Last images from my K20D...

Last images from my K20D... · 08:05 AM

While I'm saying goodbye to Pentax (for now), the K20D was a fantastic camera and I feel like I got a lot out of it. These are two of the last images I took with my K20D, while a storm cleared over the ocean during a sunrise, and to me they feel particularly appropriate for a "goodbye." Of course, it's not really goodbye, since I find this place a lot more interesting than the Canon forums I've been to, and there are a lot of great photos posted on here, so I'll stick around.

Enjoy!

Both: K20D with 18-55 ii, converted in RAWTherapee. In retrospect both could have been stopped down a little more.

-Erik

**rparmar** · 08-30-2009, 08:17 AM

Best of luck in Canon land. Gone full frame I imagine?

er1kksen · 08-30-2009, 08:29 AM

No, can't afford full-frame.

Got a 40D and 85mm 1.8, basically my ideal portrait setup that doesn't break the bank (if I had the money, it'd be the K-7 and FA*85). I have been thinking about grabbing a secondhand EOS film camera for a song and some sort of decent film scanner though, if I'm ever in the mood.

**rparmar** · 08-30-2009, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by er1kksen

No, can't afford full-frame.

Got a 40D and 85mm 1.8, basically my ideal portrait setup that doesn't break the bank (if I had the money, it'd be the K-7 and FA*85). I have been thinking about grabbing a secondhand EOS film camera for a song and some sort of decent film scanner though, if I'm ever in the mood.

Well, the K20D + FA77 is just as good as K-7+FA*85 and a lot cheaper. But I suppose there's no point starting that debate if you've moved over.

little laker · 08-30-2009, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by rparmar

Well, the K20D + FA77 is just as good as K-7+FA*85 and a lot cheaper. But I suppose there's no point starting that debate if you've moved over.

not to mention the 77mm would be sweat on any Pentax K-mount film camera.
Often found for next to nothing.

Fixcinater · 08-30-2009, 12:23 PM

I'm a Canon user, with a 40D and 100mm f/2.0, also a Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 in EOS mount and then a wider selection of Tak primes.

You'll dig the 85mm I'm sure, and using Takumar (or K-mount) lenses isn't much different than on a Pentax dSLR since they both need stop-down metering.

Nice shots, btw. Agreed about the stopping down a bit further to retain some more detail in the clouds.

**Ash** · 08-30-2009, 01:07 PM

All the best to you Eric.
Don't be a stranger, and when the funds do come rolling through, consider Pentax again!

er1kksen · 08-30-2009, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by rparmar

Well, the K20D + FA77 is just as good as K-7+FA*85 and a lot cheaper. But I suppose there's no point starting that debate if you've moved over.

Oh, I certainly wouldn't disagree with that, and if the 77 weren't as pricey as it is that would be precisely the solution I would have gone with. I just said the K7+Fa*85 would be my ideal solution.

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08-30-2009, 08:17 AM	#2
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Best of luck in Canon land. Gone full frame I imagine?

08-30-2009, 08:29 AM	#3
er1kksen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Forestville, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,801 Original Poster	No, can't afford full-frame. Got a 40D and 85mm 1.8, basically my ideal portrait setup that doesn't break the bank (if I had the money, it'd be the K-7 and FA*85). I have been thinking about grabbing a secondhand EOS film camera for a song and some sort of decent film scanner though, if I'm ever in the mood.

08-30-2009, 10:09 AM	#4
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Originally posted by er1kksen No, can't afford full-frame. Got a 40D and 85mm 1.8, basically my ideal portrait setup that doesn't break the bank (if I had the money, it'd be the K-7 and FA85). I have been thinking about grabbing a secondhand EOS film camera for a song and some sort of decent film scanner though, if I'm ever in the mood. Well, the K20D + FA77 is just as good as K-7+FA85 and a lot cheaper. But I suppose there's no point starting that debate if you've moved over.

08-30-2009, 12:03 PM	#5
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	Originally posted by rparmar Well, the K20D + FA77 is just as good as K-7+FA*85 and a lot cheaper. But I suppose there's no point starting that debate if you've moved over. not to mention the 77mm would be sweat on any Pentax K-mount film camera. Often found for next to nothing.

08-30-2009, 12:23 PM	#6
Fixcinater Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 409	I'm a Canon user, with a 40D and 100mm f/2.0, also a Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 in EOS mount and then a wider selection of Tak primes. You'll dig the 85mm I'm sure, and using Takumar (or K-mount) lenses isn't much different than on a Pentax dSLR since they both need stop-down metering. Nice shots, btw. Agreed about the stopping down a bit further to retain some more detail in the clouds.

08-30-2009, 01:07 PM	#7
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	All the best to you Eric. Don't be a stranger, and when the funds do come rolling through, consider Pentax again!

08-30-2009, 01:31 PM	#8
er1kksen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Forestville, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,801 Original Poster	Originally posted by rparmar Well, the K20D + FA77 is just as good as K-7+FA85 and a lot cheaper. But I suppose there's no point starting that debate if you've moved over. Oh, I certainly wouldn't disagree with that, and if the 77 weren't as pricey as it is that would be precisely the solution I would have gone with. I just said the K7+Fa85 would be my ideal solution.