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narual · 06-20-2013, 08:34 AM

Hi there - Currently using Nikon D5100 & D70s. Thinking of switching to Pentax for weather resistance and a few other reasons.

Amateur, but I did win best in show out of about 300-400 entries in the only contest I've entered

**Kerrowdown** · 06-20-2013, 09:03 AM

Welcome to the forum, if you need any additional advice before you purchase, there's many "unbiased" Pentax users here to help.

narual · 06-20-2013, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum, if you need any additional advice before you purchase, there's many "unbiased" Pentax users here to help.

How's this for fast -- I just bought one on the marketplace.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-20-2013, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by narual

How's this for fast -- I just bought one on the marketplace

Good for you, well enjoy it when it arrives, any questions just ask.

Jean Poitiers · 06-20-2013, 09:50 AM

Bonjour from France and welcome to PF ... so, what did you buy? ... hope to see some images soon, J

Adam · 06-20-2013, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by narual

Hi there - Currently using Nikon D5100 & D70s. Thinking of switching to Pentax for weather resistance and a few other reasons.

Amateur, but I did win best in show out of about 300-400 entries in the only contest I've entered

Did you get a K-30? If so, it's going to feel very much like your D5100, with about the same image quality but the added bonus of weather sealing and a bigger grip.

**savoche** · 06-20-2013, 10:22 AM

Welcome! And you seem to be sufficiently trigger happy

narual · 06-20-2013, 10:23 AM

Thanks, all. I purchased a K-5 with a 50-135 2.8

I can live without the 136-200mm range from my 18-200, but I'm going to need to get something for the under 50mm. Probably get the cheap starter lens and then switch to the 16-55 when I decide I can justify it. Or just get a fast, fairly wide prime (anything that's weather resistant?), and be prepared to crop. Thoughts?

Jean Poitiers · 06-20-2013, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by narual

Thanks, all. I purchased a K-5 with a 50-135 2.8 ...

Congrats and hope that you like your K-5 as much as I do mine ... great gear and good luck on the lens hunt, J

**mike.hiran** · 06-20-2013, 01:52 PM

That's a great combo image quality wise! Not the fastest focusing lens but not terrible. I have had mine in torrential rain storms, freezing rain and on a splashy ocean voyage without any problems. Hope you enjoy your gear!

narual · 06-20-2013, 02:32 PM

Any recommendations on a cheap flash that's not fully manual and can tilt/rotate? Used or third party is fine. I have 2 overpriced Nikkon ones that I never fully utilized, so I know I probably won't need many bells and whistles for a pentax flash (and if I need it down the line I can always upgrade)

Sliver-Surfer · 06-20-2013, 05:09 PM

I like my METZ 44AF-1 DIGITAL FLASH/PENTAX

joe_c · 06-20-2013, 05:51 PM

I like my METZ 32-CT-3, tons of them on Ebay.

Sliver-Surfer · 06-20-2013, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by joe_c

I like my METZ 32-CT-3, tons of them on Ebay.

that would't work with p-ttl and it doesn't rotate, does it?

narual · 06-20-2013, 08:06 PM

yeah, without having something that can go TTL I might as well just use my overpriced Nikon SB600 with some tape over the contacts. And maybe that's what I'll do til I need something else... I don't really use the flash that much anyway, and 90% of the time that I do, I'm just bouncing it off the ceiling or the wall, or I've got something diffusing it. Once I'm totally sold on switching maybe I'll sell them and get something more appropriate.

06-20-2013, 08:34 AM	#1
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	Thinking about switching Hi there - Currently using Nikon D5100 & D70s. Thinking of switching to Pentax for weather resistance and a few other reasons. Amateur, but I did win best in show out of about 300-400 entries in the only contest I've entered

06-20-2013, 10:02 AM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by narual Hi there - Currently using Nikon D5100 & D70s. Thinking of switching to Pentax for weather resistance and a few other reasons. Amateur, but I did win best in show out of about 300-400 entries in the only contest I've entered Did you get a K-30? If so, it's going to feel very much like your D5100, with about the same image quality but the added bonus of weather sealing and a bigger grip. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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06-20-2013, 09:03 AM	#2
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Welcome to the forum, if you need any additional advice before you purchase, there's many "unbiased" Pentax users here to help.

06-20-2013, 09:13 AM	#3
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988 Original Poster	Originally posted by kerrowdown Welcome to the forum, if you need any additional advice before you purchase, there's many "unbiased" Pentax users here to help. How's this for fast -- I just bought one on the marketplace.

06-20-2013, 09:38 AM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Originally posted by narual How's this for fast -- I just bought one on the marketplace Good for you, well enjoy it when it arrives, any questions just ask.

06-20-2013, 09:50 AM	#5
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	*Bonjour* from France and welcome to PF ... so, what did you buy? ... hope to see some images soon, J

06-20-2013, 10:22 AM	#7
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Welcome! And you seem to be sufficiently trigger happy

06-20-2013, 10:23 AM	#8
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988 Original Poster	Thanks, all. I purchased a K-5 with a 50-135 2.8 I can live without the 136-200mm range from my 18-200, but I'm going to need to get something for the under 50mm. Probably get the cheap starter lens and then switch to the 16-55 when I decide I can justify it. Or just get a fast, fairly wide prime (anything that's weather resistant?), and be prepared to crop. Thoughts?

06-20-2013, 10:27 AM	#9
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by narual Thanks, all. I purchased a K-5 with a 50-135 2.8 ... Congrats and hope that you like your K-5 as much as I do mine ... great gear and good luck on the lens hunt, J

06-20-2013, 01:52 PM	#10
mike.hiran Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: portland Photos: Albums Posts: 1,491	That's a great combo image quality wise! Not the fastest focusing lens but not terrible. I have had mine in torrential rain storms, freezing rain and on a splashy ocean voyage without any problems. Hope you enjoy your gear!

06-20-2013, 02:32 PM	#11
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988 Original Poster	Any recommendations on a cheap flash that's not fully manual and can tilt/rotate? Used or third party is fine. I have 2 overpriced Nikkon ones that I never fully utilized, so I know I probably won't need many bells and whistles for a pentax flash (and if I need it down the line I can always upgrade)

06-20-2013, 05:09 PM	#12
Sliver-Surfer Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,558	I like my METZ 44AF-1 DIGITAL FLASH/PENTAX

06-20-2013, 05:51 PM	#13
joe_c New Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Frankfurt - Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 14	I like my METZ 32-CT-3, tons of them on Ebay.

06-20-2013, 06:31 PM	#14
Sliver-Surfer Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,558	Originally posted by joe_c I like my METZ 32-CT-3, tons of them on Ebay. that would't work with p-ttl and it doesn't rotate, does it?

06-20-2013, 08:06 PM	#15
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988 Original Poster	yeah, without having something that can go TTL I might as well just use my overpriced Nikon SB600 with some tape over the contacts. And maybe that's what I'll do til I need something else... I don't really use the flash that much anyway, and 90% of the time that I do, I'm just bouncing it off the ceiling or the wall, or I've got something diffusing it. Once I'm totally sold on switching maybe I'll sell them and get something more appropriate.

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