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old soul · 12-08-2008, 08:28 AM

Hello friends! I need some help. After much time and consideration, I recently jumped into the DSLR field, (I used the Pentax k1000d) purchasing a 100d. I love it and the lenses that it came with, but have recently been presented with the opportunity to purchase a 10d for a very good price. If i get the 10D, I will take the 100 back.

Here's why its complicated: I am moving to Africa for 2 years, and am not sure if I will have electricity! I will be in a place that has two extensive rainy seasons per year, so I know that having weatherproof sealing is very important. I also know that I may not have access to electricity needed to charge the battery for the 10d. I have a solar powered charger, but am unsure of its effectiveness in charging. SO, what should I do? Stock up on lithium AAs for my k100d (is there a weather proof housing that i could purchase?), or purchase the 10D?

12-08-2008, 08:28 AM	#1
old soul New Member Location: Columbus, Rwanda Gallery Photos: 0 Posts: 4	10d vs. 100d, seems obvious, right? Hello friends! I need some help. After much time and consideration, I recently jumped into the DSLR field, (I used the Pentax k1000d) purchasing a 100d. I love it and the lenses that it came with, but have recently been presented with the opportunity to purchase a 10d for a very good price. If i get the 10D, I will take the 100 back. Here's why its complicated: I am moving to Africa for 2 years, and am not sure if I will have electricity! I will be in a place that has two extensive rainy seasons per year, so I know that having weatherproof sealing is very important. I also know that I may not have access to electricity needed to charge the battery for the 10d. I have a solar powered charger, but am unsure of its effectiveness in charging. SO, what should I do? Stock up on lithium AAs for my k100d (is there a weather proof housing that i could purchase?), or purchase the 10D?