weight of k10d camera I am in the market for a new d SLR. I like all the features of the pentax except the weight. It does feel solid and well constructed but knowing that I will be traveling with it and 1-2 lens is giving me second thoughts. On the other hand the weight can be a component of helping to stabilize. Any negatives on weight from people using it for awhile now? weight of k10d camera I am in the market for a new d SLR. I like all the features of the pentax except the weight. It does feel solid and well constructed but knowing that I will be traveling... » Read More weight of k10d camera I am in the market for a new d SLR. I like all the features of the pentax except the weight. It does feel solid and well constructed but knowing that I will be traveling with it and 1-2 lens is giving me second thoughts. On the other hand the weight can be a component of helping to stabilize. Any negatives on weight from people using it for awhile now? « Show Less
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Concerns about weight will be somewhat amusing to those coming from the old film SLR world. A few ounces one way or another simply is irrelevent, even to most backpackers. The choice in lenses alone will make more difference to the total weight than the weight of this camera versus any similar product.If weight is a real concern, the current generations of point and shoot do a very, very good job and are obviously much lighter.
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I bought the K10D in December and have used it fairly extensively for about three months, including some travel. The camera is well designed with an extremely comfortable grip, so even though it's heavy I feel the weight is well distributed and does increase overall stability. The camera's numerous controls are well placed and logically arranged which adds to its ease of use; it may be heavy but like any good tool it's such a pleasure to use because of the good design you don't think about it as a burden.
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I'm off to Tatry mountains May 3rd and will stick with my Pentax k10 kit and one prime, TBD, plus Canon SD880. Not exactly a light package :-)
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Hi Ben,I just ordered this camera, but currently have the k100d. I did use an older lens with my k100d a while back and I had to press the a/e button for about a second to get it to stop down, the camera won't know what the aperature is set at, but it is still usable. I find dpreview.com is really helpful for those sort of questions. Just type in your query in the 'search' area and any discussion about it will come up. Good luck.
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Yes, it should. As far as I know (and I have both a K10D and K-5), all the Pentax DA lenses are compatible with current Pentax digital SLRs, that's what the "DA" in the name of the lens means. You can find more detailed lists of what Pentax lenses are and aren't compatible with various Pentax DSLRs at Pentax's website, although you may have to dig a bit to find it.
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I really dont have any regrets with my camera, and I think dxo mark gave it a better overall rating than the K-3. The only cAmera I would have probably waited for is a full frame Pentax but dont know when that would happen.
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I was in same boat with 4 pentax lenses from my old K1000. I love my new K500, but so far none of my old lenses seem to work. All are full manual lenses, so it may depend on whether you have manual or auto lenses (have an A on aperture ring). Suggest going to Ricoh/Pentax website and download K500 owner manual. To be honest, the standard lens that comes with K500 does everything my old lenses did - and much more. Fantastic photos and gobs of features.
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I was also looking at Pentax 10D pre-production reviews. Looks like pentax has similar features including dust cleaning like canon and Image Stabilization like sony. I was planing to buy Canon since it is $200 cheaper but now probably will wait till i get to read Pentax reviews .. any idea about the avaliability of lenses for Pentax??
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Big hands - Nikon, Small hands - XT. Budget - Pentax K100D, so you can save some bucks on non-stabilized lenses (it's in the body).
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No way, I came from a K20D and the K50 is an awesome camera. Excellent Sensor and Processor give great image quality. The camera is equal to the K20D in build quality and feels durable in your hands. The K3 has more noise than I like, too may pixels . My shooting style uses iso 800 a lot and the K50 is cleaner. Good little camera.
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The DA is a digital lens and the K-R is a digital. Pentax has not changed it's mount in decades, the only thing I can't answer are whether the contact points that connect the lens to the body are fully compatable
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Thank you very much for your review and for posting the pics, which look really great. I am kicking myself for not preordering this camera. I kept vacillating between the Pentax K-X and this one. I would like to be able to take good photos in low light and to have a big zoom (like a moon shot, for example). Any insight you might have would be welcome.
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In same boat, Bob. I'm buying the D80. Cheaper, and less weight/bulk. I test drove a 30D and did not like the ergonomics. Have been waiting for a D70s replacement, and it's here!
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I'm not sure what FX or DX is. YOu should be able to find out all you want about the K20D at www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxk20d Good Luck
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I bought and returned lens years ago and moved on to a Nkion system. I had problems with the lens back-focusing on the K10 which had no way of adjusting the focus in camera, so be aware of this issue depending on which body you have. As I recall, the lens was new in Pentax box with warranty. I would check the return policy just in case.
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ePHOTOzine.com just published their full review of the K-5. Looks as if real-world performance matches the expectations raised by DXO. And the rest of the camera performs at that level. Hoya has succeeded in bringing Pentax along very nicely - this model competes very well indeed in the $1,000 to $2,000 price range. Canon and Nikon will have to work harder now and that competition is good for all of us.
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If you want to get some details on the different pentax lenses check out http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-50mm-fa-da-dfa-lens-comparison/design-and-handling.html# . Out of the lenses you mentioned the DA 50 f1.8 is the only one that I have. It's a great, easy to use, and inexpensive lens. I've heard great things about the 35mm that you mentioned. It's 4 times the price of the DA 50mm f1.8, so it better be good! For user reviews check out this link http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/ . Also don't be afraid to ask questions on the forum, the folks there are extremely helpful and don't mind sharing information. Good luck If you want to get some details on the different pentax lenses check out http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-50mm-fa-da-dfa-lens-comparison/design-and-handling.html# . Out of the lenses you mentioned the DA 50 f1.8 is the only one that I have. It's a great, easy to use, and inexpensive lens. I've heard great things about the 35mm that you mentioned. It's 4 times the price of the DA 50mm f1.8, so it better be good! For user reviews check out this link http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/ . Also don't be afraid to ask questions on the forum, the folks there are extremely... » Read More If you want to get some details on the different pentax lenses check out http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-50mm-fa-da-dfa-lens-comparison/design-and-handling.html# . Out of the lenses you mentioned the DA 50 f1.8 is the only one that I have. It's a great, easy to use, and inexpensive lens. I've heard great things about the 35mm that you mentioned. It's 4 times the price of the DA 50mm f1.8, so it better be good! For user reviews check out this link http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/ . Also don't be afraid to ask questions on the forum, the folks there are extremely helpful and don't mind sharing information. Good luck « Show Less
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I have no idea. I have never owned that camera. I have a Canon Eos Rebel. The canon is a SLR and larger and does take photos that are somewhat better. I like the Pentax because it is smaller and easier to carry when I am taking the grandkids on outings or when traveling. The movies taken with the Pentax are good so I don't have to take my video camera too. The Pentax does have a strong telephoto but if you zoom in as far as it will go the photos get blurry (the videos too) I think you should use a tripod. But if you don't zoom in too far the pix are good and I don't have to carry extra lens. I use both but when out and about I usually take my Pentax. I have no idea. I have never owned that camera. I have a Canon Eos Rebel. The canon is a SLR and larger and does take photos that are somewhat better. I like the Pentax because it is smaller and easier to carry when I am taking the grandkids on outings or when traveling. The movies taken with the Pentax are good so I don't have to take my video camera too. The Pentax does have a strong telephoto but if you zoom in as far as it will go the photos get blurry (the videos too) I think you should use a tripod. But if you don't zoom in too far the pix are good and I don't have to carry extra... » Read More I have no idea. I have never owned that camera. I have a Canon Eos Rebel. The canon is a SLR and larger and does take photos that are somewhat better. I like the Pentax because it is smaller and easier to carry when I am taking the grandkids on outings or when traveling. The movies taken with the Pentax are good so I don't have to take my video camera too. The Pentax does have a strong telephoto but if you zoom in as far as it will go the photos get blurry (the videos too) I think you should use a tripod. But if you don't zoom in too far the pix are good and I don't have to carry extra lens. I use both but when out and about I usually take my Pentax. « Show Less