With the K-5 I reduce the exposure by -0.3EV.

Polls are tricky becausae you have to pitch the quesions carefully or you affect the answers.

Just asking the question is simpler. In that context, I tested the K-r for EPZ and found no problem with the focusing at even the lowest light levels, including sodium street lighting.

The adjustments are there for you to fine tune exposure to suit. It depends on your technique, the subject matter and your preference. You've done the right thing - if you find the pictures too dark, then lighten them using exposure compensation.

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If you click on the PU Plus banner on the right then it will explain all about it.

I've been thinking about this, and wonder if something is happening similar to this: An eBay buyer finds their package hasn't turned up. Option 1 is they contact the seller and the seller suggests a solution, perhaps waiting another week after which a refund will be issued. Option 2 is they raise a Dispute, the funds are set aside by PayPal and at that point it becomes impossible to refund the money until the process has been completed. The buyer waits longer and the seller is annoyed because eBay tell them they must refund when they were happy to anyway.

When you raised a dispute with Visa then the funds may have been frozen so the refund now waits resolution of the complaint and the seller no longer wants to talk on the phone but wants everything in writing.

Just a thought.

Basically because every supplier has one-off problems and they are best sorted out with the supplier.

You are very well protected by legislation and if you have a continuing problem your local CAB will be able to advise. Try www.adviceguide.org.uk which will tell you most things you should know.

As you have paid by Visa you have additional rights and can ask the credit card company for a refund.

Bill, I agree, there's a lot of unecessary worry generated on the Internet. Some is valid, much is not.

The question is presuming there's a problem by stating "does the problem affect you?" whereas I found no problem when I tested the K-r. It focused exactly where it should. I'm sure others will comment in due course.

I wouldn't be that cruel, not even if it was 1st April, it would be too cruel even for a short time as a April Fool joke.

Stay cool

No, no slanging matches please. Just think how upset the OP would be if the thread got locked just before it reached page 500....