Without knowing what that scene looks like in "real life" I can't guess what focal length was used to create that (very nice!) seascape there, however, I'd be very suprised if your 18-55 couldn't produce something very similar in terms of the field of view. When taking shots like that it's fairly essential to keep your camera level to the horizon so I'd suggest trying it with the lens you have and satisfy your urge to buy more gear by splurging on something like this instead: http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_1&products_id=99125

Much cheaper!

Wide angle lenses give massive fields of view (well, the ones you're contemplating buying do anyway), this is often detrimental to landscape shots as you tend to get large expanses of foreground and sky while the subject matter can seem tiny in comparison. WA lenses are very good for playing tricks with perspective and for interiors (estate agents love 'em because they make the smallest pokiest rooms look like banqueting halls) - they'll make all those imposing mountain ranges look like molehills on the horizon.

I don't shoot many landscapes personally (not usually my thing) but on the few occassions I do I like to use my FA43. The ever-so-slightly-telephoto field of view pleases my eye, but each to their own...

MX should fetch between £70 - £120 depending on condition, ME Super I would place at nearer £30 - £60 depending on condition. Non-working cameras would command quite a bit less (I recently bought 4 non-working MX'x for £31 the lot) and mint/boxed/original paperwork examples quite a bit more (I've seen an unused/boxed minty-fresh MX go for nearly £300). Rarities like the MX data back fetch a premium and you can expect to get an extra 10-20% for versions with black (rather than silver) finish.

The 50/1.7 should fetch around £15-20 and I have no clue on the value of the other lenses but I wouldn't imagine you're looking at very high sums to be honest. If it were me I'd keep the 50/1.7 as it's a cracking little lens and works on current bodies.

You could try an advert here on the forum but don't forget to post some pictures of what you're selling so folks can judge condition, etc. If that doesn't work then there's always a market for these on eBay.

Good luck!

Love the golden eyes on the first hoverfly shot - looks like you have another cracking lens on your hands Clarky!

Good luck Mac! The learning curve is only as steep as you want it to be - just because a camera has 1001 features doesn't mean you have to use them all straight away...

I'm not sure the DA and FA 35's are directly comparable; the FA is a stop faster but the DA a true 1:1 macro lens (and very nicely built to "Limited" standards to judge by the one I fondled at SRS). As either could be considered a "normal" focal length on a DSLR then the choice would be more like a choice between a normal or macro 50mm in the film days - from what I remember the normal lenses were always quicker and the macros always cost more - not much changes eh?

You might get lucky, the only way to find out is to try. Some found that certain Sony TV/DVD remotes would trigger a K10D and there are various suggestions of similar results dotted around the 'net. Set your new camera to remote shooting mode and aim every control at your disposal at it while pressing each button in turn - if none of them work then eBay will turn up 1001 dedicated units for you. Well worth the money IMHO.

Most things have been covered that I would have listed (extra battery, spare cards, bag, tripod) but in addition I'd like to add the humble remote control. I've got a cheapie wired version from eBay and from a cost vs usefulness perspective I'd say it was the best six quid I've spent - I use it almost daily.

I don't own one so I can't really comment on the quality, but it's a reasonably quick (constant f2.8 ) general purpose (moderate wide to moderate telephoto) walkaround lens that happens to feature silent fast focussing and weather sealing - what's not to like?

My top 5 would change on a daily basis, today I think if I had to choose just 5 and had no opportunity to add to the collection (my Desert Island Lenses) I think I'd like:

Pentax DA12-24
Hartblei 35 Super-Rotator
Pentax FA77 Limited
Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125 Macro
Pentax DA*300 (to spot passing ships with )

Ask me again tomorrow and it will have changed...