It's confusing to newcomers to the Pentax lingo, since the K series camera were the first K mount film cameras. Then because of the fame of the K1000, Pentax decided to use the K in the names of digitals, adding a D after the number.

To most of us, the K series is the old film cameras, the D series is the digitals.

I started out with the original Nikon F and a few lenses. Later on, when I needed to get a serious kit, I was able to get a couple of MX's with winders (one black and one silver, so I always know which camera has which film).

So when it was time to go digital, the *st D and perhaps one other were available. I had built up a collection of some of the finest glass you could get. Since the D acceped all those (expensive to replace) lenses and was close enough to pro-spec to use on jobs, it was a no-brainer. The battery grip is what did it.

I'm looking forward to the K10D, with the grip. I still have my favorite old lenses, they're still some of the best glass you can get, and they fit on the new cameras.

Besides, I looked through the viewfinder of someone's Nikon digital. What a dark tunnel! How are you supposed to compose a photograph with that? I'll stick with Pentxax, thank you very much!

I'd like to see it shown in all the schools, and also the Senate and House of Representatives. Parliament, too.

No matter what we do, things are going to get uncomfortable for most of the world's population. The question is how far it gets before we cave in.

I'm sure it's fine for snapshots, but that long a zoom range must be nearly impossible to control for a lens designer. Look for reviews or images before you go off and get a bazooka like that

I'd say a fast prime for low-light work is the next on your list. The 31 Limited is a beautiful lens, but it's pricey. A used 50mm f/1.4 A or M would give you one of the finest lenses ever made, and until the news really gets out about the K10D, you should be able to get a deal on a used one.

Adorama, on the planet known as New York. A very important planet.

Although you do know that Times Square is, in fact, the actual center of the entire Universe - not just this galaxy!!

I just placed my order for the K10D body and grip. $1083.75 USD including shipping.

Now all I have to do is wait for it to come!!

Thanks, Liam. I've bookmarked it.

USD 915 at B&H in New York. Body only. I'm not sure the current exchange rate to GBP.

Finally, we get direct DNG format. You'd thind it would have become a standard a long time ago, but that's assuming people are rational.

ISO 100 is useful, but it seems the native sensitivity of the sensor is 200. It will be interesting to compare noise levels between 100 and 200.

B&H already has it listed. Hopefully the battery grip will show up soon!