Originally posted by mickyd Interesting concept coming from me because I chose my k7 to use like a sledge hammer in the field.
The awesome deal on the k50 made me think, how much fat could be shave off the k3 if it did not have a mag alloy body? I am guessing it would be much cheaper and lighter. Is weather sealing better with the mag alloy body? If it only gives it extra strength to the chassis then I would be willing to conceed this in favour of a lighter and more affordable camera.
Comments?
The build quality isn't as great as that of the K-3/K-5/K-7, but the K-50's weather sealing should hold up just as well. There is a metal frame underneath all the K-50's plastic, after all, and it certainly doesn't feel as cheap as the K-x/K-r did.
At $499 the K-50 is an amazing value, but that deal isn't going to last for very long based on what I know.
Adam
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