Which secondhand Pentax camera for a beginner.

**Photos-by-Chas** · 12-09-2020, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by c634

Looking at taking photos with a DSLR , not sure which Pentax camera I should start off with. Looking at a used camera.

Starting with a used DSLR is probably a good idea if your budget is limited. Overall I'd suggest one that is not overly complicated to operate, unless you are familiar with SLR photography and photography in general. The final choice is yours and you may want to upgrade shortly after starting into DSLRs. Good luck, there are many good cameras from Pentax available.

RobSpain · 12-14-2020, 04:14 AM

With the new K3 Mark III coming soon, there should be some good deals around on second hand k3s!

c634 · 12-14-2020, 10:56 PM

Thanks for the info

**Photos-by-Chas** · 12-15-2020, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by c634

Thanks for the info

Let us know what you decide to buy. We look forward to seeing your work.

**Canada_Rockies** · 12-15-2020, 11:45 AM

Check out the for sale items here. Some good bargains, and the descriptions are honest.

c634 · 12-15-2020, 05:24 PM

Thank you plenty to read about

---------- Post added 12-15-20 at 05:25 PM ----------

Thank you, pentax k-50 looks good

Breakfastographer · 12-16-2020, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by c634

looks like the k3 is the way to go
thanks everyone

In that case, enjoy the K-3, and welcome to the forum!

**dronegeek** · 12-16-2020, 10:13 PM

Welcome.. I have a K-3 and a K-S2 and love them both. The K-S2 is more nimble and easier on the wallet if budget is an issue.

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12-09-2020, 09:13 AM	#16
Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	Originally posted by c634 Looking at taking photos with a DSLR , not sure which Pentax camera I should start off with. Looking at a used camera. Starting with a used DSLR is probably a good idea if your budget is limited. Overall I'd suggest one that is not overly complicated to operate, unless you are familiar with SLR photography and photography in general. The final choice is yours and you may want to upgrade shortly after starting into DSLRs. Good luck, there are many good cameras from Pentax available.

12-14-2020, 04:14 AM	#17
RobSpain Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Malaga province Posts: 494	With the new K3 Mark III coming soon, there should be some good deals around on second hand k3s!

12-14-2020, 10:56 PM	#18
c634 New Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 6 Original Poster	Thanks for the info

12-15-2020, 11:41 AM	#19
Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	Originally posted by c634 Thanks for the info Let us know what you decide to buy. We look forward to seeing your work.

12-15-2020, 11:45 AM	#20
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Check out the for sale items here. Some good bargains, and the descriptions are honest.

12-15-2020, 05:24 PM	#21
c634 New Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 6 Original Poster	Thank you plenty to read about ---------- Post added 12-15-20 at 05:25 PM ---------- Thank you, pentax k-50 looks good

12-16-2020, 05:58 PM	#22
Breakfastographer Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 673	Originally posted by c634 looks like the k3 is the way to go thanks everyone In that case, enjoy the K-3, and welcome to the forum!

12-16-2020, 10:13 PM	#23
dronegeek Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Euless Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 271	Welcome.. I have a K-3 and a K-S2 and love them both. The K-S2 is more nimble and easier on the wallet if budget is an issue.