Originally posted by pjthiel Without wanting to mis-quote, I think hcc was implying that the K-7 is as good as any of the other major brands ....
I think that some misread my orignal message. I simply re-phrase two points:
*At
low ISO, the K-7 is as good as any other body and some threads suggested that the K-7 was better than the K-x (at low ISO).
*The debate for high-ISO is another issue. My main interest is to shoot in low-light conditions, irrespective of the ISO. The simple/simplest solution is a
fast lens. With my Voigtander 58mm f1.4 and K-7, I have been able to take some amazing shots outdoor at dawn and dusk, and indoor under pretty dim lighting. Even my 'slower' f1.8 and f2.8 lenses (coupled with K-7) gave excellent shots indoor without flash.
Some may argue that the discussion should focus solely on the camera body. However the ultimate results (your photographs) are closely linked with your lens selection. In fact a number of Pentaxians think that the lens is more important than the camera: good glass is worth every penny.
Coming back to the orginal threads, everyone has different needs. The OP should think carefully of his/her needs. For example, in my case, I shoot almost 80% outdoor; I need WR and I like some better control of my camera; in that instance, the K-7 is a better choice than the K-r.