Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Colen" <[email protected]>

Subject: Re: Query: What Pentax Camera Are You Using?



On Aug 24, 2011, at 9:17 PM, Ken Waller wrote:

I've resisted the jump to newer Pentax models and continue to use a K20D with a K10D as backup. From a cost vs benefit standpoint I'd be hard pressed to reccommend the K5 unless you really need the few siginifcant advantages it has - high ISO performance being the main one IMO.
The K20D is available relatively cheap and does a good- not great job.

Advantages of the K-5 over the K20:  (off the top of my head)

High ISO noise
Dynamic range
size
Size not an issue for me with the K20D

usable auto focus
usable auto metering
I don't have an issue with the K20D's metering

Buffer size
No issue with the K20D's buffer size

frame rate
No issue with the K20D's frame rate

But, if you're shooting in relatively static conditions, with good light, the K20d does a great job.

I've used the K20D to capture animals/birds traveling in the wild with no issue noted.

I'm just saying that for the added outlay to upgrade to the K-5, for me its simply not worth the cost. Would I like a K-5.... sure but I'll be dammned if I'm gonna jump for every new camera Pentax puts out every year and a half without some very good reasons as it affects my photography.


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Larry Colen [email protected] sent from i4est


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