The K5 is to be my first DSLR. It's the only one (IMHO) that fits the bill for what I'm looking for, quality of shots, ruggedness & video now and again. It also fits well in my hand, "feels" right and has a menu system that even as a newbie doesn't make me tear my hair out.

Reading the response from the guys at SRS is the reason that I will still go ahead and get a K5. I don't think that I've seen such a good response from a retailer (or manufacturer; Pentax take note) when there has been an issue.

I might be wrong in putting my faith in Pentax, but from the response by Chris in SRS (who I have not met or even spoken to) I will give them my trade (and trust) any time with any brand.

Jetty

Thanks for the welcome, now if I would just get round to buying the camera I would stop drooling and get on with life....!

But when I buy the camera I know that I'll get lots of work done and not be distracted....

Hi,

new to the forum, so hello to all!

Getting into DSLR photograpy for the first time, buying a K5 sometime soon.

All the best,

Pete