Will,
No PEF yet But looking at that link I provided where someone compared the K20D to the K10D was very interesting indeed. In fact, I tried push-processing the other day - ISO800 with -2Ev. The results were really very good, especially when converted to B&W.

Still can't decide whether it's worth the jump from K10D to K20D... but then I don't have the funds yet anyway (Anyone want a near mint 1.7xAF converter or Metz 50MZ5 kit???? )
Matt

There's a nice review of the K20D... from a K10D user who compares the two
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3374&review=pentax+k20

Matt

While we're (roughly) on this subject...

Would anyone be so kind as to email me a PEF or two from the K20D? Particularly landscape stuff at low ISO and a high ISO image. I won't do anything with the image, of course, and if you want I'll have a go at post-production with your shot as a "thank you"

I feel I am missing something with the K10D... somehow the *ist-D results I could tame, but the images I've produced with the K10D have often left me a bit disappointed. (Though with portraiture and controlled lighting it's been fab.) Mostly my landscapes have something missing.

Anyhoo, I'd like to know if the K20D is going to be worth the upgrade for the kind of images I'm aiming for.

PM me and I'll PM back an email address that can take the huge PEF files.

Thanks
Matt

The K100D definitely does not have wireless P-TTL from the pop up flash.
If the Metz has a "dumb" slave mode, then it can be triggered from the pop-up - it will fire on both the preflash and the main flash.
(The AF360/540 can do this)
Matt

It's the weight... 828g "without purpose". I hope that isn't the case
Matt

Cheapest and best solution is to use NiMH rechargeable AA cells. I find the Uniross Hybrio brand are excellent - especially if you don't use the camera for a while (they hold their charge for up to 12 months).
Check out www.picstop.co.uk as a starting place.
Matt

(Bump)
Just put the SMC-F 1.7x AF on ebay here

I've been meaning to put these on ebay for some time, but thought I'd give everyone here a chance first
EDIT: Looking at the date, these are definitely not April fools either

Pentax 1.7x AF converter: SOLD! Near mint condition. There's some evidence that it's been used, but the optics are mint and the outer casing is in superb condition. Comes with end caps, pouch, paperwork and box. I've used it a few times, but it's just not getting enough use and needs a good home Obviously pretty rare and will provide teleconversion (1.7x with 1.7 f-stop loss), and also will allow older manual focus lenses to be used as autofocus - yes really These normally sell for well over £200 on ebay... make me an offer by PM.

Metz 50MZ5 flash system: this is a HUGE flash gun with everything you need. The main head is fan-cooled, and includes a secondary fill in flash. Ideal for macro and close work as the output power can be adjusted in 1/3 stop increments down to 1/256!!
The main unit and SCA controller are in good used condition. There is one 50-45 NiMH battery kit that is boxed as new (£75 new!) and a second well used NiMH battery that I've refurbished with new NiMH industrial cells. Also included is the 50-23 huge bounce card made by Lumiquest (produces a lovely soft light!), the original single pin SCA adapter and a boxed SCA-3702 adapter for Pentax AF.
I have a full PDF manual - I can email it if you want to see it first.
The Metz will work in TTL mode with most of the film bodies and the *ist-D and *ist-DS DSLRs. Other bodies will work in "A" and "M" modes. In "A" mode the Metz tracks the ISO/Aperture of the body - works a treat with the K10D. I'm selling this as I have two other Pentax flashguns that get used far more.
I'm looking for £160 for the kit.

Filters: all boxed, condition as marked:
Hoya Pro-1 UV 49mm - £13. A couple of almost invisible light marks.
Hoya Pro-1 UV 58mm - £18. Mint
Hoya Pro-1 UV 67mm - £18. A couple of almost invisible light marks.
Hoya Pro-1 UV 72mm - £25. One very feint mark on the outer edge.
Heliopan Slim UV 72mm - £20. Mint.


I am quite happy to allow pick-up from my work address in Hove (East Sussex). Payment by personal cheque, PayPal, or cash if collecting. Postage will be at cost (and will depend on whether you want insurance etc). Of course, I'll combine postage.

PM me if you have any questions or offers
Matt

Agree with George
16-45 = superb quality & value for money. f/4 is pretty good, especially when you assign ISO to one of the wheels on the K10D/GX10

But the 16-50 will give a tad more at f/2.8 (with reduced DoF of course )
Matt

I like to use manual... however, I have found that using TAv with the ISO set between 100 and 1600 does a good job. (Use the Fn menu to set the ISO range.)
With my custom settings at least, the viewfinder shows the ISO rating... and I'd work like this:
* Set f/8 to start with
* Set 1/60s (or around 1/focal) as a starting point
* If the ISO rating is max'd out at 1600, then you can choose to use a wider aperture (and be aware that less will be in focus), and/or lower the shutter speed until the ISO rating goes down to something sensible.

I find that the TAv mode will give you a very quick and fairly foolproof way of getting a good exposure with P-TTL. Even if the light levels change the TAv mode should adjust itself nicely.

For a concert etc, I use M because the lighting is fairly constant. However, in a party setting I'd be inclined to use TAv
Matt