Like the shot and the discreet 'popping' - don't think the contrast is over done you have detail in the shadow however on my monitor it does look over sharpened.

Now can we see the original, thanks,

My K20 has been in a puddle on it's back the water did not reach the lens mount and it is none the worse for wear, would like to add this was a misshape and not an experiment.

It does seem a very radical decision, both film and digital have their strong points and by discarding the digital you are loosing a whole side of photography and all that offers.

You must have had your reasons but I am at a loss to understand what they may be, adding a film body I can understand but not totally ditching the digital system, something you are bound to regret in the future once you have come to terms with film you will I am sure feel restricted without the digital alongside.

I too have the DS and it is a lovely body which until recently was in constant use alongside my K20. Of the 3 bodies I use it is the most comfortable and has, for me, the best view finder. If it is a good price go for it, I don't think I will ever think of parting with mine.

Only had mine a few months and it is not been used much, however it is silky smooth and I have had no problems.

EDIT: sorry it is a 60-250

Enjoyed this set and really liked 2 & 4 - have never tried this sort of work and you have my admiration.

Have to say I suffer the same sort of problems and use Word and then cut and past but there are times when you are so keen to reply you do and then looking at it the next day realise it makes no sense at all.

Thank you for the comments, to be honest I am still having trouble with the K7 viewfinder, hope I will get there in the end but these were taken with the AF, on a tripod and a remote release. Last night they looked ok but yes, the first two are soft, perhaps it was wind, not mine, had the AF on single would it have been better on continuous do you think? Asking questions suppose best way is to give it a try.

Also have a problem with solid reds almost more difficult than white, any tips please.

Hi Nic and welcome, never mind the protocol your here and that is the important thing. Usually the problem is people who join but do not join in to have someone happy to jump in and post is great as far as I am concerned.

Hi Stuart, hope you get much pleasure from your photographic hobby I am also retired and I do not know what I would do without it, might even have to start knitting.