First DSLR, now or should I wait a little bit longer?

gammardi · 09-21-2012, 07:47 PM

Hello everyone,

I'm thinking about getting into the DLSR world. I currently have hold a Canon Eos 1000d and Fujifilm prosumer which I likely borrow from my college-journalist-organization. I primarily take human interest photo's, related to my journalist position. Well from now on, the borrowing days are over and I'd like to have a camera of my own. I was looking at the Pentax k-30, k-5, or the new K-5II, another reason I intend to have a pentax is because I happen to have an old Pentax film-camera (lenses included). I am open to other suggestions, though. The problem is, should I buy now the K-30/K-5 (I already have the budget for K-30 + 55-135 kit lens) or should I gather some more money and take the K-5 II? The first could be worth the lense, while the latest could worth the tech and gear. It's all about investing your money, isn't it? I welcome every advice.

Thanks.

Adam · 09-21-2012, 07:50 PM

Are you into video at all? If not, then the K-5 (or K-5 II) is still the better choice for stills.

More here:
Pentax K-30 Camera Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

gammardi · 09-25-2012, 09:33 PM

I wouldn't mind if the camera has video's on it. Compared to the video's on the K-5 II, which one would be the best buy?
thanks

misbehave · 09-27-2012, 06:01 PM

My suggestion is this:
If WR is a must have feature for you, then get the K-5/K-30. ( I bought my K-30 largely because of the WR feature, it rains here in Seattle a lot.)
If WR is not a must have for you, then I strongly suggest you check out Nikon's new D600.

09-21-2012, 07:47 PM	#1
gammardi New Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 5	First DSLR, now or should I wait a little bit longer? Hello everyone, I'm thinking about getting into the DLSR world. I currently have hold a Canon Eos 1000d and Fujifilm prosumer which I likely borrow from my college-journalist-organization. I primarily take human interest photo's, related to my journalist position. Well from now on, the borrowing days are over and I'd like to have a camera of my own. I was looking at the Pentax k-30, k-5, or the new K-5II, another reason I intend to have a pentax is because I happen to have an old Pentax film-camera (lenses included). I am open to other suggestions, though. The problem is, should I buy now the K-30/K-5 (I already have the budget for K-30 + 55-135 kit lens) or should I gather some more money and take the K-5 II? The first could be worth the lense, while the latest could worth the tech and gear. It's all about investing your money, isn't it? I welcome every advice. Thanks.

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09-21-2012, 07:50 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Are you into video at all? If not, then the K-5 (or K-5 II) is still the better choice for stills. More here: Pentax K-30 Camera Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

09-25-2012, 09:33 PM	#3
gammardi New Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 5 Original Poster	I wouldn't mind if the camera has video's on it. Compared to the video's on the K-5 II, which one would be the best buy? thanks

09-27-2012, 06:01 PM	#4
misbehave Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 102	My suggestion is this: If WR is a must have feature for you, then get the K-5/K-30. ( I bought my K-30 largely because of the WR feature, it rains here in Seattle a lot.) If WR is not a must have for you, then I strongly suggest you check out Nikon's new D600.