Hi Sheap, teh best mars shots occur every two years
and we have just had out last one. The next best when mars is at opposition will be in 2007 but it will be getting progressively further away at opposition for quite a few years yet before it starts to improve again.
You've found the secret of planetary imaging. Video and stacking. Are you using Registax to stack your shots?
btw when you are posting images would you us the "Go Advance" button and use the "Manage Attachments" button on that page rather than the "Insert Image" button in the Quick Reply box. Using the "Man Att" button presents your images as thumbnails and allows the page to load faster for those on dialup.