I also used to like to take slides, as they actually had to be taken rightwithout post manipulation (except for masking!)!

To start with, it's not a true Photograph anyway, it's a Digital Image!
It really depends upon whether you want to end up with a true "Record shot", or a more satisfying final "Image"!
This debate has been rattling around Photography Clubs for years, dating back to the days when printers manipulated Monochrome prints in the darkroom! Remember the "fairy at the bottom of the garden hoax" ?
Actually, adjusting / manipulating images in the computer is a skill in its own right, and a very satisfying one at that! It gives me as much pleasure, if not more, than the actually taking of the shots

I know nothing about mics! However, I have just come across this writeup which might be of interest to you


http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/round-ups/accessory_round_ups/best-hotshoe-...

Does the grip fit the K-3 as well?

Thanks for that! That clears up that issue!

Can I be thick, and ask what actually happens if the SR feature is left on when using a tripod :

x2!!!!

Thanks for info

For the grandson situation, I use either of the AF settings (depending upon what it's on at the time!!!)
I usually use an occasional single press of the button whilst looking for a good shot, to maintain some semblance of clarity, and then a final press of the button before pressing the shutter, when I have the setup I want to take

I love the Back-Focus button, on my K-5. I particularly find it a great help keeping a hyperactive grandchild in focus!!!!
If you haven't tried it yet I highly recommend you do so!
As already stressed above, it does take a bit of getting used to, but it's well worth the effort, believe me

Equipment recieved
Thank you