I have saturation set at +1, Sharpening +1 (don't over do in camera sharpening) and Contrast at +2. Often it is a matter of preference, also depending on the main subject.

Other settings I would check is the range on the ISO (fn button to access ISO menu) ensure that the range is suitable for the type of pictures, i.e. try and avoid ISO above 400; and the noise reduction setting on the set up menu, should be set to on.

I use a Canon Pixima 5300, cost about £90 and produces great prints. What I like is that it does duplex printing (prints on both sides of the paper), its very fast and quiet and has a second paper tray where I keep my photo paper (dust free I might add!) so I don't have to mess with changing paper to print 4x6. I have more that doubled the amount of pictures I print as a result of this printer! Good for the old fashioned photo album!

I am probably not entirely right about it being burst speed, however, this was an observation I believe in AP mag and it was with reference to cleraing the buffer faster due to the less use of CPU for DNG as there was no compression.

Its worth noting that the burst rate for DNG files in the K10D is faster than the burst rate for PEF files due to the compression applied to the PEF files.

The difference in size is between 4 to 8mb. PEFs I have shot have been from 8 to 12mb in size, whilst the DNG files have been all been about 16.5 mb. Quite a difference then!

I wouldn't say it was bad. The standard is very spacific and for a device to be certified WiFi it must comply. However, there is no stipulation that the more recent encryption protocols are to be used. Lets face it, it is a criminal offence to hijack WiFi and you really need to have the protection on your PC/Mac and the old standard does allow for the blocking of all unknown MAC addresses! So, not bad, just not up to the highest level of security.

Wireless (WiFi) is an international standard and should work on any compatable equipment i.e. 802.11b or 802.11g.

Also, if Samsung have this, I guess Pentax will bring one out too! Perhaps it might even work with the K10D!

Today!

See http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/en/lens/

The most interesting, to me is the DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM lens!

I am way beyond a kid, have a job and I still can only drool!

Yes it must say Pentax Fit. I would suggest a KA type or newer (has an 'A' setting on the aperture ring) as this will maintain all the automatic functions except focus, however, the focus indicator will work and give you a good idea when your frame is in focus.

I have the Sigma 18-200 and don't deen to change lenses often, I got this over the Tamron 18-250 (Pentax do their own version) because the focus was faster and quiter. This might be a good investment and reduce the liklihood of sensor dust. You should be able to get one for about £180 I think.

I also have an old Sigma 70-300 KA lens, very good but very heavy and a little difficult to focus in low level light.

If you want a super telephoto, it is worth noting that you can get 2x conveters that fit on the front of the lens on eBay (about £49 with postage on top). I can't vouch for these but I must admit to being temptes as a 36 to 400mm zoom sounds the business!

Oops! Thanks Dan, that is exactly what I ment!

What makes the background out of focus is a small aperture (say f2.8 or less) or a longer telephoto lens. I like your shot as all the car is in focus, so it seems that getting the background out of focus would not be possible. The low angle shot also works well for me.

You can make the background blurred in software such as Paint Shop Pro and Photo Shop, a bit of practice with levels and masking and you should be there.

I have done a very basic edit - less than 5mins to illustrate, looks a bit soft but experimentation would get a better result.