Possibly they cranked out a few more to satisfy the people who want a more pro-spec camera. Of the current models, the D is still the one camera that I'd be happy to use on a paid job.

For fine control in Photoshop, there's something called the Channel Mixer. You can use it to convert to black and wihite by choosing how much of each color channel contributes to the mix. The default is 100% R, 0G, 0B, but a mix can imitate your favorite black and white film.

There is a checkbox in the dialogue box for "convert to monochrome" or something like that.

The "bridge" cameras generallly have tiny sensors that generate a lot of noise at higher ISO's. I've also tried an EVF camera, and gave it back after a few minuites of smeary images and shutter lag.

Having used a couple of MX cameras for years, I figured to leverage my lens investment and get the *st D. Best decision I ever made, since I have to deliver jobs in digital format, why not start out digital?

I put some money into a CD that comes due in October. I look forward to the new pro DSLR with 10 megapixels and shake reduction.

I have to admit, though, my clients are just as happy with the 6 megapixel camera as they were with film. I hardly ever use my medium format gear any more, it's just not worth the effort of scanning, and spotting for dust.

Since the lenses usually come with a hood, why bother? Unless you break or lose the hood, just use the one that came with the lens.

Just because it's digital doesn't remove the need for the good old gray card. Buy one, cut it into smaller bits, and include it in every lighting situation that you shoot with. Even if you need to take an extra frame (is that word still relevant?) it's worth the effort.

It all depends on the quality of the filter. Multicoating is important, since the filter becomes the front element of your lens system.

So don't skimp on a cheap filter. Get a B+H or Hoya multicoated filter.

Yes, and I got about as much information as googling K10D. A photo, some rumors, and the claim of 10 megapixels.

Perhaps the Pentax will be the sturdier pro model and the Samsung will be the advanced enthusiast model?

I wonder if the rumors about the RAW setting including DNG are just wishful thinking? On the other hand, it's just like Pentax to do something completely out of left field. One can only hope.

I don't know if the optics are the same but I've gotten some great shots with the 135mm f/2.8 FA lens. It's sharp, contrasty, and has low distortion.

As I said, I don't know if it's the same optical formula as the A lens, but there's a chance that it is.