New K7?
Posted 01/01/2011 - 20:43
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Smeggypants wrote:
... but if you mean for differences in ergonomic reasons then that's not something I've considered will be problem for myself. I've always used multiple tools in the past and just learned the differences.
I said that myself ... but if you can then all well and good.... but if you mean for differences in ergonomic reasons then that's not something I've considered will be problem for myself. I've always used multiple tools in the past and just learned the differences.
Personally once I started using the K-7/K-5 body all the time I just couldn't see myself going back to the K10D/K20D .. the new bodies are that good.
Posted 01/01/2011 - 22:40
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Mike-P wrote:
Personally once I started using the K-7/K-5 body all the time I just couldn't see myself going back to the K10D/K20D .. the new bodies are that good.
I'll happily admit it if I end up yearning for two k-5s Smeggypants wrote:
... but if you mean for differences in ergonomic reasons then that's not something I've considered will be problem for myself. I've always used multiple tools in the past and just learned the differences.
I said that myself ... but if you can then all well and good.... but if you mean for differences in ergonomic reasons then that's not something I've considered will be problem for myself. I've always used multiple tools in the past and just learned the differences.
Personally once I started using the K-7/K-5 body all the time I just couldn't see myself going back to the K10D/K20D .. the new bodies are that good.
Frankly, if that's the case I'll sell more stuff and get a second K-5. Then I'll have equal performance on both bodies.
Just checked SRS and a new K-5 is £899 with the January cashback.
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
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Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Posted 01/01/2011 - 22:43
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Smeggypants wrote:
Just checked SRS and a new K-5 is £899 with the January cashback.
Just checked SRS and a new K-5 is £899 with the January cashback.
Smeggypants wrote:
Initially I told myself I would wait until the K-5 dropped below £900, but I'm increasingly getting impatient for one so I will probably get one at a higer proice but get it sooner.
Initially I told myself I would wait until the K-5 dropped below £900, but I'm increasingly getting impatient for one so I will probably get one at a higer proice but get it sooner.
Posted 01/01/2011 - 22:53
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Mike-P wrote:
hehe - yeah I hadn't checked the price when I made the first statement. Smeggypants wrote:
Just checked SRS and a new K-5 is £899 with the January cashback.
Just checked SRS and a new K-5 is £899 with the January cashback.
Smeggypants wrote:
Initially I told myself I would wait until the K-5 dropped below £900, but I'm increasingly getting impatient for one so I will probably get one at a higer proice but get it sooner.
Initially I told myself I would wait until the K-5 dropped below £900, but I'm increasingly getting impatient for one so I will probably get one at a higer proice but get it sooner.
Things are looking up!! Just fingers crossed on my sales now.
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Posted 02/01/2011 - 13:08
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Ha, I'm just wondering whether it's worth a certain amount of hassle for the cashback.. as I'm not a UK resident... yeah, OK, I could get it paid for via the UK, but still. Bah humbug.
OTOH, the saving is potentially significant.
Bret
OTOH, the saving is potentially significant.
Bret
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my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
Posted 02/01/2011 - 20:53
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Thanks all, I think that I'll sit on my hands for the time being.
See what crops up in the used market.
Regards
Adrian
See what crops up in the used market.
Regards
Adrian
K5IIs, Sigma 10-20, Pentax DA 16-85, Pentax DA 55-300, Pentax 70 Ltd, Metz 44 AF-2.
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Posted 02/01/2011 - 22:27
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Smeggypants wrote:
Things are looking up!! Just fingers crossed on my sales now.
Ebay sales went well. I'm planing on ordering tomorrow!! Mike-P wrote:
hehe - yeah I hadn't checked the price when I made the first statement. Smeggypants wrote:
Just checked SRS and a new K-5 is £899 with the January cashback.
Just checked SRS and a new K-5 is £899 with the January cashback.
Smeggypants wrote:
Initially I told myself I would wait until the K-5 dropped below £900, but I'm increasingly getting impatient for one so I will probably get one at a higer proice but get it sooner.
Initially I told myself I would wait until the K-5 dropped below £900, but I'm increasingly getting impatient for one so I will probably get one at a higer proice but get it sooner.
Things are looking up!! Just fingers crossed on my sales now.
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Posted 03/01/2011 - 15:18
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Ebay sales went well. I'm planing on ordering tomorrow!!
You had better be quick. VAT goes up to 20% on 4th January!
You had better be quick. VAT goes up to 20% on 4th January!
Archie
Posted 03/01/2011 - 18:46
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helios wrote:
Ebay sales went well. I'm planing on ordering tomorrow!!
You had better be quick. VAT goes up to 20% on 4th January!
On order with hours to spare Ebay sales went well. I'm planing on ordering tomorrow!!
You had better be quick. VAT goes up to 20% on 4th January!
£21 is £21. buy me a couple of spare batteries. Talking of which better order some, so I can have a charged one ready for when it arrives.
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Posted 03/01/2011 - 20:49
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Smeggypants wrote:
£21 is £21. buy me a couple of spare batteries. Talking of which better order some, so I can have a charged one ready for when it arrives.
you'll need to order a spare charger as well then while your at it
£21 is £21. buy me a couple of spare batteries. Talking of which better order some, so I can have a charged one ready for when it arrives.
Posted 03/01/2011 - 21:02
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Fixed that Mike....Last thing I wanted was for people to have to think. Time enough for that after the holidays
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I can't see the point of getting a K-7.
I kept a K10D as a second to the K-7 and then that went and I bought the K-5 but the K10D is just so different ergenomically that I hardly used it.
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283