Because it demonstrates that when the actual shake is not what the system expects, it can act in a spurious manner. I presume that to avoid the possibility of this we are recommended to play safe and switch SR off. Indeed, when the self timer is used a tripod is presumed and the camera makes sure by doing that for us.

Sounds like it needs attention, so don't put up with it, think about getting it back to JP Service Solutions to be fixed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPdy52mR6Io

This is showing a test with an Olympus camera, but it is interesting because I suspect it gives clues as to why we are urged to switch off SR when using a tripod. See what happens when in-body is switched on with an already stabilised image.

I also thought that the in-body version seemed to act much more quickly than the in-lens version.

We can probably extrapolate this information to be of use when we use our Pentax cameras.

No I don't, I'll save your camera from this fate by offering you the £20.

Please PM me your details for a PayPal payment.

If it's not sharp then something is clearly wrong. However, bear in mind the subject matter and make sure that the infinity subject isn't shrouded in haze!

Buildings are a good subject for distant shooting tests as they have very clear lines and seeing whether or not they are sharp is easier.

Also use a tripod for sharpness tests, aling with the 2 second self timer so the mirror is raised before the exposure. This ensures there is no vibration from the mirror to take the edge off the critical sharpness.

I guess to facilitate transfer of data to the PC at higher speeds and for use with video shooting.

I don't personally buy fast cards and find that keeping to no larger than 4GB the transfer time to PC is reasonable enough.

Yes, please start a new thread for a new item for sale, otherwise few will notice it.

You are clearly upset about the way things have gone, as is evidenced both here and elsewhere, but the solution was there at the beginning. Replace the camera or refund the money. The dealer was the one to do this. The general evidence is that, stocks permitting, most people are getting just that and very quickly.

I would simply ask for that refund now as they have not dealt with your situation within a reasonable time. You could then but a K-5 off the shelf from elsewhere, probably cheaper now, if you decide that you still want one. If you paid by credit card you will have additional consumer protection in that you can ask the credit card company to refund you if the shop will not.

Asking for the refund in writing might be helpful if you get any problem on the phone.

Hope that helps!

No idea what this means!

Being "technically poor" was Julia's technique, I don't use the two words to mean the same thing.

Technique is the method of working, whereas being technically excellent would be served by an image that possessed the very best of technical qualities.

If you see what I'm getting at!