Are they bringing a replacement with them?

Mark, that must have been (almost) heartbreaking!!
On the plus... I'm sure SRS will sort it out as a matter of urgency...

Don't discount the Tamron 17-50 2.8... It doesn't have quite the same colour rendition as Pentax lenses (it's cooler and sometimes requires a bit of punch) but it's a great bit of glass, razor sharp and produces on demand...

I only sold mine to help fund the move from K-x to K5 and would certainly consider re-buying it in the future... (although a wide to mid zoom is not on my priorities list)

I may well be up for this too

Does 3rd party stuff for Pentax count?

If yes... I think my mum is getting me a grip as I was told to wait til after xmas by Diana... I think Diana is getting me a batman book and some Bridgedale socks

Hi all.. Thanks!

I have picassa... It'll play video files but there's no editing in there that I can find...

cs6 is way too rich for my blood at the moment...

I'm going to try VirtualDub but have also heard Avidemux is quite good...

After Saturday's adventure documenting (stills) a music-video shoot and recent conversations about the importance of diversification for arts practitioners/makers (on the course that I'm currently on) I think it's high time I tried a bit of film making...

Same old story... I'm poor... So it's going to have to be as 'on the cheap' as possible... I have a small video light... Can get hold of a bigger one on loan if need be and have a small arsenal of microphones and recording equipment that can be put to use from my rock'n'roll days (just need to hack some cables)...
Have a K5 which 'can' do the job (although K5 reviews suggest it's not great) but video editing software is not something I'm too clued up on... Plus, I'm skint.

Anyone know of any decent open-source (or just free or very-cheap) video editing software I could try out?

Anything else I need to consider before attemting to shoot video?

Appreciated
Dave

The Samyang 8mm is one that is constantly on my list but never quite at the top when the money comes through...

It's also pricey but have you considered the DA12-24? (Always on my want list)

I've seen a similar response to this on the 'other' forum. *ist's can now be picked up for very little though so a dedicated IR camera could well be possible for many...

There won't be any FF on Pentax and the FA20 is rubbish... You should give your copy to me so I can properly dispose of it...