New to the group - hope it's OK to do the first group post here...
Started with a Vivitar XV-1 and a couple of lenses. Progressed into a Canon AE-1 Program kit, and then a Nikon F3HP. Stayed Nikon until the switch to digital, where I had a Canon P&S and a Sony DSC-D770 ZLR. Not too happy with those, and the search was on for a DSLR. Bought a D70 kit in July 2004 and added a couple of items over the years. Last year I added a D700 and some lenses.
I've wanting to replace my DX kit for a while, and almost moved to Pentax back when they started releasing the DA Limited primes. Since Nikon still hasn't improved the viewfinders on their DX models and are producing the bulky lenses, I decided to start looking for something else.
Ran into someone using a K-7 while traveling months ago. Struck up a conversation and was allowed to hold and handle his camera for a few minutes. I was surprised by the feel.
So, when I made the decision a couple of days ago, I elected to drop my Nikon DX gear and make the move to Pentax. Now I'm just waiting for my K-5 and DA Limited trio (15, 35, 70) to arrive.
'Til then I'm reading, soaking up info and getting moved in to the forum.