Hi Joats, welcome firstly to the Forum.

I have had a Kx since they came out (still do), and had the same issue with what I worked out was a somewhat misleading 'low battery' indication on mine.
The issue as you point out was solved by the firmware updates - but only in part. The other part of the solution was finding a battery that the Kx likes. I have found one that gets on very well with the Kx, but it's here in Australia. I dare say you'd be able to find an equivalent in the UK though.

The type I've used successfully for years is the 'Energizer' brand Ultimate Lithium AA. These are available here in supermarkets in 2 and 4 packs. Not cheap - $20 for the latter (and while they are 'lithium', they are single use and disposable). They are designed for higher-draw electronics such as cameras.

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But they last very well, and don't give you the grief that other brands do with the Kx - there's no doubt this camera is a bit temperamental in that regard.

I've had no success with the Eneloops - they don't put out the voltage. That said, there are now 'black' Eneloops, that are said to be better. Can't say I've tried them yet.

Once you get into using the Kx as intended, you will love it. Good little camera with very low noise (class leader in its day). Does tend to clip highlights a little, which would be my only watch-out. It would be worth reading the review on DP Review.com on it to better acquaint yourself, if you've not done so already.

Kx_Review

And again - welcome.

These look good Naim.

There has been some suggestion that this particular lens is not living up to expectations on the K-1. Is that misplaced, do you think?

Them thingies swingin' in the vines!

Don - do crocs get up into the Atherton tablelands, or are they 'safe'?

It does look better somewhat larger than this - BUT:

The awards just keep rolling in on Flickr...

What a shame the 'first' Rhoose Beach image is no longer in this post CG. Just spotted it on Flickr and it has been twice awarded - and no wonder.
This would have to be the best shot I've seen for a while.

Peter, I expect it will be because the 33 AF sensors on the K1 cover more of an APSC-sized cropped frame than they do for the full frame, and secondly as the crop factor is 1.5x for APSC, all objects in the viewfinder will appear to be 1.5 times larger and thus easier 'targets' for the AF system.

Enjoy the K-1 Jules!

Peter - not sure if you've already been to CiC. Excellent website, and for these purposes, particularly their tutorials.
Cambridge in Colour Tutorials

Further, if you believe the colour fidelity is good on prints you've had done elsewhere, then why change anything?

Two days to go - seven entries in and I hope lots more to come!

Hi all,
This week's comp is up and running!

Looking forward to many and varied entries.