K10D decision
Posted 07/12/2012 - 21:28
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There have been a few GX-20's for under £200 mentioned
on here recently.
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on here recently.
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Algi
Posted 07/12/2012 - 22:28 - Helpful Comment
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I haven't used a K10D but I suspect the K-x or K-r will give you better performance and will also be much lighter. My K-x is great in low light, with or without flash.
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David
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David
Posted 07/12/2012 - 22:35 - Helpful Comment
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If you intend using flash I would go with the k10d just for the better handling.
For around £200 £250 you can get a k20d or even a k-7
For around £200 £250 you can get a k20d or even a k-7
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Posted 07/12/2012 - 23:01
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Looking back at Cabstar's GX-20 gig photos, which test a camera to the limits, I'd think that this camera, or a K20D, would take you to whatever level you want to achieve. The K10D is a great camera, but if you can pick up a GX-20 or K20D for under £200, it really is a no-brainer. I recently bought a K30 because of its much-vaunted low-light capabilities, but I can't see getting rid of my GX-20 any time soon.
Al
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Posted 08/12/2012 - 01:34
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If you can get a K-r body for around £190 I would say no contest for that use.
Posted 08/12/2012 - 01:52 - Helpful Comment
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The K10D will give you the smooth CCD look that I find is missing in CMOS cameras. I kept my K10D for studio work for that sole reason.
Yves (another one of those crazy Canucks)
Posted 08/12/2012 - 01:53
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cabstar wrote:
For around £200 £250 you can get a k20d or even a k-7
^This^ would be the way I'd go in your situation
For around £200 £250 you can get a k20d or even a k-7
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Pentax K5- Vivitar 19mm 3.8; FA35mm f2; D-Xenon 100mm macro f2.8; DA50-200mm WR...
Flash:
Yongnuo YN-560; Vivitar 285HV; Cactus V4 triggers...
Film:
Pentax-MX & M50mm f1.4; Spottie & 55mm f1.8; MG & M40mm 2.8...
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Posted 08/12/2012 - 02:23
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The Kx and/or Kr would have better higher ISO for low light photos.
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Posted 08/12/2012 - 07:17
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DaveHolmes wrote:
I've just offloaded my K7! I would prefer to spend closer t0 100.00 really. For high ISO work (i.e. not using flash) the NEX is great, comparable to the K5. It's just the flash functionality which is poor.cabstar wrote:
For around £200 £250 you can get a k20d or even a k-7
^This^ would be the way I'd go in your situationFor around £200 £250 you can get a k20d or even a k-7
pentaxian450 wrote:
The K10D will give you the smooth CCD look that I find is missing in CMOS cameras. I kept my K10D for studio work for that sole reason.
Thanks for that, that's helpful.
The K10D will give you the smooth CCD look that I find is missing in CMOS cameras. I kept my K10D for studio work for that sole reason.
Posted 08/12/2012 - 10:04
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We picked up a Amazon bargin AF360 flash c a month ago and I find that my k-x gives me more flexibility esp. for quick shutter speeds with it's better higher ISO performance than hubby's K10D gives him.
That could be our skill levels of course but if you are thinking of indoor / low light use I'd say get a k-x if you can afford it.
That could be our skill levels of course but if you are thinking of indoor / low light use I'd say get a k-x if you can afford it.
Sharon's: K-x, FA35/2, DA 18-250.Glen's: K10D, DA100 Macro, 55-300, Paragon 500, Silk Pro700 Tripod
Posted 08/12/2012 - 10:28
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pentaxian450 wrote:
The K10D will give you the smooth CCD look that I find is missing in CMOS cameras.
Agreed. It's absolutely wonderful at ISO100. I regretted trading mine in when I bought a K-30, so bought a replacement here on the classifieds.The K10D will give you the smooth CCD look that I find is missing in CMOS cameras.
The CMOS cameras are absolutely incredible at high ISOs though, and much better all-rounders. But as you're asking about flash work explicitly it's hard not to recommend the K10D.
Has quite a big, pentaprism viewfinder too, which is nice for manual focus. Like all Pentax DSLRs, its max sync speed is 180. I don't know if that's an issue at all, but I know some other manufacturers' offerings go a little higher.
Posted 08/12/2012 - 17:44
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I think I've made up my mind then! The K10D will be my camera for flash and 'perilous situations' where I'd be scared of taking a more expensive camera! For more general use (95% of my picture taking) I'll use the NEX.
Of course if a K-x comes up in the £120-150 price bracket (like the last one that sold for £120!) things might change
Of course if a K-x comes up in the £120-150 price bracket (like the last one that sold for £120!) things might change
Posted 20/12/2012 - 23:44
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Well I snagged a K10D for a very good price. My partner thinks it must be a more 'professional' camera than my old K7, because it's so big I presume! Going back two generations of Pentax cameras makes you realise how far things have come, but I like it. And the image quality with indoor flash is superb.
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Rather than upgrade to NEX6 I am contemplating getting a bargain-basement K10D, but since Kx and Kr bodies have come down a lot (under 200.00), I'm wondering whether to stretch to one of those instead. For flash work will I notice the difference in image quality? I don't particularly need the smaller bodies, as the NEX caters for that, and I doubt I'll often lug the K10D for outdoor photography.