Apparently, We Don't need a New DSLR for Christmas

**RobA_Oz** · 11-26-2015, 02:53 PM

...at least, we won't be getting a new Pentax 35FF for this Christmas.

Enjoy this article from F-Stoppers. We've all said much the same thing here, from time to time, but it always bears repeating, and you can send the link to people who ask you - "because you know this stuff".

Adam · 11-26-2015, 03:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

...at least, we won't be getting a new Pentax 35FF for this Christmas.

Enjoy this article from F-Stoppers. We've all said much the same thing here, from time to time, but it always bears repeating, and you can send the link to people who ask you - "because you know this stuff".

We certainly aren't...Pentax said it was coming out in Spring.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-26-2015, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

We Don't need a New DSLR for Christmas

Read that and thought of this... https://youtu.be/dq4aOaDXIfY?t=72

lytrytyr · 11-26-2015, 03:29 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Enjoy this article from F-Stoppers.

"I would highly suggest that you stick with Canon or Nikon DSLRs. They are currently the industry standard for DSLRs and their cameras are the easiest to find accessories for. Nikon in particular has never changed their mount so any old Nikon lens will mount to any current Nikon DSLR."

Really?

**RobA_Oz** · 11-26-2015, 03:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by lytrytyr

"I would highly suggest that you stick with Canon or Nikon DSLRs. They are currently the industry standard for DSLRs and their cameras are the easiest to find accessories for. Nikon in particular has never changed their mount so any old Nikon lens will mount to any current Nikon DSLR."

Really?

In truth, there is ignorance...

**clackers** · 11-26-2015, 04:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by lytrytyr

"I would highly suggest that you stick with Canon or Nikon DSLRs. They are currently the industry standard for DSLRs and their cameras are the easiest to find accessories for. Nikon in particular has never changed their mount so any old Nikon lens will mount to any current Nikon DSLR."

Really?

Just shows how out of touch a pro can be.

You buy an entry level Nikon DSLR like he's urging, the old Nikon screwdrive lenses, they no-workee.

Manual focus awaits the badly advised newbie!

**boriscleto** · 11-26-2015, 04:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

Just shows how out of touch a pro can be.

You buy an entry level Nikon DSLR like he's urging, the old Nikon screwdrive lenses, they no-workee.

Manual focus awaits the badly advised newbie!

And if you buy a manual focus lens the meter no-workee. You only get an AI coupler with the D7200 and up.

officiousbystander · 11-26-2015, 05:30 PM

Did anyone else find this patronising and condescending? When my wife gave me my Kx for Xmas 2010 to photograph the kids I didn't really know how to use it. Then I learnt. Funny about that.

**clackers** · 11-26-2015, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by officiousbystander

Did anyone else find this patronising and condescending? When my wife gave me my Kx for Xmas 2010 to photograph the kids I didn't really know how to use it. Then I learnt. Funny about that.

Asking someone to learn something is unreasonable now. We live in an age of instantaneous gratification, OB. :-D

6BQ5 · 11-26-2015, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Just shows how out of touch a pro can be.

You buy an entry level Nikon DSLR like he's urging, the old Nikon screwdrive lenses, they no-workee.

Manual focus awaits the badly advised newbie!

Quite right! Lee Morris looks like a pretty young guy. He may be a pro but that only means he gets his paycheck through a camera.

**RobA_Oz** · 11-26-2015, 06:20 PM - **1 Like**

He's probably a Nikon/Canon fan because there was no other 35FF option when he was starting out - there's a main message in there that's more important than the brand stuff, so let's not dwell too much on the sideshow.

**PJ1** · 11-26-2015, 06:26 PM - **4 Likes**

I checked out the link. I can see where he is coming from. I don't need a better camera to take better pictures. I need the girl in the bikini to take pictures of. But I won't be getting her for Christmas either

**Des** · 11-26-2015, 07:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by lytrytyr

"I would highly suggest that you stick with Canon or Nikon DSLRs. They are currently the industry standard for DSLRs and their cameras are the easiest to find accessories for. Nikon in particular has never changed their mount so any old Nikon lens will mount to any current Nikon DSLR." Really?

Imagine a camera brand that has retained the same mount for 40 years! I'll buy that.

dansamy · 11-26-2015, 08:42 PM

Well, according to that guy, I'll never need a DSLR. I bought my K-x for a specific reason. One that couldn't be solved by the PnS cameras. The time between pressing the shutter & the picture being taken. Of course, I had no idea the rabbit hole that would lead to.

mikeSF · 11-27-2015, 02:08 AM

I liked the article up until the last chapter when he showed his ignorance in recommending a buyer stick with Nik or Can. This shows a lack of research on his part, possibly laziness, who knows?

11-26-2015, 02:53 PM	#1
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11-26-2015, 03:07 PM - 1 Like	#2
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PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	I checked out the link. I can see where he is coming from. I don't need a better camera to take better pictures. I need the girl in the bikini to take pictures of. But I won't be getting her for Christmas either Last edited by PJ1; 11-26-2015 at 06:27 PM. Reason: typo

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lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Enjoy this article from F-Stoppers. "I would highly suggest that you stick with Canon or Nikon DSLRs. They are currently the industry standard for DSLRs and their cameras are the easiest to find accessories for. Nikon in particular has never changed their mount so any old Nikon lens will mount to any current Nikon DSLR." Really?

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197 Original Poster	Originally posted by lytrytyr "I would highly suggest that you stick with Canon or Nikon DSLRs. They are currently the industry standard for DSLRs and their cameras are the easiest to find accessories for. Nikon in particular has never changed their mount so any old Nikon lens will mount to any current Nikon DSLR." Really? In truth, there is ignorance...

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by lytrytyr "I would highly suggest that you stick with Canon or Nikon DSLRs. They are currently the industry standard for DSLRs and their cameras are the easiest to find accessories for. Nikon in particular has never changed their mount so any old Nikon lens will mount to any current Nikon DSLR." Really? Just shows how out of touch a pro can be. You buy an entry level Nikon DSLR like he's urging, the old Nikon screwdrive lenses, they no-workee. Manual focus awaits the badly advised newbie!

11-26-2015, 04:09 PM - 1 Like	#7
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by clackers Just shows how out of touch a pro can be. You buy an entry level Nikon DSLR like he's urging, the old Nikon screwdrive lenses, they no-workee. Manual focus awaits the badly advised newbie! And if you buy a manual focus lens the meter no-workee. You only get an AI coupler with the D7200 and up.

11-26-2015, 05:30 PM	#8
officiousbystander Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 912	Did anyone else find this patronising and condescending? When my wife gave me my Kx for Xmas 2010 to photograph the kids I didn't really know how to use it. Then I learnt. Funny about that.

11-26-2015, 05:57 PM	#9
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by officiousbystander Did anyone else find this patronising and condescending? When my wife gave me my Kx for Xmas 2010 to photograph the kids I didn't really know how to use it. Then I learnt. Funny about that. Asking someone to learn something is unreasonable now. We live in an age of instantaneous gratification, OB. :-D

11-26-2015, 05:58 PM	#10
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Originally posted by clackers Just shows how out of touch a pro can be. You buy an entry level Nikon DSLR like he's urging, the old Nikon screwdrive lenses, they no-workee. Manual focus awaits the badly advised newbie! Quite right! Lee Morris looks like a pretty young guy. He may be a pro but that only means he gets his paycheck through a camera.

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197 Original Poster	He's probably a Nikon/Canon fan because there was no other 35FF option when he was starting out - there's a main message in there that's more important than the brand stuff, so let's not dwell too much on the sideshow.

11-26-2015, 07:43 PM - 1 Like	#13
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by lytrytyr "I would highly suggest that you stick with Canon or Nikon DSLRs. They are currently the industry standard for DSLRs and their cameras are the easiest to find accessories for. Nikon in particular has never changed their mount so any old Nikon lens will mount to any current Nikon DSLR." Really? Imagine a camera brand that has retained the same mount for 40 years! I'll buy that.

11-26-2015, 08:42 PM	#14
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Well, according to that guy, I'll never need a DSLR. I bought my K-x for a specific reason. One that couldn't be solved by the PnS cameras. The time between pressing the shutter & the picture being taken. Of course, I had no idea the rabbit hole that would lead to.

11-27-2015, 02:08 AM	#15
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	I liked the article up until the last chapter when he showed his ignorance in recommending a buyer stick with Nik or Can. This shows a lack of research on his part, possibly laziness, who knows?