My issues with the K20, now being serviced in preparation for moving on, might just have something to do with its source.

I am not as comfortable with it as my K10. I find the end result did not justify the upgrade. Perhaps it is all in the mind.

The K5, however, does offer a useful upgrade. I was just amused by the handle placed on those who, the reviewer felt, should be using the K5.

I can service its cost. It is justifying the expenditure at my age. It is a solumn thought that the camera might just outlast its owner ....and would I get to grips with the additional features.

I shall continue to dither.

regards Thoramay.

I have just read a review of the K5. Claims it is for serious amateurs and professionals. How do members who have purchased the K5 rate themselves???
How do I rate myself?? Should there be an age barrier. say, below 65. That eliminates me!!
Not happy with the K20. So where do I go from there. As an average amateur should I promote myself and pretend?? Would other Pentax users see me with a K5 and presume I am better than I am??
Any silly suggestions welcome.
regards Thoramay

mowog. You are giving these away. My used one fetched me £75.
regards Thoramay

Most of us have been there. It is a large learning curve you face. This Forum will offer you a lot of advice. Until you put it to the test to discover if it is for you then you will not gain the most valuable lesson..that is..experience.
If you have a camera club near you then this will be your fastest route to experience. Members are only too willing to help and advise and offer practical support. You will find that the members will encompass most of the photographic disciplines. Camera clubs are not for everyone but for beginners they are invaluable for avoiding the costly mistakes that we all make at some time.
Being in London you have many camera shops to visit. Some will advise and even let you try lens. Give it a go.
regards thoramay

I know my memory is frail but do I recall that to post more than one picture a day you had to be a subscriber to the Pentax magazine.
Since its demise, what are the rules.
regards thoramay.

You say that you want close up's of plants etc. That is not macro photography. Quality close up shots can be obtained with prime lens. I use 200mm and 300mm. I do have the Pentax 100mm 2.8 but it is limited with depth of focus for 'close up' work.
You need to be very clear in what you want to photograph. If you want ultra detail of small subjects, then macro is your aim. If you want real detail of, say lillies, the close up is your aim.
Suggest you try to find someone with a true macro lens and try before committing yourself.

Tim. I am playing with several lens, and, bless my memory, I got this wrong. I have amended the main ad,but cannot amend the heading. If a Mod is available, can they please amend the heading for me.
Humble apologies. Thoramay.

I am selling my collectable lens to, hopefully fund the K5.
This is a not often found 400-600mm F8-F12. serial number 7364717.
The last one I saw for sale was from the Far East at £530. but was not as unused as my copy. I estimate that the lens has been removed from its case for no more than a dozen times. It is as new or mint. The only marks on the lens is on the hood which is a very tight fit in the case.
I am asking £470. If unsold I will then trade this in

The reason for asking is that I recall reading of isues with the change of mode in driving the zooms. I am aware that all lens will fit on the K5. Not so sure that all my older lens will function as such.
I am looking at upgrading to the K5 but I am attached to the older lens and want to be able to continue to use them.
I have viewed a chart that details how the various lens work on the K5 but no clear confirmation on th effect of the change of motors driving the zooms.
I have probably got it all wrong and my memory is playing tricks with me but Hey!! You kind members will put me right. What would I do without my daily read on this Forum?

regards thoramay.

Has anyone had experience of the K5 with the Pentax 100mm macro DFA 1:2.8.?
Does this camera limit use of the older lens.M, K, Ka etc.
regards Thoramay.