Originally posted by dekao You have a photography company, you probably have lots of contacts, colleagues and friends, no?
I have a few contacts, but we are all students and therefore don't have a great deal of money or willingness to let others use expensive gear. Most people I know with cameras I could use need them on a very regular basis, otherwise I would have gone this route.
Originally posted by lammie200 I would suggest buying a used Kx. From what I know that model has been very dependable. You can probably fetch one for around $400.
If I had the money for this I would, and probably will eventually, I just can't at the moment.
Originally posted by mokey It's not going to help you this time, but if it's available, the next time you buy a camera, get the extended warranty with free loaner program. I've had to send in my K5 twice now, and have gotten a free loaner K5 while it's getting fixed. BTW, curious as to what lens you will be using for the school sports. I just got a 60-250, and I think I love it.
My photography company is barely a company at this point, with only a few clients. It isn't like I own a studio or do paid work every week for my company. The sports shots I do with a cheap Tamron 75-300, but I have been really wanting the 60-250 or the 50-135, both with the 1.4x Teleconverter. This won't happen for a while though, finances are tight. I didn't know they gave loaners with the extended warranty, otherwise I would have bought it. Isn't the extended warranty not available in Florida though?
Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Can you see them in sportspictures? I mean up to f8 mostly they are not visable or am I wrong?
You are correct, but I personally love doing long exposures in my free time, and I want this issue to be fixed regardless of if they show up in paid work.
I never said CaNikon don't have issues, I don't plan on switching anytime soon either, but this experience is annoying me. I will say, when I'm shooting it, I love the K-5. Just getting it in for repairs before my warranty expires is the only issue for me. I really wish I had a loaner program or PP right now.