Originally Posted by jsherman999 
Ken,
How is your A700? I considered getting one a little while back, but I ended up foregoing it and just used the $ to get some good Pentax glass instead...
I have heard and read that the A700 AF lock-on speed is class-leading, but that the IQ often leaves something to be desired, particularly at high ISO. Can you comment on that, or better yet, post some shots taken with the A700? Thanks!
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Those are loaded questions and not easily answered. There are things I like better about the K10D but AF is certainly not one of them. The IQ at low ISO settings is about the same as the K10D, better resolution, not as clean. Really a toss up. Starting at ISO 800 the A700 takes the lead, cleaner throughout and more detail. ISO 3200 is very usable. I like the K10D better for static shots but when it comes to event shooting there is no comparison. I've been going out to the trotter track and practicing on them as they train. The AF lock and tracking are nothing short of amazing even with the old lenses I'm using.
I'm still learning the camera so nothing to post at this point. When I get some shots up on pbase I'll send you a PM.
Ken