Well I hope LCE don't fall into the same trap as Jessops. Does Lincoln really need 2 LCEs? That said LCE can now take advantage of the lack of competition, and probably cheaper leases.

M85/2 - tiny, sharp, lovely bokeh. Beautiful blur when shot wide open.
K135/2.5 - a bit bigger but also sharp with lovely bokeh.
DA35/2.4 - sharp, super smooth bokeh, classy IQ for a bargain price.

Aura, my advice is invest in a tape measure to check how big these sizes will look. A4 is a standard magazine size, A3 is an open magazine. Only you can decide what a 'good size' is.

Jeff, I've a feeling Aura doesn't need this vexed issue making even more complicated

There might be a logic to something like an 'Amazon Electrical & Photo Centre', where you could go and try stuff and talk to sales advisors, and complete your online order in-store. Not sure whether it would be viable though.

So sad to hear that the stores are definitely all closing. We have a superb store here in Birmingham, where I've been able to see everything Pentax has to offer up close, from the WG2 to the 645D. I was looking forward to trying the MX-1, with a view to buy. With Jessops gone there is very little chance of that happening now

I don't think the first Pentax FF will squarely target the 'Pro' market, who are pretty much well served by Canikon. I think they'll chase the fussy, affluent enthusiast, with a fitting companion to the FA limiteds. Just a hunch!

Of course that may well appeal to a lot of pro's too.

Jessops leaving the high street would be a huge, huge shame. I just think they have too many shops with too many staff in too many high streets. If I was in charge, I would retain a few of the larger 'flagship' stores in strategic regional locations, and take the rest of the business online.

His expression is classic - he looks like he regards the 'unsaved' hoardes with amused contempt! Great shots.

Knowing when to flash or not isn't much help when you're tied to the onboard though. Effectively you don't have a choice, unless you are just using it for fill light, or are prepared to monkey around with a lightscoop. Unless you happen to like the full frontal flash look...

Seems to me this is a classic case of the importance of a missing feature on a Pentax camera being diminished...

Let me just say the lack of a hotshoe on this lovely new camera wouldn't put me off buying it, but it is a slightly puzzling omission.