love pentax

hartmountain · 06-07-2015, 05:12 PM

I've owned a pentax k20 for three years and have loved every minute of it. Like any camera geek I always feel the pull of new equipment. But I'm not a tech person. What matters to me that the photo I take tells a story that can be understood by the viewer in a moment. If I can affect another person with imagination,color,pathos,joy,well that's enough for me. I can do that very well with my beloved K20. But my question is could I tell an even better story with a k5iis or a K-3? My friends say it's all about the person behind the lens,not the camera. Do you think I should enter the more modern halls of an advanced camera or stick with what I know? I'm not really into landscape anymore but love the quirkiness of street photography. Thanks so much. (Oh yes,I love the idea of the Ricoh Gr alongside my K20.

Attached Images

View Picture EXIF

View Picture EXIF

Adam · 06-07-2015, 05:17 PM

The camera is just a tool that the photographer uses. Newer cameras make many things easier, so I think that you'd enjoy the upgrade to either of those bodies. I'd recommend the K-3, because it feels more modern and has better image quality/performance. Check out the in-depth reviews on our homepage to learn more

**Kerrowdown** · 06-08-2015, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by hartmountain

but love the quirkiness of street photography

Welcome aboard, I'm still using K20Ds for that very purpose, coupled with a good wide angle lens, for that "up close and personal" image.

**wtlwdwgn** · 06-11-2015, 02:56 PM

Welcome to the forum! I still use my K10D and K20D as well as a K-3. All good stuff. Looking forward to seeing more of your images.

hartmountain · 06-12-2015, 04:32 AM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

Welcome to the forum! I still use my K10D and K20D as well as a K-3. All good stuff. Looking forward to seeing more of your images.

how can I abandon my k-20?

Basie · 06-12-2015, 11:20 AM

Don't

hartmountain · 06-13-2015, 02:07 PM

My pentax k20 in new mexico.

Attached Images

View Picture EXIF

mee · 06-13-2015, 03:13 PM

For your style of shooting, I'd recommend the K-3. You'll get improved AF, and resolution, and will probably be much better in low light.

Btw nice images on your gear. Sigma 18-250 does a pretty snazzy job for it being a superzoom lens! That said, you might be able to 'tell the story' with a faster lens? Or at least tell more stories in lower light.. hehe

hartmountain · 06-14-2015, 05:30 AM

thank you to all who took the time to comment on my photos and encourage me. Grat guys!

hartmountain · 06-14-2015, 07:43 AM

95 in the shade-new mexico and pentax k20

06-07-2015, 05:17 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	The camera is just a tool that the photographer uses. Newer cameras make many things easier, so I think that you'd enjoy the upgrade to either of those bodies. I'd recommend the K-3, because it feels more modern and has better image quality/performance. Check out the in-depth reviews on our homepage to learn more 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:

06-14-2015, 05:30 AM	#9
hartmountain New Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 18 Original Poster	pentax k20 thank you to all who took the time to comment on my photos and encourage me. Grat guys!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Love Pentax buy may be switching..	no694terry	Pentax Full Frame	59	04-29-2015 09:22 AM
Love Pentax! New to forum!	audreyanne	Welcomes and Introductions	6	12-12-2014 02:23 PM
In love with Pentax	PhotoJohnnyc	Welcomes and Introductions	6	12-08-2014 04:58 AM
30 year Pentax love affair !	Rodney Williams	Welcomes and Introductions	9	05-06-2014 01:24 AM
Love pentax .... from Taiwan	plenoi	Welcomes and Introductions	3	10-06-2012 08:35 AM

06-08-2015, 01:25 PM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,821	Originally posted by hartmountain but love the quirkiness of street photography Welcome aboard, I'm still using K20Ds for that very purpose, coupled with a good wide angle lens, for that "up close and personal" image.

06-11-2015, 02:56 PM	#4
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,846	Welcome to the forum! I still use my K10D and K20D as well as a K-3. All good stuff. Looking forward to seeing more of your images.

06-12-2015, 11:20 AM	#6
Basie Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Windhoek, Namibia Photos: Gallery Posts: 990	Don't

06-13-2015, 03:13 PM	#8
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	For your style of shooting, I'd recommend the K-3. You'll get improved AF, and resolution, and will probably be much better in low light. Btw nice images on your gear. Sigma 18-250 does a pretty snazzy job for it being a superzoom lens! That said, you might be able to 'tell the story' with a faster lens? Or at least tell more stories in lower light.. hehe