I use Firefox so compatibility is important to me, but I'm not really sure what code can cause problems.

I am looking to get it based for 1024x768 screens but with scaling because I hate having a tiny site on my 1920x1200 screen.

I don't mind booting up my Ubuntu partition of there are better tools available on Linux. I have ignored it of late as most of my software and work is done in Windows. If I can get WINE running Steam and Lightroom I'd switch over. But at the moment it is easier to work in one place. The only other problem I have is I can't get WPA working from Linux which means I loose internet, oh and I can never get the nVidia drivers to install correctly so I am stuck with interpolated 1024x768 rather than a nice crisp 1920x1200.

As you say packages can have all sorts of rubbish attached. I'd rather work it out as I go and get something that is completely mine. This means a lot of photoshop time as well as I need banners, buttons (basic graphics). I want it to load fast and only take longer in the galleries where proper images are.

I really want to keep track and control of my images in my own space.

I have started looking at building my own website and was wondering what advice anyone can give.

I really need to know what open source tools are best and maybe a link to a good guide (as there are so many bad ones).

I am currently playing with Nvu for a basic layout.

Part of my work is made easier as I can export HTML (embeddable) and flash galleries (stand alone pages) from Lightroom directly.

Perhaps other people are looking to do the same thing and we can get a good discussion going.

Very odd... Try downloading all the software from the Pentax website instead?

Thanks for posting, very useful. Now I just need that £250.

I think I've decided that I will get the Metz flash, someday.

I emailed Chris@SRS to get some more details. Apparently it supports wireless P-TTL looking around on the net. I'd rather have solid confirmation though. Works with C&N wireless modes, so don't see why the PTTL version won't work with Pentax's wireless protocol.

Seems to be available at SRS. I've been waiting for months to find out where I could find a P-TTL version. Price looks good, specs are good, it can strobe...

Cheaper than the 540, although has a different AF assist.

Difficult decision as to which is best. Have also considered the Sigma 500 (the better of the two versions).

Don't want the 360 as it won't swivel for portrait orientation. It is a very small flash unit though.

I've got one but it is too strong:




All I see is the individual liquid crystal chambers and their associated transistor!



Seriously though, I wouldn't recommend them as the resolution of the LCD screen is so low. I can already count pixels on it without my 7.85x (4x resolving) 'macro-lens'.

Screen protectors and shades are good, but the magnification is pointless as you won't get more detail you will actually see less detail.

And that is also why Olympus, Nikon, Canon, Sony... All have this done for every camera they release.

It is a dirty world and you have to play dirty to get anywhere.

I think it is to do with it being a sponsored article. There were several sponsored by Olympus a few months back.

Why not just get a new Tamron 90mm 1:2.8 Macro or a Sigma 105mm EX Macro?

They are £280 here in the UK, no idea about Australia.

I think they are better options than the current Pentax macro lenses as they offer a focus limiter.