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danpinoy · 09-13-2010, 10:26 PM

What should I get? K-7 or K-R? The K-R just released, so i guess new features... And it's in the middle of K-X and K-7. Any suggestions?

JeffJS · 09-13-2010, 10:32 PM

Is there a particular reason you want to 'upgrade'?

zelovoc · 09-14-2010, 12:47 AM

K-r? for what? almost same body, almost same performance. if you want upgrading, wait for K5

RonHendriks1966 · 09-14-2010, 01:10 AM

Well it's good for Pentax bussiness if you upgrade. The K-r is not that different from the K-x. So my 2 cents are: go for the K-5 or take a different coloured K-r (other then your K-x).

**jatrax** · 09-14-2010, 10:34 AM

Why do you feel the need to upgrade? Unless you have a good idea what you want to improve it is hard to answer that question. The k-r and K-7 are very different cameras at very different points of their life cycle.

You should make a list of what you want to do that the k-x does not before you decide which to upgrade to.

Personally I have not seen anything in the k-r specs that would make me upgrade from my k-x. It appears to be a better and more feature rich camera but not enough different for me to change from the k-x.

I am interested in seeing what the k-5 has to offer but still probably will not upgrade until the next generation comes out, maybe October 2011?

jjdgti · 09-14-2010, 10:42 AM

As other fellow members said. Why do you need to upgrade? Is there anything you can't do using the K-x? K-5 is a better camera than the K-x if you care for WR, two LCDs, etc, otherwise invest in glass so you can take more advantage of your K-X. IMO.

danpinoy · 09-14-2010, 08:26 PM

Well... IDK if its really an upgrade, but my friend wants to buy my camera for close to the price as i bought it for...

I just snooped around for the K-5 just now... When is it's release date? I might just start saving up now and then sell my K-X then go with the K-5...

KxBlaze · 09-14-2010, 08:36 PM

The reason why you want/need to upgrade would sway the argument one way or another, but I do think your options should be either the K7 or K5 because the Kr is too similar to the Kx for the extra $ in my opinion. If you have the $ then I would suggest the K5 because I love the low light capabilities of my Kx and would not trade it for a K7 specifically because of that reason (unless the deal was amazing) so if the K5 is as good as the Kx >3200 ISO then I would go that route.

But if you cannot afford it or if you do not care that much for low light capabilities then get the K7.

deltoidjohn · 09-14-2010, 09:04 PM

What do you want to get out of your next camera? What did you dislike about the K-x (if anything)? Do you want something the same size as the k-x with slightly better performance and a few extra features, or are you ready for a larger camera with a weather resistant body and pro level features? What kind of photos are you taking - social party snaps or artisitic landscapes?

Answer these questions and the decision will be much clearer for you.

Genshu · 09-14-2010, 09:46 PM

K-r looks pretty cool, but it also costs more then the k-x. although I like the new featrues of the k-r having given it a quick look, when of the points that led me to bite on the k-x was the price.

Eagle_Friends · 09-14-2010, 09:48 PM

not eyeing a K5?

if you're gonna spend about 800 dollars, i say get the K7

danpinoy · 09-15-2010, 01:48 AM

I love my K-X. Nothing wrong with it. But I just want a bulkier camera, and the K-7 or K-5 seem to fit my wants. Specially the water proofing seal that's a plus for me. My K-X just feels like a toy sometimes compared to the other brands i've used and tested. So far the K-5 is what I have my cross hair on. The batteries on K-5 and the dual SD card sounds really cool and if it comes out with a WR lens kit then i'm more on the K-5 side now... and if the K-5 comes out with a batterygrip, then the better because it's pretty much like the K-7 but only better...

idk if you guys are getting what i mean... I'm feelin kinda sick while i typed this.

danpinoy · 09-15-2010, 01:49 AM

Originally posted by jjdgti

As other fellow members said. Why do you need to upgrade? Is there anything you can't do using the K-x? K-5 is a better camera than the K-x if you care for WR, two LCDs, etc, otherwise invest in glass so you can take more advantage of your K-X. IMO.

2 LCD's???

pikoli · 09-15-2010, 01:59 AM

1 on the top. For Av, Tv and some other settings.

jjdgti · 09-15-2010, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by pikoli

1 on the top. For Av, Tv and some other settings.

Exactly.

09-13-2010, 10:26 PM	#1
danpinoy Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 20	Upgrading my K-X What should I get? K-7 or K-R? The K-R just released, so i guess new features... And it's in the middle of K-X and K-7. Any suggestions?

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09-13-2010, 10:32 PM	#2
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Is there a particular reason you want to 'upgrade'?

09-14-2010, 12:47 AM	#3
zelovoc Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kosice Posts: 80	K-r? for what? almost same body, almost same performance. if you want upgrading, wait for K5

09-14-2010, 01:10 AM	#4
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Well it's good for Pentax bussiness if you upgrade. The K-r is not that different from the K-x. So my 2 cents are: go for the K-5 or take a different coloured K-r (other then your K-x).

09-14-2010, 10:34 AM	#5
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Why do you feel the need to upgrade? Unless you have a good idea what you want to improve it is hard to answer that question. The k-r and K-7 are very different cameras at very different points of their life cycle. You should make a list of what you want to do that the k-x does not before you decide which to upgrade to. Personally I have not seen anything in the k-r specs that would make me upgrade from my k-x. It appears to be a better and more feature rich camera but not enough different for me to change from the k-x. I am interested in seeing what the k-5 has to offer but still probably will not upgrade until the next generation comes out, maybe October 2011?

09-14-2010, 10:42 AM	#6
jjdgti Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,824	As other fellow members said. Why do you need to upgrade? Is there anything you can't do using the K-x? K-5 is a better camera than the K-x if you care for WR, two LCDs, etc, otherwise invest in glass so you can take more advantage of your K-X. IMO.

09-14-2010, 08:26 PM	#7
danpinoy Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 20 Original Poster	Well... IDK if its really an upgrade, but my friend wants to buy my camera for close to the price as i bought it for... I just snooped around for the K-5 just now... When is it's release date? I might just start saving up now and then sell my K-X then go with the K-5...

09-14-2010, 08:36 PM	#8
KxBlaze Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,602	The reason why you want/need to upgrade would sway the argument one way or another, but I do think your options should be either the K7 or K5 because the Kr is too similar to the Kx for the extra $ in my opinion. If you have the $ then I would suggest the K5 because I love the low light capabilities of my Kx and would not trade it for a K7 specifically because of that reason (unless the deal was amazing) so if the K5 is as good as the Kx >3200 ISO then I would go that route. But if you cannot afford it or if you do not care that much for low light capabilities then get the K7.

09-14-2010, 09:04 PM	#9
deltoidjohn Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gold Coast, QLD Posts: 88	What do you want to get out of your next camera? What did you dislike about the K-x (if anything)? Do you want something the same size as the k-x with slightly better performance and a few extra features, or are you ready for a larger camera with a weather resistant body and pro level features? What kind of photos are you taking - social party snaps or artisitic landscapes? Answer these questions and the decision will be much clearer for you.

09-14-2010, 09:46 PM	#10
Genshu Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Berkeley, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 81	K-r looks pretty cool, but it also costs more then the k-x. although I like the new featrues of the k-r having given it a quick look, when of the points that led me to bite on the k-x was the price.

09-14-2010, 09:48 PM	#11
Eagle_Friends Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 971	not eyeing a K5? if you're gonna spend about 800 dollars, i say get the K7

09-15-2010, 01:48 AM	#12
danpinoy Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 20 Original Poster	I love my K-X. Nothing wrong with it. But I just want a bulkier camera, and the K-7 or K-5 seem to fit my wants. Specially the water proofing seal that's a plus for me. My K-X just feels like a toy sometimes compared to the other brands i've used and tested. So far the K-5 is what I have my cross hair on. The batteries on K-5 and the dual SD card sounds really cool and if it comes out with a WR lens kit then i'm more on the K-5 side now... and if the K-5 comes out with a batterygrip, then the better because it's pretty much like the K-7 but only better... idk if you guys are getting what i mean... I'm feelin kinda sick while i typed this.

09-15-2010, 01:49 AM	#13
danpinoy Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 20 Original Poster	Originally posted by jjdgti As other fellow members said. Why do you need to upgrade? Is there anything you can't do using the K-x? K-5 is a better camera than the K-x if you care for WR, two LCDs, etc, otherwise invest in glass so you can take more advantage of your K-X. IMO. 2 LCD's???

09-15-2010, 01:59 AM	#14
pikoli New Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 15	1 on the top. For Av, Tv and some other settings.

09-15-2010, 06:38 AM	#15
jjdgti Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,824	Originally posted by pikoli 1 on the top. For Av, Tv and some other settings. Exactly.

Upgrading my K-X

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