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Comment by CaptainPenguin posted on Hi From Wordsley at 12/07/2009 - 16:21
Just joined not because I am a Pentax user (although I was in the old days with a gorgeous MX)what i am here for is to pick your brains.I currently use a Canon 350D (sorry to use bad language) and am looking to upgrade but rather than slavishly sticking with Canon I decided to have a good look at the market.
I am considering a K200D or a K20D and could do with knowing firstly what the quality is like at high ISO (800/1600) and also what the quality of the standard 18-55 zoom is like.Thanks in advance for any advice
I am considering a K200D or a K20D and could do with knowing firstly what the quality is like at high ISO (800/1600) and also what the quality of the standard 18-55 zoom is like.Thanks in advance for any advice
Comment by CaptainPenguin posted on Hi From Wordsley at 12/07/2009 - 16:00
Both are very capable cameras and the choice may lie in the handling. The K20D will produce better quality, but will be heavier and bulkier. It uses Li-Ion battery packs which last for a very long time on each charge. The K200D is more compact, has fewer pixels and runs on AA batteries.
Personally I think the K20D is worth the extra bulk and cost.
The 18-55mm kit lens is probably the best such lens on the market, distinctly better than the Canon or Nikon. You may well be pleasantly surprised.
I rarely use ISO above 400, but when I need to it hasn't been a problem It's noisier yes, but the result is sharp and that's better than a blurred image.
Hope that helps, and welcome!