Hypothetical question, but yes I would because occasionally I would still find it a very useful feature to have

With regard to the K-7 video autofocus, I wouldn't get too wound up with regard to comments appearing here and there. Even if if the feature isn't there immediately (first release firmware) I'm sure they will be doing their best implement it as soon as possible

Agreed

Like Annette I too came from Olympus to Pentax, only more recently (five months) so can't really comment on Nikon-v-Pentax attributes.

I like the Pentax handling, build and image quality. I'm sure you will like it too

Welcome to the forum

I'll chip in and and say I agree with Nathan, it looks to me that your camera's focus is off on the Primes, the 15mm being worst..... sorry

Hi Pete,

Quick question, when you say point and shoot, is it a little compact or bridge camera you are currently using?
It's just that some bridge cameras afford a reasonable level of manual control which you may have played about with.
In that case the K20D might not be such a big (daunting step

Hi Pete,
Interesting dilemma. I guess it depends on where you want to step into the Pentax hierarchy
You could go for the K-m which is a stunning compact and well build entry level D-SLR which as well as being easy to get accustomed to is also a very capable tool.
Or you could pick up the K20D (which really needs no introduction) at the current amazing (bargain) price point.
I guess when you say 'wait for the K20D replacement' you mean the mid level D-SLR which is slotting in between the K-7 and Km later this year?

I think if you don't want to buy a model that is being phased out then the Km is the choice. Having said that it might be worth trying both out both the K20D and Km to see what you think

Amazed to see the option of a white body already

Hi Rees,
I wouldn't be able to draw a conclusion with regard to speed, all I can say is that I have tried pretty much all the converters including Adobe PS & Lightroom, speed wise I find CaptureOne quick. I can work through the various (logically laid out) settings quickly and can have an average PEF ready to be processed in 1 to 2 minutes, possibly quicker if not a lot of work is required.
You can use DNG with Captureone but it then uses default parameters for that file type. If you use PEF you gain some additional optimisations for your camera type. You can process your PEF then output Jpeg, Tiff or DNG.

I have no problems at all with CaptureOne, I think it's a great package. Like most converters you can 'try before you buy'. I think it's a 30 day trial that they offer.

Hope that helps

Hello Rees,
it may also be worth having a look at CaptureOne4 from PhaseOne http://www.phaseone.com/

Very intuitive work flow and batch processing if you want. I use it pretty much exclusively now with my RAW files.

BTW CaptureOne prefers PEF RAW format

The fingers bother me too,
I'm not convinced (at the moment)