I agree, and the more you research the more you find that there are certain bad aspects in other systems too but I did notice that it slowed down noticeably in low light and had an inclination to hunt backward and forwards at longer focal lengths. It is also not as fast as some less complex rival systems, in particular the extremely quick AF system of the Sony A700.. Its just a matter of weighing up and finding what suits best to each individual.

And the linked site is a very unbiased reviewer in my view, you can easily see how he reviewd the K20 here

This is the type of comments that creates more misunderstandings and frictions. One ends not realising who this is addressed to directly and leaves it open to misinterpretations. As there were comments from diverse members here me including I can't help thinking that this could be directed to me as well. Which leaves me wondering also if this is true where or what did I say that is seen as "noise and unpleasantness".

And with due respect Ken, this comment "imperfect grasp of the understanding and use of the English language which says more about the state of the various British educational systems than anything else" borders lack of politeness in itself.

Martin
I am sorry if the emoticons have upset you but they were not supposed to be aimed at anyone in particular, not even to George only. I spend a lot of time on this forum and I also like to see it not turned into direct personal attacks and losing the good behaviour attitude.

Moods were becoming very excited and I could see animosity descending to a totally different level here which was sad, and I for one was at the same time trying to make it lighter and I hope George and the others could see that as they were not supposed to be insulting. If you notice I added the emoticons for walking and sleeping to demonstrate my own actions in a funny way. While tempers were flaring here I was trying to quench it with a bit of humour, that was all.

I added the banana emoticon and even the comment that accompanied it said it all, that we should all calm down and have a banana. I enjoy a good debate but not direct insults or demeaning atittudes to anyone which suddenly this thread had started descending into and tempers were flaring out of control.

Yes I did step in at one time to bring to George's attention when he touched the subject about the class of Scott's images and when he said that he would like to see him taking photographs with a camera that wasn't as technologically advanced as the one he was using. And I stepped in to prove a point as I fall in that same category he put Scott in. Seemed to me that if one is not able to get the best quality in images with a 20 year old camera except with a newer model according to George's definition one is not a good photographer. But after addressing my point I didn't step in for any other directly related issues. I have nothing to add for the debate between the D300 and K20D but its definitely something that interests me.

I do apologise for those who took offense with regard to my emoticons but as I said they were not supposed to be offensive.

Well, had enough excitement for a day, so I am off

And please do not upset George anymore tonight

so time to put this thread to rest, and George, you retiring now to your relaxing chair?

Ok everyone, let's have a banana and relax, let's take easy now,

Oh dear dear dear , why do you want to make him erupt again?

We will all be running for covers again .

Scott, your images are great, you just keep snapping, we love looking at them

Goldfinches seem to have disappeared for now and can't go walking in the woods or else someone walking with the dog seeing me with a tripod and telephoto lens might stitch me up again

So all that remains is the dog house

Aah, the soothing sound of relief all over the place now What a difference George's absence makes to a thread Ooops, that was just tongue in cheek comment George, stay where you are, whether relaxing on your comfy chair or sipping a nice cuppa .

Now seriously, am really pleased that this thread has quieten now and softened its tone without the drastic measures from our dear JR .

And now I am off to my shed too

Oh I see, understood now, thanks