BarryE wrote:
The pre-release price of the new k-1 is currently being shown as the same as the current k-1. So my expectation is the current k-1 will drop in price. Any clues or ideas to when and by how much ...

danofmk wrote:
Just the body, 45 gbp delivered in the UK

If we're not singing from different song sheets let me know and I'll put up some pictures

Cheers

davidstorm wrote:
Hi Joats

It strikes me that you may be 'flogging a dead horse' so to speak and that an alternative solution should be sought? As mentioned earlier in the thread, I've had four Pentax K-x's, none of which had the issue with false battery readings or power shut-down. You may be better served by sourcing another second hand K-x, they should be cheap and readily available. If you had a backup camera, it wouldn't be a disaster if you attempted a firmware update on your existing one and it failed, as you would have a backup camera you could use. Someone on this Forum recently sold a used K-x with only 1,607 shutter actuation, for £85.00. That's probably about the price that a decent intelligent charger would cost you, and less than a Pentax Battery Adaptor for the K-x. Neither of these options is guaranteed to work.

I know this isn't a solution to your current questions, but it's probably more practical.

Regards
David

Defragged wrote:


On a different note, whilst on my internet travels recently, I came across a lovely blog by the photographer Jonathon Gorse who extols so eloquently why we are and should be so proud to be Pentaxians. For those who are not familiar with it, here's a link:- http://www.jonathangorsephotography.com/blog/2016/5/PentaxK1

Thanks again and best regards to all of you.