Looking for my first Pentax camera please help!
Posted 03/08/2016 - 21:20
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and this one makes the set
http://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/hands-on-reviews/pentax-k-70-first-impressi...
http://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/hands-on-reviews/pentax-k-70-first-impressi...
Posted 04/08/2016 - 09:38
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Dingo wrote:
Some reviews that might be useful
https://www.pentaxuser.com/review/pentax-k-5-iis-dslr-review-652
https://www.pentaxuser.com/review/pentax-k-50-dslr-review-717
https://www.pentaxuser.com/review/pentax-k-3-dslr-review-762
https://www.pentaxuser.com/review/pentax-k-s2-review-886
https://www.pentaxuser.com/review/pentax-k-3-ii-review-914
thanks!
Some reviews that might be useful
https://www.pentaxuser.com/review/pentax-k-5-iis-dslr-review-652
https://www.pentaxuser.com/review/pentax-k-50-dslr-review-717
https://www.pentaxuser.com/review/pentax-k-3-dslr-review-762
https://www.pentaxuser.com/review/pentax-k-s2-review-886
https://www.pentaxuser.com/review/pentax-k-3-ii-review-914
Posted 05/08/2016 - 05:39
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tee17 wrote:
Hello!
I have been taking photographs daily with different kinds of cameras for about a year now, usually use my phone or a compact camera. Did the job however now I am taking photography seriously and enjoying it and plan to go to uni , I am an older prospective student and would like some advice on DSLR cameras. My friend suggested to me to join this forum and to get a pentax ... There are lots of brands/models out there for DSLRs. I know different photographers have different specs to their process. At this stage I would like to buy pentax camera that has a reasonable amount of functions to give me a variety so that I can switch things up as when I need to. Good focus. Long distance. I am always confused about pixels , some people tell me that you only really need higher pixels for high resolution photos. Some swear that it makes the photos more crisper? anyways I have found a bunch of cameras, all pentax : P 6457, K-1, K-3, K-3 11, K-70 , K-52 to XG-1. They all range in pixels and quality and of course price. I dont mind paying a decent price as it will last through uni. Something that is a good between a beginners and a pro... dont want something to basic. I learn fast and can pick things up fairly easily. I have played around with friends in the past alittle. Would love to get one soon so any reviews on pentax cameras would be great! thanks
Hi folks, thanks a lot for your suggestions, Seems there is ALOT of choice and has been somewhat confusing! Lots of specs and options to choose from and of course price ranges. I guess it would be sensible to get something simple rather than a super duper camera that will only confuse me more! So after research and research i decided to go for the K-1. I found some good K-1 pentax camera's for sale and so could get one second-hand if it means its my first camera and could upgrade. I think its good to upgrade when I get the swing off a simple starter. I cant wait to get one and start shooting. Seems I can change the lenses at a later date if needs be! I will take into consideration others suggestions of course and will carry on researching , however I think this is a great one to go for! thanks again folks and I will be sure to post some pics when i get one and document some photos to show what I have done if folks are interested! Thankyou! 
Hello!
I have been taking photographs daily with different kinds of cameras for about a year now, usually use my phone or a compact camera. Did the job however now I am taking photography seriously and enjoying it and plan to go to uni , I am an older prospective student and would like some advice on DSLR cameras. My friend suggested to me to join this forum and to get a pentax ... There are lots of brands/models out there for DSLRs. I know different photographers have different specs to their process. At this stage I would like to buy pentax camera that has a reasonable amount of functions to give me a variety so that I can switch things up as when I need to. Good focus. Long distance. I am always confused about pixels , some people tell me that you only really need higher pixels for high resolution photos. Some swear that it makes the photos more crisper? anyways I have found a bunch of cameras, all pentax : P 6457, K-1, K-3, K-3 11, K-70 , K-52 to XG-1. They all range in pixels and quality and of course price. I dont mind paying a decent price as it will last through uni. Something that is a good between a beginners and a pro... dont want something to basic. I learn fast and can pick things up fairly easily. I have played around with friends in the past alittle. Would love to get one soon so any reviews on pentax cameras would be great! thanks
Posted 05/08/2016 - 06:56
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I've heard the K-1 described in many ways, nearly all positive, but "simple" is a new one.
Good luck finding a second-hand one: they've only been sold for a few months.
Should make a decent starter camera until you're ready to "upgrade" of course.
Good luck finding a second-hand one: they've only been sold for a few months.
Should make a decent starter camera until you're ready to "upgrade" of course.
Best wishes,
Andrew
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Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050
http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Posted 08/08/2016 - 11:12
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For the K-1 you will need to spend as much again for lenses. With all that resolution you need the best lenses and they will not be cheap. Then you will need another £400 for a flash.
If you consider a K-3 or K-5 you will still have excellent feature-filled cameras. They are better than their contemporary competitors from Nikon and Canon in many respects. Only the 7D2 and D500 are better but they do cost a lot more. The K-5 is a dream to use, build quality is excellent; my K-3 has suicidal tendencies, and has ended up on the floor too many times and now shows a lot of battles scars...but it keeps on working (I should send it to JPSS sometime) - having 2 SD slots is advantageous. A beauty of the grips Pentax offer for both cameras is the ability to store one more 1SD card (not in the grip for the D7100 for sure). These will allow you to get Pentax's superb new lenses like the 16-85 and HD55-300 (or the DA*16-50 and 50-135 or 60-250 - if you will tolerate SDM failure the IQ is superb).
You're not short of choice - personally I would save money on the body and get K-3/K-5 and spend on the lenses...
Unless you do have £4000 burning a hole in your pocket. Let us all know how you get on
If you consider a K-3 or K-5 you will still have excellent feature-filled cameras. They are better than their contemporary competitors from Nikon and Canon in many respects. Only the 7D2 and D500 are better but they do cost a lot more. The K-5 is a dream to use, build quality is excellent; my K-3 has suicidal tendencies, and has ended up on the floor too many times and now shows a lot of battles scars...but it keeps on working (I should send it to JPSS sometime) - having 2 SD slots is advantageous. A beauty of the grips Pentax offer for both cameras is the ability to store one more 1SD card (not in the grip for the D7100 for sure). These will allow you to get Pentax's superb new lenses like the 16-85 and HD55-300 (or the DA*16-50 and 50-135 or 60-250 - if you will tolerate SDM failure the IQ is superb).
You're not short of choice - personally I would save money on the body and get K-3/K-5 and spend on the lenses...
Unless you do have £4000 burning a hole in your pocket. Let us all know how you get on
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Some reviews that might be useful
https://www.pentaxuser.com/review/pentax-k-5-iis-dslr-review-652
https://www.pentaxuser.com/review/pentax-k-50-dslr-review-717
https://www.pentaxuser.com/review/pentax-k-3-dslr-review-762
https://www.pentaxuser.com/review/pentax-k-s2-review-886
https://www.pentaxuser.com/review/pentax-k-3-ii-review-914