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BlakeShellman · 11-03-2013, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

It seems we always have this dilemma with new cameras. In general I agree with those who say to sell both unless you have a specific use for one of the old cameras. Otherwise they just sit unused like my MX which I will not sell for sentimental reasons.

Hey I might consider selling both DSLRs if you'd sell me your MX ...if it's minty. :-) . That's my favorite camera of all time.

rawr · 11-03-2013, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by Michaelina2

Yep, perhaps the use of third party attachments may poof the warranty. Anything is possible

Yes, don't even think of using a non-Pentax lens cap or camera bag either. It's too risky.

**Mikesul** · 11-03-2013, 12:25 PM

Yes. It was my only camera for more than twenty years. I recently bought some film to see how it works after all these years. I also still have, and use from time to time, the M50 1.7 that came with it in 1978. I plan to take the film in today.

**monochrome** · 11-03-2013, 12:30 PM

My wife says there is keeping old things that are good for their good-ness, and then there is obsessive hoarding.

My SV is in the former camp.

When it came to the point that i had to take my K2 out for a walk and burn a roll just to keep it exercised so it didn't have to go to Eric a second time to fix the ASA ring that hadn't been moved since 2006 I knew I was guilty of obsessive hoarding. I still have more cameras than I need and less than I want, but at least I have a use for them all, including the K10D.

Keep the K10D if you will use it. Otherwise the money you could get for it is ten or fifteen percent of a K3.

BlakeShellman · 11-03-2013, 12:43 PM

How much would an IR conversion cost?

**Michaelina2** · 11-03-2013, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

You jest, I assume?

That's my hope...

In order to help others understand, please ask Pentax (or Nikon, or Canon, or Sony, etc.) to help you resolve a problem you are having with your non-branded lens, or flash, or battery, etc. on their camera body and how it affects their warranty, then share their answer...

**monochrome** · 11-03-2013, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by Michaelina2

That's my hope...

In order to help others understand, please ask Pentax (or Nikon, or Canon, or Sony, etc.) to help you resolve a problem you are having with your non-branded lens, or flash, or battery, etc. on their camera body and how it affects their warranty, then share their answer...

If there was a problem with a third-party accessory I think I would ask Sigma or Tamron or Metz or Eneloop or any of a host of third-party manufacturers Pentax and every other manufacturer tacitly encourages to produce fitting accessories and lenses for their cameras.

Modding the camera voids the warranty. Using a fitting accessory doesn't.

But then you know that.

Last edited by monochrome; 11-03-2013 at 02:11 PM.

lytrytyr · 11-03-2013, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by saladin

the ccd sensor offers a point of difference in rendering and tones imo, and you will probably never see one in a pentax body ever again.

Unless you get a 645D.

mickey · 11-03-2013, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by Adam

IMO- no reason to keep the K10D, if you get a K-3 it will really feel archaic (it already does beside the K-5 IMO). Sell it and use the money toward a nice new prime

Not going to argue with that, certainly in terms of features...but nothing feels like a K10D(except the K20, of course), and as was mentioned above, the K10D at ISO 100 is still great.

BlakeShellman · 11-04-2013, 02:09 PM

So how much is a mint K10D selling for these days? I think if its less than $225 I'd be better off keeping it. How about a K-5?

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11-03-2013, 11:49 AM	#31
BlakeShellman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 224 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mikesul It seems we always have this dilemma with new cameras. In general I agree with those who say to sell both unless you have a specific use for one of the old cameras. Otherwise they just sit unused like my MX which I will not sell for sentimental reasons. Hey I might consider selling both DSLRs if you'd sell me your MX ...if it's minty. :-) . That's my favorite camera of all time.

11-03-2013, 12:23 PM	#32
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Michaelina2 Yep, perhaps the use of third party attachments may poof the warranty. Anything is possible Yes, don't even think of using a non-Pentax lens cap or camera bag either. It's too risky.

11-03-2013, 12:25 PM	#33
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Yes. It was my only camera for more than twenty years. I recently bought some film to see how it works after all these years. I also still have, and use from time to time, the M50 1.7 that came with it in 1978. I plan to take the film in today.

11-03-2013, 12:30 PM	#34
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	My wife says there is keeping old things that are good for their good-ness, and then there is obsessive hoarding. My SV is in the former camp. When it came to the point that i had to take my K2 out for a walk and burn a roll just to keep it exercised so it didn't have to go to Eric a second time to fix the ASA ring that hadn't been moved since 2006 I knew I was guilty of obsessive hoarding. I still have more cameras than I need and less than I want, but at least I have a use for them all, including the K10D. Keep the K10D if you will use it. Otherwise the money you could get for it is ten or fifteen percent of a K3.

11-03-2013, 12:43 PM	#35
BlakeShellman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 224 Original Poster	How much would an IR conversion cost?

11-03-2013, 01:53 PM	#36
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,302	Originally posted by monochrome You jest, I assume? That's my hope... In order to help others understand, please ask Pentax (or Nikon, or Canon, or Sony, etc.) to help you resolve a problem you are having with your non-branded lens, or flash, or battery, etc. on their camera body and how it affects their warranty, then share their answer...

11-03-2013, 02:05 PM	#37
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Michaelina2 That's my hope... In order to help others understand, please ask Pentax (or Nikon, or Canon, or Sony, etc.) to help you resolve a problem you are having with your non-branded lens, or flash, or battery, etc. on their camera body and how it affects their warranty, then share their answer... If there was a problem with a third-party accessory I think I would ask Sigma or Tamron or Metz or Eneloop or any of a host of third-party manufacturers Pentax and every other manufacturer tacitly encourages to produce fitting accessories and lenses for their cameras. Modding the camera voids the warranty. Using a fitting accessory doesn't. But then you know that. Last edited by monochrome; 11-03-2013 at 02:11 PM.

11-03-2013, 02:16 PM	#38
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by saladin the ccd sensor offers a point of difference in rendering and tones imo, and you will probably never see one in a pentax body ever again. Unless you get a 645D.

11-03-2013, 02:50 PM	#39
mickey Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	Originally posted by Adam IMO- no reason to keep the K10D, if you get a K-3 it will really feel archaic (it already does beside the K-5 IMO). Sell it and use the money toward a nice new prime Not going to argue with that, certainly in terms of features...but nothing feels like a K10D(except the K20, of course), and as was mentioned above, the K10D at ISO 100 is still great.

11-04-2013, 02:09 PM	#40
BlakeShellman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 224 Original Poster	So how much is a mint K10D selling for these days? I think if its less than $225 I'd be better off keeping it. How about a K-5?

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