I didn't at all take that the wrong way - it's a perfectly fair question.

The main thing is the K-5 AF, since aeroplanes in flight (and to a lesser extent birds) are what I like photographing most of all. I've got massively fed up with the low proportion of keepers I get. I have a ridiculous number of shots where the timing and exposure are fine, it's just enough OOF to not make the cut.

So the main thing is that I want the AF to be a lot better than the K-5.

However, I also shoot at lowish light dance events, where I need ambient light rather than flash, so I need as short an exposure as possible. So high-ISO performance and accurate focusing is also important. Ultra fast AF with tracking isn't quite so important, but it does need to be accurate.

I'm not too bothered about the run of the mill stuff, I'm sure the K-3 is very good. But it's a big outlay, so I don't want the K-3 to be just a little bit better at the things I like the most - I want it to be a major step forward.

I don't want to get the K-3, discover it's still not really enough of a step forward, and then end up changing brands, although of course the D7200 will probably be out by then, and leapfrog in front again, so it may be a much easier decision in 6 months time.

Or it may not, I don't know. All I do know is that I've massively lost my whole photography mojo, and that I'm not getting any younger.[/quote]A fair comment Chris.

Each system has its plus sides. For certain shoots I wasn't getting the results I wanted from my Pentax kit so I invested in a second brand alongside my Pentax kit.

That's not recommended. It's expensive and the issue of lens/FOV duplication is high on the "against" list.

Ultimately it's a choice you alone have to make as Pentax only users cannot comment on WRT, using other brand kit.

I'm a life long Pentax user but refuse to be at at disadvantage in some areas.

Go with the kit that provides your required results, not what you like.

Photographers will respect your work, not your kit.

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With less than a month to go, it's time to wish everyone a quiet, peaceful Christmas and a fruitful New Year.

I'll be back in the UK for Christmas/New Year as family comes before all else. I spent the last Christmas/ New Year here and it didn't work out too well for me.

After a reality check, it's back to Blighty this holiday season for all the right reasons.

I'll probably manage two weeks in the UK so if your around TS19 post code area for Christmas/New Year shout up and lets meet.

Best wishes, regards and health.

Very true Andrew. It was worth stopping just to have a good look at these up close.

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A good set showing some great cars.

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Well captured Don.

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Spotted a motorcycle display today at the Rockingham festival.

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All with K5 + 21mm

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K3.

High res.

Super fast screw drive AF.

Mediocre tracking.

Great stills & landscape APS-C.

Fast frame rate on static subjects otherwise low hit rate on moving subjects.

Actually worth the difference from a K5 II -- no as Joe soap wont see the difference in the print.

Great for serious Pentaxians -- of course!

It's a step too short in the right direction.

"The above opinion is that of an owner user".

A very good result David. Well done.

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Thanks Jonathan.

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I am looking to buy a Pentax PK/M42 adapter. Anyone have one for sale?

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