Shopped D7000, 60D bought K-5

Artesia Aggie · 12-08-2010, 06:36 PM - **1 Like**

My wife wanted a new camera. She cut her teeth on a K1000 and has always had an affinity for Pentax. However, she agreed we should look at all our options before purchasing.

After carefully comparing the 60D, the D7000 and the K-5, she chose the K-5. She preferred the feel of the camera and how easy it was to use.

We absolutely LOVE this camera. I did check to see if it had a stain after reading this forum and I can't find anything.

The picture quality is superb and the ease of use is wonderful!

Eruditass · 12-08-2010, 06:40 PM

Congratulations! You're lucky you are somewhere that you can hold Pentax cameras.

psychdoc · 12-08-2010, 06:47 PM

Congrats.

Got mine a few weeks ago. Low light shooting and AF is really nice on this camera compared to my old pentax k2000. Though I must admit I know nothing about the ca-nikon alternatives.

ragingtornado · 12-08-2010, 07:03 PM

Good to hear, k-5 sounds like a great cam.... if only i had the cash....

hal_a · 12-08-2010, 07:37 PM

Originally posted by Artesia Aggie

My wife wanted a new camera. She cut her teeth on a K1000 and has always had an affinity for Pentax. However, she agreed we should look at all our options before purchasing.

After carefully comparing the 60D, the D7000 and the K-5, she chose the K-5. She preferred the feel of the camera and how easy it was to use.

We absolutely LOVE this camera. I did check to see if it had a stain after reading this forum and I can't find anything.

The picture quality is superb and the ease of use is wonderful!

Absolutely the right reasons to choose a camera! Congratulations on your new purchase.

Eagle_Friends · 12-08-2010, 07:47 PM

i agree, i held the K5 and then the D7000 and the K5 completely blew the Nikon away in feel. it just feel so nice and compact and sturdy.

WerTicus · 12-11-2010, 08:46 AM

yeah i held the d7000... worse ergo than canon ffs.

idkjai · 12-11-2010, 10:35 PM

same here....k5 ergo ftw

legacyb4 · 12-14-2010, 04:31 PM

Nice, I did a shoot for work with my K20D at a seniors home and all I could think was how bloody loud the shutter was in comparison to what the K-5 sounded like in store!

Can't wait for that price drop to happen!

12-08-2010, 06:36 PM - 1 Like	#1
Artesia Aggie Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 16	Shopped D7000, 60D bought K-5 My wife wanted a new camera. She cut her teeth on a K1000 and has always had an affinity for Pentax. However, she agreed we should look at all our options before purchasing. After carefully comparing the 60D, the D7000 and the K-5, she chose the K-5. She preferred the feel of the camera and how easy it was to use. We absolutely LOVE this camera. I did check to see if it had a stain after reading this forum and I can't find anything. The picture quality is superb and the ease of use is wonderful!

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12-08-2010, 06:40 PM	#2
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Congratulations! You're lucky you are somewhere that you can hold Pentax cameras.

12-08-2010, 06:47 PM	#3
psychdoc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bham Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 949	Congrats. Got mine a few weeks ago. Low light shooting and AF is really nice on this camera compared to my old pentax k2000. Though I must admit I know nothing about the ca-nikon alternatives.

12-08-2010, 07:03 PM	#4
ragingtornado Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 49	Good to hear, k-5 sounds like a great cam.... if only i had the cash....

12-08-2010, 07:37 PM	#5
hal_a Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 60	Originally posted by Artesia Aggie My wife wanted a new camera. She cut her teeth on a K1000 and has always had an affinity for Pentax. However, she agreed we should look at all our options before purchasing. After carefully comparing the 60D, the D7000 and the K-5, she chose the K-5. She preferred the feel of the camera and how easy it was to use. We absolutely LOVE this camera. I did check to see if it had a stain after reading this forum and I can't find anything. The picture quality is superb and the ease of use is wonderful! Absolutely the right reasons to choose a camera! Congratulations on your new purchase.

12-08-2010, 07:47 PM	#6
Eagle_Friends Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 971	i agree, i held the K5 and then the D7000 and the K5 completely blew the Nikon away in feel. it just feel so nice and compact and sturdy.

12-11-2010, 08:46 AM	#7
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	yeah i held the d7000... worse ergo than canon ffs.

12-11-2010, 10:35 PM	#8
idkjai Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 104	same here....k5 ergo ftw

12-14-2010, 04:31 PM	#9
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784	Nice, I did a shoot for work with my K20D at a seniors home and all I could think was how bloody loud the shutter was in comparison to what the K-5 sounded like in store! Can't wait for that price drop to happen!