Thanks everyone for your comments. I am in process of purchasing a K-50 from a forum member.
I learned photography just at the end of the film era, so my photography style works fine with a K-50. I do more sports/action than I used to but I don't feel left out when I look at my images versus the CanNikon guys after a sports tournament.
Originally posted by vector Yeah I will add to the chorus of people saying look for a K-70. Also, you'll find quite a few of us Albertans on here. It helps that until just the last few years The Camera Store, McBain Camera, and London Drugs all had Pentax on the shelves at brick and mortar stores across the Province, so you could try them side by side against the competition. Too bad those days are past.
The consolidation in Alberta continues. London Drugs stopped carrying Pentax and in 2020 McBain Camera was sold to London Drugs. At least McBain still carries Pentax and deals in used camera equipment and operates independently. See you at West Edmonton Mall!