Panasonic DMC-TZ3. Don’t get hung up on megapixel counts at this level, just about the most important thing in a camera is the lens, and the TZ3 has a Leica branded item at the front. Wide zoom range, and more possible variation on control than most users will need. Probable cost £250 or under.

See Ebay Item No. 120193815145

This is an auction for a 40 minute flight in an R44 helicopter. 100% of the proceeds of the auction will be donated to charity; the starting price is £75, and the auction ends on 12th December. There are a dozen people watching the auction, so get a bid in soon!

Cheers,
Helicopterdcr

for comparison, does anybody know what the cost would be if this was a standard commercial hire ?

…dammit, missed the photo opportunity, but at the time we were in the B of B hall, trying to identify the Luftwaffe types in the dark recesses of the building – is the dim lighting a conservation measure, either of paintwork/perpex etc, or is the museum conserving money ?
A couple of things come to mind. Firstly, contrasting with my early visits in the 1970’s, you can see more of the types represented now flying somewhere or other in the world, even take a ride in some. Secondly, as an experience it is still somewhat disappointing, it could be so much better (more diaramas putting aircraft in context, more cutaways explaining construction detals etc) but I suppose it all boils down to money.
However, nice to meet you guys, please say hello if you spot ol’ 91Regal at OW or Dux.
(Ollie spotted in Hannants later on, not sure if he bought anything though….)

And if it’s not right to give Muhammed’s name to an inanimate object, or as I have also heard an animal, why is it right to let people take his name for themselves?

right on target.

can anybody answer the original question ?

[QUOTE=victor45;1179140]

Have you ever listened to Charlie Parker? he never recorded a lousy B side.[/QUOT

was charlie parker ever drug free long enough to make a decent record 🙂

Whilst he was Relaxin’ at Camarillo.

and since the vast majority of people cant hear the difference in sound quality, there is little reason for the industry to go back to the old way.[/QUOTE]

…..got it in one, sunshine…