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Comment by Greytop posted on Good news / bad news at 04/12/2009 - 12:41
selectcase wrote:
No, we are all having doubts now, I'm beginning to wonder if I should have gone the Sony route when I changed from Oly Unlocker wrote:
Please tell me that is in jest as I am off to look at a k7 tomorrowMike-P wrote:
Can anyone tell me what the Pentax K-7 is like?
It's crap mate, I'd go for the Sony! Can anyone tell me what the Pentax K-7 is like?
Edit: Mind you I have a nice Sony camcorder so I guess that will have to do for my Sony fix
Comment by Greytop posted on Possible New Pentax User at 04/12/2009 - 10:12
With regard to the K-m viewfinder, whilst it's not as bright as the K20/K10D it is a similar in size and much better than most all other entry level D-SLRs. I was actually quite impressed with the VF when trying out my daughter's K-m.
Comment by Greytop posted on Buying a K10D at 04/12/2009 - 09:55
Had a go with my 60-250 a bit earlier..
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Comment by Greytop posted on Which long zoom? at 04/12/2009 - 01:46
Ko1obos wrote:
Does anyone have any opinions on the K-m. Reviews seem to be very mixed and people seem to be frustrated by the lack of AF target points in the viewfinder, but is this really such a big deal?
Also, I've noticed the K-m is powered by 4 AA Batteries as opposed to a Li-Ion battery. I have had problems with AA batteries before with digital cameras (taking far too long to fully charge) but of course this may have just been the brand of battery/charger I used. Opinions?
The K-m is great little D-SLR, very under rated. My daughter has one and has taken some very impressive shots with it. Does anyone have any opinions on the K-m. Reviews seem to be very mixed and people seem to be frustrated by the lack of AF target points in the viewfinder, but is this really such a big deal?
Also, I've noticed the K-m is powered by 4 AA Batteries as opposed to a Li-Ion battery. I have had problems with AA batteries before with digital cameras (taking far too long to fully charge) but of course this may have just been the brand of battery/charger I used. Opinions?
Good handling and very solid build compared to other entry level offerings. Focus point confirmation shouldn't be an issue once you are used to it.
For rechargables search out Sanyo Eneloops or for non-rechargeables use Energizer Lithiums which last for ages.
Comment by Greytop posted on Buying a K10D at 04/12/2009 - 01:08
Ko1obos wrote:
Yeah I thought it may have been discontinued but I was hoping to grab a copy from deep in a warehouse somewhere
In all honesty think you would be very lucky to pick up a new K10D Yeah I thought it may have been discontinued but I was hoping to grab a copy from deep in a warehouse somewhere
Your best bet as Steve says is to keep an eye out in the classified section, perhaps even for a K20D depending on you budget. Or take a look a the K-x which is getting good reviews.
Comment by Greytop posted on Buying a K10D at 04/12/2009 - 00:13
Hi Andrew, welcome to the forum
With regards to your lens question I think what you will need to consider is the type of shots you mainly want to take.
Are you finding that 55mm is too short in general use? Once you have established this you can home in on some options.
If you are set on a telephoto zoom you could also consider the compact DA 50-200 or the more capable DA 55-300 as these are around the budget you have mentioned. The DA 50-200 is certainly a nice match size wise for the K-m.
With regards to your lens question I think what you will need to consider is the type of shots you mainly want to take.
Are you finding that 55mm is too short in general use? Once you have established this you can home in on some options.
If you are set on a telephoto zoom you could also consider the compact DA 50-200 or the more capable DA 55-300 as these are around the budget you have mentioned. The DA 50-200 is certainly a nice match size wise for the K-m.
Comment by Greytop posted on 2nd lens for a k-m (k2000) at 04/12/2009 - 00:06
Does anybody know for sure that the 0-ME53 fits the K-m? It should I guess but I just wanted to double check.
Thanks in advance.
Huw
Thanks in advance.
Huw
Comment by Greytop posted on K-m and 0-ME53 at 03/12/2009 - 23:47
Welcome to the forum Phil and ask away there are many helpful Pentax experts here
Comment by Greytop posted on Hi from the Wirral. at 03/12/2009 - 23:41
Ah I must have missed your wise words Mike
But come on it is such a looonnngg thread
But come on it is such a looonnngg thread
Comment by Greytop posted on Possible New Pentax User at 03/12/2009 - 23:37
Sadly now a distant memory for me as was turning 40
Which lens did your better half get you then