Many thanks for the advice.

Next stop is a trip to SRS to take a look at what's available.

Les

I have K-r that I have been happy with but I am thinking of updating.
Not sure of the way to go so any advice would be welcome.

Budget around £450 including the sale/trade in of my K-r

Just want a body as I will keep my current lens collection.

I was thinking of a K5 maybe a good secondhand one. SRS seem to have some good second user stock with year warranty and low shutter count

Or should I go for new model from the Pentax range.

Mainly shoot nature , wildlife and general landscapes when out walking.

I just can't decide which way to go.

Les

My wife has an RZ18 and I have a K-r. I purchased a cheap remote on Ebay for £3. Came from China in 10 days and works well with both camera's.

Les

Is he a member?

I wonder what the new Tesco hudl will be like. Seems a reasonable spec for the price including HD.

I think I need a hood for my 35-70 SMC F Zoom but I am not sure what to get. I have a Hoya adjustable for my 18-55 but don't like keep having to take it off when I want to put the lens cap on. Any suggestions please

Thanks

Les

Thanks

Les

K-r user on the river Thames at Reading yesterday

I have A smc 1:2 50mm and that asks for the focal length when I fit it. This is why I thought the zoom would also ask.

Les

Just an update and a question. I have purchased a Pentax SMC A 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 with Macro setting which should arrive on Friday. When I put this on the camera it will ask for a focal length to be entered. As its a zoom what should I put in or will I need to constantly adjust it. Have also borrowed a set of extension tubes to use so hopefully I Will be experimenting over the weekend

Les

Thanks to everyone for the advice. I now have to think it all out. I may well start with a reversing ring. I wanted to take closeups when out walking so I may also get a Pentax F 35-70mm just to try. They seem cheap and have good reviews. There are just so many ways to go so I best start experimenting. If I get hooked and take something I think is worth it I will post it for C&C.

Thanks again.

Les