I have a Pentax *1st DL, which I have had foe a number of years. I use the standard lens and on a tripod I can get good pictures. I recently bought a digital microscope and I am getting used to it. I am not keen on the lights built in, and they can't be turned off, But it will magnify 20 times.
I do actually prefer the camera. I have tried with and without the flash, does not make a lot of difference.