Ditto Nass's message above - If you don't get a sale for the package ping me a mail about # 2&3

Phil

One of my first shots with my new K5IIs. Besides being sharper than my old K-r, I think the colours have more depth to them. It's also far better at higher ISO. Overall - a very worthwhile upgrade.

Phil

Very nice - I love the DoF that you've chosen, so that you can still see the empty benches either side of the path in the background.

My only criticism - the white post (back left) - my eye keeps getting drawn to it and away from the chairs in the foreground.

Phil

Bill - well spotted, although I didn't actually notice John's (very funny) typo!

Steve - I know what you mean, but in the end I went with the advice I received here and elsewhere (and the cash-back helped). However, when I do eventually get around to taking an amazing picture, it won't be because of the technology, it'll be because of a creative spark that comes from who knows where!

Phil

I've just upgraded to the K5IIs from a K-r - Many thanks to all those who offered their advice and comments to my earlier post seeking guidance.

I've only fired off a few snaps at home so far but VERY impressed at the quality and sharpness of the images compared to the K-r. Focus is also much snappier, especially in low light. The layout is a great improvement for me - all the "important" bits seem to be in the right place, mind you I do have quite small hands - it might be a little tight for those with big fingers.

I bought mine from SRS, the first time I have visited the store. I can only echo what others have said about the quality of their customer service. As customers, I know that we should expect good customer service wherever we shop, but far too few retailers seem to realise that. From my (limited) experience of SRS on-line, and now in person, they certainly get it.

Phil

Not too shabby (although might be a bit too much sharpening on No.5)

Mind you - at a recent club comp one of the members had one much like No.3 and was criticised by the judge for having "too much blue" in the shot!

Phil

I find mine very helpful and supportive. Competitions are only one aspect, mine also has a workshop once a month on one topic or another which I have found useful, and presentations every other week by a member or guest on various things photography. Some are interesting, some less so.

The first club I tried, I didn't like - nothing specific, just something about the atmosphere. The second one - I've stuck with; so if you try one and don't like it, try another - you might find one that right for you.

The only real downside - hardly a Pentax user in sight. Two of the former pentaxians have just switched from Pentax to Micro 4/3rds, which I think only leaves two of us, but I don't recall a single meeting or workshop where the type (brand) of camera came up.

Phil

Toss up between 1 and 3 for me. In No.1 I prefer the foreground and what looks like rain falling in the right background. No. 3 looks a bit sharper and the clouds have greater drama. On balance, just No. 3 for me. No.2 is definitely the weakest in my opinion.

Phil

What a great set - superb detail. One the first one - have you tried more of a "letter box" crop? I think that it might bring the two swans to the fore a little.

Phil

Love the 1st one, especially with the droplets of water on the beak and neck.

Phil