Forgot Password
Pentax Camera Forums Home
 

Reply
Show Printable Version 1 Like Search this Thread
02-13-2013, 10:42 AM - 1 Like   #16
Veteran Member
UpNorth's Avatar

Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Minnesota, U.S.A.
Photos: Gallery | Albums
Posts: 714
QuoteOriginally posted by Saxplayer1004 Quote
I kept mine for a backup as well as for landscapes as I prefer the color rendering from the CCD. Sending it off to KEH/BH/Adorama is always a good option as well
That's what I did with my K10 when I got my K20. I've found that once I have 2 bodies, it would be awfully tough to go back to just 1. Between the time/hassle saved with not having to switch lenses and the versitility of having two different lens options available simultaneously (not to mention the drop in probablitlity of the sensor getting dirty because you're opening the camera up to switch lenses "in the field") I found that THAT was worth way more than the small amount I'd get in sale/trade of my old body.

Just a thought.....

Tim

02-13-2013, 10:58 AM   #17
Pentaxian
normhead's Avatar

Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Near Algonquin Park
Photos: Gallery | Albums
Posts: 40,451
If you're ever out on a windy day near a beach and have to change lenses... I got 60 dust specs into my camera in two lens changes causing hours of work in PP. I'd tried to move out of the wind and shielded the camera with my body and coat, to no avail. Now, in such conditions I have the 18-135 on one camera and the 60-250 on the other, and i don't even think about lens changes...or primes.
02-13-2013, 11:17 AM   #18
Site Supporter
Site Supporter
LaurenOE's Avatar

Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs!
Photos: Albums
Posts: 3,690
QuoteOriginally posted by UpNorth Quote
That's what I did with my K10 when I got my K20. I've found that once I have 2 bodies, it would be awfully tough to go back to just 1. Between the time/hassle saved with not having to switch lenses and the versitility of having two different lens options available simultaneously (not to mention the drop in probablitlity of the sensor getting dirty because you're opening the camera up to switch lenses "in the field") I found that THAT was worth way more than the small amount I'd get in sale/trade of my old body.

Just a thought.....

Tim
QuoteOriginally posted by normhead Quote
If you're ever out on a windy day near a beach and have to change lenses... I got 60 dust specs into my camera in two lens changes causing hours of work in PP. I'd tried to move out of the wind and shielded the camera with my body and coat, to no avail. Now, in such conditions I have the 18-135 on one camera and the 60-250 on the other, and i don't even think about lens changes...or primes.
Yep, that's true too. When I moved my mental paradigm from "Back-Up" camera body to using "Dual Bodies", is when I realized that using 2 cameras automatically creates a back up, and after working with 2 bodies actively, you'll never go back!

2 K5 cameras working together is sublime!
02-13-2013, 04:25 PM   #19
New Member




Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 7
Gave my K10d to my 16 year old grand daughter. I think she'll make good use of it.

02-14-2013, 06:08 AM   #20
Veteran Member
lguckert79's Avatar

Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Photos: Gallery | Albums
Posts: 601
Original Poster
you all convinced me I'm keeping the k10 till further notice for a second body thank you all for the comments and reply's
thank you Larry G.

P.S. the k5 is so much smaller than the k10 is; wow
02-14-2013, 06:16 PM   #21
Veteran Member
BethC's Avatar

Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Pennsylvannia
Photos: Albums
Posts: 377
when I upgrade my K5 and it becomes my back up (My K 10 is now my backup) My K10 will be passed down to my boys.
Reply

Bookmarks
  • Submit Thread to Facebook Facebook
  • Submit Thread to Twitter Twitter
  • Submit Thread to Digg Digg
Tags - Make this thread easier to find by adding keywords to it!
camera, dslr, k-5, k-5 ii, k-5 iis, k10, k5, love, pentax k-5

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Hi, i from China. i love my life, love my K5. Fontainebleau Welcomes and Introductions 19 12-19-2012 11:09 PM
I'm not sure what to do with my hands... LBo Welcomes and Introductions 5 11-09-2012 09:41 AM
What adapter do I use to attach my lens to my dslr? Vantage-Point Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 10 04-13-2011 10:27 AM
What I can do with my K5 and not with my K10D johnny_rino Pentax DSLR Discussion 4 02-06-2011 06:33 PM
I love my K10, should I jump to a K20? Steve Beswick Pentax DSLR Discussion 12 12-29-2010 12:59 AM



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:28 PM. | See also: NikonForums.com, CanonForums.com part of our network of photo forums!
  • Red (Default)
  • Green
  • Gray
  • Dark
  • Dark Yellow
  • Dark Blue
  • Old Red
  • Old Green
  • Old Gray
  • Dial-Up Style
Hello! It's great to see you back on the forum! Have you considered joining the community?
register
Creating a FREE ACCOUNT takes under a minute, removes ads, and lets you post! [Dismiss]
Top