When is it time to upgrade?

catsman50 · 11-05-2015, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

The pentax FF will be available in spring.
What lenses have you got, as more than likely there not compatible with FF anyway.

My main lens is of course a 10-20mm sigma f/4-5.6. And that's the only one I have for shooting real estate haven't really had a need for anything else. But I do have some 50's and other random stuff that would work. But I would have to get a new lens for work

---------- Post added 11-05-2015 at 11:19 AM ----------

A lot of the properties I shoot range from 800sqft, to 6000sqft so yes 10mm or 15mm on a full frame is needed because realtors love to mislead people to think a room is bigger then it actually is. But I just don't see why I would benefit from full frame? I cropped sensors have come so far..... But maybe I'll get the k3 and sell when the full frame Pentax comes out

bertwert · 11-05-2015, 11:19 AM

That Sigma isn't compatible with FF, so you would need a new lens if you wanted FF.

catsman50 · 11-05-2015, 02:24 PM

Yes, but most of my clients use my photos for the mls and if anything always ask me to resize the photos

slip · 11-05-2015, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by catsman50

Thank you all for your input, since ice had my son that's now 1year old I've only been out shooting a hand full of times for pleasure. On the other hand I've had between 1-6 shoots a month since doing real estate. My k5 lately when I bracket for hdr processing has been randomly firing continually when I'm just trying to do 3 shoot bracketing. It will take 4-10 shots before stopping and it seems like it's getting worse not to mention the autofocus is an issue in low light sometimes.

A 645z is out of the question and really I'd have no use for it.Lol

Has anyone had experience with the k3 for real estate? I'm tempted to go full frame at times but I though typically you can get a wider angle from a cropped sensor?

Once you start taking more photos of your son, you would appreciate the K3 for its faster autofocus.
For real estate grab a Sigma 10-20 and you would be all set

Randy

catsman50 · 11-05-2015, 09:18 PM

Well its said and done. My pentax K3 will be on its way shortly along with a DA 50mm f/1.8 and a battery grip! I'm excited to see the improvements over my beat k5 that still gets the job done...

12345 · 11-06-2015, 03:31 PM

Congratulations! I hope you get many years of service out of it too!

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11-05-2015, 11:15 AM	#16
catsman50 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: jupiter FL Posts: 140 Original Poster	Originally posted by bertwert The pentax FF will be available in spring. What lenses have you got, as more than likely there not compatible with FF anyway. My main lens is of course a 10-20mm sigma f/4-5.6. And that's the only one I have for shooting real estate haven't really had a need for anything else. But I do have some 50's and other random stuff that would work. But I would have to get a new lens for work ---------- Post added 11-05-2015 at 11:19 AM ---------- A lot of the properties I shoot range from 800sqft, to 6000sqft so yes 10mm or 15mm on a full frame is needed because realtors love to mislead people to think a room is bigger then it actually is. But I just don't see why I would benefit from full frame? I cropped sensors have come so far..... But maybe I'll get the k3 and sell when the full frame Pentax comes out

11-05-2015, 11:19 AM	#17
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	That Sigma isn't compatible with FF, so you would need a new lens if you wanted FF.

11-05-2015, 02:24 PM	#18
catsman50 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: jupiter FL Posts: 140 Original Poster	Yes, but most of my clients use my photos for the mls and if anything always ask me to resize the photos

11-05-2015, 06:18 PM	#19
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535	Originally posted by catsman50 Thank you all for your input, since ice had my son that's now 1year old I've only been out shooting a hand full of times for pleasure. On the other hand I've had between 1-6 shoots a month since doing real estate. My k5 lately when I bracket for hdr processing has been randomly firing continually when I'm just trying to do 3 shoot bracketing. It will take 4-10 shots before stopping and it seems like it's getting worse not to mention the autofocus is an issue in low light sometimes. A 645z is out of the question and really I'd have no use for it.Lol Has anyone had experience with the k3 for real estate? I'm tempted to go full frame at times but I though typically you can get a wider angle from a cropped sensor? Once you start taking more photos of your son, you would appreciate the K3 for its faster autofocus. For real estate grab a Sigma 10-20 and you would be all set Randy

11-05-2015, 09:18 PM	#20
catsman50 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: jupiter FL Posts: 140 Original Poster	Well its said and done. My pentax K3 will be on its way shortly along with a DA 50mm f/1.8 and a battery grip! I'm excited to see the improvements over my beat k5 that still gets the job done...

11-06-2015, 03:31 PM	#21
12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520	Congratulations! I hope you get many years of service out of it too!