I want that one (Pentax)

[Nnnnsic]

If I sit in a wheelchair and speak with a thick cockney accent "I want that one", maybe they'll just give it to me:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0706/07060 ... thdslr.asp

A production model of that would be quite nice to see. Or even Nikon making something similar out of their Nikkormat or FE / FM models.

[Alpha_7]

That 40mm 2.8 looks very small, and the whole thing has a certain charm about it look wise. But no production model, teasers.

[dawesy]

Could look nice sitting next to my K1000....

Mind you at this point the *ist is likely to be retired in favour of another brand... they make some top glass but it's next to impossible to get!

[BT*ist]

the *ist is likely to be retired in favour of another brand

K10D, man! I agree the good stuff is nearly impossible to obtain... but that's why a holiday to Japan serves such an awesome dual purpose!!

[sirhc55]

K10D

http://www.camerafarm.com.au/camera/customer/product.php?productid=3100&gclid=CL7r39mdxIwCFQQvYQodugkYXg

[BT*ist]

Not that I've done any kind of research on the matter but at BHPhotovideo:

$US795 Pentax K10D
$US70 5yr Mack International Warranty
$US150 Pentax Battery Grip
$US220 Pentax 50mm f1.4
$US11 Filter for lens
$US94 Delivery, international express mail.

$US1340 Total
$AUD1696 Total (at 0.79 exchange rate)
or $AUD1884 if you include GST

[dawesy]

the *ist is likely to be retired in favour of another brand

K10D, man! I agree the good stuff is nearly impossible to obtain... but that's why a holiday to Japan serves such an awesome dual purpose!!

Unless my salary performs some acrobatics I don't see any overseas trips anytime soon...

Seriously, I like the pentax gear. However I'm growing out of the setup I have and want to get into off camera flash, grab some better glass, etc etc. Since I'm looking at some serious outlay I had to really consider the brand change.

Getting anything other than 3rd party glass is a pain inside OZ care of CR Kennedy, who didn't help keep me with pentax last time I contacted them looking for stockists I might add, and there is just more 'stuff' around for the other brands (very scientific I now). Decision hasn't been made yet, no cash available, perhaps I should start a new thread to let the faithful convince me!

[Reschsmooth]

If you are going for a 50th anniversary, I would prefer this one. At least I can use my current lenses!