Which Pentax DSLR to upgrade to ?
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pentax k3
DA* 300 f4 DA* 50-135 f 2.8 smc DA* 16-50 f2.8 50mm f1.7 pentax1.4xhd converter

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I would get the k3ii
Was just about to say the same.. Though it certainly depends on what you like to do and images you want to take..
I started with the Kx years ago. Certainly don't miss those AA batteries. But now my K1 is too heavy and lenses are too expensive for the very small upgrade in quality..
K-1Gripped K-1 ungripped K-5ii K7 Various lenses
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I mainly use a K-S2 at the moment, I still have my K7 and K5II but 9 times out of 10 I pick the K-S2 to shoot with. I do miss a couple of things from the higher end bodies but not enough to stop me. If I wanted to replace/ upgrade at the moment I'd probably go for the KP, I don't need a big buffer, fast frame rate, I don't miss the top plate information. At the end of the day I'd go for what I got the best deal on, that's how I ended up with the K-S2 when my K5 was in for repair the second time. I use camerapricebuster.co.uk and SRS often run great deals that they advertise on Pentax User and there is Amazon of course.
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Hi,
I currently have a Pentax Kx and have been learning with this camera and it has been great but I now have camera envy and am looking to upgrade. If I were to upgrade what camera would you recommend as the next step up to take.
Thanks for your thoughts
Sean
Any idea of your budget as that will affect what you can reasonably get new or used?
K-3 II, K-3 and a K-70 from SRS

I had the K-x as my first DSLR for over 4 years...loved it but then upgraded to a K-50 almost 3 years ago which i'm still using and have shot about 9000 images with.
I valued the weather resistance first and foremost...here in the UK seems daft not to. The 16Mp sensor is a useful upgrade to the 12MP of the K-x and allows some leeway when cropping which was always a bit 'hit and miss' with the K-x. Also I like the 'feel' of the camera...very comfortable in the hand ...as was the K-x and I value the slight increase in weight as it makes for a more balanced package with heavier lenses. Also I got myself a cheap 'Chinese' AA adaptor off EBAY so can use AA batteries as well as the custom lithium that comes with the camera. Great value for money as well.
Hope this helps.
Karlo
I went KX, KR, K5 and then both the K3's. i found the K5 a big leap in quality of camera sealing, pentaprism not mirror, quiet shutter, top plate control etc BUT in learning to use more demanding. Buy the best nick one you can.
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I went KX, KR, K5 and then both the K3's. i found the K5 a big leap in quality of camera sealing, pentaprism not mirror, quiet shutter, top plate control etc BUT in learning to use more demanding. Buy the best nick one you can.
I never had a KX but I did have a KR with the same sensor, and was not that impressed with image quality - so I bought a K-30 (same sensor as my now-sold K-5) and found a big improvement in IQ and with lots more facilities - in fact, it's still my go-to body for most things!
The K-50 is pretty-much an updated "cosmetic" improvement on the K-30, except that it can now use the newer KAF4 lenses, although the K-70 and KP are further steps forwards. OTOH, the K-5 is larger/heavier, and the K-3s are somewhat larger/heavier still. Be aware of those issues.
K-3 II, K-3 and a K-70 from SRS

Pentax hybrid user - Digital K3, film 645 and 35mm SLR and Pentax (&other) lenses adapted to Fuji X and Panasonic L digital
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
Look to buy something that provide more than you currently need - there's little point buying something only a little bit better.
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Moving to a DSLR without an AA filter will probably bring one of the most notable changes (increased sharpness without PP)
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SeanP
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I currently have a Pentax Kx and have been learning with this camera and it has been great but I now have camera envy and am looking to upgrade. If I were to upgrade what camera would you recommend as the next step up to take.
Thanks for your thoughts
Sean