Yikes....

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Does look tough I suppose...

Your far from alone with this one. Mine sprung off too, luckily it was while in the house so I didn't lose it. Just under 2 weeks absence for the repair.

+1

First one, the 2 cars and the B&W's for me I think

Kinda thought those things would have been retired now (thanks to satellites) like the Blackbird. Atmospheric 'spy' shots - (wonder if anyone was photographing you at the same time?? )

I have both, prefer the quick release ball head when out and about, far more flexible and nimbler. Pan head better for considered shots & rigid work, e.g. studio or astro etc..

+1. Having enjoyed the OP's gallery posts, I'm not so sure he really needs a 'sport' camera. But, if it is now a priority you have got to look at that Sony - speed is 'off the chain' as some might say. DR looks good too for more considered shots.

All true. We know & they know what missing links are in the brand regarding challenging the big two. We just don't know how serious the new owners are, or if this is all just 'big new change/bright new future' bravado.

Looks like you should enter the treecreeper into some competitions, fantastic catch!

They all just seem so sharp, even for this lens?!

Have to agree with the last few posts and offer some more balanced opinion for the OP...
Remember you are on a Pentax site full of Pentax geeks (a compliment all )

The K5 is the latest with all the modern trimmings of the marketplace, improved ISO, FPS, autofocus, and back screen (with live view).

You WILL NOT see an eye popping, jaw dropping difference in image quality.

The Dynamic Range is great, but when the scene requires you will still prefer using bracketed images and blending the exposures or going for full HDR image.

The ISO is outstanding, but if you carry a tripod anyway.....

Will I still be using Noise Reduction software? - Yup

All the debates regarding changing brand or going Full Frame are just as valid with regard to upgrading to the K5. Its the photographer, the technique, lens and the conditions which make eye popping images, not the camera body.

If you need the fastest FPS and need to shot moving objects in low light conditions the K5 is your best/only Pentax option.

If money is not an issue, again, get the K5.

What I like best is not any of added gizmos (I would prefer a K5 'Light' with only basic 'film body' dials that only shoots RAW ), it's the form factor, the feel in the hand, the noise it makes, the big screen, and the way it strangely just inspires.

My GX10 will never, ever, be sold though

DA 560mm f5.6?!! I just can't believe it, think I'm gonna cry with joy!

Ok, 'till its in the shops lets stay calm but hopeful, but this news and other events is definitely in the face of all those neg-heads who said it was the end of the brand after the takeover.