Gosh..I do seem to have stirred up a whole lot of opinions. I have a laptop and so cannot fit a second drive. I have had several laptops and not one hard drive failure. Are external drives different beasts or likely to be more vulnerable outside of a machine. If I get a large drive and partition it, can I treat it as two drives or will failure bring both partitions down. Apologies if I am asking silly questions. I only have the Forum for advive. regards Thoramay

I need to take all of my dad's pics from his computer. An external hard drive seems the best option. Any advice to which Hard drive I should consider. I understand that some are more vulnerable to damage than others....regards Thoramay.

Thanks, guys for your correct advice. I cannot remember where I read it, but it did state that there was a voltage differential and NOT to use the 280 with the K10. Not being a techi person I took the cautious route. I dont need an external flash very often as I tend towards macro but there are times when there is a need. Will try it out somewhen. Regards thoramay.

I have read that you cannot use pre digital pentax flashes on digital cameras due to a voltage difference. I now read on the forum that this is not correct. I have a pentax AF280T flash that I would like to use with my K10. Can someone offer me correct advice, please

George...I have an AF280T flash that I have been told never to use with my K10,apparently there is a risk of voltage damage. Are you indicating that this information is incorrect and that it is safe for me to use this flash unit? regards Thoramay.

I agree. It is a nice looking lens and easy to carry. I also have the F version of the 24-50 F4 and I like that a lot. The F 70-210 is covered by my DA 50-200 and so that must go. Still searching for a price guide for the Sigma 35-105 3.5/4.7. Must try the worldwide E.bay. Thanks for your guidance. Hope your homework progresses without injury.

Thanks, guys. Clarky. I know your enjoyment... I am putting in a whole new kitchen at this time. I realise that the A version is built like a tank but the F version is tiny in comparison, so easier to carry. With the A version, plus the F version plus the Sigma 35-105 coming somewhere between the two I am not sure which to keep and which to sell. Where is the world wide button on the Ebay site? Have entered ebay.com and tried to find the F lens there but still no joy. apologies for being such a pain.

George...it must be me that is stupid Entered used Pentax lens F35-105mm F4/5.6 and it tells me not found!!! Your link took me to the A 35-105..which I do have, but I want to follow the F35-105mm. Thanks for your interest.

Thanks Clarky. Would like to follow the 35-105 but all efforts to trace on E.Bay has failed. Can you guide me to this posting, please.

Apologies the 35..105 should have read F 35..105 F4/5.6