Ken.

In Flickr click on the picture you want to post. When it has come up click on the "All sizes" button above it. On the next page choose an appropriate size, 800 pixels across maximum (it often defaults to that size so you can just stick with it). Underneath the picture are two boxes, one with a long address, one with a short one. Copy the short one, then come to here. Click on the image button, and then paste the URL into the pop-up box.

Cheers, Kris.

I visited several camera stores in New York including B&H Photo and Adorama and they all stocked Pentax gear. I even saw some in one of the big chains (?? a "Super Target" I think...). And don't forget that they make other optics too. They probably make more profit from spectacles than cameras!

Cheers, Kris.

A 28mm, 50mm or 100mm macro lens is the same as any other 28mm, 50mm or 100mm lens except that they allow much closer focusing allowing --- if they are "true" macro lenses --- a 1:1 ratio between the size of the object and the size of the image on the film/sensor.* As to the "best" it depends what you are using it for. If you want to photograph bugs, a longer lens is better. If you are taking pictures of small objects on a copy stand (I do a lot of this) then a longer lens is a pain as you end up having to stand on a stool or put the stand on the floor.

*Note to all, yes I know they also have a flatter plane of focus etc. etc. but let's keep it simple for now.

Best wishes, Kris.

Welcome to the fora.

Best wishes, Kris.

Welcome to the fora.

Best wishes, Kris.

The Pentax IR remote has a relatively short range which wouldn't help that much with your bird feeder idea. There are third party ones which claim a much longer range.

All those extra buttons are probably for a compact camera where you can zoom in and out using it as well as taking the photo. Obviously that won't work with the K10D/K20D.

Cheers, Kris.

I bought one of Pentax's wonderfully named o-ick1 sensor cleaner kits. A bit expensive for a rubber bung on a lolly stick and some sticky paper but sometimes I take brand loyalty a bit far...

Lovely shots especially one and two. They bring back happy memories. I used to row a four out of the boat house in the middle of those two photos. Turning it around right next to the weir to get back in was always a bit hair raising. Durham Cathedral is my favourite building. Did you know that in the 19th century they were going to demolish the chapel at the west end to make a carriage way?

Best wishes, Kris.

Swings and roundabouts as ever. Asahi Photo said they couldn't get a winder cover for my ME-F, Harrow Technical pointed out that it didn't ever come with one just a black plastic fitting which I had. Both companies seem excellent and if one cannot help, the other probably can.

Best wishes, Kris.

I appear to be a few months younger than Aminstar....