Originally posted by dylansalt The Nikon D300 body only= R 30 000
Pentax K20D body only = R 10 100
For it's price the Nikon "should" perform a bit better don't you think?
Does the Nikon produce pics R 20 000 better - debatable
Dylan
There is an important detail to this argument and I'm glad you brought it up.
IQ-wise -- I will never argue for any system. Seriously, they all produce outstanding images in the hands of a person knowing what they're doing.
So, if you're moving to/from the K20D to get "better IQ" under various circumstances, you're fooling yourself, as it's not going to happen (assuming parity in glass quality). This is something very important for people to realize, as many seem to think the "more expensive" stuff will automatically look better.
What the Nikon will allow you to do, though, is just get shots you can't get with the K20D due to frame rate limitations, AF tracking speeds, or lens availability.
It really depends on what you're shooting for and what your goals are -- which is why it's good to look at the system instead of just the body