I'll join the throng of people who have previously asked this question (many of which I've read through previously, for what it's worth) and I'm stuck in an interesting place.

I have two cameras, K-S2 (white) and K-70, both in pretty good condition, likely to have less than a few thousand actuations each. I only ever use the K-70 having received it earlier this year, despite thinking I was going to continue using the K-S2 alongside... Ergo, I use one camera only regardless of how many I own.

I also have a myriad of lenses, of which only 3 are APS-C (18-135mm, DA50/1.8, 55-300 PLM) with the remainder being a D-FA 100mm WR Macro and 7 film-era lenses (all full-frame compatible). Ergo, I'm not overly reliant on ASP-C lenses.

I cautiously estimate the values of the K-S2, K-70, 18-135mm and DA50 to be around £780 total based on auction site completed sales and current prices, which could be sold as two 'kits'. There's not much room between this total and a used K-1 (seen a few with 10,000 or less shutter actuations for £860-900) or a new one which crops up (pun unintended) sometimes for around the £1k mark. Add in a 28-105mm WR in due course and I'm away to go with full-frame at my disposal, less the 55-300mm PLM.

My question is; if you were in my shoes, what would be your thinking? Happy to hear opinions either side of the fence, but the take-home would be the anecdotal experience as to why you did or did not opt for a K-1... or why a K-70 should be preferential.

Further to this, I've toyed with the idea of an astrotracer - I'd be able to save around £100 (minimum) on getting an O-GPS1, so that further closes the gap. The K-1 was brought out the same time as the K-70 but one was flagship and one was not; again another point I guess I should consider!

Though no real consolation, penblwydd hapus am ddeudydd yn ôl, Gwyn!

Looks like an SMC-A 50mm f/2.8 Macro is on its way to me. Had my eye on another on a popular auction site but this one looks cleaner and is approximately 2/3 the price of the other. Fingers crossed it's as good as it looks!

Ardderchog! Great shots here Gareth.
I need to improve my focusing ability with the K-70 to grab snaps like this of my two.

Very useful, thank you. Last I checked they were out of stock so I think now is my chance to buy one!

Very welcome. I think much of it broils down to 'buyers discretion'. I wouldn't personally have gone for the graduated filter from left hand side, but it seems to work. I also can't envisage your bedroom's colour-scheme for example so I'm afraid the rest is with you!

Thank you for this John! Unfortunately, it's a price movement in the wrong direction. Much appreciated all the same! If possible (yet unlikely) I would hope to pay less than the £35 I know is in stock and available, including postage, new not used etc.

Long-shot, and I know where I can get one new from around £35 posted, but wondering whether anyone had one spare kicking around for cheap.
Thanks in advance!

Personally, if 4 was lightened a little it'd look stellar.
7 would be my other choice, as it's nicely processed for canvas in my non-expert opinion.

A great set of snaps! I’m a big fan of mine and the WR capabilities make me just that little more comfortable using it during suspect weather!