Just a bit of fun really....

Well, I've now taken delivery of my K20D (thanks Chris @ SRS!). What an incredibly beautiful solid bit of kit it is too. I can't wait to find the time to get out and try it properly. So glad I made the decision to go for it after all. Roll on the weekend.

I've had my K100D now for 18 months and before that I had a Pentax Optio S and an Optio 550S (a brilliant camera - far ahead of the competition at the time and can even hold its own today).

I have to admit that I never even considered another brand when I bought the K100D because I had always been so impressed with Pentax quality and the reviews of the K100D were all fantastic. I had my heart set on it and I've never regretted my purchase.

So - today, for the very first time, I held a Canon (450D) and Nikon (D60). Well - what a revelation it was. I can't believe how much "cheaper" the build quality felt. I really was stunned to the point that my partner was getting annoyed at me constantly saying things like "Feel the buttons", "feel the focus ring", "see how cheap this plastic feels?"! Don't even get me started on the Sony Alpha A200. Eugh. The viewfinder was dark and dingy and the build quality felt even worse than the others. I appreciate these aren't the top of range models but I was seriously shocked at the difference between them and my beloved Pentax.

It made me even more sure that I've made the right decision in ordering my K20D from SRS last week (it will be arriving tomorrow!)

My nephew Scott. Taken with my Pentax K100D and Pentax SMC 50mm Prime at f/1.7. Believe me, you need a fast lens to stand any chance of getting a shot of this little guy!

Thanks all - john, I'm going to try your crop suggestion and then upload it again

Taken at home just after the bells at New Year, with my Pentax K100D and Pentax SMC 50mm prime. This photo really captures the essence of my dad's personality. Only light was from a small table-lamp.

"Mercedes", the UKs only polar bear, at Edinburgh Zoo.
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Pentax K100D, Tamron 70-300.
Hoping to go back to the zoo again in the spring with my new K20D ordered today from SRS Microsystems!

Hello folks, just though I'd drop in and introduce myself. My name is Ross and I currently own a K100D with the kit lens, the Tamron 70-300 and a Pentax 50mm prime. I wouldn't say I'm a fantastic photographer but I really enjoy my time behind the lens and have always loved my K100D. I have managed to get a phioto published in a magazine and make some pocket money from stock photography over the last 18 months with it so felt the time was right to get more serious about my hobby.

Having debated for a while now and reading loads of posts on this forum I finally took the plunge and ordered a K20D from SRS Microsystems this morning. Can't wait to get my hands on it!!!! I wonder if it will arrived "next day" as the website says?

Looking forward to 'meeting' you all and sharing thoughts, advice, etc. Thanks for all the useful info on here that helped me make my final purchasing decision.