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Pentax KM - Slow...
since the Km has the K10D sensor and not the K20D one, you may be able to turn this off in a menu option. You can turn it off on the K10D, but not on the K20. Be prepared for more noise in long exposures though
Posted by Mongoose on 14/11/2009 - 13:16
Possible New Pentax User
Another vote for the K20 here. Honestly if money was no object then it would have been the K7, but it was an object so the K20 was bought. My only disappointment is the sensor noise reduction system which means it takes twice the exposure time to take a picture. only a problem for exposures longer t...
Posted by Smeggypants on 16/11/2009 - 04:47
Possible New Pentax User
Chris - I used to have the Olympus E-1 plus 14-54 lens (amongst others) which was a wonderful weather resistant kit. The high grade Zuiko lenses are fantastic, and the E-1 is that rare thing: a "classic" digital camera. In my view, in terms of sheer handling the E-1 is the best camera I ever owned...
Posted by JonSchick on 16/11/2009 - 21:49
Possible New Pentax User
In overall terms, yes and no!!! Sony has a better rear LCD (the one that has now become standard issue on most higher end dSLRs), and possibly a more sophisticated exposure system. It is slightly lighter. Samsung/Pentax has a top LCD (really useful and saves battery), some unique modes (eg TA...
Posted by JonSchick on 19/11/2009 - 15:27
Possible New Pentax User
Also the full frame glass is more expensive, bigger and heavier, do you want that? For most of us the APS-C sensor is good enough and they will only get better.
Posted by Anvh on 20/11/2009 - 14:06
Possible New Pentax User
There is not £500 worth of difference in image quality. But there is a big difference in feel and handling, AF speed, AWB accuracy. K-7 has 100% VF, nicer rear LCD, much more usable live view implementation, much quieter shutter, video... Personally, I would not go back to the K20D now, but t...
Posted by JonSchick on 20/11/2009 - 14:44
buying my first DSLR
All cameras have a lens (obvious statement I know, please no mumbling about pinholes people). The major difference with a system camera like an SLR is that you can remove the lens and fit a different one to suit the kind of photography you're doing at the time. The standard zoom which comes with ...
Posted by Mongoose on 16/11/2009 - 10:56
buying my first DSLR
good find RR, I like that one better because you can select 35mm or APS-C digital (for the uninitiated, Pentax and most other DSLRs use an APS-C size sensor which is what causes all the confusion regarding effective focal lengths and 35mm equivalence) if you look at the clock one you can see wher...
Posted by Mongoose on 16/11/2009 - 17:17
buying my first DSLR
This is quite a good little gimmick, despite the fact its from Canon:D It will give you an idea of what each focal length can "see" from a given point. Nice link Mr IS,thank you,very eye opening.(excuse the reverse-pun) Right,and here is where I might get shot down in flames...being a New...
Posted by fatspider on 16/11/2009 - 18:23
Compatibility of film SLR flash
Peter, No I am not from Brentwood, and I don't have anything like 47 Pentaxes, 5 at the last count (MX, ME Super, Super A, Optio 50L, and K100D), but the first three of the list hardly get used now (though the Super A does have a film in it at the moment!). Hefty1, Am I correct to interpret yo...
Posted by IanSheppard on 16/11/2009 - 12:08
K20D vs K-X
A bit of a side note. We now have the K-7 and the K-X, do you think pentax will put a camera in between them? Probably something like the K200D (same size, top lcd, weather sealeed) but then with a Penta-prism would be nice and with the sensor of the K-X, I'm sure some would agree with me.
Posted by Anvh on 19/11/2009 - 13:29
K20D vs K-X
I am extremely happy with the K20D, its a pity it wasnt just a firmware upgrade to get video. They needed to change the sensor in the K7 to make it suitable for video so with just a firmware upgrade you wouldn't come far. :?
Posted by Anvh on 30/03/2010 - 12:21
Advice please: K7 + lenses
hi all i'm upgrading from my pentax k-m. it's served me well, but its performance beyond ISO 400 is what's forcing the change up. i've tried some research but i'm sure you people can tell me much better. can you tell me what kinds of costs i'm looking at to purchase: k7 body 50mm autofo...
Posted by dml82 on 20/11/2009 - 00:31
Advice please: K7 + lenses
i want a digital one so that it doesn't crop/zoom on the digital sensor. :shock: The focal length of a lens is as quoted, nothings going to alter that, The crop you refer to comes from the size of the sensor in the camera. Pentax dslr's all have a crop factor of 1.5.
Posted by RR on 20/11/2009 - 01:05
Advice please: K7 + lenses
For the K-7 cost, see the SRS Microsystems website. Yes, also consider a K20D. i already have the 18-55mm kit lens and a 50mm manual focus f1.7. i want a digital one so that it doesn't crop/zoom on the digital sensor. I guess you mean you want a prime lens for digital that provides the equivalent...
Posted by iceblinker on 20/11/2009 - 12:42
A new K7 with the KX sensor? Please?
I can't be the only one thinking this. The new Kx is about 1.5 stops cleaner than the K7 in all noise tests that I've seen. (Even after adjusting for the megapixel difference) This is not a matter of simply wanting. I need this ability for the kind of work that I do, as I'm sure others do also. ...
Posted by Dubious Drewski on 24/11/2009 - 01:08
A new K7 with the KX sensor? Please?
TBH, I think a lot of Pentaxians would be with you. Another note on this, the Kx probably also now has lower noise than the Ni-kon D300s as far as jpg's go, the K7 was lower noise using RAW. Let's wait and see what the company does. If they do release another "top" model, it will not be until Feb...
Posted by K10D on 24/11/2009 - 01:44
A new K7 with the KX sensor? Please?
I've done some comparative tests and the K-x high ISO Raw is also better, it has far less chroma noise than the K-7 sensor. Even in Raw I would say it has a clear 1 stop advantage, it actually looks more! I think a K-7x (or maybe a K-5?) with a non magnesium (stainless frame) WS body with the sam...
Posted by RichardDay on 24/11/2009 - 10:52
A new K7 with the KX sensor? Please?
From tests that I've seen the K-X is indeed better at high ISO but the K-7 has the edge in low iso and actually show less artefacts then the K-X there. Since I hardly shoot over iso400 I know what I will get :wink: Also it seems that the K-X use a harsher noise reduction so you will lose details...
Posted by Anvh on 24/11/2009 - 11:02
A new K7 with the KX sensor? Please?
I can't be the only one thinking this. The new Kx is about 1.5 stops cleaner than the K7 in all noise tests that I've seen. (Even after adjusting for the megapixel difference) This is not a matter of simply wanting. I need this ability for the kind of work that I do, as I'm sure others do also. ...
Posted by KZ on 24/11/2009 - 11:02
