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Michael,

Thank you very much for your detailed response.

I have used the camera and I really like the way it handles and yes it truly is in fantastic condition. It's not the easiest decision to say the least :)

Cheers!

Maurycy,

Thanks for your advice. I have looked for a used K10D but haven't had a great time finding any (so far).

Renato, hard decision for sure! You see my dilemma... I want a good camera and all of the ones I am looking at are great, but do I get the used kit and then put $300 towards an external flash, or save a bit more and get a good lens.

The kit itself is pretty complete, but could benefit by better glass IMHO.

Ok here is the deal, my colleague has a used K100D for sale. The equipment list is as follows:

Pentax K100d Digital SLR body (Includes Warranty until 2011 and original packaging, accessories and receipt)

-Pentax DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 Zoom with hood

-Pentax 28-90mm F3.5-5.6 Zoom with hood

-Pentax 100-300mm F4.7 Zoom

-Pentax MZ-6 35mm Film Camera body

-Optex tripod, extends to 6'

-ROOTS camera bag, fits all equipment plus.

-2gb SD Card, cleaning kit

I have been looking at the Reble XTI and XSI, Sony A-350, Oly 520, and of course the newer K200D.

I primarily will be shooting nature/outdoors, macro, my family, and I like to be creative. Friends have seen what

I have shot with my Fuji S1000FD and they have been impressed. They have also expressed interest in me taking

pictures of their kids/family for X-mas cards etc, and they would be willing to pay me to do it.

I would like a camera that will last me as I get more knowledgeable (honestly if this camera could last me at

least 2 years I would consider it a good investment). I love the idea that Pentax is backwards compatible with

it's lenses and I am sure I can find some good deals on used ones.

My budget for a camera at this point is around the $1000 (Canadian) all in but that is the very top end. I am not

so worried about accessories at this time.

What do you all think of this? The camera is in MINT condition and there are around 1100 pics taken so far.

Really this camera has been used very lightly.

Thanks in advance for your input, like a lot of people going from a p&s to a DSLR, this is a big investment for

me and I really would like to get the most for my money. There is SOOO much info available on the cameras I am

interested in and I have been looking and reading reviews for the last 2+weeks and oh my gosh it can be overwhelming!

P.S. I have gone into Henry's and had a chance to fiddle around with the different models (except the Oly 520 as

it wasn't in yet but I played around with the 510).

Mike