You do seem to be duplicating what you have a fair bit, with 17-70mm and 18-135mm lenses already in the bag. A 31mm will only give to a fast lens and nothing new in your repertoire.

I would yes, be perhaps looking at a fast lens for low light. But how about something longer or a macro lens?

The k20D is still a very capable camera, so success with your wedding photography is possible with that as well as with a K-5. However, you have made valid points about some aspects of the performance, so who could be surprised that you would want a K-5 having tried it.

The K20D still fetches good prices so maybe ebay will help raise some cash towards it. Don't forget that for shooting weddings you will need backup camera and lenses, just in case something goes wrong with any of the kit. Or indeed in case something gets damaged.

It's OK JAK, I think the comment was light hearted.

Although plastic and light, it did produce nice results. However, it wouldn't be my lens of choice either.

I will reply by PM.

Shy? Perhaps not as patient as I am, but in any event there's nothing to be gained by any further comment as you guys seem determined to put a negative spin on anything said.

Yep, film can be successfully developed decades after it's theoretically expired.

Hover over the small medal symbol and your title will be revealed. There was apparently an issue with people who had been members for years but who only had a few posts still being New Members.

I don't have a title at all, despite the number of posts, except of course the names I get called!

No problem David, I'm not complaining, just explaining.

It's not easy to assess what a complete consensus might be, but it's clear that it's not possible to reconcile opposing viewpoints. The last time this was discussed it was decided that quite a number of members preferred the restriction to Pentax matters and there is not often much pressure to change it. Once people stop arguing, traffic numbers usually go up, because presumably most of us find conflict distracting and unwelcome.

It's discussed at intervals, and although there are always those who think that ulterior motives drive things, in fact there's no agenda other than trying to help Pentax Users. Equally, there is no pressure from anywhere to express any particular views or have any particular stance on any subject. So when I write something, you can be sure I mean it. That will also be true of the rest of the team.