Could a mod sort out Darlene's shot? Something's gone awry somewhere! The linked image is here link

Proper belter it is too

I think it's because it's soft unless stopped down, especially around the edges. I just did a quick comparion with the DA16-45mm, and it only confirmed what a decent lens the 16-45mm really is, CA aside. Test Shots

Have you tried an LX3? From what I've seen, definitely the best IQ of any compact.

Can we have the option of regular AVI as well please Don, so I can actually play these files back on my PC? Ta!

The first two make good use of the distortion. Could have got the whole table and chairs set in the second though!

The documentary is up on Graboid. Think I'll go and 'grab' it now, can't resist a cute polar bear cub.

Lovely set for a first outing. I was immediately smitten with this lens too. It has a strong affinity with cobbled streets and flagstones as shot 4 shows - wonderful perspective! I regret liking the 10-20 so much as I'd rather have something compact and a bit sharper like the DA15mm.

The RZ10 fared a lot better on Trusted Reviews http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2010/12/02/Pentax-Optio-RZ10/p3

I think Don's point of view is interesting. As usual Pentax are late to the party with this technology and their only options are 1) offering seamless compatibility with their K-mount DSLR system, to benefit from existing users who want a second body 2) do something really innovative and distinct from the 'me-too' offerings of Sony/Panasonic/Samsung/Olympus. Or even better, both!

Very difficult decision. The k-7 is a steal at that price, sharing much with the k-5. Except the sensor, which it effectively shares with the k20. The k-x high ISO may have spoiled you for both these cameras!

I think these are very nice Mowog. Glum is really good. Well, I am sure you have 'the eye' based on these... it's only a matter of time and perseverance before you capture that 'decisive moment'.

The kit lens really is excellent if you stop down and I would never get rid of mine, as a handily compact WR general purpose lens. But f2.8 isn't all about speed advantage for me... there's also better control of depth of field. I don't always want my shots to be sharp from back to front. I often want the foreground and background to be soft and out of focus, and the subject to stand out sharply.

In any case - I don't own the K-5 and won't do in the foreseeable...

I need to decide whether I get a faster zoom which replicates the range of the kit lens, or a couple of primes, to offer nice low light performance. I like the convenience of a zoom but the K-7 could have been made for primes....