A good set, Stuey. I like all those with reflections in the lakes and also the Coniston shot.

Philip

Re. colour image:

I know that place - you have chosen an unusual angle to shoot from, and I like that composition.

The sky blue gradation looks fine to me (apart from the sensor dust spots) but, if it were mine, I would enhance the saturation of the other colours in the image - in that kind of light I would expect all the colours to be stronger.

Philip

I agree that the image of Battersea Power Station is a good photograph, although from that angle it appears to me as though the power station was built on the bridge.

Philip

I am not qualified in any kind of photography, nevertheless I do want to comment that I think those rugby shots are great. I couldn't care less that some players are cropped off the edges, the photographer has so clearly captured the total commitment and determination of the players at the centre of the action and, of course, the K-5 and K-30 have also played their parts in the process very well. And when any image makes an impact by its content, issues around technical details seem of lesser importance for me. Thanks for posting them, Steve.

Philip

Veteran - M42
Vintage - K manual
Classic - K with A aperture
Modern Classic - K with A aperture and AF but no longer in production
Modern - Any K in production

Philip

Thank you, Kris. Hemel - HHPS.

Philip

That was presumably tongue in cheek, but anyway you probably don't need to worry - the marketing around the 24MP sensor, the controllable AA "filter", the movie capabilities, etc., is likely to sell the camera to many new and existing Pentax consumers around the world, and prices will fall as they always do.

However, there could be many here on PU who are well-informed users of a K-5 series body for shooting still images, who will prefer to invest in good lenses or lighting rather than upgrading the body, as well as many others who will see the benefits of stepping up to a K-5.

Philip

The evidence in this thread (thanks Smeggy) shows what a great camera the K-5 series was, still is, and will continue to be, as well as being great value for money.

Philip

Looks like it, and possibly a similar price?

Philip

Thank you David and the Doctor.

Philip