Thanks John. This is another taken in the same place Camera and lens as above settings 75mm f/13 1/30sec ISO200. Photoshopped and resized for forum Think I need to go back there with my "best" = heavier lens

A very noisy shot at Cove yesterday using the K-70 combined with the Pentax 270mm lens. f/13 1/80sec low ISO of 200 and a FL of 37mm will check other images from the same day an see how they turn out. In the meantime any suggestions welcome

Nigel, I think no BG is one thing I miss but the general decrease in size and weight makes up for that and there is a battery guage. I got a box from 7dayshop which was for another type of battery but easily modified and 2 x 109's fit quite snuggly. I hold my breathe every time I take a photo hoping it turns out as good as the one in my head

Thanks for the comments Nigel. As far as I know its got those functions, I usually use the 2 second timer when using a tripod which also turns off the SR. The camera itself is physically like the K-S2 but with a couple more bells and whistles. Think the spare batteries are going to be used often in the Pixel Shift mode as it seemed to use up the power. Will be going out on Saturday for the day so hopefully will give it a good run. Bedtime reading is the manual which with my etesight is a bit of a slog. Will post some more images soon. Must hunt out the remote controls I have and try them if possible

Ha Ha I know Peter but I had a couple of things to trade in but still a long way from a K-1 and lenses to fit so decided on the K-70, lighter than the K-3II but with a few of the function and the articulating screen.

Some inspiring images there Algi. Thanks for the link. I also never use full bottles in fact my next project may be complicated by the fact I need 10 green bottles.

First attempt using the pixel shift feature in the K-70. Can see a little white fringing (over sharpening) and am wodering if better effects could be had with straight forward HDR. Obviously will try different shots and subjects and methods.

All cracking shots Alan and as David said, some tricky lighting. Thanks for sharing

Lens arrived securely packed and on opening looking in as new condition. Thanks Chris for a smooth transaction.

A typical Geordie, just tarred with luck