Thank you all for the input. It seems that an IPS type screen would be the way to go. Time to start brain washing Mrs Snap perhaps

I have been looking at monitors for photo editing and know there are fantastic screens out there but unfortunately also with fantastic prices. Any recommendations for a monitor at a reasonable price. The best Revo reviews for a cheapy was overall score of 9.8 for an LG. 27" The price at Ebuyer (£147) was so cheap though it did tend to put me off

You never seem to hear "Barbara Windsor said..." about celebrities as they die these days. I used to know the death wasn't just a rumour as soon as her statement came out

Joking aside Thanks for all the good wishes

Personal best for the 100 mtrs remains at 17ft

Got weighed at the hospital and fully dressed I'm still only 134kg so perhaps I do need building up a bit

Sounds like a good plan David. I certainly enjoyed the last one

Diagnosis: Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Treatment: Steroids.

Can't believe the difference one dose of the above medication has made. All pain now nearly nonexistent so hoping for a little better weather to get out with the camera.

Happy Days are here again, fingers crossed

Thanks for the tip. I'll set up some still life images and fire of a few shots on a regular basis now.

Thank you all for the helpful comments. I think I'll just leave them alone for now. They ar not hidden away so should be able to remind myself they are there. The most annoying thing at the moment is I've barely had a chance to use the K-3 and 16-50mm lens

As I don't expect to be taking pictures in the next month or so what is the best way to store the batteries. The K-5IIs and the K-3 use the same type and the K-S2 a slightly smaller battery. At the moment all are charged. Should I leave them in the camera and let them slowly discharge and hope I don't forget about them or should discharge them by use i.e. switch the camera on, use live view and or video and run the batteries down then remove and store. Reason for not taking photos is the inability to securely handle a camera, at present having to use my laptop with one finger. Hope this can be resolved sooner rather than later and don't end up having to give up on photography altogether