K10D or K200D?

crispy0009 · 03-11-2009, 07:40 PM

I LOVE my K10D.

THE END.

Mr. B · 03-12-2009, 02:42 AM

OK, just to thank everyone for their input

The money's waiting for the right K10 to come up, hopefully soon 'cause I'm getting very impatient...

TaoMaas · 03-12-2009, 03:44 AM

Originally posted by Mr. B

OK, just to thank everyone for their input

The money's waiting for the right K10 to come up, hopefully soon 'cause I'm getting very impatient...

Waiting is the hardest part.

Nothing against the K200D, but I think you're making the right choice. Even though the two cameras look very similar on paper, there's more to it than just specs. The K10D was built to compete in a market slightly above the K200D. But, there really was no wrong choice here. Either way you went, you were going to get a good camera.

ericzb · 03-22-2009, 07:51 AM

Just went through the same thing, finally settled on a used k10d with 1629 shutter count

alexeyga · 03-22-2009, 08:52 AM

Having just switched from K100 to K10 i'd suggest going for the K10d... You'll appreciate having these extra buttons and a slightly brighter VF...

The only downside is that K10 is a tad larger and uses proprietary batteries...

Mr. B · 03-24-2009, 10:13 AM

Just an update, found a K10, tomorrow I'm going to see if it's worth buying and I'll be letting you know how it turns out in the evening

aesch · 03-24-2009, 02:52 PM

I recently bought a 'new' ist DS from Ritz/Wolfe. Fit my needs, and the price was right. Used it a bit, and wasn't happy with the viewfinder focus. Best viewfinder focus didn't agree with clearest images. It's currently back at Pentax for a no cost 'adjustment'. If you do go the 'no warranty' route, I suggest you check the camera carefully. My experience would suggesting checking for front/back focus in both autofocus and manual focus modes. Why buy a camera that's 'off' if you're going to have to pay for the fix. Of your two choices, I'd prefer the K10D - primarily for the better viewfinder and for the shake reduction, but the weather sealing is nice too.

Mr. B · 03-25-2009, 10:22 AM

I GOT IT

Pentax K10D with 900 shots, one year old, perfect condition,pentax bag and 2gb extreme III card. Looking forward to some spare time and good weather to see what it's capable of...

benjikan · 03-25-2009, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by Mr. B

I GOT IT

Pentax K10D with 900 shots, one year old, perfect condition,pentax bag and 2gb extreme III card. Looking forward to some spare time and good weather to see what it's capable of...

Have fun and try to shoot in RAW. Raw will give so much more latitude.

**krs** · 03-27-2009, 08:09 PM

Now you need to get at least a 4GB card (8GB is even better), then the grip, then lots of lenses...

**Ash** · 03-27-2009, 08:41 PM

...tripod, extra battery(ies), C-PL filters, flashguns, diffusers...

Mr. B · 03-28-2009, 02:36 AM

Calm down...

First I have to read the manual, I'll do that in 3-4 weeks, because I really don't have any spare time, then when I get to know the camera (first DSLR), we'll see what can be done. I don't have any money to invest right now, but the first thing I'll try to buy will be a fast prime lens and probably a bigger bag...

OregonJim · 03-28-2009, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by Mr. B

Calm down...

First I have to read the manual, I'll do that in 3-4 weeks, because I really don't have any spare time, then when I get to know the camera (first DSLR), we'll see what can be done. I don't have any money to invest right now, but the first thing I'll try to buy will be a fast prime lens and probably a bigger bag...

Don't worry, before long we'll see you in the LBA Anonymous thread...

johnsherwood · 03-28-2009, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by Ash

...tripod, extra battery(ies), C-PL filters, flashguns, diffusers...

Originally posted by krs

Now you need to get at least a 4GB card (8GB is even better), then the grip, then lots of lenses...

Originally posted by OregonJim

Don't worry, before long we'll see you in the LBA Anonymous thread...

Don't forget......

Win lottery,

Consider all possible stories to tell significant other or spouse regarding expenditures

Start thinking about turning the guest bedroom into a digital storage facility!

John

OregonJim · 03-28-2009, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by johnsherwood

Start thinking about turning the guest bedroom into a digital storage facility!

John

...or a darkroom, for when you get bitten by the 35mm FF bug...

03-24-2009, 02:52 PM	#22
aesch Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Connecticut Posts: 38	Go for the warranty. I recently bought a 'new' ist DS from Ritz/Wolfe. Fit my needs, and the price was right. Used it a bit, and wasn't happy with the viewfinder focus. Best viewfinder focus didn't agree with clearest images. It's currently back at Pentax for a no cost 'adjustment'. If you do go the 'no warranty' route, I suggest you check the camera carefully. My experience would suggesting checking for front/back focus in both autofocus and manual focus modes. Why buy a camera that's 'off' if you're going to have to pay for the fix. Of your two choices, I'd prefer the K10D - primarily for the better viewfinder and for the shake reduction, but the weather sealing is nice too.

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crispy0009 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FLORIDA Posts: 62	I LOVE my K10D. THE END.

03-12-2009, 02:42 AM	#17
Mr. B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Varaždin, Croatia, Europe Photos: Gallery Posts: 295 Original Poster	OK, just to thank everyone for their input The money's waiting for the right K10 to come up, hopefully soon 'cause I'm getting very impatient...

03-12-2009, 03:44 AM	#18
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	Originally posted by Mr. B OK, just to thank everyone for their input The money's waiting for the right K10 to come up, hopefully soon 'cause I'm getting very impatient... Waiting is the hardest part. Nothing against the K200D, but I think you're making the right choice. Even though the two cameras look very similar on paper, there's more to it than just specs. The K10D was built to compete in a market slightly above the K200D. But, there really was no wrong choice here. Either way you went, you were going to get a good camera.

03-22-2009, 07:51 AM	#19
ericzb Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 28	Just went through the same thing, finally settled on a used k10d with 1629 shutter count

03-22-2009, 08:52 AM	#20
alexeyga Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 838	Having just switched from K100 to K10 i'd suggest going for the K10d... You'll appreciate having these extra buttons and a slightly brighter VF... The only downside is that K10 is a tad larger and uses proprietary batteries...

03-24-2009, 10:13 AM	#21
Mr. B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Varaždin, Croatia, Europe Photos: Gallery Posts: 295 Original Poster	Just an update, found a K10, tomorrow I'm going to see if it's worth buying and I'll be letting you know how it turns out in the evening

03-25-2009, 10:22 AM	#23
Mr. B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Varaždin, Croatia, Europe Photos: Gallery Posts: 295 Original Poster	I GOT IT Pentax K10D with 900 shots, one year old, perfect condition,pentax bag and 2gb extreme III card. Looking forward to some spare time and good weather to see what it's capable of...

03-25-2009, 12:25 PM	#24
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by Mr. B I GOT IT Pentax K10D with 900 shots, one year old, perfect condition,pentax bag and 2gb extreme III card. Looking forward to some spare time and good weather to see what it's capable of... Have fun and try to shoot in RAW. Raw will give so much more latitude.

03-27-2009, 08:09 PM	#25
krs Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 395	Now you need to get at least a 4GB card (8GB is even better), then the grip, then lots of lenses...

03-27-2009, 08:41 PM	#26
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	...tripod, extra battery(ies), C-PL filters, flashguns, diffusers...

03-28-2009, 02:36 AM	#27
Mr. B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Varaždin, Croatia, Europe Photos: Gallery Posts: 295 Original Poster	Calm down... First I have to read the manual, I'll do that in 3-4 weeks, because I really don't have any spare time, then when I get to know the camera (first DSLR), we'll see what can be done. I don't have any money to invest right now, but the first thing I'll try to buy will be a fast prime lens and probably a bigger bag...

03-28-2009, 12:30 PM	#28
OregonJim Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts: 1,327	Originally posted by Mr. B Calm down... First I have to read the manual, I'll do that in 3-4 weeks, because I really don't have any spare time, then when I get to know the camera (first DSLR), we'll see what can be done. I don't have any money to invest right now, but the first thing I'll try to buy will be a fast prime lens and probably a bigger bag... Don't worry, before long we'll see you in the LBA Anonymous thread...

03-28-2009, 01:47 PM	#29
johnsherwood Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brantford, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 77	Originally posted by Ash ...tripod, extra battery(ies), C-PL filters, flashguns, diffusers... Originally posted by krs Now you need to get at least a 4GB card (8GB is even better), then the grip, then lots of lenses... Originally posted by OregonJim Don't worry, before long we'll see you in the LBA Anonymous thread... Don't forget...... Win lottery, Consider all possible stories to tell significant other or spouse regarding expenditures Start thinking about turning the guest bedroom into a digital storage facility! John

03-28-2009, 02:14 PM	#30
OregonJim Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts: 1,327	Originally posted by johnsherwood Start thinking about turning the guest bedroom into a digital storage facility! John ...or a darkroom, for when you get bitten by the 35mm FF bug...