upgrading from k-x should i go mirrorless?

pixxie · 11-26-2014, 10:12 AM

Im looking to upgrade from my Kx right now too! I'm curious to see what you land on. For me I am personally between the k-50 and and ks-1 b/c i need something smaller bc i am a tiny person, and I am a more casual shooter... I have an 18-55, a 50-200, and 35mm. I had not considered the mirrorless k-01, that is an interesting choice.

Kriss · 11-26-2014, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by pixxie

Im looking to upgrade from my Kx right now too! I'm curious to see what you land on. For me I am personally between the k-50 and and ks-1 b/c i need something smaller bc i am a tiny person, and I am a more casual shooter... I have an 18-55, a 50-200, and 35mm. I had not considered the mirrorless k-01, that is an interesting choice.

And I am looking to upgrade from my K100D Super. Looking at K5IIS, K30, K50, and now K3 because of the price drops. I know, anything would be a big difference!

**clackers** · 11-26-2014, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by rabblefrabble

I can't consistently get the focus right. If this is easer on the newer cameras i would be open to getting some good manual lenses.

You may be in the boat to consider a K-S1, as well.

The focus peaking implementation is to me the best so far (including the Sonys I own) - flashing red.

rabblefrabble · 11-28-2014, 09:32 PM

Originally posted by clackers

You may be in the boat to consider a K-S1, as well.

The focus peaking implementation is to me the best so far (including the Sonys I own) - flashing red.

Thanks! I hadnt really considered the K-S1 i will be looking for some reviews of this one.

peterjcb · 11-29-2014, 03:38 PM

Have you looked at the K-01? It is a great little camera that does not get much respect due to it's unusual design but IQ is outstanding on it!
Granted the AF is not up to par with the K-5 but it does have focus peaking if you are into manual lenses and right now you can pick one up dirt cheap. IQ is definitely better than a classic K-5 IMO and I own both.

I have been waiting for a Pentax FF and when I saw the Sony A7 it did interest me, however unless you buy Sony glass you won't have AF capabilities. It was a trade off that I wasn't willing to make considering all my Pentax glass.
The price ($1700) is pretty expensive just for the body and it's pretty much a Sony product which does not have the build quality of a Pentax.
I decided to pick up a K-3 for now at an unbelievable black friday deal and will continue to wait for a Pentax FF when hopefully I will be able to use my FF lenses.

aleonx3 · 11-29-2014, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by peterjcb

Have you looked at the K-01? It is a great little camera that does not get much respect due to it's unusual design but IQ is outstanding on it!
Granted the AF is not up to par with the K-5 but it does have focus peaking if you are into manual lenses and right now you can pick one up dirt cheap. IQ is definitely better than a classic K-5 IMO and I own both.

I have been waiting for a Pentax FF and when I saw the Sony A7 it did interest me, however unless you buy Sony glass you won't have AF capabilities. It was a trade off that I wasn't willing to make considering all my Pentax glass.
The price ($1700) is pretty expensive just for the body and it's pretty much a Sony product which does not have the build quality of a Pentax.
I decided to pick up a K-3 for now at an unbelievable black friday deal and will continue to wait for a Pentax FF when hopefully I will be able to use my FF lenses.

Pretty good move!! I did the same... picking up a "supposedly Nikon D400 like" camera for under 700 bucks is pretty decent while I am still saving for the Pentax FF to come; so, even if it does come out next year, I would still wait for a year or so.

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11-26-2014, 10:12 AM	#16
pixxie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 55	Im looking to upgrade from my Kx right now too! I'm curious to see what you land on. For me I am personally between the k-50 and and ks-1 b/c i need something smaller bc i am a tiny person, and I am a more casual shooter... I have an 18-55, a 50-200, and 35mm. I had not considered the mirrorless k-01, that is an interesting choice.

11-26-2014, 03:05 PM	#17
Kriss Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 50	Originally posted by pixxie Im looking to upgrade from my Kx right now too! I'm curious to see what you land on. For me I am personally between the k-50 and and ks-1 b/c i need something smaller bc i am a tiny person, and I am a more casual shooter... I have an 18-55, a 50-200, and 35mm. I had not considered the mirrorless k-01, that is an interesting choice. And I am looking to upgrade from my K100D Super. Looking at K5IIS, K30, K50, and now K3 because of the price drops. I know, anything would be a big difference!

11-26-2014, 03:27 PM	#18
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by rabblefrabble I can't consistently get the focus right. If this is easer on the newer cameras i would be open to getting some good manual lenses. You may be in the boat to consider a K-S1, as well. The focus peaking implementation is to me the best so far (including the Sonys I own) - flashing red.

11-28-2014, 09:32 PM	#19
rabblefrabble Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NC Posts: 42 Original Poster	Originally posted by clackers You may be in the boat to consider a K-S1, as well. The focus peaking implementation is to me the best so far (including the Sonys I own) - flashing red. Thanks! I hadnt really considered the K-S1 i will be looking for some reviews of this one.

11-29-2014, 03:38 PM	#20
peterjcb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Weddington, NC Posts: 468	Have you looked at the K-01? It is a great little camera that does not get much respect due to it's unusual design but IQ is outstanding on it! Granted the AF is not up to par with the K-5 but it does have focus peaking if you are into manual lenses and right now you can pick one up dirt cheap. IQ is definitely better than a classic K-5 IMO and I own both. I have been waiting for a Pentax FF and when I saw the Sony A7 it did interest me, however unless you buy Sony glass you won't have AF capabilities. It was a trade off that I wasn't willing to make considering all my Pentax glass. The price ($1700) is pretty expensive just for the body and it's pretty much a Sony product which does not have the build quality of a Pentax. I decided to pick up a K-3 for now at an unbelievable black friday deal and will continue to wait for a Pentax FF when hopefully I will be able to use my FF lenses.

11-29-2014, 03:53 PM	#21
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by peterjcb Have you looked at the K-01? It is a great little camera that does not get much respect due to it's unusual design but IQ is outstanding on it! Granted the AF is not up to par with the K-5 but it does have focus peaking if you are into manual lenses and right now you can pick one up dirt cheap. IQ is definitely better than a classic K-5 IMO and I own both. I have been waiting for a Pentax FF and when I saw the Sony A7 it did interest me, however unless you buy Sony glass you won't have AF capabilities. It was a trade off that I wasn't willing to make considering all my Pentax glass. The price ($1700) is pretty expensive just for the body and it's pretty much a Sony product which does not have the build quality of a Pentax. I decided to pick up a K-3 for now at an unbelievable black friday deal and will continue to wait for a Pentax FF when hopefully I will be able to use my FF lenses. Pretty good move!! I did the same... picking up a "supposedly Nikon D400 like" camera for under 700 bucks is pretty decent while I am still saving for the Pentax FF to come; so, even if it does come out next year, I would still wait for a year or so.