Greetings All-- Need Guidance Too

Yasar Emm · 12-21-2018, 02:11 PM

Greetings all here

I am Yasar Muhammad from city of Sahiwal Pakistan
I am a sheer beginner, interested in photographing birds and life around me ( obviosly moving things too).
I find myself all inclined to use LCD for composing images.
I want to begin with K-70, need advice if it shall be a good decision for my type, or i should conside KP.
Thanks for all who shall spare their time.

Docrwm · 12-21-2018, 02:21 PM

The LCD is fine for compositing images not involving movement. It is slower to focus than the focus through the viewfinder and that makes it very difficult to use on moving objects. It is a very good way to focus for landscape and still life.

C_Jones · 12-21-2018, 02:51 PM

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

The LCD is useful sometimes for composing shots, but if you have a lot of sunlight or other condition which causes glare on the LCD you can resort to using the regular viewfinder.

The K-70 offers a lot and may be a good choice for its price range.

Good luck!

**PJ1** · 12-21-2018, 03:54 PM

Welcome to the Forums. The K-70 is a good camera and should be good for your purposes. The KP is also very good and has more features, but it does cost more. You can compare the two cameras here using the Pentax DSLR Comparison tool (Pentax K-1 II vs. Pentax KP vs. Pentax K-70 - Pentax Camera Comparison - PentaxForums.com)

**Mikesul** · 12-21-2018, 06:54 PM

The KP and K70 are similar in many ways. KP is newer with more robust build. I you can afford it that is probably what you should do but you get very good value from the K70.

**UncleVanya** · 12-21-2018, 07:27 PM

The other option would be a k-3 or k3-II. I think those are quite durable and if you are just starting a used k-3 may offer all you need.

**aslyfox** · 12-21-2018, 09:11 PM

welcome

UncleVanya mentioned the K 3 and K 3 II

the comparison tool will look at 4 different camera bodies

Pentax K-3 II vs. Pentax K-3 vs. Pentax K-70 vs. Pentax KP - Pentax Camera Comparison - PentaxForums.com

note the K 3 and K 3II are no longer being made ( if my info is correct ) but they are still excellent cameras

the K 3 and K 3 II are very similar with a major difference being the K 3 has an on board flash and the K 3 II does not but does have built in GPS instead

be sure to read the " In Depth Reviews " of each camera

Last edited by aslyfox; 12-21-2018 at 09:17 PM.

Yasar Emm · 12-22-2018, 04:22 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

The LCD is fine for compositing images not involving movement. It is slower to focus than the focus through the viewfinder and that makes it very difficult to use on moving objects. It is a very good way to focus for landscape and still life.

Thank you for sparing your time and piece of advice

---------- Post added 12-22-18 at 04:25 AM ----------

THanks for sparing your time and valuable advice

Kozlok · 12-22-2018, 05:57 AM - **3 Likes**

I also recommend a good photography book for beginners. I always recommend “Understanding Exposure” by Bryan Petersen. It will help your photography a lot.

**aslyfox** · 12-22-2018, 07:14 AM

information is good

knowledge is good

lots of information and knowledge can be found by looking at the articles you can access for free - just click on the " Articles " link above

here is a link to one:

Exposure Basics: A Complete Guide for Beginners - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com

MarkJerling · 12-23-2018, 02:10 PM

Welcome to the forum Yasar!
Kind regards,
Mark
(New Zealand)

**Kerrowdown** · 12-24-2018, 09:29 AM

I'm late to the party as usual, so I'll just say welcome to the forum.

**TER-OR** · 12-27-2018, 02:07 PM

Welcome from Chicago!
If buying the less expensive K70 (or even used bodies) allows the purchase of additional lens or two then the choice is obvious!
These are all capable cameras, some like the K5 series have legendary durability, making them great budged-friendly used options. Newer bodies do have better focus engines, of course, but mostly it's a matter of figuring out how to use each body.

12-21-2018, 02:11 PM	#1
Yasar Emm New Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2	Greetings All-- Need Guidance Too Greetings all here I am Yasar Muhammad from city of Sahiwal Pakistan I am a sheer beginner, interested in photographing birds and life around me ( obviosly moving things too). I find myself all inclined to use LCD for composing images. I want to begin with K-70, need advice if it shall be a good decision for my type, or i should conside KP. Thanks for all who shall spare their time.

12-21-2018, 07:27 PM	#6
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,445	The other option would be a k-3 or k3-II. I think those are quite durable and if you are just starting a used k-3 may offer all you need. Last edited by UncleVanya; 12-21-2018 at 09:14 PM.

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12-21-2018, 02:21 PM	#2
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	The LCD is fine for compositing images not involving movement. It is slower to focus than the focus through the viewfinder and that makes it very difficult to use on moving objects. It is a very good way to focus for landscape and still life.

12-21-2018, 02:51 PM	#3
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,077	Welcome to Pentax Forums. The LCD is useful sometimes for composing shots, but if you have a lot of sunlight or other condition which causes glare on the LCD you can resort to using the regular viewfinder. The K-70 offers a lot and may be a good choice for its price range. Good luck!

12-21-2018, 03:54 PM	#4
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,486	Welcome to the Forums. The K-70 is a good camera and should be good for your purposes. The KP is also very good and has more features, but it does cost more. You can compare the two cameras here using the Pentax DSLR Comparison tool (Pentax K-1 II vs. Pentax KP vs. Pentax K-70 - Pentax Camera Comparison - PentaxForums.com)

12-21-2018, 06:54 PM	#5
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	The KP and K70 are similar in many ways. KP is newer with more robust build. I you can afford it that is probably what you should do but you get very good value from the K70.

12-21-2018, 09:11 PM	#7
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	welcome UncleVanya mentioned the K 3 and K 3 II the comparison tool will look at 4 different camera bodies Pentax K-3 II vs. Pentax K-3 vs. Pentax K-70 vs. Pentax KP - Pentax Camera Comparison - PentaxForums.com note the K 3 and K 3II are no longer being made ( if my info is correct ) but they are still excellent cameras the K 3 and K 3 II are very similar with a major difference being the K 3 has an on board flash and the K 3 II does not but does have built in GPS instead be sure to read the " In Depth Reviews " of each camera Last edited by aslyfox; 12-21-2018 at 09:17 PM.

12-22-2018, 04:22 AM	#8
Yasar Emm New Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Originally posted by Docrwm The LCD is fine for compositing images not involving movement. It is slower to focus than the focus through the viewfinder and that makes it very difficult to use on moving objects. It is a very good way to focus for landscape and still life. Thank you for sparing your time and piece of advice ---------- Post added 12-22-18 at 04:25 AM ---------- THanks for sparing your time and valuable advice

12-22-2018, 05:57 AM - 3 Likes	#9
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	I also recommend a good photography book for beginners. I always recommend “Understanding Exposure” by Bryan Petersen. It will help your photography a lot.

12-22-2018, 07:14 AM	#10
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	information is good knowledge is good lots of information and knowledge can be found by looking at the articles you can access for free - just click on the " Articles " link above here is a link to one: Exposure Basics: A Complete Guide for Beginners - Articles and Tips \| PentaxForums.com

12-23-2018, 02:10 PM	#11
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,408	Welcome to the forum Yasar! Kind regards, Mark (New Zealand)

12-24-2018, 09:29 AM	#12
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	I'm late to the party as usual, so I'll just say welcome to the forum.

12-27-2018, 02:07 PM	#13
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Welcome from Chicago! If buying the less expensive K70 (or even used bodies) allows the purchase of additional lens or two then the choice is obvious! These are all capable cameras, some like the K5 series have legendary durability, making them great budged-friendly used options. Newer bodies do have better focus engines, of course, but mostly it's a matter of figuring out how to use each body.