Cedric, as Oggy says your new K20D shouldn't do that, I would get in contact with the retailer and ask for a replacement unit.

Like what you've done with the greens there Peter, I have to say that was also one of my goals when having a dabble

Hi Simon,

I think the ME53 probably helps more for Macro work but having said that it never comes off my camera. The gain may be smaller with landscapes but I think it's still there.

With regard to mirror lock up yes I think it makes a difference, mind you I'm probably a little lazy and tend to hand hold most of the time making use of the very good Pentax Shake Reduction system

I use auto focus single mode for landscapes, manual focus generally with macro shots.

Huw

Agreed, that's what I've been doing up to now but I wanted a spare D-LI90 anyway. My AA Eneloops will just be backup now.

I also agree with you with regard to the other battery insert. Might need to find a handy sized protective bag for that

Hi Jeanette,

Thought I would give it a quick go too, hope you don't mind

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Just my take on the image, a little adjsutment with white balance, exposure and levels plus a little sharpening and then slight crop & resize.

If you are referring to 'Photography Monthly' then I personally would take a couple of steps back and add just a pinch of salt to their conclusions.
Firstly, was the camera a preproduction unit? I suspect very likely given a magazine review to print time cycle.
Secondly, I understand a certain Will Cheung to be strong contributor to that magazine and I don't think it is a great secret that he is a particularly ardent Nikon fan.
Balanced review? I will say no more

It is difficult but I'd have to say if I were a newcomer my mind would not be made up based on magazine reviews alone.

I must admit when I first got my K20D I was pretty amazed by the level of image quality and detail captured when fitted with a good quality Pentax lens. The K-7 is certainly no worse in my book and has many new benefits/features.

Just my opinion

Welcome to the forum Kevan, congratulations on your K-m purchase

Hi Simon, for all things flash do a forum search for the member Mattmatic

Also had a quick look at your first gallery photo, very nice, looking forward to more of yours appearing there, I'm a landscape fan too

Hi Simon, welcome to the forum

Had a call from SRS earlier to say that the pre-ordered 'spare' D-LI90 batteries were now in stock