I have proxel but as far as I can see it corrects for lens distortion (pin cushion, barrel etc.) not converging verticals which is an entirely different thing. The shot you link to has clearly diverging verticals because the camera has been pointed downwards to include more of the tracks.

Best wishes, Kris.

Got this email today:

Dear Mr Lockyear,

Thank you for your e-mail, please accept my apologies but we cannot locate a Pentax lens. However we can offer the Tamron lens at the same cost that we offered you back in December. Please confirm whether you would like the Tamron lens or a refund?

Yours Sincerely
Amanda West

Question: is the "soft Tammy purple fringe master" worth it or should I just bite the bullet and order a 55-300 from SRS (remembering the price difference!)?

The Lubitel has become a cult camera amongst those who are seeking to use older cameras with film and lenses with character. B&W photography magazine had an article on them last year. Load it up with some B&W roll film and go and have some fun. Aim for moody and atmospheric as you'll not be getting pin sharp photos!

Cheers, Kris.

The other alternative is to use a view camera which has independent movements of both the lens board and the film plane but that is a whole other field of photography which the only the insane embark upon.

In terms of taste, dramatic converging verticals deliberately done can look great. Slightly converging verticals where the camera has been tipped up a little to get the top of the roof in are less appealing to my eye.

Cheers, Kris.

Depends on how sentimentally attached you are to it (second hand ones are cheap) but it can be fixed easily enough. Harrow Technical do a good job on all my cameras.

Best wishes, Kris.

If I actually care (which isn't often) I just load it into PhotoME.

It is annoying, however.

Cheers, Kris.

Me too Asking, that is.

Cheers, Kris.

The Mamiya C330f is supposed to be very good with interchangeable lenses etc. Been quite tempted myself.

Cheers, Kris.

The wide angle for the Horseman will be cheaper than a 77mm Ltd! It was tempting though, especially as I could use the 77mm on my K10 and my film bodies.

Sigh. Too many lenses, too little money!

Cheers, Kris.

Given the stick they got for dodgy versions of the 16-50 perhaps they are just making sure they get it right?

Just my 2p worth.

Kris.