Bought my own Q10 a few weeks back on ebay uk, very happy with it, I didn´t realize it was so small...
Now it is my constant companion when out cycling, so small and light, very reasonable results as well.

Just need a 15-45mm lens now, but the new price is very off putting at around 200 GBP, and the imports from Japan seem cheap but here in Germany every package from Japan gets nabbed by customs and you have 20% duty plus an admin charge on top of the invoice price you pay including the postage charges, so end sup around the same price.

Got to agree with John here, I bought the KS-2 just after release for 650 Euros (body only), prices haven´t dropped at all and I have had it in constant use for almost 3 months, and it is the first camera my wife actually enjoys using.
I´m waiting for prices to drop to get one for myself though

Hi Louise,

I like the first one more, like the way the different grass lengths draw you in, and the colours in the trees.
For me I would have tried to get an angle without the bin in the second one, but it is still a good shot as well.

"The problem is that it´s competitive features aren´t enough to compensate for a frustrating menu system and poor handling."

The minimizing of the benefit of in body SR.

"users forced to grapple with a stiff extending barrel"

power switch that is too easy to flick into video mode (I have yet to do this in over 3000 shutter activations)

A few others...as well

Vic,

I´m not really angry, just enthusiastic...
I also have a Canon EOS450D, and even a Nikon Coolpix for the pocket.
The magazines get to me because they seem to focus almost exclusively on Nikon/canon (to a lesser extent), even in the training features etc.
I have the same experience now trying to use Nikon Menus that others here feel about the menu system, so I suppose the guy who uses Nikon all the time won´t find the Pentax menus very natural.
Still I only subscribed because I got a free gift of a wee manfrotto LED background light, so will go back to buying occasionally when I´m in the UK to read in the airport.

I subscribe to this mag and sent a really long mail to the editor about why I would not be renewing and lo and behold they then review a Pentax camera 2 issues later..
And boy have they slated it.
Having used the camera for some time it was like reading a review of a different camera!
Can't say I'm surprised as their Niton bias is incredible.
But to have the K'S 2 miles behind the Nikon D5500i s scandalous...
Can't wait to see their slating off the K3 ii ...

Hi John thank for the reply and the info....

Oh well you win some you lose some!!

Guy I bought it from is most awkward and unpleasant so probably just stick it back on eBay and hopefully get my.money back...

Hi,
I just received a lens I bought on ebay, I had thought because it said KP it would fit a k mount, but the lens I received is tiny and I have no idea what it is actually for...





Does anyone have an idea if an adaptor is available for K mount or is this item simply junk?

I bought it form German e-bay and add was not very descriptive....

You can pick up a good condition used Sigma 150-500 from SRI for under 500 with a year's guarantee....
That would be my choice in your shoes...try that then decide if you still need to change your camera.
you could sell the lens for same money on ebay if you decide to jump ship....
Nothing ventured nothing gained. ....

I am looking for a 4/3 camera to play with and was winning an auction for a K01 when I decided to check out some reviews.
Photography blog really put me off principle because of size of camera and lack of view finder.
Are there many pentaxions out there who have one of these?
If so what's the overall verdict on the K01?
Does it offer enough difference & benefits compared with a Dslr?
Is it worth the money or is the Q series a better bet?
Really want to stick to Pentax as much as possible but the Lumix G5 is looking very tempting if only the 14-140 lens wasn't so darn expensive! !@@