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Yes I agree its a great price but I can't seem to fine a lens for cheap at the moment and I was planning on saving up for another few weeks before buying one so I'd have a better budget haha.
Comment by Toon49 posted on 55-300 --- K7 --- SMC M 200 --- SMC M 135 at 12/04/2013 - 19:42
Thanks I'll have to leave it for now as would prefer to get one with a kit lens and manual as I'm totally new to dslr and they're quite a bit to buy individually! Thanks anyway and good luck with your sale.
Comment by Toon49 posted on 55-300 --- K7 --- SMC M 200 --- SMC M 135 at 12/04/2013 - 18:23
What kind of an offer are you looking for?
Comment by Toon49 posted on 55-300 --- K7 --- SMC M 200 --- SMC M 135 at 12/04/2013 - 09:37
very interested in the k-x as looking for my first dslr, had been using a film pentax super me! Is it boxed and with kit lens or just body? Thanks. I can't send pms yet so if you'd rather talk there just pm me
Comment by Toon49 posted on 55-300 --- K7 --- SMC M 200 --- SMC M 135 at 11/04/2013 - 18:00
Thanks didn't even think of looking there! They've got some good prices on the k-x still have to see if I win in eBay yet!
Comment by Toon49 posted on WTD Entry level SLR at 11/04/2013 - 10:05
I can't send pms yet you probs aren't interested but I have a few film cameras. One is a zenit 12xp in leather case, the other is a chinon CP-7m with 6 filters and a flashgun. I've also got a pentax me super which I've been using but wanting to upgrade to digital so may swap that with cash. Also have a yashica t3 super with case and manual and if you're anywhere near newcastle have a massive development kit (never used it and know nothing about it but there's loads of stuff there so couldn't post it, can get more info if you're interested. Anyway let me know if anything takes your fancy!
Think i'm going to go for the k-x to be honest, give it to me for cheap blythman! Going to keep a look out on the classifieds and ebay for one
Comment by Toon49 posted on WTD Entry level SLR at 10/04/2013 - 16:43
Thanks I haven't seen either camera in person to be honest as just been to currys however going to go into a photography shop in the next few days and have a proper look!
Comment by Toon49 posted on WTD Entry level SLR at 10/04/2013 - 15:32
It did start as one but has taken a different course!
Comment by Toon49 posted on WTD Entry level SLR at 10/04/2013 - 12:25
DavidG wrote:
Nice little camera that the K-x is, if you are learning about photography, then I'd say a K10 is a much more suitable camera.
My main reason is you have much less direct control of the exposure and focussing on the K-x than the K10. The controls on the K-x are simpler and more aimed at consumers who might leave the camera on "automatic" than those on the K10. For example:
- 1 control dial rather than 2 (on the K10 you have shutter speed and aperture control directly at you finger tips);
- no top-LCD;
- fewer dedicated buttons (eg no AF point selector button);
- no AF point selection in viewfinder
Other reasons to prefer a K10 over a K-x include:
- the K-x's lower spec viewfinder, (you'll already be getting a smaller, darker viewfinder on the K10 than you had on the ME and the K-x is even more of a small dark tunnel because it uses a pentamirror rather than a 'proper' pentaprism like the K10 and ME);
- less robust body:
- lack of interchangeable focussing screens (replacing the focussing screen on the K10 makes it much easier to manual focus, which makes cheap old Pentax manual focus lenses even more of a bargain);
- K10 is weather sealed (with a weather sealed lens mounted)
On the other hand, reasons to prefer a K-x over a K10 include:
- lightness;
- live view (primitive, but still useful for still life work);
- better rear screen;
- slightly better sensor (?);
- easier to read menus;
- and .......... suggestions on a postcard please.
Thanks that's a really uselful analysis I didn't realise the differences! So, you can control exposure on the K-x but it's more difficult (as in you have to faff on a bit more). And when you say lack of interchangeable focussing screens, what does that mean? (as you mentioned easier to manual focus for older lenses which i'll probably use!).Nice little camera that the K-x is, if you are learning about photography, then I'd say a K10 is a much more suitable camera.
My main reason is you have much less direct control of the exposure and focussing on the K-x than the K10. The controls on the K-x are simpler and more aimed at consumers who might leave the camera on "automatic" than those on the K10. For example:
- 1 control dial rather than 2 (on the K10 you have shutter speed and aperture control directly at you finger tips);
- no top-LCD;
- fewer dedicated buttons (eg no AF point selector button);
- no AF point selection in viewfinder
Other reasons to prefer a K10 over a K-x include:
- the K-x's lower spec viewfinder, (you'll already be getting a smaller, darker viewfinder on the K10 than you had on the ME and the K-x is even more of a small dark tunnel because it uses a pentamirror rather than a 'proper' pentaprism like the K10 and ME);
- less robust body:
- lack of interchangeable focussing screens (replacing the focussing screen on the K10 makes it much easier to manual focus, which makes cheap old Pentax manual focus lenses even more of a bargain);
- K10 is weather sealed (with a weather sealed lens mounted)
On the other hand, reasons to prefer a K-x over a K10 include:
- lightness;
- live view (primitive, but still useful for still life work);
- better rear screen;
- slightly better sensor (?);
- easier to read menus;
- and .......... suggestions on a postcard please.
Comment by Toon49 posted on WTD Entry level SLR at 10/04/2013 - 11:44
