Lovely shot, well panned!

Well the istD has come out with the best image IMO.
That is a strange statement in my opinion, because the camera offers different sensitivity settings and even jpeg settings, so it's a lot more versatile than a single type of film. And I see the RAW conversion process as analogous to developing a negative. One of the main reasons for the difference in these shots is the things the processing engine is doing to the RAW image. In a RAW converter, you could probably replicate the effect you see in shot 1. I see that flexibility as desirable. But... each to his own I guess!

Pentax have been a bit canny in optimising the high ISO performance of the K-x, producing it in a wide range of eyebrow raising colours, and staggering the release of the coloured bodies, thereby getting a second k-x related headline story in the photography mags.

You don't see as many full page printed adverts as in the past, but I suspect people buying DSLRs do put in a bit of online research. The K-x looks set to be the most popular Pentax DSLR yet - and a lot of the users seem to be new to the brand. Sony can spend what they like on marketing their equivalent camera to the K-x - buyers will always check the specifications and reviews, and will draw their own conclusions.

I assume the internet has played a big role in spreading the word about the K-x... these days, gadget fans provide free marketing on Youtube, Facebook etc link. Pentax themselves have their Youtube channel, and they also have presence on Facebook etc.

As Stefan says, Pentax are a smaller company, and have to be quite targeted in their marketing I guess. The internet seems to be the way forward, let's hope they can keep up the momentum, think of some even more creative ideas and build on the success of the K-x.

Marvellous. Thanks Archie!

My phone does that too! Think iphone dominates cos there's only one model, most other brands have several.

I think iphones lag behind other brands in terms of the camera.

I love having a camera on my phone... it's extremely useful. Mine takes reasonable shots as well (its a Sony Ericson), but I only use it for quick 'record' shots. The most useful feature on my phone for photography is having google maps, especially the 'satellite view'.

There's also the ability to access Pentax User on the run... and ebay of course

British Ex-pats in Southern Spain?

The damage done to the environment by squirrels is negligible compared to man, and unlike man, they have no way of comprehending the harm that they do. So I am against killing them in misguided vengeance or an attempt to control them, since their numbers are way beyond control now. But if they taste good, fire up the barbie, lets eat!

Thanks for clearing that one up for us!

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Leave the water in a container in the fridge overnight, the chlorine will leave it. Or use kettle water. Water filters are a ma$$ive wa$te of money!

Arrived this morning - superbly packaged. Thanks a lot Archie!