I the mid to late seventies I purchased my First camera a Pentax ME Super. I fell in love with it instantly, Flashing lights on a camera to tell you what shutter speed, what's not to love. This item has stayed with me ever since, and I would never part. With such a great purchase and memories it was only natural that when the digital age arrived on the scene. There was only one brand to look at. I have only ever owned Pentax cameras never been disappointed, and have never seen anything worth changing brand for..

Plus I think im right in saying that no other brand can match the back catalogue of lenses available. So the secondhand hand market is cheap cheap cheap..When funds are limited.

I upgraded from the K-x to a sexondhand K7, and very pleased that i did. Image quality is supeior and build quality far in excess of the K-x. I undesrstand the Kr owners accepting the greater Iso capabilities but the K7 is a class perdormer.

Cant give an opinion on the lenses as I havnt used either. (but would like to) I would like to emphasise John's point. That positioning, is a very important, if not the most important factor when photographing wildlife. I have had some acceptable results with my kit lenses.
Though very rewarding when you get it right,

I suggest maybe the local newspapers would be interested in these shots..Very topical if not tropical...

I would be more concerned if any of the lens range was being discontinued. I just see this as Ricoh clearing the way for their offerings. Bodies come and go especially with manufacturing life cycles of 3 - 5 years, its inevitable.

Nuthatch is a stunner..

I use a Giottos MML3270B with Manfrotto head 234RC. Its at the cheaper end of the market (about £55 for the combination)But are very sturdy and support my K7 and DA 55 - 300 very well. Though not tried any of the longer lenses, it certainly gets the thumbs up from me.

Welcome..And a great first purchase, of a very underated camera.

Just the quickest, cheapest and simplest way to get feedback from the masses.

Im on both. So are Pentaz for that matter.