I'm back...

Aitch53 · 2014-12-26T16:11:10+0000

...though how long for, depends... A few months back I was walking past our local branch of CashConvertors, and in the window they had a k100d with kit lens for £149. Interesting, I thought and when I got home got onto the laptop and started Googling. As you all know, it's only 6MP (and it wasn't even the Super version), so I started looking into other older Pentax DSLRs and their prices - they do seem to hold value, don't they? And after looking around, checking specs and sample images, and an abortive attempt to buy a k200d, I eventually came across a k20d (body only) for less than £200. Well, I was doing all this checking because I've been wondering about getting hold of a used Pentax DSLR, to see if they suit me more than the X-5 (don't like) and my Panasonic G series CSCs (do like) so I thought, 'What the hell, it's Christmas,' and bought it. It came with nearly all the bits and pieces and now has the Pentax-A f1.7 50mm lens off my Super-A attached. And a couple of older K lenses 135mm and 200mm) waiting in the wings... No serious use yet - I'm still getting the feel of it and working my way through the (printed!) manual. First impressions are that it's bl**dy heavy for its size and the controls are a bit complex. But I like the extra weight - the X-5 and, to an extent, the Gs are a bit light for comfort. Depending on how I get on with it, my next problem will be to decide what 'kit' lens to go for. More news (and pictures, of course) as and when.