Couldn't get her to switch

**jerryleejr** · 01-23-2013, 01:16 PM

After a year and a k7 and k5 to play with my wife still preferred her old system. So I went shopping and now have the k5 all to my self. Wonder if I can swing a back up body???

JJ

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Tanzer · 01-23-2013, 01:20 PM

Congratulations, no need to fight over lenses and accessories. Just the budget.

wedwardes · 01-23-2013, 01:20 PM

Such a shame. You could have shared a pool of lenses.

VoiceOfReason · 01-23-2013, 01:31 PM

Take her on a long hike! She will get tired of the D7000 soon enough!

Adam · 01-23-2013, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by jerryleejr

After a year and a k7 and k5 to play with my wife still preferred her old system. So I went shopping and now have the k5 all to my self. Wonder if I can swing a back up body???

JJ

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To each his own, both cameras are great IMO and they both have pros and cons when compared. But I bet that you would start making her jealous by expanding your limited lens collection

LeDave · 01-23-2013, 01:42 PM

Those two cameras are the exact same I have in my house. My sister's BF has a D7000 and I have a K-5. We both have our upps and downs in certain areas of each camera. I would like to say that when my sister's BF got his SB 700 flash, I was super jealous at it's capabilities compared to my AF540FGZ.

**jerryleejr** · 01-23-2013, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by Adam

To each his own, both cameras are great IMO and they both have pros and cons when compared. But I bet that you would start making her jealous by expanding your limited lens collection

I like the way you think...

JJ

tabl10s · 01-23-2013, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by Tanzer

Congratulations, no need to fight over lenses and accessories. Just the budget.

If he has HIS own account, there'll be no fight. it amazes me how some guy's have to ask for permission. If the bills are paid and food is on the table, no problem.

Homo_erectus · 01-23-2013, 02:47 PM

I am wondering what she prefers about the d7000 over the k5.

DVaughan007 · 01-23-2013, 02:57 PM

My partner after extensive utube review watching went for a fuji X-E1 over a K-01/k-30 :P now i dont have to share my da ltd or da*'s

. I laugh when it rains tho as she hides her camera

.

LFLee · 01-23-2013, 03:12 PM - **1 Like**

Isn't it very obvious why she prefer D7000 than K5? It's bigger, and have longer reach.

Tanzer · 01-23-2013, 05:42 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by tabl10s

If he has HIS own account, there'll be no fight. it amazes me how some guy's have to ask for permission. If the bills are paid and food is on the table, no problem.

I don't suppose you are married.

MPrince · 01-23-2013, 06:12 PM

Originally posted by tabl10s

If he has HIS own account, there'll be no fight. it amazes me how some guy's have to ask for permission. If the bills are paid and food is on the table, no problem.

I agree, assuming one of the bills that is getting paid is an adequate amount being set aside for retirement, and another one of the bills being paid is a mortgage, not rent (a mortgage-free home being a key part of retirement planning).

mrNewt · 01-23-2013, 06:17 PM

Time to put your foot down and show who is the man

... joking ...
On the good side, you both get to play with two different systems and get the best out of both.

tabl10s · 01-23-2013, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by Tanzer

I don't suppose you are married.

I am. She has "Her Money" and I have "Mine".

01-23-2013, 01:16 PM	#1
jerryleejr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN Posts: 774	Couldn't get her to switch After a year and a k7 and k5 to play with my wife still preferred her old system. So I went shopping and now have the k5 all to my self. Wonder if I can swing a back up body??? JJ

01-23-2013, 01:39 PM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by jerryleejr After a year and a k7 and k5 to play with my wife still preferred her old system. So I went shopping and now have the k5 all to my self. Wonder if I can swing a back up body??? JJ Attachment 156752 To each his own, both cameras are great IMO and they both have pros and cons when compared. But I bet that you would start making her jealous by expanding your limited lens collection Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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01-23-2013, 01:20 PM	#2
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Congratulations, no need to fight over lenses and accessories. Just the budget.

01-23-2013, 01:20 PM	#3
wedwardes New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London UK Posts: 12	Such a shame. You could have shared a pool of lenses.

01-23-2013, 01:31 PM	#4
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Take her on a long hike! She will get tired of the D7000 soon enough!

01-23-2013, 01:42 PM	#6
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	Those two cameras are the exact same I have in my house. My sister's BF has a D7000 and I have a K-5. We both have our upps and downs in certain areas of each camera. I would like to say that when my sister's BF got his SB 700 flash, I was super jealous at it's capabilities compared to my AF540FGZ.

01-23-2013, 01:46 PM	#7
jerryleejr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN Posts: 774 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam To each his own, both cameras are great IMO and they both have pros and cons when compared. But I bet that you would start making her jealous by expanding your limited lens collection I like the way you think... JJ

01-23-2013, 02:42 PM	#8
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424	Originally posted by Tanzer Congratulations, no need to fight over lenses and accessories. Just the budget. If he has HIS own account, there'll be no fight. it amazes me how some guy's have to ask for permission. If the bills are paid and food is on the table, no problem.

01-23-2013, 02:47 PM	#9
Homo_erectus Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 410	I am wondering what she prefers about the d7000 over the k5.

01-23-2013, 02:57 PM	#10
DVaughan007 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rockhampton Posts: 103	My partner after extensive utube review watching went for a fuji X-E1 over a K-01/k-30 :P now i dont have to share my da ltd or da*'s . I laugh when it rains tho as she hides her camera .

01-23-2013, 03:12 PM - 1 Like	#11
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	Isn't it very obvious why she prefer D7000 than K5? It's bigger, and have longer reach.

01-23-2013, 05:42 PM - 2 Likes	#12
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Originally posted by tabl10s If he has HIS own account, there'll be no fight. it amazes me how some guy's have to ask for permission. If the bills are paid and food is on the table, no problem. I don't suppose you are married.

01-23-2013, 06:12 PM	#13
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	Originally posted by tabl10s If he has HIS own account, there'll be no fight. it amazes me how some guy's have to ask for permission. If the bills are paid and food is on the table, no problem. I agree, assuming one of the bills that is getting paid is an adequate amount being set aside for retirement, and another one of the bills being paid is a mortgage, not rent (a mortgage-free home being a key part of retirement planning).

01-23-2013, 06:17 PM	#14
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Time to put your foot down and show who is the man ... joking ... On the good side, you both get to play with two different systems and get the best out of both.

01-23-2013, 07:10 PM	#15
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424	Originally posted by Tanzer I don't suppose you are married. I am. She has "Her Money" and I have "Mine".