Someone on another forum suggested that Pentax should put a 10 MP sensor in the K100D, just to bring it back into competition with the rest. Nikon have done it with the D40X to meet demand.
It's not that I think it needs 10MP but it loses out regularly in tests with the remark that it is only 6MP.
Just an idea should anyone form Pentax be reading this

: Am I missing something here? Like the photo??????

about Canon - you can't argue with the quality of the lens mount....

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Hi Larry, you can also use a remote release for Canons (sorry wash my mouth out with soap!) on you camera. Look for one that is Canon RS-60E3 compatible. I have a generic one made by JJC which cost me 12 euros.
I got this as the IR remote only works from the front on the Ist D series. They solved that one on the K10D so it also works from the back.
I know you from DPF (but I use another name there )!

http://photofiltre.free.fr/download_en.htm
Free and effective. I haven't used it myself - I have elements 4, but know plenty of people who do use it and like it.

It is however a sad thing that nobody (me included) answered his question last year.

Pentax don't make image stabilser lenses - only in body IS on the K100D and K10D. A much better system than in lens really as you can use it with any lens then.
Sadly with the Ds you will just have to develop a steady hand or use a tripod.

You can always arrange to go and see the things before buying. I did that with the Tamron. I have bought a couple of other things blind from there with no problems, but they were much cheaper than the Tamron. I bought a 50mm A 1.7 sight unseen for 15 euros including postage. I figured I could afford to lose that much . If they aren't happy with you viewing first then don't buy from them, very simple.
If you don't want to have to travel the length of the Netherlands to see something you can specify a search radius in the search function. Obviously if you live in Maastricht you will not want to travel to Groningen just to look at something that you may or may not buy.

Hoi Jean-Paul,
Have a look at Marktplaats. There are regularly kit lenses offered for less than the retail price since people with the K10D tend to move on to other lenses very quickly or have them alreadyand sell off the kit lens. The kit lens is not a true macro but you can get some pretty good close ups with it.
You will also occasionally find good macro lenses on there - I bought my Tamron 90mm Macro from there. Check it regularly, plenty of Pnetax lenses come up on there - and if you see something you want e-mail the seller don't bid on the site.
groetjes
Gwyn.

Hopefully Camera Armor will realise there are more manufactureres of cameras in the world and will get round to making one for the K10D soon. Maybe you could mail them to find out if they are planning one if you like the product. I see they now do the Sony so there is hope....
http://www.camerarmor.com/camera-armor.html