Hi guys, need your help here.
I am beginner photographer, many years ago I purchased a 350D (well, I should say a Rebel XT as I bought it in USA). Never used it too much and never learnt how to really enjoy it, due to lack of time (two young children taking all of it..LOL).
Anyway, now I have some more time to improve my skills and actually this Fall I wanna take also a photography course.
When wanting to upgrade, the first thought was to upgrade to a 700D, in that case I could use the lenses I have. But.. those lenses are not really the best ones...18-55 kit and 28-200 Sigma not really impressive.
After reading a lot of stuff, especially on Dpreview I am not really convinced about 700D, which seems not worth the money. On the other hand, I have read only enthusiastic reviews of Pentax, whatever DSLR. I digged into that a bit more, I found this forum and then I started looking for models, prices, etc.
I am going to sell the 350D on Ebay and get a new Pentax.
So, here is the doubt. Given my skills I am convinced that a K30 or K50 are perfect machines for me, their features are far above my capabilities to exploit them. But...I am thinking also: when making an upgrade which is going to be a final one for at least 6-9 years, why do not invest (spend) more and get a bit higher end product like the K5ii? The point is that the K5 right now is "overengineered" for me, but given my goal to improve it can become a perfect fit within a short time.
But still I am confused. When I look at the machines performances, I am stunned by the K30/K50 at high ISO.
Please see below link to see what I mean:
Studio shot comparison: Digital Photography Review
Many of my pics will be taken in low light, so I want to have a good high ISO performance. I do not care about videos.
So guys, what is your opinion?
Thanks much