The macro is certainly one of the best aspects, and I only paid 40 quid for mine Makes me hanker for a FA* 200 macro but I guess I'll have to win the lottery first

Bride Hall, Hertfordshire. HDR composite in Photomatix pro but I am not on a calibrated monitor so I hope it shows OK!

I know this is an old thread but...

I made a Blurb photobook as a present for my lady love and I am very pleased with it. The premium paper is nice and heavy and it is well made and bound. My only criticism is that one or two "high key" pictures (i.e. ones with a lot of snow in them) came out a little darker than I would have hoped, but these were only two or three pictures out of about 150...

I have some more projects in mind where the ability for other people to buy the book is very tempting. For example, my project in Romania is coming to an end (after nine years!) and I am tempted to make a book of the social side of it. The fact that they can just buy it direct is much easier than having to take orders etc.

Best wishes, Kris.

As has been said before, don't discount the kit lens. They seem to vary a bit in quality and I have been lucky in having a good one. My photo in the "Inconvenient Truth" competition was taken with the kit lens, for example.

Even within the screw-drive lenses there are differences. The Tamron 70-300mm is a right noisy thing, the 43mm Ltd is really quite quiet. But then the 70-300mm cost 40 quid and the limited cost, well, umm, a little more...

I'll second the observation that the K-7 shutter is quieter though, there is a very noticeable difference between it and the K10/K20. Mind you, my LX isn't subtle either

I prefer a fixed price and tend to ignore any that are asking for offers unless (a) it is something I REALLY REALLY want and (b) the seller gives some indication of what they hope for. I have done really well on here for various bits and pieces I am glad to say.

I like the Trip-like look of them.

Just a thread for discussion of this weeks competition.

Cheers, Kris.

I buy "View Camera" magazine. Not a Canon in sight and only the odd Nikon lens...

Looks like the same model as SRS have for 175 quid more although I hope PC World's description is slightly wrong:

Closest Focusing Distance - 303 m

I've heard of back focusing but that is a bit much.