Bought my first DSLR a couple of years ago, and put in quite a bit of research beforehand. In the end went with a Pentax K-x and have not regretted that decision for a moment.

What swayed me? The biggest factors were:

-Very good reviews and features for the price.
-Compatibility with older lenses which can be affordable second hand.
-Shake reduction in-camera, so working with older lenses.
-Attractiveness of being 'different' to the cameras you see everywhere.

In the end though, I was looking at the Pentax, a Canon and a Nikon. I went to a camera shop and actually held the 3 in my hand. For me, the Pentax just seemed more comfortable and felt 'right' somehow.

I'm sure there are aspects of my camera that can and are bettered. Failures to produce the desired photos is almost always down to my errors though, and not any inherent hardware issue. One day when funds allow I will upgrade, but so long as new models continue to be high quality (I do sometimes read though reviews and user experiences, thinking lustful thoughts over a K-30 or even a K5/K5ii), I can see no reason why I would want to jump ship.

Many thanks to DNA for an easy and pleasant transaction.

Lens arrived today with no delivery problems. Had a few quick test snaps to see how it performs. Pretty pleased with the results so far (see below). Not bad for handheld I thought

PM sent re: the Vivitar

Extension tubes arrived this morning, safe and well.

Thanks Mike-P!

PM sent

50mm FA arrived this morning. Pristine condition, and extremely well packaged. Many thanks LennyBloke, and I look forward to seeing what it can do

Sigma 150-500mm arrived safe and well.

Thanks Karthik

PM sent re: Sigma 150-500mm

Hi Dexter. I am also in Ceredigion (Lampeter), and share an interest in landscapes. Not really considered motorsports before, but am always willing to go point cameras at things to see what happens

I'm not by any means an expert, but if you want to go out with cameras at some point I would be interested.

Tim.

DA* 50-135 and flash arrived safely and very well packaged. Very much looking forward to getting out and seeing what I can do with them!