Well I kinda jumped head first into a k10d with no experience with SLR cameras whatsoever and im a little overwhelmed. I had been looking to step up to a dSLR as Im getting into wildlife photography and had read a plethora of great reviews on the k10d, and was really sold by the water/dust resistance and the fact that its built like a tank. A friend of mine also recently sold his k100 super and had a couple of lenses I could have (for free!!) which include an older Sigma 80-200mm 4.5-5.6 telephoto lens and a brand new Tamron AF28-80mm F/3.5-5.6. I purchased a floor model k10d a few days ago for $520 from a local camera shop since they were bringing in the k20d. Ive really enjoyed shooting with it in green mode the past few days, but im having a few problems.
1) I cant get the built in flash to work at all. Its not that its not going off, the camera simply wont shoot in dark areas if the flash is up. Both the pentax manual and Yvon Bourque's book on the camera dont give much advice here and Im not sure if my camera is broken or if Im just being dumb, which is more likely (see user name).
2) I cant get the digital preview feature to work either. Again, im pretty sure im just missing something.
3) And finally, any suggestions on a good macro lens for insects and close up shots of specimens?