Assuming you mean K5 not E-5, lol, then I agree whole heartedly.

As Smudge said, reading and retaining are two different things, when you have to get to page 48 before it tells you how to attach the strap, or page 70 before you get to the basics of taking a shot, it's a long way in and a long read, most of which I've already forgotten!

The anti shake issue is quite a good one to pick on for two reasons. 1) I didn't really realise you have to turn it off when on a tripod, 2) because I couldn't find it in the menus when I did briefly try looking for it.

Woody

Thank you. Yes that was the article I was looking for.

I know none of you were trying to be negative, but it does need to be remembered that some of us are totally new to dslrs and Pentax in particular and whilst I do appreciate what many of you are saying about trying out the settings, that is exactly what I have been doing. But, the K5 is such a massive leap up for me from my Bridge camera that I think such an article is a great idea for people such as myself. It(the k5) has such potential buried away within it, and it is so complex that it becomes daunting especially when hunting through the menu system.

Thanks all
Woody

Hi all,

I'm sure I read a post on here somewhere that was all about how to set up the K5? (I presume for optimum performance/or for begginers?).

Can some one point me in the right direction please.

Many thanks

woody

Ivan at Celtic Vision, Narberth, Pembrokeshire sold me mine for £759 with 18-55wr lens + the £90 off on top of that. Also despite him not being a "pro dealer" because we know him he has agreded to honour the two year warrenty. He is a really really great independent, well respected locally. I have bought quite a lot of stuff of him over the years.

He did however at the time have to order mine in which took a about three days. Tel.01834 869123

The other really good one is Nick at Cardiff Camera Centre (Pro dealer) who was offering the same price as Ivan last week Tel 029 2039 4182. ( I actually got my DA55-300 off them as they were the only ones who had one (£269).

As stated above Mathers is another good choice, but they didnt have any in stock and weren't able to confirm when they would have some when I spoke to them.

Regards
Woody

This rumour appeared on DPR yesterday.

I ordered a K5 from a local independent dealer (UK) last thursday. I have known Ivan for several years now and trust him. He had been informed by Pentax Europe that production of the Kr had been stopped due to critical components not being manufactured in Thailand due to the flooding there (the camera is made elsewhere but depends on the components). There was therefore a backlog of orders for them.

Additionally the DA55-300mm is in short supply with a backorder of some 300 for the UK. (Might be europe for that amount?). This was confirmed by two Pentax Pro dealers who were both awaiting delivery of stock, one of whom had ordered 10 and received 3. Even SRS were out of them last Thursday, althougn ironically moments after I placed the order with another pro dealer, some actually arrived there, but too late for me, sadly (Cheers Doug for the email!).

By the way, as you've now sussed out I've got a K5 on the way, just waiting for Pentax to get their act together and deliver it to the dealer (and the lens to another, sigh).

Woody

Thanks john

John, does the same not apply to an independant Pentax dealer that is not a Pro centre, but still listed on their stockist website?

woody

Good morning all, just a quickie,

I'm finally able and about to buy myself a lovely K5.
I believe the warrenty is two years on that (from my local Pentax dealer, Celtic Vision), but if I also buy the 55-300 lens, how long is the warranty on that, 12 months or two years?

Lso as a side issue, it comes with the 18-55wr kit lens, is that a 1 or 2 year warranty?

Many thanks

Woody

Good afternoon all, I have been lurking for a couple of weeks, nice forum chaps.
Forgive my first post being on this topic ( I couldnt believe my eyes when I saw it quoted on here a few mins ago), but ironically it was actually me who started that thread on the other forum. It was called "Are you the one who killed Pentax?" and the reason I started it was precisely for the reasons you (Pete) have stated. It really has become depressingly boring and off putting constantly reading about faults and having almost every thread hijacked by someone asking if they too had the problems, or to test your new camera to make sure it isn't faulty. I felt it was putting off new buyers from the Pentax scene.

I also belong to another non brand specific forum which is far more about actuall photography, and it's great, no bickering about brands (yeah, ok, a bit of leg pulling goes on), just great advice and freindly people, and thats what I was looking for on the "other forum".
However, it now looks like this might become my home instead! as you lot seem much happier and freindlier.

By the way Pete, I see you have a superzoom, I too want to upgrade from a Bridgecam - a fuji s100fs which I love, but I now want more out of it. So we have more than just one thing in common!
Sorry should have added I was about to buy a K-r at beginning of Jan, but lost my job, so it will have to wait a couple of months, until I can get a job again first.

Regards
woody