How's it going, any images Yet Dave?

OK, I don't have and have never used a K10d, but I do have the cut down version, my K200d.

Along with the early 6meg cameras the K10d/K20d had Sony sensors, as has the K5.

It's how Pentax use these sensors that makes the difference, surpassing Nikon and Sony themselves.

My other body, a K110d (with Sony Sensor!) has my DA40 on and makes a great pocket camera. Not bad for a DSLR!

It was watching boats on the Thames that high-lighted the need to upgrade and hence the question.

I'll get an honest answer on this thread, not like some forums...

That, and I know 1 or 2 on here have the '5 so wanted an honest, unbiased point of view.

Going to chop wood and await some answers (please!!) now

When I want to buy something I google it, or look for, say, camera shops. Then spend an entertaining hour or so sifting through for the best price.

Simple camera question,I can get a K-5 or wait for a K-30, what's the thought on the '5, worth getting as an upgrade on my ailing K200.

Sorry Gwyn, but I need to know,like, now!

Venus?

We couldn't even see the sun!

Forgot to say belated happy birthday spider...

Stocked well thatnks Gwyn.

Just back from London, went down (not 'up' as the southerners say!)for the flotilla and concert.

Saw bugger all of the river thing due to a tall g*t with binoculars, but Honesty managed to get a few hundred shots on the K200.

The concert last night was great, we were at the back, the four people with two Pentax DSLRs,you couldn't miss...

... no wait a minute, you could miss us, but look hard, very hard..

Good beer down there now as well.

If you're still interested in a K200 check out SRS and their used digital SSLR section.

In fact check it out anyway to see what they have,and tell them you're a forum member if you order.

We get free delivery.

So THAT'S where I go wrong!

I know what you mean, do I need a top display, or would the smaller (just) body be better...

Congrats on the K5 jongrigg, hope it's a s faithfull as the K20's been.