That's exactly what I fit in the Pentax Case for Q available on Amazon.

Why not start a new thread about cases, otherwise this one will become split and confused?

Unfortunately some will walk away after a transaction has given them what they want, with no interest in commenting further. It is indeed a missed opportunity for both sides to give feedback.

I see you're in South Africa timd, so I would add that in the UK we don't have that much of a problem with support.

You can rent Pentax kit, you can afford to buy more backup kit and there are repair facilities that can be excellent.

Obviously where you are may be quite different.

To be honest, I don't wait for reviews, I just assume that it will be fine.

I've used the X90 extensively and it performed very well. I've used the back lit sensors in other Pentax cameras and they have been fine. Put the two together and there's no reason why the X-5 should not be fine also.

I would buy an X-5 if I needed one and be confident that it would be useful and effective. If by some mischance I hated it, then there's a period during which it could be returned for any reason from many if not all suppliers.

If you wait, the stock may have gone.

The camera is designed for silver oxide cells, but alkaline ones can be used, albeit with reduced life. 6 months as opposed to twelve months.

I'm tempted to stop this before it starts, as it's almost certainly doomed to controversy and mega-grief.

Please prove me wrong....

For what it's worth, I have used every make in existence, but for preference I prefer the way Pentax cameras work and the look of their images. In terms of ergonomics and general design they are streets ahead of anything.

Compact and efficient quality products.

Very interesting Algi, many thanks. That explains why we don't have any problems focusing!

Ian, one image per competition only, so not sure you will be able to try again this time.

Doug, it's up to us to read the brief, consider how we should interpret and shoot an image and then post it in the competition. Such is the challenge.

I'm mulling this one over at the moment and then I shall see about shooting it before the month is out.