CIRCLE WITH A DOT

@emsquared ... Video-wise I have a Panasonic Lumix AVCCAM AG-AF101E video camera that is far too much for me but it was so cheap I couldn't refuse. Takes micro four-thirds lenses, too. (Also a Vu_ssy circuit bent camera from Freedom Enterprises that I intend to use for glitching. A slow burning project, mind).

@emsquared ... Never actually had a Pentax apart from a super zoom that makes a terrible grinding noise when it zooms and the lenses for the Auto 110 (that I like to use with micro four-thirds). Actually got a non-functioning body that I hope I can get working at some point.

@emsquared ... Jeez. That's tough. Always liked Canon, though my digital of choice are Olympus micro four-thirds nowadays (or the Panasonic GF1. Love that beastie).

@emsquared ... A swirly mess? Sounds great! A couple of mine were ... 'indistinct'.

@emsquared ... Oh. Loving my A80. Would be out more but the forecast is still rain for the next week. In case the A80 fails completely, I have another on the way. I'm a lost cause.

Back in 2003, Canon released the Powershot A80, a 4MP prosumer digital camera. A lot of them were prone to sensor failure, to the point where Canon would replace the sensor free of charge, even outside the warranty period. I was unaware of all this until a couple of weeks ago when I came across a short YouTube video. Of course, I had to get one, and fortunately some are still available.
Isn't it lovely?