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Morning all - having searched around I have noticed people recommending Benro tripods. I am looking for a CF tripod that I can stick in my suitcase when I go on a business trip. Has anyone got an opinion on the Benro Travel Angel range? I was looking at this one in particular...

Excellent. Great news. Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the tips - will check it out

Hi all, My girlfriend's Dad has a Pentax SLR and now he wants to go digital. He would like to know if he can get a DSLR that would allow him to attach his lens: Tamron 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 AF XR Di ASP Pentax M 1:1.7mm PENTAX-A 35mm f2 K Lens K1000/MX Unfortunately my limited knowledge...

Hi - does anyone know if it is possible to get a rain cover for my Lowepro TLZ1 camera bag? Alternatively, is there a similar sized bag Lowepro bag with a built in rain cover? TIA Iain

Are you having trouble with reflections from the window glass? If so a circular polarising filter may help somewhat.

If you're looking for architecture, the Mayor's office (South side of Tower Bridge) can be quite interesting in the right conditions

Highgate Cemetery - took my new nifty fifty there for a spin this weekend. Will try and post some shots this week which might help you judge if it is your cup of tea...

A big Friday afternoon welcome to TP :)

Aside from the improved VR, what are the advantages of this lens over the original?

Welcome - very jealous of your location. Looking forward to seeing some of the astro images. Not much light pollution where you are i'm guessing...

Welcome - the sooner you post some images, the sooner people on the forums will be able to help :)

Looks like it is just for cropped sensors...

Check fleabay for D80 prices, and then take a bit off as it's generally a bit overpriced IMO. I bought mine new just as they were coming to the end of their sales life, so couldn't really tell you what a good deal was second hand...

Welcome - As a beginner I look forward to being able to draw on your wealth of experience :)