A worth while upgrade?

pcfranchina · 09-02-2012, 02:40 PM

Hello All.
I am currently using a K-7 and a K20 as my backup. Prices seem pretty good right now for a K5... Is it worth it? I figured I would sell my k20 with grip while it still has some value and use my k7 as a backup which I still love.
I am not a wedding shooter or anything crazy. I shoot mostly shoot kids, families and portraits. Is high ISO performance much better?

Any info on this is truly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance!

Phil
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sqjaw · 09-02-2012, 03:58 PM

only you can determine if its a good deal now to change cameras , I suggest you use google and put this in for yourself

Pentax K7 vs K5 and see what you get , I know I did on the Pentax K7 coming to me soon:

**dadipentak** · 09-02-2012, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by pcfranchina

Is it worth it?

Yes.

Originally posted by pcfranchina

Is high ISO performance much better?

Yes.

pcfranchina · 09-02-2012, 04:34 PM

Thanks for the quick answer!

Just to double check, its the same grip right?

**crewl1** · 09-02-2012, 04:36 PM

Same grip k-7 and k-5, yes.

pcfranchina · 09-04-2012, 10:13 AM

Thanks for your quick answers. I just picked up my k5. The plan is to keep my k7 as a backup.
Any reason I should keep the k20 as a backup and sell off the k7? (besides ergonomics, i always liked the k10, k20 feel better)

**crewl1** · 09-04-2012, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by pcfranchina

Any reason I should keep the k20 as a backup and sell off the k7?

None that I can think of. The form factor and control layout of the K-7 will match the K-5 so it will be easy to switch between the two.

The diff in resale between the 20 vs k-7 maybe if you needed to get back more $?

pcfranchina · 09-04-2012, 10:26 AM

I still should get a decent amount for a k20, grip and 2 extra batteries.

thanks!

09-02-2012, 02:40 PM	#1
pcfranchina Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA, NYC Posts: 57	A worth while upgrade? Hello All. I am currently using a K-7 and a K20 as my backup. Prices seem pretty good right now for a K5... Is it worth it? I figured I would sell my k20 with grip while it still has some value and use my k7 as a backup which I still love. I am not a wedding shooter or anything crazy. I shoot mostly shoot kids, families and portraits. Is high ISO performance much better? Any info on this is truly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance! Phil Staten Island New York Lifestyle Photography \| NYC Lifestyle Photography \| Let Us Capture It

09-04-2012, 10:13 AM	#6
pcfranchina Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA, NYC Posts: 57 Original Poster	Got it. Thanks for your quick answers. I just picked up my k5. The plan is to keep my k7 as a backup. Any reason I should keep the k20 as a backup and sell off the k7? (besides ergonomics, i always liked the k10, k20 feel better)

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09-02-2012, 03:58 PM	#2
sqjaw Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Quincy,Ma. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 224	only you can determine if its a good deal now to change cameras , I suggest you use google and put this in for yourself Pentax K7 vs K5 and see what you get , I know I did on the Pentax K7 coming to me soon:

09-02-2012, 04:04 PM	#3
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by pcfranchina Is it worth it? Yes. Originally posted by pcfranchina Is high ISO performance much better? Yes.

09-02-2012, 04:34 PM	#4
pcfranchina Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA, NYC Posts: 57 Original Poster	Thanks for the quick answer! Just to double check, its the same grip right?

09-02-2012, 04:36 PM	#5
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Same grip k-7 and k-5, yes.

09-04-2012, 10:24 AM	#7
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by pcfranchina Any reason I should keep the k20 as a backup and sell off the k7? None that I can think of. The form factor and control layout of the K-7 will match the K-5 so it will be easy to switch between the two. The diff in resale between the 20 vs k-7 maybe if you needed to get back more $?

09-04-2012, 10:26 AM	#8
pcfranchina Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA, NYC Posts: 57 Original Poster	I still should get a decent amount for a k20, grip and 2 extra batteries. thanks!

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