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05-23-2009, 01:09 AM   #1
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K20D to be delivered in a few hours...

Yes, after having waited out the breathtaking countdown to the K-7, I have pulled the trigger on the K20D and it is in the postal services tracking system showing it's on its way to me. Come to daddy!

Why not wait for the K-7? First and foremost: the K-7 is an absolutely awesome machine that will level the playing field and lure many Oly and Canon users back to Pentax. The added functionality is not something I would use often, if at all. The form factor actually is closer to the K100D with which I have shot for a couple of years now. My pinky wants a rest!

All in all, initially there will be a 100% difference in price between the K20D and the K-7 but, IMHO, not a 100% increase in image quality or functionality. The price will come down of course, in due course, and early adopters always pay premium.

For me, the jump from 6 to 14 Mp is going to be one hell of a ride anyway, not even thinking about double dials, RAW+JPEG and all of the other goodness!

I will post back as soon as I have a few worthwile images. Might take some time as there is a ton of new stuff to learn! Wish me luck...

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Nothing 'wrong' with the K20D you are not settling and you are correct for price and perfromance the K20D is it now. Congrats and good luck.
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At 100-400 iso you will see no difference what so ever between the K20D and the K7. Good choice!

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05-24-2009, 10:41 AM   #4
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You have done a wise thing Mikey. Believe me the K20d is a classic. It will keep your mind busy for a long time.

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