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suziech · 07-13-2015, 12:53 AM

Hi everyone,
Long time lurker here, finally introducing myself! I'm English (are there many of us females on here?) now living in SW France the past 10 years and I pretty much shoot film 100%. I have a K1000 and a Spotmatic I use regularly but I also use many different cameras from MF to pinholes. My only digital camera is a Pentax K100D which is now at death's door

. My question is, I use it only for commissioned work, mostly interiors/lifestyle which I kind of drifted into by word of mouth and it seems to be building up. While the K100 isn't the greatest camera in the world, it's not bad and with a decent lens on people have been happy with the results. But now it's failing me intermittantly (it locks up when I switch it on and I can't do anything with it) so I'm thinking about an upgrade of the camera body (secondhand) and I can't spend more than 200€ (about $220/£150) Would a K10 be the way to go?
Any ideas guys? Thanks very much!

Adam · 07-13-2015, 01:12 AM

The k10d is certainly better than the k100, but it's essentially from the same generation. I'd look around for k30's, k-x's, k-r's, and k-500's to see if you can find one in your price range.

suziech · 07-13-2015, 05:42 AM

Thanks Adam, I'll check those suggestions out!

**savoche** · 07-13-2015, 06:38 AM

Welcome out of lurk-hood

There are some females on here, but I suspect you make up rather small minority. At least among the ones that speak up. Maybe you can help changing that?

I think Adam's advice is good regarding replacing the K100. It should be possible to find one of those for less than your limit.

ZombieArmy · 07-13-2015, 10:57 AM

Maybe you'd like something like the k-01 for something fresh. The image quality is amazing and it works great with manual lenses.

Jean Poitiers · 07-13-2015, 11:49 AM

"Salut" from an ex-pat 'Ricain in Poitiers,

Welcome to PF and the Panajou B&M shop in Bordeaux has the following :

- Two K10D's ... 125€ & 199€
- a K200D ... 230€
- a K-5 ... 325€
- a K-5 with DA 18-55 WR ... 399€

See here : Page accueil panajou

They are a good store and there's nothing at my trusty Poitiers B&M store to recommend ...

If you have a question, shoot me a PM.

A+ ... John - my real name.

suziech · 07-13-2015, 12:27 PM

Thanks all, I'll spend some time looking up all these suggestions! Of course, ideally I'd shoot commercial work on film …

**ivanvernon** · 07-13-2015, 12:58 PM

You can pick up a K-7, first in the new generation bodies, for around $200--vast improvement over K-10, K-20.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-13-2015, 05:03 PM

Welcome aboard and good luck finding your chosen camera.

07-13-2015, 12:53 AM	#1
suziech New Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 3	Hi from France (and a question!) Hi everyone, Long time lurker here, finally introducing myself! I'm English (are there many of us females on here?) now living in SW France the past 10 years and I pretty much shoot film 100%. I have a K1000 and a Spotmatic I use regularly but I also use many different cameras from MF to pinholes. My only digital camera is a Pentax K100D which is now at death's door . My question is, I use it only for commissioned work, mostly interiors/lifestyle which I kind of drifted into by word of mouth and it seems to be building up. While the K100 isn't the greatest camera in the world, it's not bad and with a decent lens on people have been happy with the results. But now it's failing me intermittantly (it locks up when I switch it on and I can't do anything with it) so I'm thinking about an upgrade of the camera body (secondhand) and I can't spend more than 200€ (about $220/£150) Would a K10 be the way to go? Any ideas guys? Thanks very much!

07-13-2015, 01:12 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	The k10d is certainly better than the k100, but it's essentially from the same generation. I'd look around for k30's, k-x's, k-r's, and k-500's to see if you can find one in your price range. 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:

07-13-2015, 11:49 AM	#6
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	"Salut" from an ex-pat 'Ricain in Poitiers, Welcome to PF and the *Panajou* B&M shop in Bordeaux has the following : - Two K10D's ... 125€ & 199€ - a K200D ... 230€ - a K-5 ... 325€ - a K-5 with DA 18-55 WR ... 399€ See here : Page accueil panajou They are a good store and there's nothing at my trusty Poitiers B&M store to recommend ... If you have a question, shoot me a PM. A+ ... John - my real name. Last edited by Jean Poitiers; 07-13-2015 at 11:54 AM.

07-13-2015, 12:58 PM	#8
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	A word for the K-7 You can pick up a K-7, first in the new generation bodies, for around $200--vast improvement over K-10, K-20.

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suziech New Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Thanks Adam, I'll check those suggestions out!

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savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Welcome out of lurk-hood There are some females on here, but I suspect you make up rather small minority. At least among the ones that speak up. Maybe you can help changing that? I think Adam's advice is good regarding replacing the K100. It should be possible to find one of those for less than your limit.

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