Ah! Disappointing, but thanks for the speedy reply.

I have a Pentax K5 and a Pentax AF280T flashgun.

How can I set the camera to use the TTL function on the flashgun?

Hi Eddie.

You may remember you sold your Sigma 10 - 20 mm zoom lens to "yours truly" through this forum. We swapped a few messages and images after the transaction, and I can tell you, I'm still enjoying the lens.

Anyway, I was saddened to hear of your plight. From reading some of the messages of encouragement in this thread however, I'm sure you'll get out and about with your camera again.

The Internet is awash with witticisms, proverbs and one-liners, but there's one which I'm sure I heard from one of your own countrymen ...

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight that counts, it's the size of the fight in the dog"

Best wishes for the future, Eddie. Hope it all goes to plan.

Bobby.

What age is this lens?

Does it have any of the manufacturer's warranty left?

Sample pics?

(So many questions...!)

There are a couple of equipment snobs in our local club. They used to take the Mickey out of anything which wasn't Canikony. I seldom rose to the bait, but occasionally stood my ground. Over the years, when asked (challenged) I have often sung the praises of my various Pentax cameras, only to be subject to ridicule, albeit good-natured

Funny thing is tho', as my experience and skills have grown, now when we have a club competition and my images are "rated" (as they often now are), there can oft be heard mutterings of "bloody Pentax", to which a wee anonymous voice usually responds "Nah - good photographer"

I lost mine a while back and it cost £29 for a new Sigma replacement.

... whereas others would call it risk assessment.

That's like an American test-driving a Rolls Royce in UK and complaining about the steering wheel being on the wrong side!

I often head out on my bike with camera gear and always use my back-pack.

For what it's worth, I wouldn't dream of using any bike-mounted luggage for any of my camera gear. I wouldn't risk the general vibration or shock from pot-holes.

For all those still drooling over the prospect ...

http://thenewcamera.com/pentax-full-frame-coming-on-2014/