Does your camera make you smile ?

Agreed. It's got a classic camera look about it, without being chintzy about it.

Like I've said I don't need this camera and FF is wasted on me, in fact the whole camera is wasted on me, in fact the more I think about the more I cringe about the price of this happy camera, BUT.

the short time I had with it I loved it, I would only have 3 lenses with it, the 50 that comes with it a 28 and a135mm, I suppose I am thinking about going old school and back to basics.

Also I don't as such have the money for it, other things would have to go to fund it, but you read about these people out there, free spirits who sell up and go back to nature, sell their house, buy a camper van and surf their way around the world. Maybe this is the photographic equivalent, I some times feel bogged down by the amount of kit I own, maybe that's my thinking.......

agree again...

I thought the 36mp was ridiculous, but compared to the 'happy camera' and it's 16mp with that price tag - I think I'd be prepared to reconsider

I'd like to think that with these developments Pentax might join in.... but not holding my breath

Man I am sick of this thought process. It's like there's some magical level you have to obtain before you're allowed to have better gear. I'm all for maximising what you can out of what you've got, and making the most of the tools you have/playing to their strengths and all. However there is no reason why anyone can't learn on more capable gear either.

Personally I think this is worse amongst Pentax supporters because the company doesn't even offer FF models. If you've got the money, then go for it. There's much to like about the FF concept, for one is getting back wide angle lenses again at a realistic price compared to APSC equivalents. Anything from the film days is inherently FF compatible so if Pentax stepped up to this there would be many compatible lenses to pick from, (something the other companies are struggling with with some of their new configurations). I'd hazard a guess that FF sensors would be quite affordable nowadays and are no longer the mythical unobtainable beast they once were.

Mainly this is on a personal level. Back yourself and your capabilities and don't buy into this 'I'm not good enough for that' rubbish. One can take crap or good photos on either format. I don't like seeing people doubt themselves, or use that doubt to hold one back. Go forward and conquer.

Just wait awhile, Matty... delayed gratification has its virtues.

You'll save a small fortune if you buy in six...twelve months.

That should make you very happy!

(I have to sympathise with your feelings, though: it's the best looking camera I've seen since the Spotmatic. Wouldn't it be great if Ricoh produced a stripped down, digital MX look-alike?)

Does my camera make me smile? Yup sure does. I whack a DA300* on my K5 and i know if the results are duff it`s me not the camera and that makes me smile. Now when it`s wet and I`m out with the same kit I positively laugh.

Plus who knows what even 'happier' cameras might come out in the mean time.... possibly with a K-mount.

Grab a few rolls of Ektar and an MX (or Nikon FE for that matter). The original models, not this pumped-up digital version which looks like a 1970s SLR on steroids; where the dinky little control dials are the real deal, not a chintzy pastiche.

Great minds and all that, The day after I played with the happy camera, I loaded up my old MX attached a 50mm loaded it up with ilford HP5 and went for a walk down an old railway line, and yes that did make me happy, only problem the roll of film is still on the side waiting to be sorted, no such problem with the happy camera

I have a bunch of cameras spanning four different makes and they all make me smile! although they shine in different environments and I tend to use them as the mood takes me. The one I bought most recently I got second hand - tried it first in the shop on a whim and then it (literally) nagged at me for a couple of days and in the end I had to buy it - I was sweating as it cost me an arm and a leg! (clue: it's a full frame compact for anyone wondering..) - but I have to say it truly rocks and I don't fret about it for an instant. Mind you, so do my other cameras… can't put a price on happiness

Cheers

Just turned 40 this year, don't think I have it in me to wait THAT long

Both my K10 and K5 make me smile

It's your money and choice Matty so do whatever makes you happy

A couple of times now I have saved up for a lens and then decided to keep the cash instead but I am tight

I suppose it is a trade off - will your better half be happy

Now Matty, had you been a child of the Fifties a year or so would seem as a blink of the eye in the grand scheme of things...

When I'm the only togger still out there getting shots like this yup, I'm smiling

Anyone K3 happy........