Recent content by Paul Holtom

Very big Pentax event happening at my local shop SRS Microsystems in Watford, from what I could understand it’s the 100th anniversary UK celebration. Lots of workshops and stuff happening on the 23rd Nov. Not Pentax myself but might be of interest to others.

Most brands wait at least 30 days from the date of purchase before paying out to avoid people getting the cashback and then returning the item to the shop for a refund. Because of this six or seven weeks is about right for getting paid on a claim.

Flowing Waters by Paul Holtom, on Flickr Padley Gorge in the Peak District taken on a Sony A7 with Zeiss 25mm and Lee 6 stop ND filter.

Street Life by Paul Holtom, on Flickr 50mm Summicron on M240

Planning on visiting the show on Tuesday and just wondering what deals are being offered?

There’s a great luxury bunkhouse in Capel Curig which I can highly recommend. I used for two nights in September to do some photography.

OK so will ask the many users here for some advice as still new to Sony A7, I have the A7 body and looking for a good 35mm lens that I can used for general walkabout stuff and stitched landscapes. Currently using a Zeiss Flektogon 35mm f/2.4 manual lens with adaptor which is giving some great...

Benro do a fitted L plate and available from UK. https://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/tripods-monopods/benro-accessories/benro-lpc6d-quick-release-l-plate-for-canon-6d.html

Yes you can in camera crop square 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9

Have both Canon full frame and the Olympus E-M1 Mark 2 with pro lenses and apart from a few paid jobs the Canon kit doesn't get used. Have a look at my Flickr link for actual examples, will be using with the 300mm this summer for motorsport and aviation having sold my Canon 500mm L and 7D2

Noticed a large selection of Benro camera plates and long lens supports that are all Arca Swiss fitting available online at SRS Microsystems, just picked up an L bracket for Canon 5D3. They have plates for current cameras such as Nikon D810 and Canon 6D along with a whole host of lens brackets...

The festival and revival are both really good for photography, have been for a number of years and usually use something like a 70-200mm for track stuff. Have a look at my flickr page for a number of albums with Goodwood images.

Believe Giottos no longer exist as a company which would explain your problem trying to contact them.

Judging by their Facebook page it would look like SRS had about 65 in their first drop.

Have been advised that delivery of the E-M1 Mark II for UK should be Wednesday or Thursday next week.