I read the manual for the first camera completely. For the new one, I have just looked at the new features. The really cool feature that I found with the K110D is the automatic color balance. I tried it with a mix of florencent and incandecent light and it color balanced perfectly. Try finding filters to do that with film! I have had Pentax cameras since the early 70's and agree that they are fine tools. Just hang on when rock climbing!

Have fun with the new toy!!