This has come my way. Is this of any merit or simply for the bin. No battery

Thanks for the info, Mark. I am not very adverturesome when it comes to downloading programmes but I will give the XnView a go.

I have avoided the Raw+Jpeg route illogically believing that it would take up more space on the card and my laptop but I will give this a go too as I am using 16gb cards.

regards

Thing is, Stephan, when I load up raw files into a windows picture file the results are shown as a logo, not a thumbnail picture. I then have to open these in PS to see the results.

Is it not possible for these to be shown as thumbnails. If I take multiple shots of the same view but using different settings it would same a lot of time and effort if I could view them as thumbnails and delete those I do not want. At present, I have to open everyone in PS and I find this tedious and time consuming.

I am sure I am missing something obvious here.

regards.

Mark. I hesitate to demonstrate my simplicity. I have visited this site but for me it is wrapped up in termonology.
Can you explain to me the purpose of this programme?
I am frustrated that at present uploading my Raw files in Windows I then have to open them in PS and this can be tedious. Is this programme a Raw converter?
My impresion is that it is an alternative to PS, or is that me being dim.

regards

Thanks Davey. It is one thing watching the manufacturers video and another to get a hands on review.

I, too, have too struggle with restrictions, mainly a walking disability and my hands shake like jelly. I need to use a stick. That is my interest in the B Grip as it appears, and you confirm, that you can travel without the constant slapping of the camera on the body.

My other problem is not having a defined waist. Using a belt requires it to be tightened uncomfortably to prevent slipping. I am looking for a chest harness to mount the B Grip at chest level.

I have seen references to a backpack that allows the B Grip to be mounted as you have. Not sure I want a back pack but it is an option. Had even contemplating using the belt attached to a pair of leather trouser braces.

What interests me is your experience with similar problems to overcome and that you are happy with the result.

Thanks for the offer of a borrow. I'm not that far away. Just across the Solent but that water is expensive to travel and can be a barrier.

If you fancy a day in this Island, I would gladly be your guide.

regards Thoramay

The B Grip site I went on had the sysstem fitted to a chest harnes as an alternative to the waist belt.

I did look at the Op Tech Bin cam system. I also was taken by the harnes from Severn Valley Leisure.

I am interested just how the B Grip works in practice. Their site gives a good account of this system but I would like another viewpoint.

regards

Has anyone experience of the B Grip system? What harness did they mount this on?

I am looking for a chest mounted harness that leaves one hand free for my stick.

regards

One of the islands we will be visiting has a wildlife park. The 250 plus the F1.7 converter should do the trick.
In my sleepy area of the UK I only need a neck strap so have no knowledge of a waist bag. It would fit the bill if it carried the K5 and the 280 plus the 17-28 fisheye and another wide angle, maybe the 40mm 2.8.
Not sure I want to buy another digital to add to the four I now have. Maybe the 18-270 Tamron in the pentax fit will emerge before I travel.
All comments have been helpful Thanks

Mark. It did not affend, but, so often the banter leads the thread in a new direction negating the question posed.
I drive those around me to distraction through literally thinking my way through a situation
I AM nervous of stopping for a couple of days in the area before sailing but it is what my other half wants but does not do photography.
My equipment is covered under my house insurance for world wide, but...getting the cost refunded is no reassurance if you are left with a cruise and no camera.
Hence my question. I had hoped that there was available a more compact zoom than the 28-250. I am just hoping that the 28-270 comes out in Pentax fit before I go which is in Feb next year.
Thanks for your imput. I know you well enough not to even think you could be mean spirited.

Thanks for that asssurance. I am naturally a nervous kind of person.
I have no experience of the USA or anyone close who has, so! kinda cautious. Knowing what to expect is preliminary to being cautious, I guess.
The cruise is with Southern evangelical christians. Kinda safe territory there. It's the two days either side which is heavily tourist territory with Disney Park close by. This does attract the criminal element.
I have a number of wide angle lens. I was anticipating not changing lens so the 18-210 would fit that need.

Thanks for the advice.