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Ben_Edict · 07-11-2007, 03:42 PM

I don't find these prices astonishingly cheap, give that the next generation K100D super is on its way onto the shelves. So the "old" K100D is a close-out product.
regards
Ben

Kingsofronin · 07-11-2007, 05:49 PM

Speaking of which, it upsets me that the k100d is already old technology.

i just got one like 2 weeks ago.

:[

SpecialK · 07-11-2007, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by asloman

I have had a number of dealings with Beach Camera, and have no complaints.

Got my K100D body and 10-17 fisheye there just fine.

WMBP · 07-11-2007, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by Kingsofronin

Speaking of which, it upsets me that the k100d is already old technology.

i just got one like 2 weeks ago.

It's not an old technology. It's just an old model. It's been out now for, what? about 18 months? That's a pretty good shelf life for a digital camera these days. But for you, it's brand new, and it should serve you well for years if you want to keep it.

Will

Photo Tramp · 07-12-2007, 02:58 AM

Originally posted by WMBP

It's not an old technology. It's just an old model. It's been out now for, what? about 18 months? That's a pretty good shelf life for a digital camera these days. But for you, it's brand new, and it should serve you well for years if you want to keep it.

Will

I totally agree with Will. It doesn't matter how long this camera has been out and what new ones come down the pike later, what you have is one of the best products made and will service you for a very long time.

roentarre · 07-12-2007, 04:37 AM

I made k100d my work camera to take shots that most people would have used with their mobile phones in the daily lives.

It is still a good camera with Fa 43 ltd on it. Really nice

**newmikey** · 07-12-2007, 04:56 AM

Originally posted by Kingsofronin

Speaking of which, it upsets me that the k100d is already old technology.

i just got one like 2 weeks ago.

:[

Never mind, all of these K100D super users will be just as upset when the K100D super plus comes out etc. etc. ad infinitum.

Just enjoy your camera, it is no worse than 3 weeks ago when you decided to buy it on its merits.

Kingsofronin · 07-12-2007, 06:01 AM

but i cant use the new DA* lenses on it.

thats what really upsets me.

but i'll probably have a k10d by the end of the year,
unless I find out somethings going to replace it...

egordon99 · 07-12-2007, 06:24 AM

Pentax made the DA* SDM lenses backwards compatible with the old bodies with only in-body-focusing-motors, so the new lenses would still autofocus, they just won't make use of the new in-lens-motor.

Gotta love Pentax for this decision!

Originally posted by Kingsofronin

but i cant use the new DA* lenses on it.

thats what really upsets me.

but i'll probably have a k10d by the end of the year,
unless I find out somethings going to replace it...

**newmikey** · 07-12-2007, 06:30 AM

Originally posted by Kingsofronin

but i cant use the new DA* lenses on it.

thats what really upsets me.

but i'll probably have a k10d by the end of the year,
unless I find out somethings going to replace it...

So, let me get this straight: you just bought a camera 2 weeks ago that cost you 3, 4, 500 dollars whatever. You feel cheated because a camera that is not released yet has a few added frills and yet another camera takes new lenses that are either outrageously expensive or not yet available but either way would not fit that new to-be-released camera either?

Boy oh boy! Do you need help!

Then again:
You are probably not married, because any wife would probably have you clean the kitchen floor for 2 months running before allowing you to do such a thing.
You do not have kids because you would be spending all of your money on yet another Playstation, bicycle and summercamp.
You do not live in a house but in a log cabin. This smart deduction comes from you being able to sink all of your mortgage payments in buying new cameras every 4-6 weeks.
You have no pets, apart from the mice in your logcabin. My old English Sheepdog eats the equivalent of two 77mm circular polarizers every month.

I envy you sir!

Entropy · 07-12-2007, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Hi Matthew, I've never been in the store but I have been past it on Rt 22 in NJ and it's not terriblely small or rundown. Looks like a pretty nice place, not as nice as B&H, but nicer looking than Adorama (which is run down but the people there are much more friendly than at B&H). I've also dealt with them (Beach Camera that is) via the net and have had no problems.

NaCl(don't let the outsides fool you)H2O

I can't speak for their Internet storefront, but for a long time their B&M storefront on 22 was a notorious shady bait-and-switch shop. My family knows many people who were screwed by Beach. (I'm originally from Bridgewater, about 20-30 minutes away)

Admittedly this was a decade or so ago - they may have shaped up since then.

**NaClH2O** · 07-12-2007, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by Entropy

I can't speak for their Internet storefront, but for a long time their B&M storefront on 22 was a notorious shady bait-and-switch shop. My family knows many people who were screwed by Beach. (I'm originally from Bridgewater, about 20-30 minutes away)

Admittedly this was a decade or so ago - they may have shaped up since then.

Like I said I've never been inside, but from the outside it looks OK, not huge like B&H but not a little run down place like Adorama either. BTW, while not as nice looking as B&H, the Adorama shop has friendlier people, who go out of their way (usually) to help you out.

NaCl(and Adorama is easier for me to get to)H2O

**NaClH2O** · 07-12-2007, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by Kingsofronin

but i cant use the new DA* lenses on it.

thats what really upsets me.

but i'll probably have a k10d by the end of the year,
unless I find out somethings going to replace it...

You can use the new DA* lenses on your K100D. I can even use them on my DS, and if anybody owns the original ist * D, you can use them on that camera too. They will be completely functional with auto everything, it's just the you won't get the super fast in-lens focusing motor, but the lens still has the link to use the in-camera focusing motor.

NaCl(where people get their info from is beyond me)H2O

Kingsofronin · 07-12-2007, 08:21 PM

Im not married...no pet...live in an apartment...im 19...haha.

I get to spend all of my earnings on rent, food, gas, and photo stuff.

:]

SpecialK · 07-13-2007, 08:27 PM

Quote:

So, let me get this straight: you just bought a camera 2 weeks ago that cost you 3, 4, 500 dollars whatever. You feel cheated because a camera that is not released yet has a few added frills and yet another camera takes new lenses that are either outrageously expensive or not yet available but either way would not fit that new to-be-released camera either?

Better background...

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/9335-lba-now-i-know.html

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07-11-2007, 03:42 PM	#16
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	I don't find these prices astonishingly cheap, give that the next generation K100D super is on its way onto the shelves. So the "old" K100D is a close-out product. regards Ben

07-11-2007, 05:49 PM	#17
Kingsofronin Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 150	Speaking of which, it upsets me that the k100d is already old technology. i just got one like 2 weeks ago. :[

07-11-2007, 06:37 PM	#18
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Originally posted by asloman I have had a number of dealings with Beach Camera, and have no complaints. Got my K100D body and 10-17 fisheye there just fine.

07-11-2007, 07:30 PM	#19
WMBP Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,482	Originally posted by Kingsofronin Speaking of which, it upsets me that the k100d is already old technology. i just got one like 2 weeks ago. It's not an old technology. It's just an old model. It's been out now for, what? about 18 months? That's a pretty good shelf life for a digital camera these days. But for you, it's brand new, and it should serve you well for years if you want to keep it. Will

07-12-2007, 02:58 AM	#20
Photo Tramp Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA. Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,041	Originally posted by WMBP It's not an old technology. It's just an old model. It's been out now for, what? about 18 months? That's a pretty good shelf life for a digital camera these days. But for you, it's brand new, and it should serve you well for years if you want to keep it. Will I totally agree with Will. It doesn't matter how long this camera has been out and what new ones come down the pike later, what you have is one of the best products made and will service you for a very long time.

07-12-2007, 04:37 AM	#21
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	I made k100d my work camera to take shots that most people would have used with their mobile phones in the daily lives. It is still a good camera with Fa 43 ltd on it. Really nice

07-12-2007, 04:56 AM	#22
newmikey Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,290	Originally posted by Kingsofronin Speaking of which, it upsets me that the k100d is already old technology. i just got one like 2 weeks ago. :[ Never mind, all of these K100D super users will be just as upset when the K100D super plus comes out etc. etc. ad infinitum. Just enjoy your camera, it is no worse than 3 weeks ago when you decided to buy it on its merits.

07-12-2007, 06:01 AM	#23
Kingsofronin Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 150	but i cant use the new DA* lenses on it. thats what really upsets me. but i'll probably have a k10d by the end of the year, unless I find out somethings going to replace it...

07-12-2007, 06:24 AM	#24
egordon99 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Outside of Philly Posts: 1,561	Pentax made the DA* SDM lenses backwards compatible with the old bodies with only in-body-focusing-motors, so the new lenses would still autofocus, they just won't make use of the new in-lens-motor. Gotta love Pentax for this decision! Originally posted by Kingsofronin but i cant use the new DA* lenses on it. thats what really upsets me. but i'll probably have a k10d by the end of the year, unless I find out somethings going to replace it...

07-12-2007, 06:30 AM	#25
newmikey Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,290	Originally posted by Kingsofronin but i cant use the new DA* lenses on it. thats what really upsets me. but i'll probably have a k10d by the end of the year, unless I find out somethings going to replace it... So, let me get this straight: you just bought a camera 2 weeks ago that cost you 3, 4, 500 dollars whatever. You feel cheated because a camera that is not released yet has a few added frills and yet another camera takes new lenses that are either outrageously expensive or not yet available but either way would not fit that new to-be-released camera either? Boy oh boy! Do you need help! Then again: You are probably not married, because any wife would probably have you clean the kitchen floor for 2 months running before allowing you to do such a thing. You do not have kids because you would be spending all of your money on yet another Playstation, bicycle and summercamp. You do not live in a house but in a log cabin. This smart deduction comes from you being able to sink all of your mortgage payments in buying new cameras every 4-6 weeks. You have no pets, apart from the mice in your logcabin. My old English Sheepdog eats the equivalent of two 77mm circular polarizers every month. I envy you sir!

07-12-2007, 05:43 PM	#26
Entropy Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 976	Originally posted by NaClH2O Hi Matthew, I've never been in the store but I have been past it on Rt 22 in NJ and it's not terriblely small or rundown. Looks like a pretty nice place, not as nice as B&H, but nicer looking than Adorama (which is run down but the people there are much more friendly than at B&H). I've also dealt with them (Beach Camera that is) via the net and have had no problems. NaCl(don't let the outsides fool you)H2O I can't speak for their Internet storefront, but for a long time their B&M storefront on 22 was a notorious shady bait-and-switch shop. My family knows many people who were screwed by Beach. (I'm originally from Bridgewater, about 20-30 minutes away) Admittedly this was a decade or so ago - they may have shaped up since then.

07-12-2007, 06:35 PM	#27
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Originally posted by Entropy I can't speak for their Internet storefront, but for a long time their B&M storefront on 22 was a notorious shady bait-and-switch shop. My family knows many people who were screwed by Beach. (I'm originally from Bridgewater, about 20-30 minutes away) Admittedly this was a decade or so ago - they may have shaped up since then. Like I said I've never been inside, but from the outside it looks OK, not huge like B&H but not a little run down place like Adorama either. BTW, while not as nice looking as B&H, the Adorama shop has friendlier people, who go out of their way (usually) to help you out. NaCl(and Adorama is easier for me to get to)H2O

07-12-2007, 06:40 PM	#28
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Originally posted by Kingsofronin but i cant use the new DA* lenses on it. thats what really upsets me. but i'll probably have a k10d by the end of the year, unless I find out somethings going to replace it... You can use the new DA* lenses on your K100D. I can even use them on my DS, and if anybody owns the original ist * D, you can use them on that camera too. They will be completely functional with auto everything, it's just the you won't get the super fast in-lens focusing motor, but the lens still has the link to use the in-camera focusing motor. NaCl(where people get their info from is beyond me)H2O

07-12-2007, 08:21 PM	#29
Kingsofronin Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 150	Im not married...no pet...live in an apartment...im 19...haha. I get to spend all of my earnings on rent, food, gas, and photo stuff. :]

07-13-2007, 08:27 PM	#30
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Quote: So, let me get this straight: you just bought a camera 2 weeks ago that cost you 3, 4, 500 dollars whatever. You feel cheated because a camera that is not released yet has a few added frills and yet another camera takes new lenses that are either outrageously expensive or not yet available but either way would not fit that new to-be-released camera either? Better background... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/9335-lba-now-i-know.html

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