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When I bought my Nikon D7100 DSLR 10 years ago my existing version of PSE didn’t recognise the camera so I had to buy the latest version...

The replacement 18-200 Mk 2 arrived this morning and works perfectly. Hopefully trouble-free for several years.

I believe some VR components are much more susceptible to damage from drops and bumps. There are some delicate components that don't...

I don't think leaving it on while shooting is the issue. It's removing the lens when the camera is on. With a lot of lenses, if you...

@Clovishound , thanks. I’ve never taken the lens off with the camera powered up.

With an 18-200 lens that covers all my needs it rarely comes off. I’ve always been careful handling my cameras over 50+ years. This is...

@hark , it was more about its longevity really. Does VR tend to eventually fail on all compatible lenses? Autofocus still works fine on...

I had 2 rotator cuff surgeries and don't have quite the strength to hold long lenses steady. So even if I am using a fast shutter speed...

I’ll report back as things progress. I want to gauge people’s experiences with VR but I’ll post a separate topic. 👍

Good to hear MPB has good customer service. I have had good experiences from MPB, and never had an issue with any of the equipment I've...

Your experience is mirroring mine so far @RayP and hope the eventual outcome is equally pleasing. (y)

A more positive experience this morning. I phoned MPB and the call was answered almost immediately. The young lady listened attentively...

As we Brits say “keep buggering on” 👍 Useful info, many thanks. 👏

In case you don't now, if the Coolscan ever thows a wobbly, there is a guy in Lincolnshire that has lots of spares and can repair most...

I was lucky to acquire a Coolscan V 9 years ago. Invaluable for digitising lots of precious shots from the 70s onwards. The detail from...