Back here in the UK, I attended an organised shoot yesterday via the excellent Timeline Events at the Black Country Living Museum in the Midlands. Maybe 50-60 people in the group. I did not see one other Pentax user apart from myself, mostly Canon/Nikon . Couple of thoughts: 1. Why do they shoot mostly static subjects as if they were shooting an F1 race? 2. Starting to prefer my KS2 to K3- ergonomics better for me. 3. Timeline are a brilliant outfit- absolutely endorse them.

Nothing but after visiting and playing with the K1 and KP, spent the rest of the show playing with(and falling for it must be said) another brand. I know people are touchy here so will just say it begins with the letter `O`!

I went today, first visit to such a show. Agree the main benefit is handling gear and that side of it was really good. Played with the K1 and KP but will stick with my K3 and KS2. With one towering exception, other manufacturers were not in the same league in my opinion. No names in deference to recent controversy on here!!

On Friday of this week a local dealer is running a `demo day` for the KP, a chance to see and feel the new camera. The dealer is very close to me so am tempted to go. A bit soon I know but has anyone any thoughts about the merits or otherwise of switching from the K3 to the KP?

All done indeed John! Timely because the camera will get used again this week.

Many thanks to John K.

I occasionally use an XG1 on casual days out rather than my usual K3. Must say the XG1 is a super camera and so easy to use. One gripe however- I cannot work out if there is an option NOT to have the date imprinted on the picture. The Quick Start Guide is no help (I got the camera as a used mint item). Would love to not have the date printed. Is there a way to do this apart from post-processing?

]No it was fine from the jp site Can't see it on the UK site however, strange.[/quote]Forgive my ignorance but the `jp site`?

Hi,

Has anyone else had issues downloading the latest K3 firmware update, V1.30? The download seems to hang at 1.3 MB. Have tried the download several times.

Tim

Looks like a Lincoln, possibly the one at the Cosford museum.