Thanks again for all the brilliant advice. I was about to press go on the K5 at MpB, but thought I'd have one last go at breathing life into the K-01. As I said, it was totally dead, although the battery was fully charged. I bought a second battery just in case, still no luck. I tried various options with the SD cardslot, as recommended on various forums, here included (I think...). It was then I decided to go for the K-5. I'd put my existing card in my old K100. Took it out and put it into the K-01, and then for no good reason I could see, it decided to fire up. Works fine again./ It may collapse in a heap soon, but until it does, I'll persist. Based on the discussion above, it seems worth waiting/watching for a 5ii. So, sorry to have wasted your time - although already I'm very glad I've signed up!

Thanks very much, Lenny - that looks ideal!
I'm presuming that it's not a stupid camera to buy? I've had a k100D and K200D, both of which I liked - indeed liked them a lot more than the k-01, which was a disappointment even before it conked out.
But anyway, as I say, this looks perfect.
Cheers.

Thanks - I've been a lurker for many years, and always awe-struck by the knowledge and wisdom on display!

Hi all - first time here ... My K-01 has just died, and I'm looking for a cheap(ish) replacement. Lowish shutter count ideally, but open to persuasion.