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Comment by nigelxk posted on which camera k20 ,kx,k7? at 08/05/2010 - 17:11
nigelxk wrote:
hi,got a k200,not used it yet but wondering what the k20 does better,if the kx is a equally good camera,or if k7 is worth its premium.heard kx works well in low light,is that the camera,or the lens its matched with,cheers nigel.
i had a momment of weakness today on ebay again,now own a k-x ,to go with k100d,and k200d,well i expect i will ditch the k100 now for starters.hi,got a k200,not used it yet but wondering what the k20 does better,if the kx is a equally good camera,or if k7 is worth its premium.heard kx works well in low light,is that the camera,or the lens its matched with,cheers nigel.
Comment by nigelxk posted on which camera k20 ,kx,k7? at 08/05/2010 - 16:44
StephenLewis wrote:
Hello Nigel and welcome to the fold. Yes indeed,it appears you may have caught the lens/kit buying affliction! When you get home, why not give some of the glass a go and then post a selection of photos? It will be exciting to witness the variances.
Best of luck,
Stephen
that sounds a great idea but first i have to learn basics of camera,got weak today and went on ebay and brought a k-x,so now i will be selling a k100 ,and trying out the k200 and k-x.got my eye on some more old lenses too,trouble with sniper you never forget to bid like i used to before i started using it.only way to buy on ebay,one bid three seconds from end and no time for a response.cheers nigel.Hello Nigel and welcome to the fold. Yes indeed,it appears you may have caught the lens/kit buying affliction! When you get home, why not give some of the glass a go and then post a selection of photos? It will be exciting to witness the variances.
Best of luck,
Stephen
Glover wrote:
I cant comment on the k20 or k-7 other than i chose a k-x over both because of the newer tech and low light capabilities, i love it and dont regret my decision. another factor in making my choice was i'd of been annoyed if a few months after buying a k-7 they produced a new one with the low light capabilities of the k-x with the higher end spec of the k-7, so when they bring a new one out i'll be looking at my options in a year or so.
Some people also say the AA batteries of the k-x is a problem as apposed to the lithium of the k20 and k-7, i personally prefer the AA's, there cheap for good rechargeables and available anywhere, so if your caught short one day maybe slipped up and forgot your second set of batteries, you can buy them anywhere.
the more i think about it the low light issue may not be a big deal as my creative photography is likely to be done in the day time,and here in spain theres lots of that i,m glad to say.back in england next week to get all my gear.Told the weather is awfull for time of year.I cant comment on the k20 or k-7 other than i chose a k-x over both because of the newer tech and low light capabilities, i love it and dont regret my decision. another factor in making my choice was i'd of been annoyed if a few months after buying a k-7 they produced a new one with the low light capabilities of the k-x with the higher end spec of the k-7, so when they bring a new one out i'll be looking at my options in a year or so.
Some people also say the AA batteries of the k-x is a problem as apposed to the lithium of the k20 and k-7, i personally prefer the AA's, there cheap for good rechargeables and available anywhere, so if your caught short one day maybe slipped up and forgot your second set of batteries, you can buy them anywhere.
Comment by nigelxk posted on which camera k20 ,kx,k7? at 08/05/2010 - 09:04
well when you see how much old glass i have brought you will think i am crazy,and i know have the task of selling off all i dont want,which will be about fifty old body's for starters,Out of curiosity ,what good opposition cameras take m42,12-18mp?,been looking round shops here in madrid for any old gear and not any signs of a dealer,whats the situation in uk ,are old camera dealers internet/bootfair based there?cheers to all so far ,nigel.
Comment by nigelxk posted on which camera k20 ,kx,k7? at 08/05/2010 - 08:44
womble wrote:
The K200D is a good camera and capable of producing excellent pictures. You won't necessarily do any better with the K-x.
As to editing on the computer, you will have to do some if you want good photographs. You don't have to go overboard with HDR, cloning or whacky effects but digital images need a little tweaking to get the best out of them, e.g., adjusting levels, contrast and sharpening. This is no different to making choices in the darkroom really, such as doing a test strip for exposure, choosing one paper over another or deciding on what grade of paper to use. If you are worried about noise, that can also be dramatically improved by using the tools available, such as the noise reduction in Lightroom 3 beta 2.
If you already have a set of good manual lenses, the best thing you could do is invest in a good quality split screen to help with focusing such as the one from katz-eye. I have only just fitted one in my K20D and should have done so ages ago, it makes a hell of a difference.
Good luck with photographing your child!
Best wishes, Kris.
thanks for that tip kris ,will be checking out,never heard of a split screen,thats how novice i am been using fuji s1500 till now and only know basic functions of that,i,m 44 and finding any learning difficult,taking herbal memory tablets and all sorts,but if i can learn and master a dslr with manual lenses i should be able to crack anything,lol.The K200D is a good camera and capable of producing excellent pictures. You won't necessarily do any better with the K-x.
As to editing on the computer, you will have to do some if you want good photographs. You don't have to go overboard with HDR, cloning or whacky effects but digital images need a little tweaking to get the best out of them, e.g., adjusting levels, contrast and sharpening. This is no different to making choices in the darkroom really, such as doing a test strip for exposure, choosing one paper over another or deciding on what grade of paper to use. If you are worried about noise, that can also be dramatically improved by using the tools available, such as the noise reduction in Lightroom 3 beta 2.
If you already have a set of good manual lenses, the best thing you could do is invest in a good quality split screen to help with focusing such as the one from katz-eye. I have only just fitted one in my K20D and should have done so ages ago, it makes a hell of a difference.
Good luck with photographing your child!
Best wishes, Kris.
Comment by nigelxk posted on which camera k20 ,kx,k7? at 07/05/2010 - 23:51
i want to take professional looking shots ,like many i have seen on this site ,but not achieved afterwards on a computer,thats cheating i feel.I refused to use a calculator in my maths exam .I still got a grade 1 so think i did right thing,and i still add up big numbers in my head while others stay silent or look for a pen and paper,or use their mobile phone.well technology is here for better or worse,but i have brought the k200 mainly for recording my new baby daughter's first years,brought some highly recomended manual lenses takumar ,ziess to name a few,just want to learn now and to make great pic,s without editing.so please give your views, is the k200 good?and is the kx better.cheers nigel.
Comment by nigelxk posted on which camera k20 ,kx,k7? at 07/05/2010 - 23:15
hi,got a k200,not used it yet but wondering what the k20 does better,if the kx is a equally good camera,or if k7 is worth its premium.heard kx works well in low light,is that the camera,or the lens its matched with,cheers nigel.
Comment by nigelxk posted on which camera k20 ,kx,k7? at 07/05/2010 - 20:02
hi everyone ,just joined,brought a k200 two months ago,and since then have brought about 60 cameras with lenses to get some lenses around me,never had a dslr before and wondering how hard it will be to learn manual lens use.i have quite a selection now,takumars,jenners,tair,etc.i am worried i have caught some disease of buying old kit,2.5k last count.am i certifiable or is it common. out of country and not even touched any of it yet.
Offer it for sale on here. Good place to sell as there are no ebay fees etc. That goes for your other excess stuff too! I have bought quite a bit of gear from forum members over the last couple of years.
Best wishes, Kris.