Pentax or Sony?
Posted 30/11/2008 - 16:26
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WOW!
The quality of the Pentax is far superior.
Is the K200d better than the K100d super then?
The specs are better (10mp vs 6mp) , but even at only 6mp the k100d results are astonishing!
Matt
The quality of the Pentax is far superior.
Is the K200d better than the K100d super then?
The specs are better (10mp vs 6mp) , but even at only 6mp the k100d results are astonishing!
Matt
Posted 30/11/2008 - 16:31
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Thanks for all the replies. Im going to get the K200d with the battery grip offer from SRS @£399
Well in that case.....Thanks for all the replies. Im going to get the K200d with the battery grip offer from SRS @£399
.......Welcome to the forum
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DOnt you ever get itchy feet and think that the sony or canon this is better
I never get itchy feet when it comes to cameras, I love my Pentax for all the things I told you to look for yourself, and being a Pentax owner sets you apart from the crowd.DOnt you ever get itchy feet and think that the sony or canon this is better
Your going to love your K200D
Posted 30/11/2008 - 16:34
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Hi,
Well i have just planned to go down to the shop in Watford on tuesday so im going to ring them 2moro to make sure they will have stock.
Cant wait now. I like to be different and hate fanboys of canon and nikon that ram it down your throat that they are superior.
SO i will take some pics on tuesday and put a few up on my gallery for c+c
Matt
Well i have just planned to go down to the shop in Watford on tuesday so im going to ring them 2moro to make sure they will have stock.
Cant wait now. I like to be different and hate fanboys of canon and nikon that ram it down your throat that they are superior.
SO i will take some pics on tuesday and put a few up on my gallery for c+c
Matt
Posted 30/11/2008 - 16:35
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and the iso didnt go higher than 200 otherwise the noise was bad and i mean bad
The noise on the K20D is bad too, just take a look at this;and the iso didnt go higher than 200 otherwise the noise was bad and i mean bad
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/Dublins-Fair-City-9152
I was only shooting at ISO 6400 and the noise is terrible
EDIT....Sorry, scroll down to the last shot.
Posted 30/11/2008 - 16:37
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lol , noise! WHAT NOISE!
Roll on Tuesday!
Roll on Tuesday!
Posted 30/11/2008 - 16:58 - Helpful Comment
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you had me there.
the only difference between the k100d super and the k200d is the 6mp to 10mp and the k2ood is weather proof and thats about it as for pic quality there aint nothing in it and on a comparision of the k100d super to the sony a350 the 6mp of the k100d has no great noticable difference to the 14mp of the sony and i only got the k200d because i sold my k100d to buy sony (what a mistake )
but got k200d now and chuffed as nuts hope this helps
the only difference between the k100d super and the k200d is the 6mp to 10mp and the k2ood is weather proof and thats about it as for pic quality there aint nothing in it and on a comparision of the k100d super to the sony a350 the 6mp of the k100d has no great noticable difference to the 14mp of the sony and i only got the k200d because i sold my k100d to buy sony (what a mistake )
but got k200d now and chuffed as nuts hope this helps
just keep snapping,
https://pentaxphotogallery.com/scottbenson
http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/
CAMERAS = k200d + battery grip.
nikon d300 + battery grip.
LENSES = tamron aspherical DII 18-200mm f3.5/6.3,
nikon 18-200mm afs vr f3.5/5.6 g dx
sigma 150-500mm apo dg hsm os
sigma 170-500mm apo dg
FLASH = samsung sef36pzf flash + more.
https://pentaxphotogallery.com/scottbenson
http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/
CAMERAS = k200d + battery grip.
nikon d300 + battery grip.
LENSES = tamron aspherical DII 18-200mm f3.5/6.3,
nikon 18-200mm afs vr f3.5/5.6 g dx
sigma 150-500mm apo dg hsm os
sigma 170-500mm apo dg
FLASH = samsung sef36pzf flash + more.
Posted 30/11/2008 - 17:59 - Helpful Comment
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mattp wrote:
i may upgrade the body to the K20d
Hi Matt,i may upgrade the body to the K20d
if you are planning to upgrade to a K20D in the future the K10D would be a better choice since the way both cameras handles is virtually the same.
It cost a bit more now since the cashback Pentax is giving on the K200D but you will feel right at home from day one with a K20D if you've had a K10D. If you go from K200D to a K20D you'll need to learn how to use it.
There is a recent topic about this so go and read it link
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 30/11/2008 - 18:00
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So you would say the K200d is a better buy. The k100d doesnt have image stabilisation does it?
Would it be better for me to get the k110d(has IS) , build up my lenses then buy a k20d or just buy the k200d and stick with that?
Matt
Would it be better for me to get the k110d(has IS) , build up my lenses then buy a k20d or just buy the k200d and stick with that?
Matt
Posted 30/11/2008 - 18:12 - Helpful Comment
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It's the other way around Matt, the K100's have IS and the K110 doesn't.
You should go for the K100D super if you want a K100D since that's the only one that support the new SDM lenses.
The price difrence between a K100D and a K200D is a bit more then £50 with the cashback. So get a K200D for the weather sealing since the sensor in the K200D is also very good, it's the same as in the K10D and it's a veteran among Pentax.
You should go for the K100D super if you want a K100D since that's the only one that support the new SDM lenses.
The price difrence between a K100D and a K200D is a bit more then £50 with the cashback. So get a K200D for the weather sealing since the sensor in the K200D is also very good, it's the same as in the K10D and it's a veteran among Pentax.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 30/11/2008 - 18:18
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Cheers
Im going to get the K200d anyway i think as it will be brand new and for £349 with a battery grip and lens is a bargain! (inclusive of £50 cashback)
MAtt
Im going to get the K200d anyway i think as it will be brand new and for £349 with a battery grip and lens is a bargain! (inclusive of £50 cashback)
MAtt
Posted 30/11/2008 - 18:23
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mattp wrote:
Cheers
Im going to get the K200d anyway i think as it will be brand new and for £349 with a battery grip and lens is a bargain! (inclusive of £50 cashback)
MAtt
Good choice, and there's always the option to upgrade at a later date
Cheers
Im going to get the K200d anyway i think as it will be brand new and for £349 with a battery grip and lens is a bargain! (inclusive of £50 cashback)
MAtt
Cheers, HG
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
Posted 30/11/2008 - 18:30
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But if you want a nice light camera you can carry at all times, with good ergonomics, and capable of good results, try the K-m. My partner has it. I have the K100D which I love, but I'm still jealous of her's.
Jacobs are selling it for only £330, less £30 cash back. At £300 it's a real bargain.
Jacobs are selling it for only £330, less £30 cash back. At £300 it's a real bargain.
Posted 30/11/2008 - 19:57
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mattp wrote:
DOnt you ever get itchy feet and think that the sony or canon this is better?
Matt
About the only thing that made me think of switching to Canon was the lack of tilt/shift lenses in the Pentax range (only 28mm shift no longer in production) but I solved the problem by buying a 5x4 view camera to go with my Pentaxes....DOnt you ever get itchy feet and think that the sony or canon this is better?
Matt
Enjoy the K200D and you'll find the people here wonderfully willing to be helpful if you have any questions.
Best wishes, Kris.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 01/12/2008 - 11:15
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womble wrote:
About the only thing that made me think of switching to Canon was the lack of tilt/shift lenses in the Pentax range (only 28mm shift no longer in production) but I solved the problem by buying a 5x4 view camera to go with my Pentaxes....
I solved the problem of the lack of a shift lens by using a £75 tool! Now all my lenses can operate as shift lenses!
About the only thing that made me think of switching to Canon was the lack of tilt/shift lenses in the Pentax range (only 28mm shift no longer in production) but I solved the problem by buying a 5x4 view camera to go with my Pentaxes....
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pics were very good when light was spot on and the iso didnt go higher than 200 otherwise the noise was bad and i mean bad.
i had a k100d super before the sony and iso noise control on the k100d super was second to none. so i traded the sony in for a pentax k200d much better. (take a look at pic with sony i have on gallery of my bros car astra gsi turbo) pentax all the way
https://pentaxphotogallery.com/scottbenson
http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/
CAMERAS = k200d + battery grip.
nikon d300 + battery grip.
LENSES = tamron aspherical DII 18-200mm f3.5/6.3,
nikon 18-200mm afs vr f3.5/5.6 g dx
sigma 150-500mm apo dg hsm os
sigma 170-500mm apo dg
FLASH = samsung sef36pzf flash + more.