I don't think this is the new model we have been primed to expect. I remember reading somewhere quoting from someone who was apparently an 'insider' that the new model wasn't a variant of either the K-3 or KP...but completely new.

Have to say though I do prefer the redesigned mirror box and I don't mind the wooden grip either.

Great detail and colour in those Derek.

Hopefully there will be loads of bugs about this year...seems to be a decline in numbers globally, going off chatter online.

Regards

Karlo

Bought the WR version a few weeks ago...tried out at the airport a few hours ago.

These few images are all at 300mm largest image size, highest JPEG quality, downsized to 800 pix...no PP.

Overall i'm very pleased with it and i'd rate IQ slightly better than the Tamron 70-300 Di LD which i've used for the past 6 years.

Can't comment on the PLM version.



















Regards

Karlo

Nice set Bill.

I do like the Impressionable feel to several of these that Gareth refers to.

Stand out one for me is No.8 with its manta rays taking to the sky...then No.5...with its Scottishness, then No.9 for sheer creativity.

I've never dabbled with multiple exposure but do intend to give it a go sometime soon.

Regards

Karlo

I agree totally.

My kind of set that David, really well executed.

I have to say I really do like taking macro winter shots...one of the reasons I got my macro in the first place.

Regards

Karlo

I'm quite impressed with that level of AI...and not really one who goes for 'Tech'.

As long as I have full manual control of all my camera settings to the extent I do now, I see no reason why this level of AI couldn't be incorporated in all new cameras...DSLRs included.

In fact, given that Pentax don't really have much in the way of entry level/beginner's DSLR they could maybe look at bringing out the KS-1 AI or K-500AI rebadged with updated nomenclature to appeal directly to absolute beginners who want to go down the 'proper camera' route but are used to AI on their phones.

By being able to get all my lenses in this one case it has made it possible to move the case into my computer room which is the warmest/dryest room in the house. Over the winter i've got the case stored under my desk out of the way...takes up the same amount of space as a computer box of tricks. It's not really in the way here so I might make this a permanent arrangement.

I do use my equipment regularly so the case gets opened every few days which hopefully helps and like Algi suggests i wouldn't put anything damp in there before closing the lid.

Am hoping in the future when i do self catering breaks in the UK by car, i'll be able to take many more lenses with me to choose from rather than having to take just two or three with me in my smaller Lowepro shoulder bag.

Quite a bit Roy although the inner case (which is removable in its own right) is not quite as big as the outer plastic shell into the corners...pretty snug along the sides.

I am currently using it to store my Sigma 10-20 f3.5, Tamron 70-300 f4-5.6 Di LD, Pentax DA 55-300 WR, Pentax 18-55 DA-L WR, SMC M 50 f1.7, SMC 75-150, SMC 80-200 f4.5, Pentax DA 100 f2.8 WR macro, a set of 3 extension tubes, set of screw in filters.

There's enough space left for 2 bodies without lenses attached...i've only got a K-50 but it would take a K5 or K3 in addition plus another 4-5 smaller pockets for phone, handheld GPS, cards, filters or smaller lenses.

I haven't tried it yet but if I was to take out some of the dividers on the RHS (in pics) it might even take the Sigma 150-500 all down that side. The longest lens i've used is the SMC 80-200 f4.5...you can see in the pics...lid closes fine but it wouldn't take anything longer in a vertical position without compromising the space in the zipped pocket in the lid.










Hope this helps.

Karlo

Funnily enough Roy I bought the 46D version of this case just before Christmas.

Have to say its very impressive...well made, very solid and looks like it should last for quite a while. I had about 9-10 lenses in particular i wanted to get out of my wardrobe which is against a cold outside wall.

I've put a large Silica gel (that came with a photocopier) inside one of the compartments inside the case and am hoping that this will suffice to keep my stuff
in good condition. The case itself has an o-ring and is apparently water tight although i'll never test that out deliberately.

Can recommend these anyway if anyone is hovering on the 'buy' button.

SRS were out of stock of the 46D when they had them on offer in November so got mine from Cameraworld...actually for more than £10 cheaper than it would have been at SRS! Delivery was swift and service from store good.