Advice on buy: Refurb k100d or ist-dl?

metroeloise · 01-02-2009, 03:41 PM

My pay periods were such taht I missed out on the $250 for k100d. There is a $300 now and a $215 for a ist-DL. Which a better deal and why?

My use this camera body is to pay back up while the k20d is off getting its spa time back at the mother ship and then to play second body until I am ready to convert to IR.

Idea?

MrApollinax · 01-02-2009, 03:45 PM

I've never had an *ist body before however fromwhat I recall the *ist bodies did not have SR. If SR is a make or break feature for you I would say the K100D is the body you will want.

metroeloise · 01-02-2009, 03:49 PM

Just the kind of thing I wanted to know. And difference in k100d and super?

MrApollinax · 01-02-2009, 03:53 PM

I believe the "Super" version of the K100D had both the Dust Removal system and with the right firmware will drive SDM lenses.

jeffrey r · 01-02-2009, 04:46 PM

Until I upgraded to the k200D, my previous upgrade had been from the DL to the k100D Super. Frankly, the DL was a nice starter DSLR for me, but the SR alone on the k100D Super was worth the upgrade. If I were you, I'd go for the k100D Super out of those 2. I still have mine as a backup until I decide what to do with it, but I loved using the k100D. I got a great deal on the k200--only reason I upgraded.

As far as price, I presume you are referring to the $300 deal at Onecall? Here's the link.

Pentax K100D Super (Body Only) - Factory Renewed Digital SLR - In Stock at OneCall.com

metroeloise · 01-02-2009, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by jeffrey r

Until I upgraded to the k200D, my previous upgrade had been from the DL to the k100D Super. Frankly, the DL was a nice starter DSLR for me, but the SR alone on the k100D Super was worth the upgrade. If I were you, I'd go for the k100D Super out of those 2. I still have mine as a backup until I decide what to do with it, but I loved using the k100D. I got a great deal on the k200--only reason I upgraded.

As far as price, I presume you are referring to the $300 deal at Onecall? Here's the link.

Pentax K100D Super (Body Only) - Factory Renewed Digital SLR - In Stock at OneCall.com

That's the one. Hit the Buy button! and the they tried to charge me twice for tax, I'm in WA and the tax ... Need to wait until morning to talk with a person.

Thanks for the info. This will be great.

JRock · 01-06-2009, 02:27 PM

Anyone get one of these yet? I am really thinking about it...

Oldschool · 01-06-2009, 02:37 PM

You should also keep an eye on the marketplace here. There are many good deals from reputable people here.

01-02-2009, 03:41 PM	#1
metroeloise Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 958	Advice on buy: Refurb k100d or ist-dl? My pay periods were such taht I missed out on the $250 for k100d. There is a $300 now and a $215 for a ist-DL. Which a better deal and why? My use this camera body is to pay back up while the k20d is off getting its spa time back at the mother ship and then to play second body until I am ready to convert to IR. Idea?

01-02-2009, 03:49 PM	#3
metroeloise Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 958 Original Poster	OK Thanks Just the kind of thing I wanted to know. And difference in k100d and super?

01-02-2009, 07:30 PM	#6
metroeloise Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 958 Original Poster	yep! Originally posted by jeffrey r Until I upgraded to the k200D, my previous upgrade had been from the DL to the k100D Super. Frankly, the DL was a nice starter DSLR for me, but the SR alone on the k100D Super was worth the upgrade. If I were you, I'd go for the k100D Super out of those 2. I still have mine as a backup until I decide what to do with it, but I loved using the k100D. I got a great deal on the k200--only reason I upgraded. As far as price, I presume you are referring to the $300 deal at Onecall? Here's the link. Pentax K100D Super (Body Only) - Factory Renewed Digital SLR - In Stock at OneCall.com That's the one. Hit the Buy button! and the they tried to charge me twice for tax, I'm in WA and the tax ... Need to wait until morning to talk with a person. Thanks for the info. This will be great.

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01-02-2009, 03:45 PM	#2
MrApollinax Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,529	I've never had an ist body before however fromwhat I recall the ist bodies did not have SR. If SR is a make or break feature for you I would say the K100D is the body you will want.

01-02-2009, 03:53 PM	#4
MrApollinax Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,529	I believe the "Super" version of the K100D had both the Dust Removal system and with the right firmware will drive SDM lenses.

01-02-2009, 04:46 PM	#5
jeffrey r Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 337	Until I upgraded to the k200D, my previous upgrade had been from the DL to the k100D Super. Frankly, the DL was a nice starter DSLR for me, but the SR alone on the k100D Super was worth the upgrade. If I were you, I'd go for the k100D Super out of those 2. I still have mine as a backup until I decide what to do with it, but I loved using the k100D. I got a great deal on the k200--only reason I upgraded. As far as price, I presume you are referring to the $300 deal at Onecall? Here's the link. Pentax K100D Super (Body Only) - Factory Renewed Digital SLR - In Stock at OneCall.com

01-06-2009, 02:27 PM	#7
JRock Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 63	Anyone get one of these yet? I am really thinking about it...

01-06-2009, 02:37 PM	#8
Oldschool Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,278	You should also keep an eye on the marketplace here. There are many good deals from reputable people here.