question about dslr models

mamakeith · 08-02-2009, 04:28 AM

Hi, I have an ist dl currently but was thinking of upgrading... I love the weatherproof feature with the K20D, Any input on the other dslr models they have?

WalterGA · 08-02-2009, 05:35 AM

I just went from the Ds2 to the K20D, and I can't believe the advances, particularly for the price of the K20D. I'd strongly suggest that you go ahead and get the K20D. It'll do everything you'll need and do it well.

Marc Sabatella · 08-03-2009, 11:43 AM

If it's weather sealing in particular that interests you, the K10D, K200D (both discontinued but still available if you look hard enough) and brand new K-7 also have it. The real big advantage newer models have comapred to the DL is shake reduction (SR), present on all of the above and and also the (discontinued) K100D and the (current) K2000 (aka K-m).

Of there, the K-m is most like your DL in terms of size and general ergonomics, but lacks weather sealing. K200D is closest among models with weather sealing. K10D, K20D, and K-7 are a big step in overall features. K10D and K20D are also a lot larger.

scooop · 08-03-2009, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by WalterGA

I just went from the Ds2 to the K20D, and I can't believe the advances, particularly for the price of the K20D. I'd strongly suggest that you go ahead and get the K20D. It'll do everything you'll need and do it well.

I have aPentax SLR (film) with several lenses. If I upgrade to a DSLR, can I use all these lenses successfully?
Scooop

Damn Brit · 08-03-2009, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by scooop

I have aPentax SLR (film) with several lenses. If I upgrade to a DSLR, can I use all these lenses successfully?
Scooop

Yes as long as they are K mount, M42 (screwmount) lenses would require an adapter.

VaughnA · 08-03-2009, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by mamakeith

Hi, I have an ist dl currently but was thinking of upgrading... I love the weatherproof feature with the K20D, Any input on the other dslr models they have?

I went from a *ist DL to a K10D and have not regretted it one bit. It's pretty much all the camera I need for now. I'm not convinced a K-7 or even a K20D is worth the extra bucks for me until my skills catch the camera. But the additional features of the K10D over the DL ARE worth it. Dual Dials, weatherproofing and SR made it a no brainer for me.

**Ash** · 08-03-2009, 01:48 PM

From *ist to K20D is a number of generations and leagues of improvements, functionality, speed and user-friendly operations. No question there, you'll be more than impressed.

Marc Sabatella · 08-03-2009, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by scooop

I have aPentax SLR (film) with several lenses. If I upgrade to a DSLR, can I use all these lenses successfully?
Scooop

Successfully, yes, But look up the term "crop factor" (and see if you can wade through the arguments over what it means and whether it's a good way of measuring what it measures). Because all Pentax DSLR's have sensors that are smaller than 35mm film, the field of view of your lenses on a DSLR will be that of a lens 1.5 times as long in film. So a 35mm lens on a DSLR has the same field of view (more or less) as a 50mm lens on film. Meaning you will be more telephoto-heavy in your lens lineup, and correspondingly wide-angle-light.

Torphoto · 08-03-2009, 06:34 PM

The *istd ( any model ) to a k20D will feel like going from a 386 to a quad core, really! The k7 is just nicer than the K20D but not by a huge amount, but enough

opiedog · 08-04-2009, 07:57 AM

go for the k20 while they're still available and at a great price!

tibbitts · 08-04-2009, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by scooop

I have aPentax SLR (film) with several lenses. If I upgrade to a DSLR, can I use all these lenses successfully?
Scooop

They'll fit, but maybe not work "successfully" for you. Besides the crop factor issue, the various series (screw mount, M, A, etc. ) will have various degrees of their original (on their intended bodies) functionality, so you have to research a little to determine whether you'll find the functionality of a given lens on your body would be acceptable. Different people have different opinions - it's a matter of personal preference.

Paul

08-02-2009, 04:28 AM	#1
mamakeith New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: palm springs Posts: 1	question about dslr models Hi, I have an ist dl currently but was thinking of upgrading... I love the weatherproof feature with the K20D, Any input on the other dslr models they have?

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08-02-2009, 05:35 AM	#2
WalterGA Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 110	I just went from the Ds2 to the K20D, and I can't believe the advances, particularly for the price of the K20D. I'd strongly suggest that you go ahead and get the K20D. It'll do everything you'll need and do it well.

08-03-2009, 11:43 AM	#3
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	If it's weather sealing in particular that interests you, the K10D, K200D (both discontinued but still available if you look hard enough) and brand new K-7 also have it. The real big advantage newer models have comapred to the DL is shake reduction (SR), present on all of the above and and also the (discontinued) K100D and the (current) K2000 (aka K-m). Of there, the K-m is most like your DL in terms of size and general ergonomics, but lacks weather sealing. K200D is closest among models with weather sealing. K10D, K20D, and K-7 are a big step in overall features. K10D and K20D are also a lot larger.

08-03-2009, 01:17 PM	#4
scooop Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fraanklin, MA Posts: 2	Originally posted by WalterGA I just went from the Ds2 to the K20D, and I can't believe the advances, particularly for the price of the K20D. I'd strongly suggest that you go ahead and get the K20D. It'll do everything you'll need and do it well. I have aPentax SLR (film) with several lenses. If I upgrade to a DSLR, can I use all these lenses successfully? Scooop

08-03-2009, 01:21 PM	#5
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by scooop I have aPentax SLR (film) with several lenses. If I upgrade to a DSLR, can I use all these lenses successfully? Scooop Yes as long as they are K mount, M42 (screwmount) lenses would require an adapter.

08-03-2009, 01:23 PM	#6
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363	Originally posted by mamakeith Hi, I have an ist dl currently but was thinking of upgrading... I love the weatherproof feature with the K20D, Any input on the other dslr models they have? I went from a *ist DL to a K10D and have not regretted it one bit. It's pretty much all the camera I need for now. I'm not convinced a K-7 or even a K20D is worth the extra bucks for me until my skills catch the camera. But the additional features of the K10D over the DL ARE worth it. Dual Dials, weatherproofing and SR made it a no brainer for me.

08-03-2009, 01:48 PM	#7
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	From *ist to K20D is a number of generations and leagues of improvements, functionality, speed and user-friendly operations. No question there, you'll be more than impressed.

08-03-2009, 04:42 PM	#8
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by scooop I have aPentax SLR (film) with several lenses. If I upgrade to a DSLR, can I use all these lenses successfully? Scooop Successfully, yes, But look up the term "crop factor" (and see if you can wade through the arguments over what it means and whether it's a good way of measuring what it measures). Because all Pentax DSLR's have sensors that are smaller than 35mm film, the field of view of your lenses on a DSLR will be that of a lens 1.5 times as long in film. So a 35mm lens on a DSLR has the same field of view (more or less) as a 50mm lens on film. Meaning you will be more telephoto-heavy in your lens lineup, and correspondingly wide-angle-light.

08-03-2009, 06:34 PM	#9
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612	The *istd ( any model ) to a k20D will feel like going from a 386 to a quad core, really! The k7 is just nicer than the K20D but not by a huge amount, but enough

08-04-2009, 07:57 AM	#10
opiedog Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 787	go for the k20 while they're still available and at a great price!

08-04-2009, 05:27 PM	#11
tibbitts Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 2,196	Originally posted by scooop I have aPentax SLR (film) with several lenses. If I upgrade to a DSLR, can I use all these lenses successfully? Scooop They'll fit, but maybe not work "successfully" for you. Besides the crop factor issue, the various series (screw mount, M, A, etc. ) will have various degrees of their original (on their intended bodies) functionality, so you have to research a little to determine whether you'll find the functionality of a given lens on your body would be acceptable. Different people have different opinions - it's a matter of personal preference. Paul