Having just read a very comprehensive review of scanners and the stark warning never to even begin, even with a flat bed scanner costing £250 plus the added cost of the software about the same, I think my Z1 will only see the inside of a drawer.
If the cost and the quality cannot match a digital camera then there is no point, to my way of thinking, of dwelling in the past with old technology.
The effort must be able to match my desire for quality.
If the review, and it is a well thought of review site, states clearly that they cannot match digital quality with all their expertise then I certainly do not want to end up frustrated with results.
Ah Well!! it was a good idea that ends up being not so.
regards Thoramay.

Matt. You don't mention which scanner you have and the likely cost to purchase this unit.
Searching the web brings up scanners at £50-£70. I am somewhat sceptical of the claims made and the 'reviews' of users.
As this is somewhat a new venture, I really want to see the results of my first effort with the Z1 before I commit to any outlay. I do have a club member who is going to scan the negatives for me. I understand that the scanning of 36 negatives is a lengthy process and would not want to beholden to a club member for ever. So it is a wait and see.
regards Thoramay.

You set out with all good intention to use your 35mm equipment and find it is not so simple.
I have been told at the Club last night that the cd system from the likes of Boots will not give results sufficient to take up to A4 for comp work.
Getting a reasonable scanner is simply not cost effective. My slide scanner is out on loan. Perhaps it was not such a good idea.. but I don't like the idea of just leaving the Z1 to languish in a drawer.
regards Thoramay.

Having given my film body a workout in this cold spell, I now need to put the results onto the computer. What options have I, please?
Can this be done commercially or do I need to source a film scanner? My printer/scanner is inadequate.
regards Thoramay

For once, John, I do not follow your logic. If the manufacturers quote a temperature range it is for very sound reasons.

Electronics are temperature sensitive. Maybe in the short term the equipment might cope but what in the long term.

What I experienced could only be due to the temperature as the equipment returned to normal when brought back into the warm for a day or so.

And what of a failure that the manufacturers then state was due to use in temperatures outside the recommended range. Guarantee void, I have no doubt.

We are constantly told to read and follow the manual. I think, and it is my view only, that to advise that a stated manufacturers range is non mandatory is an unwise step to take.

But in the end, it is for each to choose. Spending a grand on a piece of equipment is a considerable investment and requires a careful approach in its use.

I spent a very unhappy day thinking I had damaged the camera and what a relief when all returned to normal. I simply share my experience.

regards Thoramay.

Surely, and this is a personal viewpoint, if the Pentax manual states that the K5 should not be used below -10, it then becomes a risk to ignore this.
We are constantly advised to consult the manual in all aspects. My experience was a warning to me to stay within the recommended settings.
I simply offer my experience.
regards Thoramay.

That's interesting, John. Used the K5 for a brief period in -12 degrees and the camera, or was it the lens just did not like it. Could not get the top window to function or the lens to zoom. Frightened me silly thinking it had done real harm.
I could recall from previous literature that minus zero was a No No because the electronics were sensitive to extreme temperatures, and belief me!! -12 is extreme. Just to compound the issue I had left the K5 manual behind
A few days in the warm, though and all is well. Noticed on my return that the manual cautions using the K5 below -10 degrees.
The K5 is a magic machine. Love everything about it, so I intend to be cautious.
regards Thoramay.

George. you truely bless me with your blasts. It really does get the grey matter moving. When I first read your post I thought it was after three or more Bowmore's. ( What is that stuff!!).
Just back from a cruise to the continental Christmas markets. Mostly -10 or more. Couldn't use the K5 in that temperature. How frustrating!! Luckily I took the Z1 with film.
regards Thoramay.

Any experience of this lens, please. SRS was out of stock when ordering my K5.
Some lucky punters has this lens. Is it a must have with the K5.

regards Thoramay.

Thanks for that, George. I ought to try this silkypix programme. I'm using PS5 at present.
Have now ordered the K5. Stopped my dithering and joined the band of poor but contented.

regards Thoramay.