Hello

_C_ · 07-07-2021, 10:46 PM

Here to educate myself on which of the fine cameras to start the Pentax journey with.

Pleased to meet you all.

Unregistered User 8 · 07-07-2021, 11:03 PM

Welcome from Melbourne.

**Michail_P** · 07-08-2021, 12:59 AM

Hello from Greece! Welcome to the community. So you wanna buy a Pentax and don't know which? I'm sure you will get great advice from forum members , if you could just be more specific on what you are looking for, what is the budget, etc...

**Kerrowdown** · 07-08-2021, 01:41 AM

Welcome to the forum, enjoy all that it has to offer

**ProfessorBuzz** · 07-08-2021, 05:16 AM

Welcome from the wilds of Canada. There's a lot of good Pentax gear out - whether the new stuff or budget-priced used gear. Are you new to photography, moving up from an iPhone, or a veteran getting back into it?

**aslyfox** · 07-08-2021, 06:49 AM

welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

and a lot of advice as to what Pentax Camera you might want to buy

here is a helpful tool

Pentax K-3 III vs. Pentax K-1 II vs. Pentax KP vs. Pentax K-5 IIs - Pentax Camera Comparison - PentaxForums.com

you may want to decide whether you want a full size sensor Pentax - K 1 or K 1 II or a ASP-C sensor Pentax
IMHO, each type has its advantages/disadvantages

Quote:

Pentax K-1 Review
Advantages of Full Frame
As the first full-frame DSLR from Pentax, the K-1 opens up new opportunities for current users of the Pentax K-mount system or other crop systems.

The primary advantage of the full-frame format is superior image quality. Compared to an APS-C body such as the Pentax K-3 or K-5, the K-1 boasts more than twice the sensor area, at roughly 864 square millimeters, compared to 384.

Without getting overly technical, the larger sensor size enables higher resolutions, improved dynamic range, more accurate colors, and better performance in low light or at high sensitivity settings. This can primarily be attributed to larger pixel pitch, as bigger photo sites are able to pick up more light.

Secondary advantages of the full frame format include a more sizable optical viewfinder, shallower depth of field, less diffraction, and easier access to lenses with wider angles of view . . .

Read more at: Pentax K-1 Review - Advantages of Full Frame | PentaxForums.com Reviews

check out the in depth reviews found under " cameras " above

what are your " photographic " goals

what is your budget

are you willing to get " experienced " equipment or want only new

**Mbaez** · 07-08-2021, 06:57 AM

Hello, welcome to the forum!

JPT · 07-08-2021, 07:37 AM

Hi. There is lots of information on the different cameras you could choose. The user reviews can be very helpful.

Not a Number · 07-08-2021, 10:07 AM

Welcome to the Forum.

archaeodude · 07-08-2021, 10:25 AM

Welcome to the forums from the Fenlands of England!

This is a great community, and you'll learn a lot here if you wish!

**Photos-by-Chas** · 07-09-2021, 09:30 AM

Welcome to the forum, and as others have said, there is plenty of help and advice here from the members. Good luck in your (re)search for camera and accessories.

nonpigliounoshoot · 07-12-2021, 07:32 AM

welcome, good luck!

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