Hi Bob, K5 picked up today (delivery attempted yesterday) All appears present and correct. Thank you, very happy with it. Now have to learn to use it!
Rob

Physics I suppose. 30% less light per sensor site.

I too would like it if not taken. Rob

Bob,
k5 paid, but can't get PM to actually send.
Rob

Hi Bob
I'm very interested in the K5 body. Is it still available.
Rob

Unit confusion alert!

I spend quite a lot of time in China. No where else have I seen so many DSLRs. They seem to have become the standard camera for. Snapping ones child. The other day I even saw a k30! So maybe the DSLR is not dead.

No other forum I use bans posts about other manufacturers equipment, however it is usually in another section eg 'the other car', or in this case 'the other camera'. I'm in china at the moment and banning discussion or links seems vaguely familiar.

Pentax cameras have many advantages which is why we use them, any comparison or discussion of other makes will show this. It is also good to be aware of the disadvantages. Someone considering purchasing a pentax camera and reading this forum will certainly read a more informed comparison here than elsewhere.

That said, my next camera will probably be another Pentax.

Best to remember that many of our pure Pentax cameras have Sony sensors.