Back-up to a K5 : Pentax or Nex ?
Posted 26/08/2011 - 07:00
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I'm new to DSLR, but on balance, surely a sturdy decent specced body with the same mount is the way forward? Would have said a K7, but you've just flogged one K10 or K20 for budget?
NEX does look an interesting bit of kit though. Just to throw another possibility into the mix, have you considered a waterproof c*mpact? Obviously quality and control won't be in the same league, but depending on which bits of Antipodes you're going to, if there's the opportunity to do so, there could be water based stuff going on that's beyond the capabilities of the weather sealing of a K5
NEX does look an interesting bit of kit though. Just to throw another possibility into the mix, have you considered a waterproof c*mpact? Obviously quality and control won't be in the same league, but depending on which bits of Antipodes you're going to, if there's the opportunity to do so, there could be water based stuff going on that's beyond the capabilities of the weather sealing of a K5
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Pentax 18-55 3.5-5.6 ED DA WR
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro
TAMRON 70-300/4-5.6 DI LD
Posted 26/08/2011 - 08:33
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Ricoh GXR with a K mount module (if they make one)is the answer surely as hen you'll have auto with your Pentax glass
'Really why does Pentax not have an EVIL camera?' thread is discussing this
'Really why does Pentax not have an EVIL camera?' thread is discussing this
Posted 26/08/2011 - 08:35
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Anvh wrote:
Which Leica?
Frogfish wrote:
Today I went hands on with all of the EVILs ; Samsung, Ricoh, Olympus, Panasonic and of course Sony's NEX C3 (did I miss any ?).
Yes you did, Leica Today I went hands on with all of the EVILs ; Samsung, Ricoh, Olympus, Panasonic and of course Sony's NEX C3 (did I miss any ?).
If you can't say something nice about Pentax, you won't say anything at all.
Apparently.
Apparently.
Posted 26/08/2011 - 10:47
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Anvh wrote:
Frogfish wrote:
Today I went hands on with all of the EVILs ; Samsung, Ricoh, Olympus, Panasonic and of course Sony's NEX C3 (did I miss any ?).
Yes you did, Leica Today I went hands on with all of the EVILs ; Samsung, Ricoh, Olympus, Panasonic and of course Sony's NEX C3 (did I miss any ?).
http://frogfish.smugmug.com/ Pentax. Pentax DA*300/4, Cosina 55/1.2, Lens Baby Composer Pro & Edge 80, AFA x1.7, Metz 50 af1.
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Posted 26/08/2011 - 10:52
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Portland wrote:
I'm new to DSLR, but on balance, surely a sturdy decent specced body with the same mount is the way forward? Would have said a K7, but you've just flogged one K10 or K20 for budget?
NEX does look an interesting bit of kit though. Just to throw another possibility into the mix, have you considered a waterproof c*mpact? Obviously quality and control won't be in the same league, but depending on which bits of Antipodes you're going to, if there's the opportunity to do so, there could be water based stuff going on that's beyond the capabilities of the weather sealing of a K5
Thanks for the suggestions Portland.I'm new to DSLR, but on balance, surely a sturdy decent specced body with the same mount is the way forward? Would have said a K7, but you've just flogged one K10 or K20 for budget?
NEX does look an interesting bit of kit though. Just to throw another possibility into the mix, have you considered a waterproof c*mpact? Obviously quality and control won't be in the same league, but depending on which bits of Antipodes you're going to, if there's the opportunity to do so, there could be water based stuff going on that's beyond the capabilities of the weather sealing of a K5
I do have a Sanyo HD Camcorder with UW housing for scuba so that area is well covered.
2nd hand K20s are not much cheaper than the K7 I sold so I don't want to go down that route. The K10 or K200D are more in the ballpark as a pure backup.
The NEX series offer something different as well as being able to accept all of my lenses in case of the worst happening - so big pluses there. And may also offer a temporary cure to my newly acquired CBA (to add my existing LBA) - I'm one sick puppy.
http://frogfish.smugmug.com/ Pentax. Pentax DA*300/4, Cosina 55/1.2, Lens Baby Composer Pro & Edge 80, AFA x1.7, Metz 50 af1.
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Posted 26/08/2011 - 10:53
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wvbarnes wrote:
Ricoh GXR with a K mount module (if they make one)is the answer surely as hen you'll have auto with your Pentax glass
'Really why does Pentax not have an EVIL camera?' thread is discussing this
That's true .. but MF doesn't bother me for 90% of my shooting (and Pentax's CIF is absolutely superb) ... and it's not out yet so how can I spend my money
Ricoh GXR with a K mount module (if they make one)is the answer surely as hen you'll have auto with your Pentax glass
'Really why does Pentax not have an EVIL camera?' thread is discussing this
http://frogfish.smugmug.com/ Pentax. Pentax DA*300/4, Cosina 55/1.2, Lens Baby Composer Pro & Edge 80, AFA x1.7, Metz 50 af1.
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Posted 26/08/2011 - 10:55
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robbie_d wrote:
Robbie, he meant I hadn't had my paws on a Leica yet !
Anvh wrote:
Which Leica?Frogfish wrote:
Today I went hands on with all of the EVILs ; Samsung, Ricoh, Olympus, Panasonic and of course Sony's NEX C3 (did I miss any ?).
Yes you did, Leica Today I went hands on with all of the EVILs ; Samsung, Ricoh, Olympus, Panasonic and of course Sony's NEX C3 (did I miss any ?).
http://frogfish.smugmug.com/ Pentax. Pentax DA*300/4, Cosina 55/1.2, Lens Baby Composer Pro & Edge 80, AFA x1.7, Metz 50 af1.
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Posted 26/08/2011 - 10:55
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i-Berg wrote:
Nice choice!
I'm pleased with my choice
Nice choice!
http://frogfish.smugmug.com/ Pentax. Pentax DA*300/4, Cosina 55/1.2, Lens Baby Composer Pro & Edge 80, AFA x1.7, Metz 50 af1.
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Posted 26/08/2011 - 16:55
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Portland wrote:
I'm new to DSLR, but on balance, surely a sturdy decent specced body with the same mount is the way forward? Would have said a K7, but you've just flogged one K10 or K20 for budget?
NEX does look an interesting bit of kit though. Just to throw another possibility into the mix, have you considered a waterproof compact? Obviously quality and control won't be in the same league, but depending on which bits of Antipodes you're going to, if there's the opportunity to do so, there could be water based stuff going on that's beyond the capabilities of the weather sealing of a K5
My little Sony TX-5 is waterproof down to 10 feet. Even so it took some courage for me to eventually submerge it in water. It uses the same sensor as the forthcoming Pentax Q btwI'm new to DSLR, but on balance, surely a sturdy decent specced body with the same mount is the way forward? Would have said a K7, but you've just flogged one K10 or K20 for budget?
NEX does look an interesting bit of kit though. Just to throw another possibility into the mix, have you considered a waterproof compact? Obviously quality and control won't be in the same league, but depending on which bits of Antipodes you're going to, if there's the opportunity to do so, there could be water based stuff going on that's beyond the capabilities of the weather sealing of a K5
And yes image quality isn't in the same league as the other cams being discussed here, but becuase it's tiny, with no sticky out lens plus the waterproofing, it can be used to grab pics that you simply wouldn't get with a DSLR or even bigger compacts without attracting unwanted attention of ingress of water.
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
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Today I went hands on with all of the EVILs ; Samsung, Ricoh, Olympus, Panasonic and of course Sony's NEX C3 (did I miss any ?).
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
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