Bought a DSLR magazine the other day.

On reading through it, I honestly thought it was an advertisment for Nikon and Canon Cameras.

Not one mention of Pentax or Sony. Isn't this taking brand bias a bit too far?

I take your point, John. But I always end up giving my old cameras away to family members!
It probably is cheaper overall, But I just wanted to provide some food for thought.

I have just updated my DL2 for a Kr. And what a fine camera it is! I would have liked a K5, but simply could not justify the extra £500.00 for the extra features, namely waterproofing, pentaprism, and even better ISO ability.Yes, that amount of money seems excessive considering the admirable ability of the Kr.
The point I would like to make is that we are all updating our cameras far more frequently than when we were using film cameras.
I bought a Pentax MX in 1977, adding a Super A ten years later, followed fourteen years later (because I felt I needed autofocus) by a MZ5N.
All of these are fine cameras, still in use, but not often, I have to admit. Given the same lens, as long as the shutter speeds and metering were accurate, they all produced identical image quality. Even the top of the range LX would have the same IQ.
Someone (and they were many) buying a ME Super back in 1980, would not even think about updating. What was the point?
I would guess that most people buying one of 1stD series would now have updated, probably more than once.So, although we no longer have to pay for film, the cost of our photography is probably higher, due to the considerable amount of money we have to shelve out to keep our cameras up to date. And, unlike film cameras, most improved features do make a difference. More pixels, better sensors, bigger rear screens, video etc.
And what about trying to convince the wife that you really do need a new camera? Surely dear, she will say, your present camera takes good photos. Why do you need a new one?
Very hard to explain to someone who thinks a camera is a camera, full stop! She's probably right, but we just cannot resist the latest, improved models. What will we be using in twenty five years time? The mind boggles.
And then, if you use a compact as well......?
I know we are all enjoying our photography more than ever, but don't run away with the idea that it is cheaper.

I have a DL2 and have always obtained fine images straight out of the camera. I have considered upgrading to a K7 or K5, but find the comments regarding image quality on the K7 rather offputting. Why should a so-called entry level camera be so much better at producing decent JPEG'S than a high end model? No doubt there are plausible answers to this. I love the look of the build quality, the viewfinder and quality LCD screen of the K7, but I do not fancy having to spend hours on a computer just to be able to get a decent image!




MX,SuperA,MZ5N,DL2,Assorted Pentax Lenses.

I never had any problems getting quality images straight out of the camera on my DL2! Have been considering upgrading to K7 or K5, but this sort of problem is very offputting.Why should an entry level DSLR be more proficient at doing a good job in camera than a high end model? And with only 6 million pixels! I know there are no doubt very good answers to this, but nonetheless, it is a point. I really would like the build quality, the lovely viewfinder and LCD screen of a K7,but do not fancy spending hours at PP to get a decent image! I am sorry, but I do strongly feel that high end DSLR'S should be able to produce decent JPEG'S without having to spend hours on a computer.


MX,SuperA,MZ5N,Assorted Pentax lenses.

The Pentax AF360FGZ is on sale at PC World for £99.99!
This is a terrific bargain as this item sells in excess of £250.00 at SRS and Park Cameras.If you need one - buy it! It may not be on offer for long. It is also included as a bung with Pentax KX at same store.

Like you,I have owned A Pentax DL2 since June 2006.Having tried several types of rechargable batteries (including Panasonic) I finally got round to inserting Eneloops last January.
The camera is still showing full charge,and has been used a lot.Haven't even charged them yet. Use a sanyo recharger,giving a ten hour charge,and then forget them.Can't think why I never tried them before.