Do folk use a compact or CSC with their DSLR?
However, I don't carry a mass of lenses and I think many people actually carry far too much, which may be why they sometimes yearn for smaller kit.
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The DSLR is my camera of choice when heading off for photography, the compact is something to carry always as photo opportunities are always around. It's not always appropriate to carry the Hadley Pro.
However, I don't carry a mass of lenses and I think many people actually carry far too much, which may be why they sometimes yearn for smaller kit.
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If not I carry a Canon S95. Marginally better images than a P&S camera.
And in between I borrow the wife's Sony Nex5.
The Nex5 is not up to the K5 but has excellent AF. Might get a 30mm macro lens for it. The Nex in its bag is about 1/4 of the bulk of the K kit I carry.
Best pics come out if the K5.
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My wife has taken over my Q system I am afraid and I am in now in the process myself of down sizing my Dslr kit so it all fits in one billingham bag.

If I want to travel lighter still I have the Fuji XF-1.
Otherwise it's the K5 11 and sometimes supplemented by the K5
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When I go out with the intention to take pictures I'll take the K-5. All other times I take either the Panasonic LX7 or TZ7 compact.
Likewise, except that in my case it's the K-r or the Canon S90.
Having said that, since it is so small and light (and takes superb photos !) the S90 usually goes along as well as the K-r !
Peter

I've had a Sony RX100 for several months now and it is excellent for when I'm out with the family etc. and want to be able to take high quality photos. It only covers about 50% of the shooting capability of the K5 (mainly FL and dof limitations), but I can - literally - put it in my jeans pocket.
Tony
Would agree . I have the Sony rx100-2 , a great pocket take around camera .
Pentax K50,FA 35 2.0,FA 50 1.4, DA 18-135 WR, Sony RX100 2, Manfrotto bits...

I have an MX-1 which covers all my needs when I want a small camera, and I use with the K-5 if I have a long lens attached to it (airshows etc.).
Although CSCs are slightly smaller cameras than Pentax DSLRs(the lenses are often similar sizes), they only really better a compact if you carry more than one lens. In which case they still need to go into the same bag that my K-5 (or 35mm film) kit has to go into so there's not much point (for me) in a slightly smaller and less capable camera.
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I just wondered if anyone sees a benefit from having a compact or CSC for when a DSLR is a bit too much?!
Conversely, I have bought a number of lenses for my IIs: 12-24, 18-135, 35 2.4, Tammy 90 2.8 and Tammy 17-50 2.8. I find that I use all of them- would another prime be worthwhile? I shoot in the city mainly.
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