Greetings from Tacoma

eriphila · 06-30-2019, 08:10 PM

Hi all,
New member, found the site looking for date info on a nice Spotmatic I just got from shopgoodwill. I heard Fuji is starting to make BW film again.
So I've already gotten a good tip on here, that the k10d is a good go-to for digital? I'd be interested in opinions.
I'd been using little Canon cameras until I got an android phone but want to get to a DSLR that will last a while.

MarkJerling · 06-30-2019, 08:13 PM

Welcome to the forum!

Kind regards,
Mark

MarkJerling · 06-30-2019, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by eriphila

So I've already gotten a good tip on here, that the k10d is a good go-to for digital? I'd be interested in opinions.

Depending on your budget. I'd aim for a K7, K5, K-5ii, K3 or newer camera. The K10D will do, but you'll get better images from a newer camera.

Unregistered User 8 · 06-30-2019, 09:11 PM

Hi from Australia.

**landofcourtness** · 06-30-2019, 09:52 PM

I'm actually from Tacoma!!

I 2nd what Mark said... I think you want to get anything post K-5. If you took my K-1, K-3 away... but then gave me my old K-5, would not be upset.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-01-2019, 03:13 AM

Welcome aboard, enjoy all that the forum has to offer.

eriphila · 07-01-2019, 08:10 AM

Thanks for the welcome and advice. What's the best model using aa batteries or some other off the shelf discontinue-proof power?

Racer X 69 · 07-01-2019, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by eriphila

Thanks for the welcome and advice. What's the best model using aa batteries or some other off the shelf discontinue-proof power?

Welcome from Arlington, about 50 miles North of you.

I was wary at first about proprietary batteries, but have found no need to have concern.

My first digital camera was the *istDL, which uses AA batteries. Even using nickle metal hydride rechargeable batteries I never got great performance from them. It seemed like I was always fussing over batteries and keeping them charged up.

Next up I got the K10D, and a battery grip. Even after sitting for a long time the batteries are ready to go, they don't discharge too much when sitting idle. And no worries about throw away batteries leaking inside the camera.

I followed up with a K5IIs, with battery grip, and most recently a K-1, with battery grip. Both cameras use the same battery, making it a simple matter to keep them charged and ready to go. And like the K10D, storage of charged batteries is not an issue. These latest cameras also can use AA batteries, with an adapter tray, but the proprietary batteries function much better, last longer per charge, and I have not yet needed to replace them.

dave_roe · 07-02-2019, 12:08 AM

Welcome from Italy

eriphila · 07-03-2019, 01:00 PM

Thanks again all. I'm looking for bargains on shopgoodwill and will no doubt have new questions.

06-30-2019, 08:10 PM	#1
eriphila New Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 3	Greetings from Tacoma Hi all, New member, found the site looking for date info on a nice Spotmatic I just got from shopgoodwill. I heard Fuji is starting to make BW film again. So I've already gotten a good tip on here, that the k10d is a good go-to for digital? I'd be interested in opinions. I'd been using little Canon cameras until I got an android phone but want to get to a DSLR that will last a while.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by eriphila So I've already gotten a good tip on here, that the k10d is a good go-to for digital? I'd be interested in opinions. Depending on your budget. I'd aim for a K7, K5, K-5ii, K3 or newer camera. The K10D will do, but you'll get better images from a newer camera.

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07-01-2019, 08:10 AM	#7
eriphila New Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 3 Original Poster	Thanks for the welcome and advice. What's the best model using aa batteries or some other off the shelf discontinue-proof power?

07-01-2019, 08:26 AM	#8
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by eriphila Thanks for the welcome and advice. What's the best model using aa batteries or some other off the shelf discontinue-proof power? Welcome from Arlington, about 50 miles North of you. I was wary at first about proprietary batteries, but have found no need to have concern. My first digital camera was the *istDL, which uses AA batteries. Even using nickle metal hydride rechargeable batteries I never got great performance from them. It seemed like I was always fussing over batteries and keeping them charged up. Next up I got the K10D, and a battery grip. Even after sitting for a long time the batteries are ready to go, they don't discharge too much when sitting idle. And no worries about throw away batteries leaking inside the camera. I followed up with a K5IIs, with battery grip, and most recently a K-1, with battery grip. Both cameras use the same battery, making it a simple matter to keep them charged and ready to go. And like the K10D, storage of charged batteries is not an issue. These latest cameras also can use AA batteries, with an adapter tray, but the proprietary batteries function much better, last longer per charge, and I have not yet needed to replace them.

07-02-2019, 12:08 AM	#9
dave_roe Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rome, Italy Photos: Albums Posts: 584	Welcome from Italy

07-03-2019, 01:00 PM	#10
eriphila New Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 3 Original Poster	Thanks again all. I'm looking for bargains on shopgoodwill and will no doubt have new questions.