I have the K-5 II granted me for my birthday after I take pictures with the K-5 since 05/2011. Completely thrilled me the top processing this model in combination with the optimum for my hands ergonomic: index finger on the front dial resp. Respectively on the trigger, the thumb at the rear dial. the AF button. She fits perfectly in my hand. The display reflects less than the K-5 (the sharpness of the recording is better beurteilest), the AF works fast and is accurate even in the most adverse lighting conditions and in artificial light! Impressive in which darkness of AF still works exactly! The much-discussed improvement of AF in AF.S mode I can confirm the new Advanced AF.C mode of SAFOX-Modules could work faster, because the competition from CaNikon probably be ahead. The picture quality is still top in spite of already 2y old Sony sensor, as well as the low noise of the shots at higher ISO ranges. The price-performance ratio of the K-5 II is MMN in the DSLR segment hard to top, without falling into raptures, because I also took Canon and Nikon under the microscope, which also great Cams on offer that were appealing to me / are! My decision in favor of Pentax is due to the combination of processing (sealing and feel), ergonomics (good size, position of buttons, dials) and cheap lens offer. Bottom line: If it should not be Canon / Nikon, Pentax Just take in the hand, check ergonomics, looking through the viewfinder. Iich they can really recommend, if you does not care about the image of the competition and their greater availability! Drawback: Unfortunately Pentax sells its models here in Ö hardly the Grossmärkte :-(