You read it here first.

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Unless you are the owner of a K10D, I am not sure I recommend upgrading. It seems to be considerably slower than the previous version, and, apart from supporting new cameras, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of real improvements.

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Indeed. The FA 1:2.8 100mm is superb. Built to withstand a direct hit from a Trident missile.

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The star means that you can't afford it.

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PS: But if nonetheless you buy one, you won't be disappointed.

Actually, Pentax is still a very small company; the tie-up with Samsung is no more than an agreement to cooperate in certain ventures.

However, Samsung is rapidly catching up with Sony, and at the present rate will soon be the biggest electronics company in the world. It remains to be seen what will happen if Canon starts a DSLR price war, but I don't suppose Samsung will just walk away.

So from that point of view, Pentax's relationship with Samsung should give them a lot more muscle. Then there's the R&D angle. Sensor, anyone?

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The French mag "Photo" is probably my favourite. Like people who buy the Sun, I struggle to read it, but I enjoy the pictures.

Zoom was good too - too good for the British market.

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I take your point with number 1. But I can't see the relevance of point 2, except perhaps that the Pentax DA 14mm is equivalent to 21mm on film. Would a 12mm prime be acceptable?

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Thanks Don?

He may have supplied the camera, but I think I put you onto it initially.

Just lent my last one to a young person; don't suppose I'll see it again.

Time for Ebay.

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Work harder.

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Cost.

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