help needed choosing a digital slr
Posted 20/03/2014 - 16:36
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I would think the K-5 would suit you very well, especially as you appreciate the construction quality of your LX bodies.
Magnesium alloy shell, weather and dust resistant and not too far out of date by any means. Of course the K-5 II or K-5 IIs would also be equally suitable, but a little more expensive.
Going further back than the K-5, the K20D could be another best buy. I still use one of these for studio shooting and they still produce excellent images.
Magnesium alloy shell, weather and dust resistant and not too far out of date by any means. Of course the K-5 II or K-5 IIs would also be equally suitable, but a little more expensive.
Going further back than the K-5, the K20D could be another best buy. I still use one of these for studio shooting and they still produce excellent images.
Best regards, John
Posted 20/03/2014 - 16:43 - Helpful Comment
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The 'flagship' model in the range got a physical kick forwards with the K7 in 2009, a new shape with the metal body you desire, a professional build really, and weather resistance. That body was continued with the K5 series from 2010 and remains with the K5II. The recent K3 maintains the high quality and weather sealing, but the body has changed shape somewhat and is very slightly bigger.
The K7 / K5 / K5II all make use of the same battery grip (BG-4), but the K3 has an new optional grip.
From a body / handling / quality point of view all of the cameras I've mentioned are top notch. The sensors and IQ step up from the K7 (14.5 mp) to the K5 (16) and now the K3 (24).
I think it is fair for me to summarise the general 'consensus' on IQ (if thats possible to attain at all), which would be that the K7 offers excellent IQ except for higher ISOs in low light (eg noise is an issue from ISO 1600+) - the K5 improves a lot on this and seems to be our Pentax users camera of choice for high ISO work - and there is some debate about whether the K3 has continued this performance, some have shown poorer high ISO perofmance on the K3 above 6400, and others have expressed great satisfaction with the high ISO performance of the K3.
Of course, there are some other recent bodies that also offer high IQ & low light performance, but I only refer to the 'flagship' options as you mentioned the build quality and coming from the LX.
The K7 / K5 / K5II all make use of the same battery grip (BG-4), but the K3 has an new optional grip.
From a body / handling / quality point of view all of the cameras I've mentioned are top notch. The sensors and IQ step up from the K7 (14.5 mp) to the K5 (16) and now the K3 (24).
I think it is fair for me to summarise the general 'consensus' on IQ (if thats possible to attain at all), which would be that the K7 offers excellent IQ except for higher ISOs in low light (eg noise is an issue from ISO 1600+) - the K5 improves a lot on this and seems to be our Pentax users camera of choice for high ISO work - and there is some debate about whether the K3 has continued this performance, some have shown poorer high ISO perofmance on the K3 above 6400, and others have expressed great satisfaction with the high ISO performance of the K3.
Of course, there are some other recent bodies that also offer high IQ & low light performance, but I only refer to the 'flagship' options as you mentioned the build quality and coming from the LX.
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Posted 20/03/2014 - 16:48
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johnriley wrote:
I would think the K-5 would suit you very well, especially as you appreciate the construction quality of your LX bodies.
Magnesium alloy shell, weather and dust resistant and not too far out of date by any means. Of course the K-5 II or K-5 IIs would also be equally suitable, but a little more expensive.
Going further back than the K-5, the K20D could be another best buy. I still use one of these for studio shooting and they still produce excellent images.
thanks John for the very speedy and knowledgable reply, very helpfull......off to browse ebay now
I would think the K-5 would suit you very well, especially as you appreciate the construction quality of your LX bodies.
Magnesium alloy shell, weather and dust resistant and not too far out of date by any means. Of course the K-5 II or K-5 IIs would also be equally suitable, but a little more expensive.
Going further back than the K-5, the K20D could be another best buy. I still use one of these for studio shooting and they still produce excellent images.
Posted 20/03/2014 - 16:48
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If you've been happy with the K110d then anything Pentax have produced in the last 3-4 years will do the job.
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Posted 20/03/2014 - 17:22
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Thanks chaps your help and knowledge is greatfully appreciated
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