K20D or K7? ... Which one do I keep ...?

Naturenut · 10-21-2010, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by emisor73

I´d keep the K7, K 20 is awsome but it´s behind now, the upgrading will give you more high ISO margin so....

Deep inside you, you just canñt get rid of your K20 isn´t it? It happens to me with me K10 (Iwill keep it for ever)

Good luck!

I'll never part with my K20D. She's 'my first' and I'll keep her forever. ;-)

Kcjacoby · 10-21-2010, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by Naturenut

I'll never part with my K20D. She's 'my first' and I'll keep her forever. ;-)

I feel the same way about my K10D. Hell, I just fired it up yesterday as a backup for my photoshoot... but it felt good... I also realized how I didn't miss that old shutter sound.

unclepan · 10-22-2010, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

Gotta make a choice soon.

This"terrible"K5" has me all worked up and I need now to decide which of my two cameras to keep:

1. my trusty K20D which actually is the present workhorse for my bird photography? Better low light handling -- I can use ISO 1250 easily and not encountering much noise at all, at least easily PP'd. Got the grip for that one.
2. my K7 which is the top notch camera for anything else but low light/high ISO pictures! Love the ergonomics, it's fast, lots of great features ... too many to number them all. Also got the grip with it, so that would work well with the K5.

Anyone else in the same "boat"?

JP

I am on the same boat. Thinking of selling K20D and buy K-r then using the K7 & K-r for a while. When the price of K5 dropped and may be the K5 MkII come in then sell the K7 and get the K5. Still not decide yet.

**jpzk** · 10-22-2010, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by unclepan

I am on the same boat. Thinking of selling K20D and buy K-r then using the K7 & K-r for a while. When the price of K5 dropped and may be the K5 MkII come in then sell the K7 and get the K5. Still not decide yet.

I wouldn't count on a "MarkII" follow up to the K5 anytime soon!
Sure, there will always be a more sophisticated camera but it's just like buying a computer: you have to make a choice based on what you NEED and that choice has to do for a few years, at least.

That's my goal with the K5, unlike what I did when I bought the K7 just last year.

Cheers.

JP

jboyde · 10-22-2010, 08:55 AM

I'd say to keep the K20. You'll still keep your tethering and the hi-ISO is definitely better. But the confusing thing is, yes the K20 has better low-light capabilities but its tougher for it to shoot in those environments than the K-7. So would you prefer noisier but more kept shots or less noisy near misses?

Sorry about throwing in the monkey wrench. :-)

**jpzk** · 10-22-2010, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by jboyde

I'd say to keep the K20. You'll still keep your tethering and the hi-ISO is definitely better. But the confusing thing is, yes the K20 has better low-light capabilities but its tougher for it to shoot in those environments than the K-7. So would you prefer noisier but more kept shots or less noisy near misses?

Sorry about throwing in the monkey wrench. :-)

Arrgghh! You are just rubbing it in, aren't you?
I am interpreting your reply as : "Keep everything!" ..

Cheers.

JP

liquid0 · 01-21-2011, 10:26 PM

After reading through this thread, if it were me, I'd keep them all. That way I can look back at all the great work the Pentax cameras have done, camera after camera.

Besides, I don't see the point in upgrading to a new camera every year, it seems like every time Pentax releases a new camera into the market people start to look down at the previous models they once raved about. Seems like no one can be satisfied with what they have.

Last edited by liquid0; 01-21-2011 at 10:32 PM.

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10-21-2010, 09:24 AM	#16
Naturenut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northeast USA Posts: 273	Originally posted by emisor73 I´d keep the K7, K 20 is awsome but it´s behind now, the upgrading will give you more high ISO margin so.... Deep inside you, you just canñt get rid of your K20 isn´t it? It happens to me with me K10 (Iwill keep it for ever) Good luck! I'll never part with my K20D. She's 'my first' and I'll keep her forever. ;-)

10-21-2010, 01:40 PM	#17
Kcjacoby Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 50	Originally posted by Naturenut I'll never part with my K20D. She's 'my first' and I'll keep her forever. ;-) I feel the same way about my K10D. Hell, I just fired it up yesterday as a backup for my photoshoot... but it felt good... I also realized how I didn't miss that old shutter sound.

10-22-2010, 06:04 AM	#18
unclepan New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Korat province Thailand Photos: Gallery Posts: 20	Originally posted by jpzk Gotta make a choice soon. This"terrible"K5" has me all worked up and I need now to decide which of my two cameras to keep: 1. my trusty K20D which actually is the present workhorse for my bird photography? Better low light handling -- I can use ISO 1250 easily and not encountering much noise at all, at least easily PP'd. Got the grip for that one. 2. my K7 which is the top notch camera for anything else but low light/high ISO pictures! Love the ergonomics, it's fast, lots of great features ... too many to number them all. Also got the grip with it, so that would work well with the K5. Anyone else in the same "boat"? JP I am on the same boat. Thinking of selling K20D and buy K-r then using the K7 & K-r for a while. When the price of K5 dropped and may be the K5 MkII come in then sell the K7 and get the K5. Still not decide yet.

10-22-2010, 07:56 AM	#19
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by unclepan I am on the same boat. Thinking of selling K20D and buy K-r then using the K7 & K-r for a while. When the price of K5 dropped and may be the K5 MkII come in then sell the K7 and get the K5. Still not decide yet. I wouldn't count on a "MarkII" follow up to the K5 anytime soon! Sure, there will always be a more sophisticated camera but it's just like buying a computer: you have to make a choice based on what you NEED and that choice has to do for a few years, at least. That's my goal with the K5, unlike what I did when I bought the K7 just last year. Cheers. JP

10-22-2010, 08:55 AM	#20
jboyde Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 328	I'd say to keep the K20. You'll still keep your tethering and the hi-ISO is definitely better. But the confusing thing is, yes the K20 has better low-light capabilities but its tougher for it to shoot in those environments than the K-7. So would you prefer noisier but more kept shots or less noisy near misses? Sorry about throwing in the monkey wrench. :-)

10-22-2010, 09:23 AM	#21
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by jboyde I'd say to keep the K20. You'll still keep your tethering and the hi-ISO is definitely better. But the confusing thing is, yes the K20 has better low-light capabilities but its tougher for it to shoot in those environments than the K-7. So would you prefer noisier but more kept shots or less noisy near misses? Sorry about throwing in the monkey wrench. :-) Arrgghh! You are just rubbing it in, aren't you? I am interpreting your reply as : "Keep everything!" .. Cheers. JP

01-21-2011, 10:26 PM	#22
liquid0 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 58	After reading through this thread, if it were me, I'd keep them all. That way I can look back at all the great work the Pentax cameras have done, camera after camera. Besides, I don't see the point in upgrading to a new camera every year, it seems like every time Pentax releases a new camera into the market people start to look down at the previous models they once raved about. Seems like no one can be satisfied with what they have. Last edited by liquid0; 01-21-2011 at 10:32 PM.