why oh why pick pentax ?
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I popped into Jessops in York and after listening to the salesman 'pushing' Canon and Nikon for no other reason than 'They're what everyone buys', I said, 'Ok, who makes's good cameras that no-one buys then?, to which he replied, 'Pentax. Great cameras and lenses, but they're not Nikon or Canon'.
Considering myself to be an individual, (or naively being in the grasp of the world's greatest salesman), I immediately bought a Pentax MX-7 SLR (light, with AF, etc), and a couple of zoom lenses.
Been with Pentax ever since with no regrets.

I've used all three cameras to shoot weddings, sport, landscapes and portraits. Each one I've owned is significantly better than the previous one - the K5 being a superb camera.
Like David (above) I also like being in the DSLR minority. I enjoy getting (sometime sneering) looks of "What camera is that - a Pentax?" from other people, especially when on a paid gig.
It always make me chuckle when I see people sporting their mid/entry level Canikons plus kit lens as though they've got the best camera gear ever,naturally with the obligatory neck strap on full view. I know that my K5 simply blows it out of the water!
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As I love the outdoors and spend a lot of time in the snow and mountains, I needed a camera that could withstand the cold. Over the past few years I have found that the Pentax K10, K7 & K5 have all been a joy to use for photography and before lens prices went through the roof, Pentax glass provided good quality in relation to price. Overall, for me personally Pentax just works and meets my current needs, yes the flash
system is better on Nikon, and the AF speed is not the best, but these
factors make you think and work harder at your photography which develops your skill further. All current DSLR cameras are capable of producing good images in the right hands. I will stick with Pentax for as long as it meets my needs and am proud to be different and not be taken in by all the advertising of some of the other brands.
The K5 is one of the best cameras I have ever used which is why Fran and I have 3 of them. Full Frame would be nice, but until it is available the K5 has a special place in my mind and heart.
Fletcher8.
I had a Pentax film compact in the late days of film that I liked. I went digital in 2002 with Kodak Easyshares then a Minolta Bridge camera and a Canon G9. I wanted a DSLR for the control and dynamic range and the KX, the KR and now the superb K5 followed. They still had the great ergonomics, compact lenses, quality Sony sensors and seemed good value.
Would I buy anything else. Yes, but haven't found the better alternative, need or desire yet. I think it could be a while!

Having committed to an analogue Pentax going for a digital one seemed logical, despite my local Pentax dealer laughing at me and saying by a Canon. That actually made me more determined to buy a Pentax.
Tbh though if I were starting out without any cameras/lenses now I'd probably go for a Nikon.

Best regards, John
Some years ago I was using a Minolta XD7. Great camera, but on holiday my family just couldn't use it; too heavy, manual focus, etc.,
I popped into Jessops in York and after listening to the salesman 'pushing' Canon and Nikon for no other reason than 'They're what everyone buys', I said, 'Ok, who makes's good cameras that no-one buys then?, to which he replied, 'Pentax. Great cameras and lenses, but they're not Nikon or Canon'.
Considering myself to be an individual, (or naively being in the grasp of the world's greatest salesman), I immediately bought a Pentax MX-7 SLR (light, with AF, etc), and a couple of zoom lenses.
Been with Pentax ever since with no regrets.

this is what i here a lot of there not canon /nikon and i think there a lot better,its nice to hear and read every ones storys
Thanks Richard

Two other things that swayed me were the weight of the Kx relative to its size. I wanted a camera that weighed more than 500g and felt 'solid' not a toy and also being slightly smaller than the average male (at 5'7") the camera 'fitted' me very well size and grip wise.
Lastly, as a surprisingly large number of people have mentioned above IT'S NICE TO BE DIFFERENT! The world has got too many sheep as it is.
I simply went to Media Markt and I tried the SLR cameras of all leading brands (Pentax, Canon, Minolta, Nikon). In my case the keyword was the ergonomy. I felt that Pentax has the easiest usage and the displays were clear for me.
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I popped into Jessops in York and after listening to the salesman 'pushing' Canon and Nikon for no other reason than 'They're what everyone buys', I said, 'Ok, who makes's good cameras that no-one buys then?, to which he replied, 'Pentax. Great cameras and lenses, but they're not Nikon or Canon'.
Considering myself to be an individual, (or naively being in the grasp of the world's greatest salesman), I immediately bought a Pentax MX-7 SLR (light, with AF, etc), and a couple of zoom lenses.
Been with Pentax ever since with no regrets.

Love it!!
I came through getting a Chinon, being good quality at a good price, coming through Dixons on the high street. So - had bought into K mount. My dad had gone down the Pentax route, and so when I wanted a bit more from a camera, stuck with the K mount as being the cheapest upgrade route (ie not having to change everything). There have been frustrating moments with the cameras and have wondered whether would be better of with another brand 'cos can't get some of the nice lenses made for Canon & Nikon in K mount from Tamron and Tokina. But do love the ergonomics - feels good in the hand
Andy
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When I went digital I first used a number of P&S cameras and for many years did not really have time for photography.
When I decided to buy a DSRL I looked around and was considering various alternatives, but then decided on Pentax and actually got one as a present.....
Giorgio
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I have been into and photographing for 22 years and had a few cameras in my time but to be honest never had a Pentax until my girl friend got me my 1st one this year the kx and I love it.
Thanks Richard