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Comment by wzorektom posted on Sorry Pentax - Switching to Nikon at 18/09/2012 - 11:38
simonkit wrote:
I don't think there's much argument that the Pentax line-up isn't ideal for everyone, sports/action certainly doesn't seem to be high on the Pentax list...I don't blame anyone for moving if the system doesn't meet their needs, forget sentimentality etc it's simply a tool for the job and if it isn't up to it then move on.
Now having said that I do think Pentax cameras are really excellent tools for landscape photography, I have the impression that the K series was developed with this in mind: I'll definitely be sticking with my K5.
Simon
Fantastic gallery !I don't think there's much argument that the Pentax line-up isn't ideal for everyone, sports/action certainly doesn't seem to be high on the Pentax list...I don't blame anyone for moving if the system doesn't meet their needs, forget sentimentality etc it's simply a tool for the job and if it isn't up to it then move on.
Now having said that I do think Pentax cameras are really excellent tools for landscape photography, I have the impression that the K series was developed with this in mind: I'll definitely be sticking with my K5.
Simon
Comment by wzorektom posted on Sorry Pentax - Switching to Nikon at 17/09/2012 - 22:51
japers45 wrote:
I could very easily have ended up with a Nikon D7k but after handling it I just didn't like it as much as the K5- I knew it was probably the stronger brand going forward.
your list is certainly accurate but the Pentax appeal endures primarily because of the size build and handling of the K5.
One reason why I am quite happy with the mark II, on paper at least.
I am now more worried about your back than ever!
This is the exact reason why i choose Pentax K7, as I start DSLR photography just two years ago, for me the most important was the build quality as I didn`t know anything about the photography.I could very easily have ended up with a Nikon D7k but after handling it I just didn't like it as much as the K5- I knew it was probably the stronger brand going forward.
your list is certainly accurate but the Pentax appeal endures primarily because of the size build and handling of the K5.
One reason why I am quite happy with the mark II, on paper at least.
I am now more worried about your back than ever!
My back is fine and the K5 and P67 are worth the effort.
Comment by wzorektom posted on Sorry Pentax - Switching to Nikon at 17/09/2012 - 22:40
ilovesaabs wrote:
Same here Mike....
D3 or K-5/K20D - simple choice really.....when it's fast action stuff the D3 is the default camera...otherwise I pick up the Pentax - my kit excelled itself during the Pentax camera...whether it was the K-5 or K20D the images have a sort of va va voom quality which is quite compelling, the Nikon just feels cold....
I'm just looking forward to hearing what faults the 6D and D600 come shipped with.....oh hang on only Pentax have faults don't they?
Grass ain't always greener....
So the other way is to get the other brand camera for certain purpose like sport photography, fast moving objects or wildlife ?Same here Mike....
D3 or K-5/K20D - simple choice really.....when it's fast action stuff the D3 is the default camera...otherwise I pick up the Pentax - my kit excelled itself during the Pentax camera...whether it was the K-5 or K20D the images have a sort of va va voom quality which is quite compelling, the Nikon just feels cold....
I'm just looking forward to hearing what faults the 6D and D600 come shipped with.....oh hang on only Pentax have faults don't they?
Grass ain't always greener....
Comment by wzorektom posted on Sorry Pentax - Switching to Nikon at 17/09/2012 - 22:30
Great conversation !
I think that a few more arguments and my decision will be clear, I don`t want to waste all that money selling my gear but I also like to see some more stuff for my K5.
I think that a few more arguments and my decision will be clear, I don`t want to waste all that money selling my gear but I also like to see some more stuff for my K5.
Comment by wzorektom posted on Sorry Pentax - Switching to Nikon at 17/09/2012 - 22:27
japers45 wrote:
Looking at your list of gripes I think you failed to research your purchase in the first place. None of the things listed were a secret, if you want fast focusing and tracking , full frame upgrade path , extensive third party ranges and widely available accessories then Nikon provide all of these things better than Pentax whose strengths lie elsewhere.
I hope your new kit doesn't give you too many back problems
I don`t have a back problem especially that I`m often walking with my Pentax K5 + 50-135mm + Sigma 8mm-16mm + Pentax 67 + tripod + 200mm 67 lens, so don`t worry about my back nice exercise.Looking at your list of gripes I think you failed to research your purchase in the first place. None of the things listed were a secret, if you want fast focusing and tracking , full frame upgrade path , extensive third party ranges and widely available accessories then Nikon provide all of these things better than Pentax whose strengths lie elsewhere.
I hope your new kit doesn't give you too many back problems
My research was based on my lack of knowledge as I start DSLR photography just over 2 years ago from Pentax K7 after that I get K5 and I love the camera but sometimes I`m sad that I can`t get this what I want or need.
Comment by wzorektom posted on Sorry Pentax - Switching to Nikon at 17/09/2012 - 22:23
Mike-P wrote:
I am always harping on about the lack of AF points on Pentax cameras but it seems the new FF Canon 6D only has 11 and out of them only one is the cross type.
So therefore I have to ask myself ... hey, maybe I'm wrong and they are right.
That is good point . Big + for Pentax.I am always harping on about the lack of AF points on Pentax cameras but it seems the new FF Canon 6D only has 11 and out of them only one is the cross type.
So therefore I have to ask myself ... hey, maybe I'm wrong and they are right.
I have to say only one thing I`m afraid in other brands is the build quality, nothing is comparable to Pentax K series.
Comment by wzorektom posted on Sorry Pentax - Switching to Nikon at 17/09/2012 - 22:16
ChrisA wrote:
As has the D90, which is an old camera.
I think the point is that the Pentax's flagship camera has not moved forward much in terms of AF.
And the K5-2 still has only 11 points.
Thank you for clarifying.judderman62 wrote:
is this some kind of wind up or joke ? You say you mov forward not back and then talk about a Nikon model that is several generations old ??? am I missing something ?
I think you are. The point he's making is that the K5, a modern camera, has only 11 focus points.is this some kind of wind up or joke ? You say you mov forward not back and then talk about a Nikon model that is several generations old ??? am I missing something ?
As has the D90, which is an old camera.
I think the point is that the Pentax's flagship camera has not moved forward much in terms of AF.
And the K5-2 still has only 11 points.
Comment by wzorektom posted on Sorry Pentax - Switching to Nikon at 17/09/2012 - 22:09
judderman62 wrote:
is this some kind of wind up or joke ? You say you mov forward not back and then talk about a Nikon model that is several generations old ??? am I missing something ?
Fair enough if you talked about a mor eupto date Nikon or Canon or whatever but D 90 ?? I'm puzzled
Yeah I`m pointing that this old D90 has the same amount of focus points - 11 as new GENERATION Pentax K5II /is this some kind of wind up or joke ? You say you mov forward not back and then talk about a Nikon model that is several generations old ??? am I missing something ?
Fair enough if you talked about a mor eupto date Nikon or Canon or whatever but D 90 ?? I'm puzzled
Comment by wzorektom posted on Sorry Pentax - Switching to Nikon at 17/09/2012 - 22:07
I`m not trying to compare the cameras. I know everything about my Pentax K5 and I love this camera, I`m just focusing on weaknesses not improved from a long time.
Comment by wzorektom posted on Sorry Pentax - Switching to Nikon at 17/09/2012 - 21:52
Thanks all of you for help in taking decision. All of you are right, I'm an amatour photographer and the K5 is even to much for me so there is no point to complain.
Thanks again.