Originally posted by Airmide I'm a total newbie to anything above a point and shoot. Would it probably be best to buy the kit or body plus lenses separately? Is there anything else I'm going to find I can't live without and should get now? Thanks for any help you can provide!
Hello and welcome to the friendliest photography forum on the Internet.
Since this is your first digital SLR, your best bet would be to go with the body + kit lens option. You can then build a system after saving up a little $$$.
If you want a better quality lens from the get-go (mind you, the kit lens is nothing to sneeze at), you could buy the body and the smc PENTAX DA 16-45 f/4.
Also, never rule out the possibility of getting lenses from a third-party manufacturer, such as Sigma or Tamron.
Buy some eneloops and a charger. You won't regret it.