Another tip, Kimbo, is to download your pics to a pc, and view them there. Even on the DS, the LCD screen doesn't really do the pictures justice, I find.

G

You're spot-on, Kimbo.

The *ist D is able to trigger a remote 360 using its RTF (built-in flash), but the *ist DS isn't.

One of many reasons why the D is the more useful camera.

I don't entirely agree with the efficacy of this approach, but I have no intention of telling you how I do it!

G

I don't agree about the resolution being "wasted". I have a number of very sharp Pentax lenses, including the three original Limiteds, two macros, five 50/55s - from f1.2 to f1.8 - and none of them are too sharp for the sensor.

George

I am sure you will have seen the other recent posts regarding sellers to look out for, and also others to avoid!

G

Where are you, and do you know you have just missed one on Ebay?

G

All Pentax detachable lenses ever made for any format save 110 will work on a Pentax DSLR, although some will require adapters.

The ones which won't require adapters are the K bayonet lenses. If you didn't already know it your camera is a K bayonet camera, so your lens will work.

Of the K bayonet lenses, those with the M suffix, or no suffix, will only work in manual mode. "A" lenses (like yours) and later will work in any mode.

The compatibility of Pentax cameras and lenses is one of Pentax's great strengths. No other make comes close. Given also that over the years Pentax has made more really good lenses than any other manufacturer, and you will see why Pentax has a fervent following.

Pentax cameras and lenses are made by Asahi Optical Company, which, as the name suggests, is a company that specialises in optics. They don't make photocopiers, and are therefore not tarnished by the dubious ethical standards of those manufacturers that do. If they get a good review, they will have earned it. If some other makes get a good review, you'll often find that they "support" the site/magazine in question.

G

My expensive 24-90 is also a little wobbly. It's disconcerting at first, especially if you are used to older lenses with their superbly machined metal parts, but it doesn't seem to have any effect on the pictures.

Mind you, there's wobbly and there's wobbly.

Would you like a reply to the other post too?

G

I wouldn't touch a 50-500 lens with a bargepole. It's a ridiculous range.

G

KEH is a store, not an Ebay seller.

http://www.keh.com/hmpg/index.cfm

Their stock changes frequently, so check often.

Another US store with an excellent reputation is B&H.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

Adorama are so-so, and most of the New York operations are very dodgy indeed. Avoid like the plague, especially if they have"Maine" in the name.

In the UK, Ffordes is OK, with prices all over the place. Some cheap, some rather expensive.

https://secure.ffordes.com/index.htm

G