Would an older Pentax DSLR be much of an upgrade?

**Canada_Rockies** · 08-31-2012, 04:03 PM

I use a K10d, and am not overly concerned with the noise at high ISO. I've had published pictures at ISO 1600, and find that ISO 400 is very acceptable. I have a 16x24 print hanging on my wall that is viewable at 24 inches without bad vibes. I've printed 20x30 with amazing detail at ISO 100. I would like the higher ISO clean with the K5, but don't have the $$$.

DaveHolmes · 08-31-2012, 05:04 PM

Seems K10 or even better K200 (size-wise) might be the way to go for her (for the time being) although if I can get hold of a K20 for a decent price I may give her my K-x...

At the moment all bets are off as I still haven't found any regular-permenant and full-time work since graduating and am surviving on 2 irregular part-time jobs.

Cheers all x

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08-31-2012, 04:03 PM	#16
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	I use a K10d, and am not overly concerned with the noise at high ISO. I've had published pictures at ISO 1600, and find that ISO 400 is very acceptable. I have a 16x24 print hanging on my wall that is viewable at 24 inches without bad vibes. I've printed 20x30 with amazing detail at ISO 100. I would like the higher ISO clean with the K5, but don't have the $$$.

08-31-2012, 05:04 PM	#17
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501 Original Poster	Seems K10 or even better K200 (size-wise) might be the way to go for her (for the time being) although if I can get hold of a K20 for a decent price I may give her my K-x... At the moment all bets are off as I still haven't found any regular-permenant and full-time work since graduating and am surviving on 2 irregular part-time jobs. Cheers all x