i love my new k5 but what to do with my k10

lguckert79 · 02-13-2013, 08:23 AM

So i just got a k5 yesterday wow what a difference from the k10 I'm a bit confused but ill get the hang of it the new menu and different options that i didn't have before are just great i love my new k5. Now what to do with the k10 it's got like 20,000 clicks and a little beat up but in fair condition i have a 3rd party grip and an extra battery for it. I am thinking of trading it for a lens I'm thinking of a f2.8 zoom that is if some one is willing to trade? so if anyone got any good ideas what i should do with the k10 let me know thanks.

bullitt_60 · 02-13-2013, 08:32 AM

You could sell it here or send it off to KEH.

Saxplayer1004 · 02-13-2013, 08:38 AM

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

lguckert79 · 02-13-2013, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by bullitt_60

You could sell it here or send it off to KEH.

i was thinking of that or post a trade
i was also wondering about the focus adjustment what does that do and how will i know when i need to use it on a lens?

lguckert79 · 02-13-2013, 08:43 AM

i wonder if keh would do a trade

bullitt_60 · 02-13-2013, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by lguckert79

i was thinking of that or post a trade
i was also wondering about the focus adjustment what does that do and how will i know when i need to use it on a lens?

Here's a good link: Fixing Front and Back Focus - The Remedy - PentaxForums.com

Originally posted by lguckert79

i wonder if keh would do a trade

Yes, they will trade after the condition of your equipment is assessed. While they are doing that they will put the item you want to trade for on hold. I bet they would only offer you $100 or so for a camera that age, but for me it saves a lot of hassle.

wombat2go · 02-13-2013, 09:14 AM

Keep it!
I think that's the great advantage of the K mount. Keep the old and the new and mix-n-match

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**boriscleto** · 02-13-2013, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by bullitt_60

Yes, they will trade after the condition of your equipment is assessed. While they are doing that they will put the item you want to trade for on hold. I bet they would only offer you $100 or so for a camera that age, but for me it saves a lot of hassle.

Less than $100. You get a 10% bonus for a trade so a trade would be around $100, but it has to be $100 before they will do a deal so you would have to throw in the kit lens.

Donate it to Goodwill and take a $200 tax write off. (That's what KEH sells them for).

**crewl1** · 02-13-2013, 09:24 AM

I say, gift it to a younger family member that is interested in photography.

drei3 · 02-13-2013, 09:25 AM

IR photography!

Adam · 02-13-2013, 09:46 AM

You can sell it on the marketplace for much more than you'd get from a trade-in. I'd go ahead and do that personally, and maybe pick up a K-01 as a backup.

lguckert79 · 02-13-2013, 09:47 AM

Originally posted by drei3

IR photography!

Originally posted by crewl1

I say, gift it to a younger family member that is interested in photography

both really good ideas

sadatoni · 02-13-2013, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

I say, gift it to a younger family member that is interested in photography.

That's exactly what I did when I replaced the K10 with a K20, and then again when I picked up the K5. My daughter was quite thrilled with getting the K20.

**LaurenOE** · 02-13-2013, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

I say, gift it to a younger family member that is interested in photography.

Agree!

There are always people that could use a great camera!

I have an entire "family-hand-me-down-schedule" when it comes to cameras!

normhead · 02-13-2013, 10:31 AM

I just gave my K20D to my sister. She took lots of courses in black and white so she could work in various darkrooms when she was younger. I'm sure she'll make good use of it. I never thought I'd part with it, but we have 2 K-5s now and we're picking up one of those cheap K-01s to use as a back up, and i can still visit it when I miss it.

02-13-2013, 08:23 AM	#1
lguckert79 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 601	i love my new k5 but what to do with my k10 So i just got a k5 yesterday wow what a difference from the k10 I'm a bit confused but ill get the hang of it the new menu and different options that i didn't have before are just great i love my new k5. Now what to do with the k10 it's got like 20,000 clicks and a little beat up but in fair condition i have a 3rd party grip and an extra battery for it. I am thinking of trading it for a lens I'm thinking of a f2.8 zoom that is if some one is willing to trade? so if anyone got any good ideas what i should do with the k10 let me know thanks.

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bullitt_60 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 320	You could sell it here or send it off to KEH.

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02-13-2013, 08:40 AM	#4
lguckert79 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 601 Original Poster	Originally posted by bullitt_60 You could sell it here or send it off to KEH. i was thinking of that or post a trade i was also wondering about the focus adjustment what does that do and how will i know when i need to use it on a lens?

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lguckert79 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 601 Original Poster	i wonder if keh would do a trade

02-13-2013, 08:50 AM	#6
bullitt_60 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 320	Originally posted by lguckert79 i was thinking of that or post a trade i was also wondering about the focus adjustment what does that do and how will i know when i need to use it on a lens? Here's a good link: Fixing Front and Back Focus - The Remedy - PentaxForums.com Originally posted by lguckert79 i wonder if keh would do a trade Yes, they will trade after the condition of your equipment is assessed. While they are doing that they will put the item you want to trade for on hold. I bet they would only offer you $100 or so for a camera that age, but for me it saves a lot of hassle.

02-13-2013, 09:18 AM	#8
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by bullitt_60 Yes, they will trade after the condition of your equipment is assessed. While they are doing that they will put the item you want to trade for on hold. I bet they would only offer you $100 or so for a camera that age, but for me it saves a lot of hassle. Less than $100. You get a 10% bonus for a trade so a trade would be around $100, but it has to be $100 before they will do a deal so you would have to throw in the kit lens. Donate it to Goodwill and take a $200 tax write off. (That's what KEH sells them for).

02-13-2013, 09:24 AM	#9
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	I say, gift it to a younger family member that is interested in photography.

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drei3 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 80	IR photography!

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lguckert79 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 601 Original Poster	Originally posted by drei3 IR photography! Originally posted by crewl1 I say, gift it to a younger family member that is interested in photography both really good ideas

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sadatoni Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 87	Originally posted by crewl1 I say, gift it to a younger family member that is interested in photography. That's exactly what I did when I replaced the K10 with a K20, and then again when I picked up the K5. My daughter was quite thrilled with getting the K20.

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LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by crewl1 I say, gift it to a younger family member that is interested in photography. Agree! There are always people that could use a great camera! I have an entire "family-hand-me-down-schedule" when it comes to cameras!

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I just gave my K20D to my sister. She took lots of courses in black and white so she could work in various darkrooms when she was younger. I'm sure she'll make good use of it. I never thought I'd part with it, but we have 2 K-5s now and we're picking up one of those cheap K-01s to use as a back up, and i can still visit it when I miss it.