Love the composition on number 5. When I've tried to photograph New Forest ponies the mother is usually very protective and keeps trying to get herself between me and the pony. Very frustrating. Youve captured the little ones inquisitive nature nicely.

WG

I use a Tamrac Aero Speedpack 75. It has side/quick access and that side access fits my GX20 plus the Sigma 100-300 f4 with a 1.4 teleconverter attached (quite a large setup in total). In addition this main compartment also fits another couple of lenses easily or a lens and a flash, with spare space for some more bits and bobs (spare batteries, cable release, cokin-style filter set, some screw in filters etc). If I have some smaller lenses (e.g. limiteds) then it will fit 3-4 plus the GX20 with the Sigma 100-300.

If you had a moderate size tele lens then you'd have even more room.

The problem is the same as others have stated though - the second compartment is fairly small. I can *squeeze* in a thin layer, pack-a-mac waterproof and maybe a few bits and bobs (like a book and a chocolate bar). A water bottle will go in one of the side pouches.

Maybe an option would be going for a large bag dedicated to carrying photography kit only, and use the dividers inside to make a space for your non-camera stuff. Not sure if I'd want to put a water bottle in there though

Enjoying the occasion is up there in terms of importance. Sound like there is a split in opinions between zoom flexibility and prime quality. Kind of where I was already sitting (on the fence).

I think I may favour the primes (can stick them in a pocket) and take along the 12-24 and maybe the 17-70 in a separate bag in case the primes don't work out.

WG

Welcome. As a North Yorkshire-ite living in London I envy the landscapes you have on your doorstep. Yorkshire is a beautiful place. You'll find good advice and helpful people here (although you know that already).

Post some photos. We all love photos...

[advance apologies for the long post]

My cousin is getting married in June and she has asked me to take some photos of the occassion.

Before anyone gets excited - no, I haven't overstretched myself and agreed to be the wedding photographer. She is having a very low-key affair and can't afford a professional anyway. Instead she has asked me and a couple of our uncles to take photos. One of my uncles has some serious "pro" gear and he is being tasked with capturing key moments and formal shots. He's done that before a few times.

She wants me to walk around and take informal shots of the guests and the party.

I'm planning on reading as much advice as I can find on the internet, but thought I'd ask for any specific advice from you lot in terms of equipment to take and tips for getting natural candid shots.

For equipment I can pick from:

GX20
K10d (IR converted)
18-55 kit lens
50-200 kit lens
Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5
Samsung 12-24 f4
Sigma 100-300 f4 (only for completeness, I wouldn't take this monster)
Pentax-A 100 f2.8
Pentax 43 f1.9 (on the way!)
Pentax 77 f1.8 (on the way!)
Metz 48
Decent tripod

My plan is to take the GX20, 43mm, 77mm, 12-24mm and Metz 48. Undecided on the 17-70mm and a tripod. Also tempted to take the k10d IR for some more interesting shots but my head tells me this is the wrong place to be experimenting...

I figure the 43mm and 77mm will be pretty low key and I'll draw less attention to myself. I'd try and avoid the flash outside for the same reason unless I need to fill in shadows.

Does that sound like a reasonable plan or would people suggest the flexibility of the 17-70 is more beneficial than the primes' image quality?

Any advice would be really welcome.

Cheers

WG

Do you use a standard zoom at all? If so you could use that to give you an idea of the field of view difference. You could also try reviewing your photos with that zoom and seeing what focal lengths you used. Find a folder of photos you took with the standard zoom and change the details view to display focal length. You can then sort by focal length.

You've gotta be faster than that Mike

I just got lucky. Been looking for a wide angle lens but was uncertain between the sigma 10-20 and the pentax. When the pentax popped up for a good price I didn't hesitate. Just happened to check the forum a few minutes after the initial post.

WG

Samsung 12-24 arrived yesterday. All pristine and as described. One very happy person here.

Cheers Katie

James

Looks like I'm sorted.

Cheers

WG

Long shot that that anyone is thinking of selling either of these but if they are then I'm interested.

Cheers

WG