Camera buying

JArr1 · 09-26-2012, 02:39 PM

Hi My name is Jamie Got a Sp1000 with 2 lens and a Super ME with 3 K mount lens

**eaglem** · 09-26-2012, 03:43 PM

Welcome to the forum Jamie, good to have you on board with us here.

JArr1 · 09-27-2012, 02:28 PM

Thanks any advice on which pentax dslr to replace my film cameras would be welcome thanks

**eaglem** · 09-27-2012, 03:28 PM

Might pay to ask your question in the Pentax Beginners Corner but in my opinion you couldn't go past the Pentax K-5 as being an excellent DSLR.

Na Horuk · 09-27-2012, 03:45 PM

Welcome!
Depends on your budget. You can get a K-r pretty cheaply (second hand or even new, while supplies last) and the K-5 (higher tier) also isn't prohibitively expensive, since Pentax just came out with the K-30 (mid-tier, I would suggest this one for "beginners" or if you want to use lenses without AF, because it has focus peaking) and K-5ii (very little difference from K-5, only newer AF module). If you prefer mirrorless, there is the stylish K-01, which has a lot of discounts recently. It doesn't have an OVF, though.
If you want cheaper (and older), you might want to check out the K200d. There is a camera reviews section on this forum:
Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Pentax Digital Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications
This lists all Pentax K-mount DSLR cameras and I think they are ordered by time (newest at top). Since these are digital cameras, newer technology tends to be better. Good luck!

09-26-2012, 02:39 PM	#1
JArr1 New Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 2	Camera buying Hi My name is Jamie Got a Sp1000 with 2 lens and a Super ME with 3 K mount lens

09-27-2012, 02:28 PM	#3
JArr1 New Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Mr Robb Thanks any advice on which pentax dslr to replace my film cameras would be welcome thanks

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09-26-2012, 03:43 PM	#2
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,162	Welcome to the forum Jamie, good to have you on board with us here.

09-27-2012, 03:28 PM	#4
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,162	Might pay to ask your question in the Pentax Beginners Corner but in my opinion you couldn't go past the Pentax K-5 as being an excellent DSLR.

09-27-2012, 03:45 PM	#5
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Welcome! Depends on your budget. You can get a K-r pretty cheaply (second hand or even new, while supplies last) and the K-5 (higher tier) also isn't prohibitively expensive, since Pentax just came out with the K-30 (mid-tier, I would suggest this one for "beginners" or if you want to use lenses without AF, because it has focus peaking) and K-5ii (very little difference from K-5, only newer AF module). If you prefer mirrorless, there is the stylish K-01, which has a lot of discounts recently. It doesn't have an OVF, though. If you want cheaper (and older), you might want to check out the K200d. There is a camera reviews section on this forum: Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Pentax Digital Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications This lists all Pentax K-mount DSLR cameras and I think they are ordered by time (newest at top). Since these are digital cameras, newer technology tends to be better. Good luck!