Notice the split ring I added to the top of the grip strap - I can easily attach both neck strap and grip strap to the camera at the same time.

It only took me a couple years, but I found a Grip Strap FD (I think that is the right designation) at a price I could afford, especially since it came with a Z-1P in good working condition. It no longer had the strap attached, which is fine since the original straps tend to deteriorate over time. I added a hand strap from a generic hand strap assembly I got on ebay, it works fine.

I'm interested in a 645N or 645NII kit (camera, 120 back, at least a 75mm normal lens) preferably with the manual (in English) and I'd be interested in a couple other lenses too (wide angle, a telephoto, maybe the macro). Anyone have one in good working order that they are willing to sell? I'm in the US, but can pay shipping from elsewhere. Thanks.

Never mind - I was given a copy by a Pentax Forum member, and it was very helpful when I received my TS-110 today, all works well.

I just ordered a Pentax Timer Switch TS-110 to go with my MZ-S. It is a remote cable release that also offers timing functions. Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the instructions for this device? Thanks --> Richard.

Wanted: Grip Strap FDP - hand strap and base that attaches to the PZ-1P (no batteries)

Wanted: instruction manual for battery grip BG-10 for the MZ-S

Please let me know if you have any for sale, thanks --> Richard.

To all: Having played with my new K-70 and the 18-135WR for several weeks, I'm very happy with both.

By the way, I redefined one of the User settings to be Flash ISO 800, where I use Av setting at F8 to start and ISO 800 speed. I can then vary F stop given my working distance (say F16 for close ups, F8 for individuals or small groups, and F4 to get long reach at distances in larger rooms). If I'm concerned about using up my battery, I can up the ISO to say 1600 without much difference in image quality.

I noticed those WB setting options for flash on the K-70, and I had not seen those available previously on my K-50 - can you explain how that works? It looks like by activating that option I can have it fix the white balance to "flash" whenever I use flash, is that correct? I'm thinking that may be better than leaving it on AWB.

I also noticed you can vary the WB when it detects tungsten light illumination - is that to keep a little warmth in tungsten pictures for indoor settings? I think that's not a bad option either, as by eye we see a little yellowish light with room lamps in homes, and this would match our perception.

Just to let you all know, I got a K-70 with the 18-135mm WR lens. I'm liking it very much, the grip is good, thumb rest a little smaller than my old K-50 but seems comfortable. The camera is nice and small, just a tiny bit heavier than the K-50 though of course with lots more capability. The 18-135WR lens focuses fast and silently vs. my old 18-55, though I think I'll keep the 18-55 as well since it is lighter and I don't always need the 135 length (say in the house). One of my pleasant discoveries - the K-70 can meter accurately with manual focus type M k-mount lenses, and also with M42 lenses (using manual mode and the green button). This is great! I never could convince my K-50 to meter those correctly. The on-camera flash is powerful enough. I find I get better flash pics by setting ISO manually (to 800) and then doing flash on Av mode, setting f-stop to F4, 8, or 16 depending on the distance range within which I am working. When I just let the camera set flash automatically (say on Program mode) it usually picks a pretty high ISO (like 1600) which I imagine is easier on the battery, and it usually pics a low f-stop (like 2. which doesn't give me much DOF.