Hi Marcus,
Welcome to the forum

Hi Paul, I think you will find the both Pentax and Olympus introduced in body image stabilisation at pretty much the same time with their D-SLRs the K10D and E-510

George, you just about had me fall off my chair

I have to agree with Amin, in particular his second point, comments/statements like that make me wince just a bit

Sorry Robin but I just don't think anyone needs to make that kind of point however well intentioned it might have been

Robin, I guess we will just have to agree to disagree
I can see this is a bit of a passion for you having put pen to blog some while ago on the subject. I can say that without being petty I could list each and every aspect you mention regard to the K-7 handling as a positive or at the very least non concern for me.
OK some will like it some will not but in my experience (having also owned a K20D and Oly D-SLRs before that) it is a distinct step forward and a joy to handle

Hi Mike, welcome to the forum, congratulations on the K20D and with the D-BG2 it makes and excellent pairing
What did you have before?

All items have now sold, thanks to everyone for your interest

A few interesting points there but one I can't agree with this your assessment of the K-7 handling and button placement.
Perhaps it's because I haven't been a Pentax user that long but I find that it is a distinct step up from the K20D. You do need to familiarise yourself with the camera in active use and then within a short space of time it becomes second nature (as always IMHO).
Also I forgot to add, even nicer with the latest firmware

PM sent Bluemerlin

The K20D body has now been sold.

The grip and two batteries is still available