and again remember I really do know nowt .

I'm meeting someone next Tuesday morning [ 24th that is ] for coffee and to actually get a chance to see and experience the size [ physical ] of some lenses .

Unfortunately I'm not made of money [ are any of us ? ] and I'm intending to spend what to me is an obscene amount of money while away , so please don't suggest gold plated lenses or the like

I think I'm going to have to put a siggie up

let the education continue

I'm learning such a huge amount

Thanks to all

oooooooh that is interesting - cheers me up a wee bit - other than the bit about Video