Dilemma
Posted 04/06/2014 - 19:44
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Are you keeping the K5?
I use the K3 in good light and the K5 in poor light.
A lot of my photography is in poor light. For instance been out 3 nights this week trying to get barn owl pictures. K3 has been used until about 8pm, then I change to the K5.
If I could only have one body, I think it would be the K5IIs. And the 1.4x is really top drawer
I use the K3 in good light and the K5 in poor light.
A lot of my photography is in poor light. For instance been out 3 nights this week trying to get barn owl pictures. K3 has been used until about 8pm, then I change to the K5.
If I could only have one body, I think it would be the K5IIs. And the 1.4x is really top drawer
Posted 04/06/2014 - 21:00
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Blythman wrote:
Are you keeping the K5?
I use the K3 in good light and the K5 in poor light.
A lot of my photography is in poor light. For instance been out 3 nights this week trying to get barn owl pictures. K3 has been used until about 8pm, then I change to the K5.
If I could only have one body, I think it would be the K5IIs. And the 1.4x is really top drawer
Hi Alan Are you keeping the K5?
I use the K3 in good light and the K5 in poor light.
A lot of my photography is in poor light. For instance been out 3 nights this week trying to get barn owl pictures. K3 has been used until about 8pm, then I change to the K5.
If I could only have one body, I think it would be the K5IIs. And the 1.4x is really top drawer
Yes I am keeping the k5
cheers Neil
pentax k3
DA* 300 f4 DA* 50-135 f 2.8 smc DA* 16-50 f2.8 50mm f1.7 pentax1.4xhd converter
Panasonic Dmc Fz200
pentax k3
DA* 300 f4 DA* 50-135 f 2.8 smc DA* 16-50 f2.8 50mm f1.7 pentax1.4xhd converter
Panasonic Dmc Fz200
Posted 04/06/2014 - 21:02
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Mike-P wrote:
If I remember correctly the £100 off on the TC finished 31/05.
Hi mike If I remember correctly the £100 off on the TC finished 31/05.
Thank didn't know that
cheers Neil
pentax k3
DA* 300 f4 DA* 50-135 f 2.8 smc DA* 16-50 f2.8 50mm f1.7 pentax1.4xhd converter
Panasonic Dmc Fz200
pentax k3
DA* 300 f4 DA* 50-135 f 2.8 smc DA* 16-50 f2.8 50mm f1.7 pentax1.4xhd converter
Panasonic Dmc Fz200
Posted 04/06/2014 - 22:33
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I was debating similarly for some time. I was 90% convinced I was going to get the K3 and move my K5 to being my 'second' camera. Then the more I thought about it - the more I thought the K5iis was actually more suitable for my use - so took the plunge 2 weeks ago.
So far - I am 100% convinced that for me - I made the right decision (and saved £400).
Carl
So far - I am 100% convinced that for me - I made the right decision (and saved £400).
Carl
No matter how many lenses I have owned - I have always needed just one more
Posted 04/06/2014 - 22:48
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Hi Carl
Thanks that what I was thinking and the £400 could buy
A converter
Thanks that what I was thinking and the £400 could buy
A converter
cheers Neil
pentax k3
DA* 300 f4 DA* 50-135 f 2.8 smc DA* 16-50 f2.8 50mm f1.7 pentax1.4xhd converter
Panasonic Dmc Fz200
pentax k3
DA* 300 f4 DA* 50-135 f 2.8 smc DA* 16-50 f2.8 50mm f1.7 pentax1.4xhd converter
Panasonic Dmc Fz200
Posted 05/06/2014 - 08:01
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You can have a play with my K-3 this weekend Neil and see what you think
Posted 05/06/2014 - 22:28
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NeilP wrote:
You can have a play with my K-3 this weekend Neil and see what you think
Hi neilYou can have a play with my K-3 this weekend Neil and see what you think
I will take you up on that see you Saturday
cheers Neil
pentax k3
DA* 300 f4 DA* 50-135 f 2.8 smc DA* 16-50 f2.8 50mm f1.7 pentax1.4xhd converter
Panasonic Dmc Fz200
pentax k3
DA* 300 f4 DA* 50-135 f 2.8 smc DA* 16-50 f2.8 50mm f1.7 pentax1.4xhd converter
Panasonic Dmc Fz200
Posted 05/06/2014 - 23:36
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fritzthedog wrote:
I was debating similarly for some time. I was 90% convinced I was going to get the K3 and move my K5 to being my 'second' camera. Then the more I thought about it - the more I thought the K5iis was actually more suitable for my use - so took the plunge 2 weeks ago.
So far - I am 100% convinced that for me - I made the right decision (and saved £400).
Carl
I did the same ( nearly ) . I had two K-5's, was wanting the improved AF of the K-5II and a K-5IIs came up at the right price. I've since sold one of the K-5s and may at some point sell the other one and get a 2nd K-5II(s).I was debating similarly for some time. I was 90% convinced I was going to get the K3 and move my K5 to being my 'second' camera. Then the more I thought about it - the more I thought the K5iis was actually more suitable for my use - so took the plunge 2 weeks ago.
So far - I am 100% convinced that for me - I made the right decision (and saved £400).
Carl
I think in practice my next pentax cam will be a FF, if they eve rget their finger out and release one!!
[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
Posted 06/06/2014 - 08:06
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For wildlife photography, the 'crop-ability' when used with 300mm prime really comes in handy and in my mind outweighs any cons. Here is a spotted flycatcher to demonstrate.
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spotted flycatcher uncropped by Neil Phillips, on Flickr
Cropped
spotted flycatcher by Neil Phillips, on Flickr
Original
spotted flycatcher uncropped by Neil Phillips, on Flickr
Cropped
spotted flycatcher by Neil Phillips, on Flickr
Posted 06/06/2014 - 12:43
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I would go for a k-5 and tele. The k-3 will eventually fall heavily in price, glass on the other hand tends to increase in price exception for budget primesof course.
PPG Wedding photography Flickr
Concert photography
Currently on a Pentax hiatus until an FF Pentax is released
Concert photography
Currently on a Pentax hiatus until an FF Pentax is released
Posted 06/06/2014 - 13:59
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What about used, the used price of K3's seems to be on the wain, still get 2 years warranty:
link One for £729 here
I snagged one (K3) at £649 from SRS last weekend (no box or accessories though) Only got it from the post office yesterday, but my first impressions are good, the screen size does make a difference, and its focus accuracy seems much better than my K5.
link One for £729 here
I snagged one (K3) at £649 from SRS last weekend (no box or accessories though) Only got it from the post office yesterday, but my first impressions are good, the screen size does make a difference, and its focus accuracy seems much better than my K5.
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darfield sth yorks
I am saving towards a new camera my dilemma is do I get a k3
K5iis and a new 1.4 teleconverter from Clifton camera's £100 off
Or k5ii and the new converter
pentax k3
DA* 300 f4 DA* 50-135 f 2.8 smc DA* 16-50 f2.8 50mm f1.7 pentax1.4xhd converter
Panasonic Dmc Fz200