A cynical view one might think but as you say, the longer they leave it the less likely it is to be comparable to the latest release by another manufacturer. Having said that it was more a question if it just seemed that way because I wouldn't take that much notice of their review anyway.

Is it me or do they seem to be dragging their feet reviewing the K-30? Seems an age since it's been out now.

Thanks for the info Matt.

Well good news and bad news Matt, I guess. I will be using it for long lenses as well if I can. Bad news is I hadn't realised I'm going to lose the magnification as well. Amazed the guys using it for long distance on the other forum hadn't mentioned this at all.
The problem for me is that as I wear reading glasses the screen will only be approximately in focus. A loupe with dioptre adjustment is going to be the best bet. But then I've got Q, £210, adapter £25, Ebay, Loupe £30 Ebay. So £265 before I start. Lucky I've got the lenses! But at that money I'm getting closer to the Pan DMC FZ200 which can give me an easy 650mm hand held! I will enjoy trying but I think it will end up as my holiday cam.
Dave

You might think that but.......

I'll see how I get on Mike but that was my main reason as well. It's a massive omission that has slipped through the net but as people buy the adaptors it will be come more apparent. Trouble is once you start buying adaptors and loupes and other work rounds it's starts getting bigger and more expensive which defeats the object a bit. Luckily I got the low price from SRS so if I cut and run I won't lose much. I think I'll wait a bit though because it is good for other stuff.
Dave

I think a loupe is the only answer. This is a big, unrealised down for me. I'm longsighted so already have to put my reading glasses on to see the screen and distance is critical with those in terms of absolute sharpness. The plan for getting the Q was to take advantage of all of my K mount lenses which may now prove difficult. Can't believe there is no bleep confirmation!
Dave

Thanks Alan.That's a bit of a worry. Same lens. Only options in MF seem to be x2 or x4 assist and they don't seem to do anything in MF as they do in auto. When focusing in manual there is just full screen with no green focusing area and no confirmation. I haven't got one in focus yet just relying on my eyesight. Must be a setting somewhere. Any ideas anyone?
Dave

Can't seem to find if the Q has a bleep and green icon to confirm focus in manual mode like my K-r. Unless I'm missing a setting mine doesn't seem to.

Thanks. Number 1 I used the bracketed exposure mode. I then combined the three exposures. The in camera HDR was pretty good actually but it was a dull day at first which didn't really warrant HDR and they came out a bit flat, although OK after brightening and adding contrast - although that defeats the object to some extent!