And another couple of things!

Using the Flucard and an IoS/Android app you can geo-tag the shots on the card in camera.

It has focus peaking in LV.

Does this settle the K3 equivalent of the K511/K5IIs debate before it starts?

"Newly developed for the K-3, the anti-aliasing simulator* applies microscopic vibrations to the image sensor unit at the subpixel level during image exposure, generating the same level of moiré-reduction effect as an optical anti-aliasing filter."

The fact that you needed to use recovery software indicates an issue with the card.

Had it long? Trouble with Sandisk is that they are THE card counterfeiters brand of choice.

I've attached a picture, but can't make it out. Anyone?

I don't get the impression that the car Flu-Card streams, which is surely what you'd need to use a smart phone as a monitor?

You could be right there Mike.

Also, be nice if they've kept the body so that the K5 accessories will still fit ok, especially the battery grip.

Always has annoyed me that a model change also required a refresh of accessories. I know 'they' want to sell more kit, but 'they' also irk the user in the process.

And the little switch to the right side of the viewfinder? Just a dioptre adjuster or viewfinder 'blind'? Have one on my old Minolta XD7 - perfect for tripod work/long exposures.

AFAIK, the Pentax warranty is 'International', requiring only proof of purchase, so it doesn't matter where it's sourced from or repaired so long as it's bought from a 'proper' retailer.

But, be aware that here in the UK if you buy from a Pentax Pro dealer you'll get a 2 year warranty on the camera. I don't think that's the case if purchased in the US.

Also, could be the K5xx prices will fall further as there's a rumoured new K-3 Pentax due out (hopefully) next week.

The point is, although maybe the functionality of the K-5 family is more than you need right now, you'll soon grow into it, and if the prices start to get close to the k30/50, could be a no-brainer?

Flip-side is that the k30/50 seem to have better video capability due to a different processing engine.

And welcome to Pentax!

"Changes to V1.06
• Corrected – Unstable performance may rarely occur in firmware version 1.05.
• Improved stability for general performance
*Contents of [Version 1.05] and earlier version will be also updated."

Sorry, didn't vote, as I don't want to go through the registration process.

In any event, I don't think yours is the strongest image.

It could be anywhere - it doesn't say 'North Korea' to me.

Now, no.9 in part 5, that speaks to me more about the whole 'mind set' there.