I prefer the K-5 to the K20D. I never got on with the K20D, too big, always felt uncomfortable to hold it was just wrong for me.
When I picked up a K-5 at Photokina it just fit. It felt right. The hand grip is more comfortable and as Mike says it is easy to carry without a strap.

indeed.

I took the 17-70 and 60-250 to Norway, and only used the 60-250 twice.
If I'm flying that is pretty much my standard kit now, with a flash thrown in, and a CPL which fits both. Occasionally the Bigma goes instead of the 60-250.

Personally I don't like the limited edition K-5. The grip looks better, maybe, though I have no problems with the standard grip. But I don't like the bling factor. It actually looks cheap to me. I certainly wouldn't pay a premium to get one. In fact I'd rather have a coloured k-5 than the Limited edition one.

Just my opinion of course. I am sure those of you with them will be very happy with them, and I wish you all the best.

The Kr doesn't have the same sensor. The Nikon D7000 does with no problems reported, which would imply it is went wrong in the assembly of the cameras.

It is unfortunate for Mike that his replacement, which took so ridiculously long to get to him, turns out to have been from an old batch. In fact older than the replacement cameras other got around the new year.

I'm with you Henryk. In fact I have nothing bigger than 8gb, and rarely fill a card. If it looks like getting full I swiftly change for another card.

I guess though that more and more people use them for video and that eats cards so the bigger the better for them.
Plus they can be used in Satnav devices so they can load more, and more detailed, maps onto them, and in smart phones, and just for extra memory for tablets and netbooks. Lighter to carry than a spare hard drive .

It's cloudy today after a glorious week of sun. More sun tomorrow too. And warm. 16-18C. Lovely.

Now TT we are relying on you conjuring up some good weather for April - you know that don't you .
Long term forecast for Glasgow is 10C and showers for the Thursday before the meet. I'm going to keep an eye on it!

I think Tim (Thoughton) gives the best advice . Buy a couple of extra cards at the airport on your way through.

The mind boggles as to why you have those on your desk, but I do like the photos.
There is a DB5 here in town. I have no idea who it belongs to though - I only see it driving around occasionally. I assume it's the same guy owns the DB9 I see more regularly.

Mine was made on 30th November and arrived long before yours did Mike.
I'm just hoping it remains good, but you have me worried now .

Sounds great Tony!