Big thanks to all of you who responded to my query - lots of great info, pointers, and opinions. The camera is now in the hands of http://www.piepulscamera.com/ who will have a cleaned and tuned camera with new mirror gasket and re-tightened lens mount waiting for me by Friday for under $90 - some might say that's 25% or 30% of a decent digital camera - I say it's a bargain to keep using such a fine camera and get to enjoy the delights of a slide show later on. Cheers, Chris -- Chris Duncan, Ph.D. President GISmatters duncan at GISmatters.com http://www.gismatters.com/ 227 E Pleasant St Amherst, MA 01002 Tel: 413-549-2052 Fax: 508-637-2557