Just working my way through the settings on my K20D and would appreciate some feedback on a question or two.

1. In HIGH ISO NOISE REDUCTION what's the best setting to choose (Off,weakest,weak,strong)?

2. What settings are best for incamera JPEG (sharpness,contrast etc)?

3. Is "D-range" best set to on or off?

thanks

Simon

Having decided the Sigma 10-20 doesn't really work for me with landscapes I'm considering adding other options...

I was wondering if anyone uses the Pentax SMC-DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited for landscape work & how they find it. I appreciate it's not a focal length that is typically associated with landscape work but having checked through previous shots I've found I do tend to take a few around the 30/40mm range

thanks

Simon

Considering wide angle options I purchased the Sigma 10-20 a few months ago looking to use it primarily for landscapes (I already owned the Sigma 17-70). I've now sold it on as I personally didn't find it as useful as I thought for landscape work, perhaps due to my "style" of photography but most of the time I found it just too wide.

I think also with the increased effectiveness of Pano software a wide angle lens is perhaps becoming less useful for landscape work. My 17-70 produces less distortion and a 3/4 shot pano will probably work better for me personally than the 10-20....

just my thought on the subject

Simon

Just phoned SRS to place my order, apparently the advertised price is a misprint ??? Paid £519 with the free postage for been a forum member

Simon

Didn't know that, thanks

Simon

Must admit that even though I own a GX10 at the moment I'm more inclined to go with Pentax from now onwards, Samsung now seem to be going in a different direction & I'm not 100% confident in their future support for the GX20 & similiar future DSLR products. The price difference is also so little now that I'll probably make-up the difference in resale value when I once again upgrade

Simon

Thanks Stefan but I'm really looking for a new K20D..the 2yr warranty appeals as I intend keeping it for a good while

Simon

Just looking around for a new K20D body..cheapest I've found so far is SRS/Camerabox at £519 with a 2yr warranty. Anyone know anywhere cheaper by any chance ?

thanks

simon

I own the GX10 but it has the same characteristic, underexposure...permanently dialling in +0.7EV sorts it out - just can't see what all the fuss is about, many reviews just seem to "nitpick" over non-issues. Surely the reviewer should take into consideration the target market of the camera, enthusiast/semi-pro - I'm pretty certain they will be able to figure this out for themselves

simon

If you can wait until the initial rush has passed it's pretty certain that prices will drop, has done with every other DSLR produced. Manufacturers know that some people have the new model as a "must have", once the sales to these guys dry up there needs to be a little more incentive for others to follow - this always means price !!

simon