Thank you very much for all the replies. I think I will get a K10d, this was really my plan but I needed to be sure that it was truly worth it. Although it is not US prices, the current K10d seems a bargain, and not to be missed. Otherwise I'll be stuck getting a K200d (the same as a K10d but the limited controls of a k100d right?).

I must say that I'm fairly excited about getting another SLR - my brother in law talked me back into it as I was going to get a Ricoh GX100 instead for portability reasons (I know the image quality doesn't compare). But the whole concept of digital SLR photography is so much more immediate compared to my old SF7 - it actually is exciting!

Anyway thanks again. One more little question... The kit lens, is it better than most kit lenses? I would like to be able to stick with it for as long as possible.

Hello,

I'm trying to decide whether to get the K100 or K10 cameras right now. I haven't touched SLRs for around 15years, however I do still own that Pentax SF7, with an extra zoom, plus my dad has an old ME Super with some lenses I could 'borrow'.

I would like to get back into photography, and with the discounts on the two current Pentax's, now is a good time. But what should I get?

K100d = £280
K10d = £450

Given that they have the same glass in front of them, and that I am a beginner (though not really interested in the scene modes - I want to learn photography). What would be the best bet, value wise, and longevity (to a reasonable extent) wise?

Thanks for any help.