I also think that it's important to remember why people post pictures:

Some want critique and comment so that they can genuinely improve
Some are posting to demonstrate a particular bit of kit such as the recent posts on the new TC
Some just want to show the world their work

There may be other reasons but these seem to be the main 3 on this forum. IMHO there should be 3 places for these:

A 'Critique board' for No1
An 'Info photos' bard for No2 (or perhaps these should be posted in the relevant equipment thread?)
The Gallery for No 3

With clear guidance on what goes where.
I agree that posting critique should not be complicated but some pointers on what to consider would help newbies as well as old hands

Ken, thanks for pointing that out

However, based on the comments in this thread, perhaps that board (and sticky) is in need of a 'make over'. My question and offer still stands. Perhaps we could have a 'poll' on some suggested changes to the my photos board?

It has been suggested before that the 'Your Photos' board is re-titled 'Critique' or 'Images for Critique'. Unfortunately, like so many other suggestions it fell into the 'too difficult' category.

Perhaps a 'sticky' post could be added to the board to give some clear guidance on how to give and receive critique.

Comments like 'it does nothing for me', or 'it's nice' are not really that helpful.
Structured critique regarding composition, exposure, DoF, bokeh, subject matter, etc. etc. would all help to improve someone's images.

Equally, if someone bothers to comment then the poster should respond positively. As mentioned earlier maybe the poster should add a bit more detail about the images, why they were taken and what they were hoping to achieve, what kit/settings were used rather than; 'here are today's efforts'

I would happily put together a 'draft' post on how to critique and, once other have agreed it, this could be added to the board. Perhaps, following this thread, we can make the 'My Photos' or a 'rebarded' version of it a really worthwhile resource. leaving the Gallery for the 'that's nice' comments.

John
Could I request that the board is renamed and, if I put something together on critique, we can get it 'approved' and added as a 'stickie'?

Drobbia what kind of photography do you do and what lenses do you currently use?

As I said I have both cameras and a range of pentax lenses, I would be happy to ry and produce some side by sides for you to compare

In fear of incurring the wrath of others, I do wish people would understand these terms before they bandy them above.

HDR is any a process used to expand the normal dynamic range beyond that of the cameras ability to capture it all in a single image.

Taking two exposures and bleeding them together (by any method) produces a HDR image.

Like it or not

I have both a K3 and a K5ii(s) and I would say that it depends on your available funds and photographic ability.
The K5ii is a stunning camera. The K3 is better. However you will have to be a phenomenally good photographer or have a specific niche requirement to benefit from the upgrade e.g. Better video.

I have both because I need a backup camera and it made sense to have one of each. However today I am out taking some commercial shots at Norwich City Football Ground and I have bought the K5ii(s). Why? Because it was the nearest to hand and is more than good enough for what I need. In other words I would happily choose either which means, IMHO, it isn't worth spending on the difference unless you can really justify it.

You will probably benefit more, photographically, by buying better lenses.

I hope that helps.

Can you actually see a flashgun 1k away and even if you can what would you be taking a picture of at that distance that needed flash

Nigel
If you want P-TTL 'on camera' then your options are severely limited. Obviously the FGZ540 or 360 will work but I'm not familiar with any 3rd party options (not that I've looked). I bought a 540 on offer from Jessops and one more and a 360 secondhand to build a 'system'

If you want to use the R60 'off camera' you will need a triggering device anyway. I understand that the Cactus V6 Transceiver can relay P-TTL info to the R60 flash unit and so may be worth looking at in addition to the flash.

Personally I tend to use OCF in manual mode and don't really have too many issues. In many ways I prefer it. I use the Cactus V5 triggers along with the 2 FGZ540s and 1 FGZ360. However I have only used these in very controlled (studio) conditions and not out in the field.

For P-TTL I have tried using the pentax wireless system via the pop up flash but haven't been very successful. Recently I read somewhere that the K5 variants weren't good with P-TTL but the K3 is better. so perhaps I will have another try.

I am considering the R60 and the V6 as this does seem to offer a remote P-TTL option but I have other priorities on my 'spending' list at the moment.

Youtube.

It's as simple as that. Look up Joe McNally, Karl Taylor, Mark Wallace or Gavin Hoey. All of these have uploaded some fantastic videos and 'how tos'.

Just spend a few minutes watching a video and then go and try it.

I have learned an immense amount from youtube and got some great ideas for projects.

Attention to detail is a key issue here.....

it was ronniemac not me