People using multiple systems, which is your next favorite brand after pentax?

DeadJohn · 08-28-2018, 01:29 PM

Micro 4/3 is my 2nd system. Panasonic GX-85 is a very compact camera, and the tiny 12-32 kit lens has good image quality. I got a bundle deal with a 40-150 lens but that lens is not very sharp. I have yet to buy any additional m43 lenses and if I do they might come from Panasonic, Olympus, or others. The system works for me regardless of brand.

K-1 is my main system.

**bobbotron** · 08-28-2018, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by aaacb

Calling it a system is a gross exaggeration, but I like my Fuji Instax as a fun alternative to "serious" Pentax gear

I'm not counting 35mm film because all is Pentax k mount

I was going to say something similar about 35mm film! I like my Pentax 645 a lot too but I need a new body... current one is a little flaky. If only they made a K1000 version of the P645.

officiousbystander · 08-28-2018, 02:21 PM

I think my Olympus EM 5 is a K5 mini-me. I've also just bought a Lumix GX 85 for video. I think I have as many M43 lenses as Pentax lenses.

CDW · 08-28-2018, 03:33 PM

A SONY a7III, SONY and Sigma lens, adapter to use my Pentax K mount lens and a Lumix GH4, Olympus, Panasonic lens plus K mount adapter. And a Pentax K1.

runswithsizzers · 08-28-2018, 05:02 PM

A little over a year ago, I was planning a month long walking tour and I decided I wanted something lighter than my K-3 and 3-prime kit. I bought a Fuji XE2 and their VERY NICE 18-55 f/2.8-4.0 zoom lens, and I haven't touched my K-3 until a few seeks ago. So, really, I'd have to say Pentax is my second favorite after Fuji!

Recently, I have been getting reacquainted with my K-3 and primes. And also, my old Pentax MX film camera! The K-3 is more ergonomic than my Fuji, and probably more durable as well. But it sure is big and heavy!

It's frustrating for me that Pentax makes these jewel-like DA limited primes, but only offers a big chunky body to mount them on. Fuji makes the XE2 body which is small and light, but tends to go for wide maximum apertures on their primes which makes the lenses bigger and heavy compared to the Pentax DA limited lenses.

When it comes to the viewfinder, the old Pentax MX blows them all out of the water! Compared to Fuji's EVF (the smallest) and my Pentax K-3, the view from the Pentax MX is shockingly big and bright!!

As for image quality, I have been very satisfied with my 16MP Fuji. I do like Fuji's film simulations. But I have also discoverd that I am spending less time in Lightroom using the Pentax K-3 raw files (DNG) with Lightroom's Adobe Color profile which was added in a recent Lightroom update. Very nice!

tvdtvdtvd · 08-28-2018, 05:47 PM

I own or have access to other cameras by Nikon, Leica, Polaroid, Kodak & Yashica. The only thing approaching a
'system' might be my wife's Leica gear, which consists of two bodies and 3 or 4 lenses. By and large, Pentax
is the only thing in my collection I would call a system, (and multiple systems at that; APS-C, Q, 35mm, 110).

**clickclick** · 08-28-2018, 06:23 PM

Sony a6000 with a couple standard Sony lenses and a K mount adapter with aperture control so I can use all my Pentax lenses. It's my daily carry camera for size since it slips in a messenger bag I have with me anyway. Also, on the rear occasion I want to do any video, I'll grab it instead of my K3 II or K-1.

**Bhuey55** · 08-28-2018, 09:23 PM - **2 Likes**

Mamiya C3 TLR with either the 65 f3.5 or 180 super f4.5 or any old Kodak Brownie

drumhead · 08-28-2018, 11:30 PM

Sony NEX5n with K adapter.

donpjt · 08-29-2018, 12:37 AM

Originally posted by jlstrawman

Sony a7II, a7, a6000, and NEX-3, plus a Panasonic Lumix GH-2. Also multiple adapters and focal reducer to share use of Pentax, Canon FD, Konica AR, Olympus OM, and Minolta manual lenses among the bodies.

Thats a ton of equipment. You probably have Camera buying addiction.. lol.

And Its great to see that everyone's toying with different systems and like to take advantage of what's out there. And its nice to hear everyone's perspectives, so when I look for new stuff I can keep everyone's ideas and points in mind

**i_trax** · 08-29-2018, 02:53 AM

Lot of Pentaxes and iPhons/iPads.
I did consider Olympus a while ago before it went into 4/3 mirrorless.

dsmithhfx · 08-29-2018, 05:18 AM

Originally posted by Bhuey55

Mamiya C3 TLR with either the 65 f3.5 or 180 super f4.5 or any old Kodak Brownie

I have a C2 with the stock 80mm. Still trying to work out scanning curly 120 (flat's not a problem).

**BarryE** · 08-29-2018, 10:31 AM

Ricoh GR ;-) One more post nearer to the line. Last time I refreshed it was 34 to go ...

**cartesio** · 12-11-2019, 07:32 AM

Panasonic, micro4/3. I have a G3 and a G80 (G85) and several lenses covering focal lengths from 12mm to 300mm.

I prefer the feeling, VF and sturdyness of my K10D, but I dislike its loud shutter sound. Sometimes I even avoid to take a photo just not to hear it.

**UncleVanya** · 12-11-2019, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by cartesio

Panasonic, micro4/3. I have a G3 and a G80 (G85) and several lenses covering focal lengths from 12mm to 300mm.

I prefer the feeling, VF and sturdyness of my K10D, but I dislike its loud shutter sound. Sometimes I even avoid to take a photo just not to hear it.

I have an Olympus OMD-EM1 and a Panasonic GX-1, both are nice and have quiet options. However my K-3 is very quiet also. True silent electronic shutter on the m4/3 great is quieter still.

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08-28-2018, 01:29 PM	#16
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,833	Micro 4/3 is my 2nd system. Panasonic GX-85 is a very compact camera, and the tiny 12-32 kit lens has good image quality. I got a bundle deal with a 40-150 lens but that lens is not very sharp. I have yet to buy any additional m43 lenses and if I do they might come from Panasonic, Olympus, or others. The system works for me regardless of brand. K-1 is my main system.

08-28-2018, 01:45 PM	#17
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by aaacb Calling it a system is a gross exaggeration, but I like my Fuji Instax as a fun alternative to "serious" Pentax gear I'm not counting 35mm film because all is Pentax k mount I was going to say something similar about 35mm film! I like my Pentax 645 a lot too but I need a new body... current one is a little flaky. If only they made a K1000 version of the P645.

08-28-2018, 02:21 PM	#18
officiousbystander Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 912	I think my Olympus EM 5 is a K5 mini-me. I've also just bought a Lumix GX 85 for video. I think I have as many M43 lenses as Pentax lenses.

08-28-2018, 03:33 PM	#19
CDW Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Big Island, Hawaii & Utah Posts: 457	A SONY a7III, SONY and Sigma lens, adapter to use my Pentax K mount lens and a Lumix GH4, Olympus, Panasonic lens plus K mount adapter. And a Pentax K1.

08-28-2018, 05:02 PM	#20
runswithsizzers Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA Posts: 186	A little over a year ago, I was planning a month long walking tour and I decided I wanted something lighter than my K-3 and 3-prime kit. I bought a Fuji XE2 and their VERY NICE 18-55 f/2.8-4.0 zoom lens, and I haven't touched my K-3 until a few seeks ago. So, really, I'd have to say Pentax is my second favorite after Fuji! Recently, I have been getting reacquainted with my K-3 and primes. And also, my old Pentax MX film camera! The K-3 is more ergonomic than my Fuji, and probably more durable as well. But it sure is big and heavy! It's frustrating for me that Pentax makes these jewel-like DA limited primes, but only offers a big chunky body to mount them on. Fuji makes the XE2 body which is small and light, but tends to go for wide maximum apertures on their primes which makes the lenses bigger and heavy compared to the Pentax DA limited lenses. When it comes to the viewfinder, the old Pentax MX blows them all out of the water! Compared to Fuji's EVF (the smallest) and my Pentax K-3, the view from the Pentax MX is shockingly big and bright!! As for image quality, I have been very satisfied with my 16MP Fuji. I do like Fuji's film simulations. But I have also discoverd that I am spending less time in Lightroom using the Pentax K-3 raw files (DNG) with Lightroom's Adobe Color profile which was added in a recent Lightroom update. Very nice!

08-28-2018, 05:47 PM	#21
tvdtvdtvd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,665	I own or have access to other cameras by Nikon, Leica, Polaroid, Kodak & Yashica. The only thing approaching a 'system' might be my wife's Leica gear, which consists of two bodies and 3 or 4 lenses. By and large, Pentax is the only thing in my collection I would call a system, (and multiple systems at that; APS-C, Q, 35mm, 110).

08-28-2018, 06:23 PM	#22
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Sony a6000 with a couple standard Sony lenses and a K mount adapter with aperture control so I can use all my Pentax lenses. It's my daily carry camera for size since it slips in a messenger bag I have with me anyway. Also, on the rear occasion I want to do any video, I'll grab it instead of my K3 II or K-1.

08-28-2018, 09:23 PM - 2 Likes	#23
Bhuey55 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 147	Mamiya C3 TLR with either the 65 f3.5 or 180 super f4.5 or any old Kodak Brownie

08-28-2018, 11:30 PM	#24
drumhead Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 71	Sony NEX5n with K adapter.

08-29-2018, 12:37 AM	#25
donpjt Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 190 Original Poster	Originally posted by jlstrawman Sony a7II, a7, a6000, and NEX-3, plus a Panasonic Lumix GH-2. Also multiple adapters and focal reducer to share use of Pentax, Canon FD, Konica AR, Olympus OM, and Minolta manual lenses among the bodies. Thats a ton of equipment. You probably have Camera buying addiction.. lol. And Its great to see that everyone's toying with different systems and like to take advantage of what's out there. And its nice to hear everyone's perspectives, so when I look for new stuff I can keep everyone's ideas and points in mind

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08-29-2018, 02:53 AM	#26
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	Lot of Pentaxes and iPhons/iPads. I did consider Olympus a while ago before it went into 4/3 mirrorless.

08-29-2018, 05:18 AM	#27
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,144	Originally posted by Bhuey55 Mamiya C3 TLR with either the 65 f3.5 or 180 super f4.5 or any old Kodak Brownie I have a C2 with the stock 80mm. Still trying to work out scanning curly 120 (flat's not a problem).

08-29-2018, 10:31 AM	#28
BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,653	Ricoh GR ;-) One more post nearer to the line. Last time I refreshed it was 34 to go ...

12-11-2019, 07:32 AM	#29
cartesio Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Panasonic, micro4/3. I have a G3 and a G80 (G85) and several lenses covering focal lengths from 12mm to 300mm. I prefer the feeling, VF and sturdyness of my K10D, but I dislike its loud shutter sound. Sometimes I even avoid to take a photo just not to hear it.

12-11-2019, 08:06 AM	#30
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,400	Originally posted by cartesio Panasonic, micro4/3. I have a G3 and a G80 (G85) and several lenses covering focal lengths from 12mm to 300mm. I prefer the feeling, VF and sturdyness of my K10D, but I dislike its loud shutter sound. Sometimes I even avoid to take a photo just not to hear it. I have an Olympus OMD-EM1 and a Panasonic GX-1, both are nice and have quiet options. However my K-3 is very quiet also. True silent electronic shutter on the m4/3 great is quieter still.