PM sent,

Alan

Thanks for the advice. Have managed to raise a bit more money and am looking for a K5. The K30 deals on SRS are attractive as well. The warranty is not a deal breaker, as long as I can trust the seller. One of the advantages of buying on the forum.

Wouldn't leave me much money for lenses, but I can make do with what I've got for now. Will let you know when I get something.

Alan

Is the K-5 still available? PM sent

Hi all, thanks for the welcome and the replies. I will try and reply to you all at once.

I have looked at the K-r as well, and my reading of the discussions is that the K-r has the better sensor, but the K20d is ergonomically better, and better built. For me photography is about the process, and a camera that encourages more thought about what you are doing makes for more a more enjoyable process. Many of my favourite images are the ones that I have spent time to get right, rather than the lucky, right place and time shots.

Back in the film days, I remember moving from an auto-focus SLR to a manual focus Nikon, and much preferring the more hands on approach. I know that all cameras have the same point and shoot green modes, but the additional controls and top LCD on the K20d swing it for me over the better sensor of the K-r. I wish the budget would stretch to a K5, but unfortunately not. I would rather save for more glass.

£220 for a GX20 with 18-55 seems a pretty decent price, including 1 year warranty. The other option is SRS with £209 for a K20d body. The camera I was asking about is in CeX in Hounslow, which is at 242 High Street. Thanks for the offer of looking at it Steven, that would be much appreciated.

Again, thanks for the welcome, and I look forward to spending more time here.

Alan

Hello, newbie here. Am looking to upgrade from a K100D super, which my daughter will inherit. There are a couple of Samsung GX20s with kit lenses at CeX for £220 with 12 months warranty, one in Coventry-hertford street and one in Hounslow. I have asked them for shutter counts and general condition, along with what's included, but they have not provided anything.

Am quite keen on the k20d, looking for good handling and control, which seems to be a strength of the k10 and k20. Being based in Northern Ireland it can be a problem getting second hand kit sent. Some LCE stores will post no problem (how I got my k100d super a few years ago), but others wont. If anyone is able to view the GX20 in either Hounslow or Coventry and let me know the condition, then I could buy with more confidence.

Am also looking at eBay and SRS, but have not made a decision yet. Any experiences of buying from CeX?

Alan

Are these still for sale? Will offer £80 to include Postage. Royal mail Standard parcels +£100 cover would cost £5.40.

Best regards,

Alan