Originally posted by amphysics It is an unfortunate thing to compare the professional level camera of Pentax with the Canon's entry level camera 500D. However, if you observe the two, you will get a disappointing conclusion.
1, Canon 500D has 15 million pixels, more than 14.6 million for K7.
2, Canon 500D has much cleaner picture than K-7. Just look at the comparasion
Canon EOS 500D Review - Image Quality | PhotographyBLOG Pentax K-7 Review - Image Quality | PhotographyBLOG
It is seen that ISO3200 for 500D is just equivalent to ISO800 for K7
3, Canon 500D has FULL HD movie, but K7 does not have.
4, Canon 500D has almost all the functions that K7 boasts, such as Dynamic Range Expansion, Anti-Shake(Lens), Self-Cleaning, Fast Focus. In addition, Canon is known to have the accurate metering, in stead of dark Metering for Pentax.
In sum, there is nothing that is unique to K7 except the 100% viewfinder, but does it worth the extra $1500-$800=$700????????????
The worst thing for K7 is that the IQ does not improve much. It is a big drawback for Pentax.
I'd rather have a low-noise 10 million pixel camera than have a noisy 14.6 million camera, not to mention the fact that pixel # for 500D is 15 million.
In sum, 500D is much much better than K7. I will not spend extra money to become a Pentaxian.
This is so funny, thanks
A friend of mine with the Eos 450 keeps asking me about advice on how to get proper pictures.
He can't get a 50 mm stabilized, and the stabilized kit lens is slow.
Iso 1600 does not look good in JPEG, and it cannot devide in smaller like e.g. K20/K7. And Iso 800 from Eos 450 is often too low.
It is hard to give advice, when he can’t skip corners, like it would have been possible with the Pentax.
However, I do find the Eos 450, one of the better rebel, in a long time.
The 15 MP sensor in the Eos 50D, was not well received. But if it is good enough for you, than I guess it shouldn’t be revealed to you.
Best of luck, and be happy with what you've got. But best of all, learn how to use it properly.
Originally posted by amphysics In my experience with K10D, ISO1600 is most frequently used in the evening. If 1600 is usable, then K-7 will be perfect.
I usually go for Iso 1250 in the evening on K10. Or top it with a fast lens, like my 50/1.2, (or just an f/1.8 lens)
I have been most impressed with the K20, at Iso 1600. Guess, you were never a film SLR shooter.
I don’t think you should go for the K7, it would be way too advanced, if Eos 500 is the league you’re looking at. (No offence meant)
Originally posted by KungPOW More low light with a K10D:
K10D, f/2 @ 50 mm, 1/13, ISO 1600
Hand held at 1/13?!!? Thats just insane!
Go Pentax SR!
Great shots, thanks for showing.
It is so nice that threads like these are so rare, compared to DPR. Where people wanna fight to prevent others from going Pentax.
Here we can every once in a while, enter threads like these and have a laugh.
Originally posted by zeus I've been browsing around here the last few weeks and decided it was time to chime in being I think you have brought up the arena where I am stuck.
I use a 40D at work but don't own a DSLR of my own was ready to finally make a purchase before the end of the summer. Being I don't have any lens systems in my bag, I am free to start anew with which ever product manufacturer is offering me the most camera for around $1500 (I'll then dig deep and add quality lenses over time.)
I know we are talking about the T1i in this thread, but I am wondering how people feel the K-7 stacks up to the 50D as that is where I am currently looking as well (and it still comes in a few hundred cheaper with the 28-135 IS USM Kit lens.) It would seem like the more reasonable comparison.
Video is not a deal breaker to me, but built quality is very important being I live in a very cold environ. I was impressed right away with the K-7 specs (as far as weather sealing and cold tolerance) which is why I am particularly drawn to it right off the bat. I've spent the last few weeks digging through reviews, but am still awaiting a definitive final word on the K-7 from a reputable source with the production firmware.
Anyway, not trying to feed the troll with my first post - I'd just like to hear some thoughts being I will probably be getting one of these cameras over the next few months and am primary interested in using it for mostly landscape and wildlife shooting. It seems like a tough choice to me, but maybe it is not.
It is always a big choice, when deciding on a system. The mid series Semi-Pro segment; Eos 30D etc. have always been good, from Canon hand. And really, the place most people ought to start, if they wanna continue with photography. Or else the Nikon D80 level.
50D has higher frame rate, than the K7. And more advanced AF than the Eos 5D Mark II. If you already like the Eos 40D, then 50D is probably gonna be easy to go to.
Landscape is easy, with a compact sealed Pentax and some pancake lenses.
But if AF-C is of high importance to you, you really get a great package in the 50D.
Here is a Pro Canon user, going with Pentax and pancakes, when out hiking :
76031684 photo - Chris Miller photos at pbase.com
Duplo, working in Greenland, has given his view on the K7 here :
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/67678-taking-k-7-w...valuation.html
How important sealing is to you, you gotta find out for yourself. And as important, how the ergonomics work for you. The sealing of 50D is probably gonna resemble Eos 5D Mark II :
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/49674-fate-one-5d-mkii.html
Canon retain full gasketing, for the top-line Eos 1’series.
Best of luck with your choice. And most importantly, just have fun with your choice. Life it too short, to naggle over little things like camera brands