In which case I can recommend that you try out Lightroom as it makes life much easier.

I know Lightroom will automatically arrange them in chronological order even when you have two cards which were active at the same time. Naming them is done by whatever way you set it up to do.

I don't use Silkypix but if it has a library function where you can browse your images then it should do the same.

Nothing that I'd consider worthy of putting up against other people's work. I think I need something that stands out. I really have no good shots of water either. If I can get my K10D to compress a JPEG I may be able to post something from Scotland but it would take ages.

I have about 660 images that I have taken, most of which are with my K10 in le last few months. I have nothing which really shows off skill, ingenuity and thought with water as the theme.

Lastly, I like to come up with something new each time and not just look at what I've already got. It is more challenging.

Oh, and I've already packed my camera.

Nothing interesting to shoot though

Plus schedule this week is quite full.

I think it will be quite a popular competition.

Well I don't think I'll be taking part. I fly off to Scotland on Friday and am back Monday with no way or processing or uploading images. I can still browse the forum but can't actually do anything else.

Lots of things to shoot in Scotland. Ah well...

There are other places that do have the K10D in stock and are not tied to 2020 for distribution. SRSMicrosystems is one such place:

http://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/index3.asp?id=622&section=Pentax+K10D&s...

They don't have the 16-50f2.8 in stock though, only the 50-135 at the moment. The 16-50 seems to be in high demand and short supply.

Well, it uses different glass and different coatings. The SMC coatings on Pentax glass are second to none.

Tokina and Pentax traded optical designs with each other to save on R&D. They then manufacture their own versions with any changes they see fit. Pentax will use SMC coating throughout and SP coating on the front element while Tokina has no access to this.

Many older lenses have that extended guard for the stop down lever. It is completely unnecessary for it to be that long and hits the power zoom contacts when you try to attach it. Some 'surgery' can fix it if you have the tools and time.

I'm not looking for the F2.8 version, that is seriously out of my budget at this time. I'll be patient and see how much the DA* version is. Would still love the A 200 f4 though.