We need to be sure of our terms first.

ppi is Pixels per inch and refers to the sizing of the file in the camera and in software such as Photoshop. Some Pentax cameras are set at 72ppi, some at 300ppi, but the image size is also related to this. A 72ppi image would be huge in cm dimensions, a 300ppi one would be smaller. This assumes the number of pixels is the same.

The K-5 makes an image 300ppi, ideal for printing, that's around A3 in size.

dpi is dots per inch and refers to how many dots a printer can pay down in an inch. Obviously the more the better. Our Epson 1290 delivers 28800dpi for example.

Back to ppi, try changing the figures in the Image Size dialog box and see how it affects the various dimensions.

I understand that we want to look after some thing new and expensive, but in the end there's no point having cameras and lenses that we're afraid to take out and use.

I don't think you'll have any problems with mist and fog.

New K-3 then Gwyn?

A steady hand indeed Gamka!

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This is Pentax User though, not Nikon User, so why would we remember?

A nice warm smug feeling sounds very cosy with Christmas coming up. Add some snow and as long as we're all snowed in (not out) then things will be good.

OK, now you've descended to insults and sarcasm, this thread will now close. Sometime a sensible discussion would be nice without this constant reversion to personal attacks.

I'm talking about us as individuals being able or not to post such items.

Planes actually run on Lithium batteries, at least in some cases.

It is getting tedious mille19 and those who want to use a FF camera now are quite free to do so. Why they have done it is not really on topic for this forum and it causes conflict where there need be none.