That press release reads like a tongue in cheek spoof to me. No company, particularly a Japanese one, would use that language.

I agree with everthing above. Cropping or shooting closer to remove some of foreground water would have improved the images. Even so, they are a nice set and you have an eye for a picture. Try and avoid the horizon running through the centre of the picture too often as well, less foreground would automatically fix that.

They are all nice except no. 2 (IMO) which lacks an attractive feature, it looks a bit industrial with all the buildings on the far shore.

I remember back in the day when the MX was in production, Pentax used to promote it with the 40mm saying the combination was small enough to go in a coat pocket.

I still have my MX although it needs new light seals which I bought but haven't got round to fitting. Come the day I do I'll probably sell it. Digital is so much more easier and cheaper than film.

I never thought I'd say that!
I'd been considering getting a budget tripod for some still lifes at home and was resigned to buying a cheap model of iffy quality when I had a quick look at CC's website. They had a Slik Classic for £25 +P&P. I don't think they realised what they had, this model has been in production since 1967 and was the first patented stainless steel tripod. It's currently sold as the Slik Master Classic and costs well over £100 (£169 at WEX).
It arrived yesterday, the bag was a bit grubby but the tripod itself is in VGC, only light signs of use, so well pleased.

Great website and pictures. I would echo the comment about the grey text used being too dark.

One other small thing, when the pictures scroll there is a juddering effect between transitions which is a little irritating. I've never seen this on other scrolling web images so it's not my PC (and I've viewed a lot). Maybe a parameter somewhere can be tweaked.

+1

Exactly, why are k30(+) owners complaining when this is obviously not aimed at them. There must be a higher spec model, weather sealing, twin-edials etc, in the pipeline.

A very nice portrait, and the depth of field, as evident on the wall, is perfect.

If I was to nit pick I'd say the exposure on the face seems to be split into two zones down the middle. I'd think about bringing them closer together in terms of level. It's only a small point though and you would be quite right to say 'who cares'.

I like number 2, 4 could have been cropped to the top half IMO. I appreciate macro can be difficult though.