What do you think of these artists, i wonder if they can do good in the English music charts.
Di-rect
Racoon

First Di-rect was more of a boy band but now they finally rock i think.

I'll try to see him them

He will be only one night and at his age i doubt i will see him again.
Like i said before, i'll take my camera with me any ways, i can't sit still all the time and listen to him. So i either get drunk or i keep sober and take some photos, i think the later one is the better option.

Like you said.
The SDM was seems to only be a problem with the first two lenses that had it, the DA*16-50 and the DA*50-135. Never heard of much trouble with the DA17-70, DA*55, DA*200, DA*300 or DA*60-250.
I believe one of the professional Pentax user (forget his name) posted a comment that he send his Pentax DA*16-50 and DA*50-135 back to Pentax to get the SDM upgraded so it might be true they are using different SDM these days.

btw SDM, HSM or any kind of these motors do wear so most likely you will need to send it back to the manufacture to have it replaced with new ones. Don't know how fast they wear though, they are probably good for a couple of decades so don't worry about it too much.

Beautiful image Flossie, i like the lights in the distance.

I myself almost never shoot over ISO400 and most of my shots are at ISO100, so very different use then what you do.
It would be great if you can post those full sized later, but because it's a CMOS sensor i doubt it can replace the K10D at those settings. It does give me a reason to keep the K10D though. =]

Oh one last tip, get the files from Pentax.jp they sometimes are newer.

Ever heard of SDM failing on a DA*55?

That isn't so important how many times would you shoot at those settings, how was it at ISO200 and lower!
Better than the K20D/K7?

That lens has a huge focus throw, around 270 degree maybe?
That lens will never be fast, but it's nice to use though and also good with manual focusing.
I wished they make a geared system like Nikon does.

Here is a guide from Samsung on how to update, Pentax works in the same way.
link

That's the problem.

The .exe file is a container, just double click on it and it will open.
It will contain a txt file on how to update and a .bin file, that's the update itself.

here is a quickguide from Samsung on how to update, Pentax work the same way.
Just follow the pictures and you'll be fine

link

yes you can, no need to keep the file if you don't use it.

The K5 is a lie... it's just a K7 with a new number plate