I can't help but think blob has a point.

Compared to the K10D, the K-30 has:

Separate AE Lock and AF Lock buttons ..nope
Dedicated DOF preview switch ..nope
AF point switching dial ..nope
Dedictaed AF point shift buttons ..nope
Metering mode lever ..nope

Sure, you can (almost) always use the menus to access what you need.

You can also configure the joint AF/AE lock button to work for AF only (not sure how you'd then lock AE) and you can assign DOF preview to the jpeg/raw button (but then you lose it as a jpeg/raw button).

The four-way selecter buttons toggle acting as AF point selectors with being flash/WB/ISO/shutter mode buttons by a long press of the central OK button, rather than being dedicated AF buttons that can only be used as flash/WB/ISO/shutter function buttons by pressing a separate Fn button first. What that means in practice is, because I'm not used to keeping a mental tab on which toggle state my selector buttons are in, I keep messing up my WB, ISO, flash and shutter settings whilst wondering why my AF point isn't moving.

Of course, none of this can't be got used to. But it's a bit frustrating using an entry-level body during the first few outings when you've come from a high-end body. That's were the K-5 comes in. You're not paying more for better images so much as for better ergonomics, in my opinion.

On the other hand, they're still asking USD749 for the K-30.

Or simply upload an uneditted DNG or jpeg to

http://myshuttercount.com

Actually, there is a level indicator in the viewfinder. It's a bit crude, but it's there. It has bars that appear to the left if the camera is leaning left and to the right if it's leaning right. The greater the number of bars, the more the lean. You could be half a degree or so out though before anything shows up, so it's more accurate to use the grid lines if there's something horizontal in frame to align them to. Still, it could be useful at night when it's too dark to see the grid lines.

I'd trade you my SRS proximity for your scenery any day!

...if only the commute to work wouldn't be so bad

Hope they sort you out a deal. Looking forward to seeing your images on this site

Sorry, my mistake. Their site isn't loading properly on my pc this morning so I couldn't check first. Mind you, if you're after the WR lens would it still be a kit, or a body + a lens split from a K-5 kit? You never know and, as you say, £20 helps

They normally ask for your member number. I believe you can put it in the comments field if ordering online (I don't live far away so I just pop in when I need something).

If anyone wants the grip alone, I'll let it go for £35 delivered.

SRS already throw in an aftermarket battery...

I just went from a K10 to a K-30. I loved the build and handling of the K10. The K-30 does feel toy-like in comparison. I'm sure I'll get used to it in time, and learn not to miss all the dedicated buttons and top mounted LCD. There's no denying the improvement in autofocus and dynamic range though, and I even venture above ISO200 if I need to now. Though I still don't think you can beat the K10D at ISO100.

If the K-5 had had a similar price cut, or I could have afforded one, I'd have gone there instead. It just feels 'right' to me when I pick one up. Which brings me nicely back on topic

Congratulations to bjolester on the purchase. Those Mily Way shots look great. Very clean too. Are they straight out of the camera? I'm impressed with how little noise there is, even at ISO12800.

Are you sure that's not just one of those 800mm mirrors with a PK mount?

The first bullet point under Technical Details says "with adapter for use on Pentax Q cameras"

I could be wrong, but it looks very similar to this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/walimex-800mm-Mirror-Pentax-Samsung/dp/B001TYMLF8