Should I switch to Pentax?

[pinholecam]

K7 is a good camera, however, the K5 is a even better camera. Technology has improved much on the K5. The improvements includes faster AF, better focusing at Night, Choosing Focus Priority or Release Priority, More controls over your camera Settings (For example, more USER Setting,5 instead of 1, Slow Shutter Speed NR could be off - Think this is one of the important thing for most users), better High ISO performance. It's more a All-rounder than K7. But at base ISO and if you are into Landscape only, K7 does it jobs perfectly.

If budget is a constraint, KR will be a good option for you have to have a feel of Pentax before you start investing too much in it.. It's even cheaper than the K7. ;p

This sums up the reason to get the K5 very well.

 

[Yamakasi]

If budget is a constraint, KR will be a good option for you have to have a feel of Pentax before you start investing too much in it.. It's even cheaper than the K7. ;p

hahaha..KX is a better option since its cheaper than KR and K7 ;p

 

[detritus]

Since when we use high ISO on Landscape? K-7 is fine if you go below 30 sec of exposure... above 30 sec you'll need a lot of patience for the long shutter NR which cannot be disabled...

when u don't have a tripod handy and u need to do a handheld shot while on vacation? who knows?

i'm also coming from the standpoint of having versatility in one's equipment and recommending up-to-date models that had performed well for many users.

 

[le petit prince]

thanks le petit prince. did you try the 31mm? Would you consider it given the lenses you have already? I find my 43 hit and miss, sometimes taking beautiful shots, sometimes poor, but that maybe because I am not so good at photography.

Have tried the FA31 too. I still prefer the FA43, partly because of its smaller size. The focal length seems to agree with me more as well. The look of the photos it produces are great too. You can check out my gallery for the FA43 shots; haven't been let down by it yet.

(You realise that my lenses are among the most compact in terms of bulk? I took the FA43 over the DA40 because I need a faster lens than what the DA limited series have to offer. So that's one reason for owning the lenses I own, besides the quality/price. Your needs will differ.)

 

[MarineX]

when u don't have a tripod handy and u need to do a handheld shot while on vacation? who knows?

i'm also coming from the standpoint of having versatility in one's equipment and recommending up-to-date models that had performed well for many users.

agree to this.

it will no matter what comes in handy when required.

 

[fengwei]

K7 is a good camera, however, the K5 is a even better camera. Technology has improved much on the K5. The improvements includes faster AF, better focusing at Night, Choosing Focus Priority or Release Priority, More controls over your camera Settings (For example, more USER Setting,5 instead of 1, Slow Shutter Speed NR could be off - Think this is one of the important thing for most users), better High ISO performance. It's more a All-rounder than K7. But at base ISO and if you are into Landscape only, K7 does it jobs perfectly.

If budget is a constraint, KR will be a good option for you have to have a feel of Pentax before you start investing too much in it.. It's even cheaper than the K7. ;p

Other than what listed above, K5 also has better auto-white-balance under complicate light condiiton, better dynamic range especially at higher ISO (K5 has the best DR among all APS-C cameras from DxOMark), less focusing issues w/ wide angle lenses, less SR issue w/ flash, and etc. Basically K5 is a polished K7.

 

[otc]

Other than what listed above, K5 also has better auto-white-balance under complicate light condiiton, better dynamic range especially at higher ISO (K5 has the best DR among all APS-C cameras from DxOMark), less focusing issues w/ wide angle lenses, less SR issue w/ flash, and etc. Basically K5 is a polished K7.

totally agree with fengwei, K 5 is awesome. No regrets getting this body many moon ago.:bsmilie:

marcus

 

[kengoh]

Agree, K5 no doubt.
I'm now "suffering" using K-r.

 

[ranchy]

hahaha..KX is a better option since its cheaper than KR and K7 ;p

Lol.. thought of that. But it don't have the Auto Focus indicator. I scare TS will find it weird when his current camera have it. :bsmilie:

And also, I think the K-R can choose to off the Slow Shutter Speed NR . (Can't remember, but i guess so as Etulidos (hope i never spell wrongly) was enjoying his KR that time.)

Hee.

 

[edutilos-]

Lol.. thought of that. But it don't have the Auto Focus indicator. I scare TS will find it weird when his current camera have it. :bsmilie:

And also, I think the K-R can choose to off the Slow Shutter Speed NR . (Can't remember, but i guess so as Etulidos (hope i never spell wrongly) was enjoying his KR that time.)

Hee.

Yes, can turn off.