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Cullivan
Location: Southern NY Gender: Male Total Likes: 1 like
| | | Re: The Official "What camera to buy?" Thread < Reply # 327 on 5/5/2011 7:14 AM > | Reply with Quote
| | | I'm considering either a Pentax k200d or k20d (weather sealing is a must for me, but I can't afford a k7). Price is not much of a concern, and I know the k20d is a higher-end model, but I feel it might be more camera than I'll ever use. Here's an idea of what/how I'll be shooting: nature/UE almost exclusively shooting RAW almost exclusively rarely printing above 8x10 lots of tripod shots/long exposures camera subjected to rough/damp conditions constantly moving around My main concerns are durability, battery longevity, low-light performance, RAW performance, and portability. I don't particularly care for live-view, focus speed, or in-camera JPEG processing features. I've heard good things about the k200d's RAW and low-light performance, and I have no problems using nimh AA's. I'm not sure if I can afford to pass up all the additional features of the k20d, though- both cameras are 3 years old and their prices are very similar. I've found moderately used k20d bodies for significantly less than gently used k200d bodies. If any Pentaxians are about, I'd appreciate some input. Would I miss anything by choosing the k200d over the k20d, even though the price is not really a concern?
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| insulinguy
Location: Fort Worth, Texas Gender: Male Total Likes: 183 likes
| | | | Re: The Official "What camera to buy?" Thread < Reply # 329 on 5/15/2011 11:42 PM > | Reply with Quote
| | | Posted by Cullivan I'm considering either a Pentax k200d or k20d (weather sealing is a must for me, but I can't afford a k7). Price is not much of a concern, and I know the k20d is a higher-end model, but I feel it might be more camera than I'll ever use. Here's an idea of what/how I'll be shooting: nature/UE almost exclusively shooting RAW almost exclusively rarely printing above 8x10 lots of tripod shots/long exposures camera subjected to rough/damp conditions constantly moving around My main concerns are durability, battery longevity, low-light performance, RAW performance, and portability. I don't particularly care for live-view, focus speed, or in-camera JPEG processing features. I've heard good things about the k200d's RAW and low-light performance, and I have no problems using nimh AA's. I'm not sure if I can afford to pass up all the additional features of the k20d, though- both cameras are 3 years old and their prices are very similar. I've found moderately used k20d bodies for significantly less than gently used k200d bodies. If any Pentaxians are about, I'd appreciate some input. Would I miss anything by choosing the k200d over the k20d, even though the price is not really a concern?
| get the k20 - ive been shooting with one since it came out and have never once have a problem with it - the weather sealing is perfect for UE and you can auto bracket up to 5 shots - pentax glass isnt the best for low light situations but they are tanks and ive been a loyal pentaxian for about 20+ years now - you wont be disappointed!
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| nykon
Location: New Zealand Gender: Male Total Likes: 0 likes
| | | Re: The Official "What camera to buy?" Thread < Reply # 331 on 5/28/2011 12:15 AM > | Reply with Quote
| | | Posted by NiiCKx3 Graduation and my birthday are coming up soon and I may be looking into buying a camera. I know little to nothing about cameras, and have no idea of my price range. What are the pros cons of DLSRs and P&Ss? What is a good entry level DSLR? Is there anything to look out for when buying a used DSLR, or is it stupid to even think of buying a used DSLR online? Lots of general nooby questions.
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There are some really good point and shoots out there, like (although I am generally not a fan of the brand, it's an amazing camera) the Fujifilm X100, but at that money you are looking at the same pricetag as a DSLR. Main downside of a P&S is obviously the inability to use additional lenses... which, when you get serious you will find yourself wanting, having outgrown a fixed lens setup. But, that really depends on your approach to urbex and how focused on photography you are. They are generally more compact, which you may prefer. Downside of an SLR is the extra space it takes up - particularly when carrying extra lenses, and the greater ongoing cost, that's about it really. A good entry level DSLR, IMO, would be a Canon 500 or 550D, or a Nikon D3100 or D5100. The kit lenses are fine to start with, but a low f-stop prime (ie: 50mm f1.2/f1.8) and a wide-angle (ie: 10-22mm, 10-20mm, or 16-35mm) will help balance out your kit. I've never purchased anything second hand, as I like warranties... and can't really trust how people have treated their gear. I've seen cameras still operate fine with over 300,000 clicks, so I'd really just ask for recent image samples and note any defects in them.
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