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Posted 12/07/2009 - 23:25
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Personally, I think 90% of cameras are good for 90% of photographers needs. Any system will do very well for most people.
It's only if you have very specific requirements that you may need to choose one brand over another, although even that changes with every brands new camera release.
You need the camera you need to ensure it's not the equipment stopping you from reaching your potential....
It's only if you have very specific requirements that you may need to choose one brand over another, although even that changes with every brands new camera release.
You need the camera you need to ensure it's not the equipment stopping you from reaching your potential....
Posted 12/07/2009 - 23:37
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Tooks wrote:
Personally, I think 90% of cameras are good for 90% of photographers needs. Any system will do very well for most people.
It's only if you have very specific requirements that you may need to choose one brand over another, although even that changes with every brands new camera release.
A fair comment I think.
Personally, I think 90% of cameras are good for 90% of photographers needs. Any system will do very well for most people.
It's only if you have very specific requirements that you may need to choose one brand over another, although even that changes with every brands new camera release.
Posted 12/07/2009 - 23:51
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PentaxBabe wrote:
Stefan,
I agree with you entirely. Hearing everyone debating whether or not to get the K-7 makes me wonder if I should to. But like you said while it would be nice to say you had the latest camera with nice new extras and better things, I have to remind myself that I should learn how to get the most out of the camera I have now before even considering upgrading again. That said, I had to use my K200D today as the battery on my K20D was flat, I am was really surprised how quickly I have come to rely on the front and back "D rings(?)" things. I really struggled going back to just one
They are called E-dials Stefan,
I agree with you entirely. Hearing everyone debating whether or not to get the K-7 makes me wonder if I should to. But like you said while it would be nice to say you had the latest camera with nice new extras and better things, I have to remind myself that I should learn how to get the most out of the camera I have now before even considering upgrading again. That said, I had to use my K200D today as the battery on my K20D was flat, I am was really surprised how quickly I have come to rely on the front and back "D rings(?)" things. I really struggled going back to just one
The K20D is a fine camera and also the K200D and they will both give you a lot of fun for the years to come.
Many of the users that upgrade to the K-7 don't need the extras but simply want. It probable make somethings more enjoyable but I'm not at a point yet to say goodbye to my K10D.
Since you only recently got the K20D get some good lenses for it, you will get more enjoyment out of that then a new body.
Also lens prices are very stable they don't go down if not being replaced by new model and even then they hold their value very well.
Camera body is like all the other electronics outdated when it comes out and it will drop in price over the year.
Better to wait and get a lens now and save some money when the K-7 is cheaper.
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 13/07/2009 - 10:47
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Mike-P wrote:
I have seen enough output from the K20D to know that while it is better than the K10D it is not enough for me to move up.
You only have to look at the Flickr stats on Pentax bodies to see that most seem to agree .. there are more than twice the amount of K10D users than K20D and thats 18 months after they released the K20D.
As you said, a very personal thing.
I was thinking of going for the k20 at one point but read one report which said the guy did not think the upgrade from the k10 was enough to warrant the extra cash. I went for the k10 at £300 the k20 I think was more than twice the price at that point in time. Im tempted by the k7 but Im waiting to see what feed back there is both good and bad and see which way the prices go. Im still getting to grips with the k10 so feel I need to master that before moving on any way which could be some time at the rate I pick up and learn new skills LOL.
johnriley wrote:
How do you know that if you bought a K20D now you wouldn't be amazed by the difference to your K10D and never look back....?
Because the K20D was not different enough for me in the ways that I wanted. Yes, the better ISO, limited liveview and focus option for lenses may well be enough for a lot of users but as I see it the AF speed and fps should have been done at the same time.How do you know that if you bought a K20D now you wouldn't be amazed by the difference to your K10D and never look back....?
I have seen enough output from the K20D to know that while it is better than the K10D it is not enough for me to move up.
You only have to look at the Flickr stats on Pentax bodies to see that most seem to agree .. there are more than twice the amount of K10D users than K20D and thats 18 months after they released the K20D.
As you said, a very personal thing.
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