Super! (both of them)

Phil

I have 2x Maxsima batteries as my spares, and to date they seem to last just as long as the Pentax original. They're more expensive that the DTSE ones that you have, but still a lot cheaper than Pentax originals.

Glad you're enjoying it - great isn't it!

Phil

I have both the K-r & K-5iis (which I believe shares a battery with the k-5), and the batteries are not interchangeable, they have a different number of contacts!

Phil

I took ages to decide to go for iis over the ii, and read loads and loads of reviews, report and comments. In the end they were all overwhelming, moire is such a rare problem, that unless your absolute priority interest is in taking images of fashion/clothing it's just not an issue in everyday use. It might occur on rare occasions, but then s*** always happens. The decision then comes down to whether or not you can justify, to yourself, paying the extra cash for a bit more sharpness at the limit.

At the end of the day, just about everyone, in just about every review and every forum all agree that both the K-5ii and the K-5iis produce fantastic image quality in their price band (and a lot will say in a much higher price band as well!)

I finally decided to pay the extra for the iis, and I haven't regretted it for a moment. Others will have gone for the ii, and I'll lay odds that they haven't regretted their decision either.

In my opinion it is horses for courses, both versions are great cameras and give great satisfaction to their users.

My only regret - that I don't think that it will ever be the camera that limits my results, only my (lack of) ability!

Rant over - Phil

I've had my K-5iis since November - no signs of Moire yet, but have not specifically tested for it. I mainly take landscape, some architecture/urban, macro/close-up.

I thought that I might get some Moire in shots of recently 'bashed' pistes in the Alps, which have a regular corduroy pattern to them, but nothing - just nice sharp images (but so boring that I've deleted them!).

Phil

Lovely set - love the eyes of the side car passenger!

Phil

Another vote for 3 & 7, but with a bit more work 6 could be there as well - I think that it has potential.

Phil

Pete - Welcome.

I also have the DA 18-135WR which lives on the camera and is my walkabout lens - nice and sharp and quick focus. I have the Sigma 10-20, and I agree with Bill - it is quite hefty, but I love the images I get from it. If I want something lighter I have a very old Vivitar 28mm F2.8 MC(A) which I love, although it is a little long at times.

I have a Metz 44 AF1 flash which is a lot cheaper than the equivalent Pentax, and has more than enough power for my needs.

Phil

Definitely #3 for me - it has a really nice vintage feel to it.

The other two look a bit too "worked on" for me - perhaps worth trying a gentler conversion?

Phil