There are many positive reviews about this camera on the net. I am not sure what anyone can add to the extensive coverage in the context of a thread on this forum.

Regarding the AF point overlay: this is a ridiculous omission that cannot be rationalised. Yes, I know how to use centre-point focusing, but this camera mandates you must use that method or lose all control over what you are doing. That is silly for a body that is supposed to satisfy beginners as well as more knowledgeable shooters.

The lack of two control dials makes the use of fully manual lenses more difficult, but a logical button layout and control flow helps a lot in this regard. (I am comparing here to the K20D I have extensive experience with.)

The IQ is excellent, but I heartily recommend installing the debug software so you can access the AF tuning menu. You can only adjust AF for one lens, so do this for the one you use the most. The difference is like night and day; now my FA43 is simply killer with the K-x, even when auto-focusing.

I am now experimenting with the video features. Being able to adjust aperture before shooting, and having complete interactive histogram etc. on screen when previewing is very handy.

The K-x is a great little camera that leaves me hankering for the K-7.

Two from yesterday. Click through for larger in Flickr.


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Hope this helps.

There are so many bags on the market it is almost impossible to recommend just one. I have three different bags depending on my situation, and that is nowhere near what others have accumulated! I started with a Crumpler but actually don't use it much any more, since I now find it either too big or too small for the task (shades of the three wolves here!).

I recommend you find a well-stocked store or two and just try a bunch. Take your gear so you know the bag is right. And expect to carry more than you expect.

As for batteries there is only one word: Eneloop. They last a good long time for a rechargeable and provide dependable current.

Anyone else besides me actually like the octagons?

Hey, put that hood back on your FA43...it looks naked!

(I have been shooting a lot with this combo myself, with excellent results.)

The advantage of a dedicated macro is that you get greater control over focus and how much magnification to apply. With the filter on the FA77 I have a smaller magnification range through the, ahem, "limited" focus throw.

The FA77 is significantly smaller (270g / 64mm) than the DFA100 (345g / 81mm) and is built much nicer. If you were to grab the older FA100 you'd get better metal build but it is huge in comparison (600g / 104mm)

The FA77 plus macro filter is portable and versatile: I carry around the Limited lens I love and a small filter I can use when I need to. (If I am shooting at home or know I can carry more, I use the Vivitar Series I 105mm instead.)

It may surprise you, but the FA77 is significantly sharper than the macro in MTF tests. Plus you get more than a stop more light, which is not so important for macros but great for portraits. Finally, there is the special rendering, courtesy Jun Hirakawa.

Sold with bonus items included for 350 GBP. Thanks all.

But the wider angle can make it harder to get focus.

Ah cool -- it has been some time since I tried it.

Thankfully there are many sites full of photographic knowledge and several with info on Pentax in particular. A quick Google search generally turns up far more data than the official company could ever provide.

has that been updated or does it still only work on JPGs?