Something is happening with the K5. I can buy the body only here in Oz for GBP 582.

The price is dropping like crazy. It's a good price but I'll wait and see what happens over the next few weeks.

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Well taken Don. Great shot and detail. I haven't managed to see one yet. Best regards

I only read one review Alan. It was by Herbert Keppler. If that man was happy with it, it was too good for my meagre efforts. First used it in New York with my FE 17mm and 15mm Pentax's. Two blind shots with histogram assessment followed by magic results.

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Mines going back to Oz with a Sigma 70-200 EX Mk1 + 1.4TC.....watch this space.

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Quite right John.

To date, I must be picking up a good one with regards to bodies. I have had no issues with any brand DSLR body that I've bought.

Nothing wrong with enthusiasm. I personally like to asses all options and see benefits in other brands as well as my Pentax kit. I did not compare my K7 against the D700 as it was a pointless exercise. Two very different machines in their own right.

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MX, my favourite film body, even above my LX's. Give it some stick and be rewarded with excellent results.

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If we get a grip on reality, we would see that top pro's and those who do the same work without being paid use cameras that are tough enough to get through rain, sand, mud, heat and cold without fail. All partnered by there own brand lenses.

With the 2012 Olympics coming to a screen near you, lets do a brand count and post the results.

I could say the same about my D700 but to what end? My K7 gets just as much use.

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What is the point of that question?

Skill is skill and has to be recognised as such. Tools that are used to help make that task easier are available.

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A good end of year set. Nearly enough for a game pie.

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Sounds like you have the right camera and wrong girl?

I have yet to be questioned over any camera or lens purchase by my wife.

Just use the rule of thirds.

For every purchase I make for me, I spend two thirds more on her.

How easy is that?

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Thought it best to try the lens.

Quick trip to Darlington this afternoon for fresh pork pies, so took the seven years four months old istD with the plastic 35mm Amazon special.

Weather was yuk.













It has potential. Great to go back to the istD. What a pearl. CF card and no silly large rear display.

Comparing my istD to my fast bodies, it's a pleasure to slow down and enjoy taking photographs.

In real terms, possibly Pentax's finest DSLR. Simply a basic photographic tool with no glitches or issues, either mechanical or firmware.

She's not the fastest lady in town but she produces the goods when asked and without issue.

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