Originally posted by SupremeMoFo Oh, except for, um, noise (A700 noticeably better, and a useful ISO200 base sensitivity) and dynamic range (MUCH higher resolving power in highlights), less prone to hot pixels...
So then why in the world do you still own Pentax? Dump that crap and switch to Sony and be happy.
I can't really complain about the AF on my K20d. It isn't perfect and will sometimes hunt in low light (depends on the lens) but it rarely makes me miss a shot. The light primes and the iq that I get more than make up for any perceived AF deficiencies. But that is my needs.
The a900 is getting rave reviews, though people are faulting it for not having particularly good high ISO performance. The IQ is first-rate though. I never really looked at any of the lower Sony stuff. The real Zeiss lenses are great but very heavy. For what I do I certainly wouldn't want to lug them around but everyone has different needs. The trick is finding the right camera for your real needs. I do get the impression however that for some the need is to fufill some spec sheet battle as opposed to actually get pictures. But for others, they do need really fast/accurate AF and 8 fps. Thankfully I'm not one of them, and instead need a workable system with great iq.