During a clearout I've found 5 Jessops ISO 800 DX override stickers which I'm happy to post to anyone who can make use of them (I've loads of manual ISO cameras so don't need them).

John.

Ricoh (Pentax) have a problem. Either they cater for the mass market (higher MP count) or the wishes of a few (very few) existing Pentax users who want better high-iso performance. As this is the first Pentax FF it's unlikely there will be several versions to cater for all needs. A 24MP FF won't sell hugely in a market full of 24MP APS-C bodies, especially with the 50MP Canon hanging about (it will become the must have body for the wealthy but clueless brigade festooned with 24-70/2.8 & 70-200/2.8 L lenses).

As a slide film user, I have no problem with the dynamic range of my K-5, as an ISO 3200 mono film user, I have no need for anything over ISO 6400 (only a handful of my K-5 shots have been over ISO 400). Having said the above, I just want a body that makes my 43mm a 43mm (I have never used this lens on my K-5 as it doesn't make sense).

John.

As someone who doesn't believe in something for nothing, I'd rather pay and not have ads (I never looked at them so the advertisers wouldn't get any advantage out of slowing my computer down anyway). I stopped subscribing to PU+ for this reason, preferring to support sites that don't have ads. Unless PU control the ads (unlikely as I've seen ads for many other manufacturers on this site) you're at the mercy of your ad provider. Animated ads are really annoying. I'd never install software I don't need, most is buggy if not a security risk or a trojan waiting to strike (remember OpenSSL).

I don't put up with slow page loads, I have a limit, anything that takes longer is binned. My browser now refuses to run flash apps - so my loading of this site is now much faster and animated ads don't appear. As an 'old school' web developer, I believe you should be able to provide a service that doesn't 'wait for googleads...' almost continually.

John.

As with most forums filled with 'Johney-come-latelies' most users are now digital, but there are still film shooters amongst us (even monochrome - although XP2 is pushing this a bit). As a set they work very well apart from the 'Gourmet Toasties' van - I mean 'Gourmet' honestly...

John.

I'd agree with bigyinn, in it's original form this lens is worth about £150, as it is to a Pentax user, it's worth about the same as a M series 50/1.7 (about £15). You're far better putting it on Ebay as a 'de-clicked lens for video' as I'm sure it's worth more to a video shooter than a Pentax user with the limitations described.

John.

Pentax probably need a 16 or 17mm 'FF' Fisheye (the DA10-17 may cover FF @17mm), 24/28-70 f/2.8, 28-80 variable aperture zoom, 24-105/4 and the 'wide-zoom' currently on the road map for a minimum. As I still shoot manual film cameras I'd prefer aperture rings (otherwise I'll consider old FA lenses). I'd like to see an FF 20/22/24mm Ltd (with aperture ring).

Hi Simon, as an 'old school' (read: 'the turbo days') F1 fan who is disillusioned with everything in current F1, the usual shots of cars don't interest me anymore (unless it's a spectacular crash). I prefer your driver portraits, reflections and other 'off-beat' shots much more.

John.

My LX was serviced by Harrow Technical about a year ago - excellent service. If buying one that claims to have been serviced, it's worth asking for proof of the service (I received an invoice with the camera serial number). Servicing isn't cheap and should be factored into any purchase - hint - someone who has just had an LX serviced through a reputable agent should be asking a premium price for it.

As far as the LX goes, compared to every other manual focus Pentax, it's miles ahead of the rest. I have every notable MF Pentax body (KX, K2, K1000, MX, etc.) and the LX blows them all away. The build quality is better, the click-stops are better defined and further apart, it's weather sealed, the wind-on is simply superb, the viewfinder is excellent, it has off the film metering and will shoot without batteries 1/75 - 1/2000.

Hi Simon,

Numbers 4, 5 & 6 are my favourites. The flags in (5) and the reflections in (6) really make the images and make them stand out from the crowd. Excellent shots.

John.

As I see it it's not a tester or a necessity but the natural progression of the versatility the SR system offers. Whether it's 'just' SR, dust removal, Astrotracer, AA simulator or pixel shifting - all these together are unique to Pentax (especially since the GPS is built in to the K-3ii). I'd prefer built-in Astrotracer to a flash - this is unique to Pentax. I haven't upgraded my K-5 as I didn't feel the K-3 was a big enough jump (especially with the FF on the horizon), now I'm re-thinking a K-3ii might be a good idea.

I've used pop-up flash since my SFXn days (mostly for the AF spotbeam), used it as fill-in on my Z-1 and used it seldom on my K-5. I don't usually use an ISO over 400 (unless it's Ilford Delta 3200) and wouldn't really miss a pop-up flash. On film it felt like a useful safety net - but when you can instantly review and tweak it doesn't feel important to me.