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**eccs19** · 04-11-2010, 03:24 PM

I've got a bonus coming up in the next month or two. I'm thinking of upgrading my *istD to the K7. Anyone have any recommendations for a place to possibly purchase online? (Canada) I've got a Henry's local to me, but want to see if I can find it cheaper to see if they will price match for me. There seems to be a few kits available now, so also debating if to just get the body and use my old M42's, or get the kit with the 2 lenses. What are your thoughts?

JeffJS · 04-11-2010, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by eccs19

I've got a bonus coming up in the next month or two. I'm thinking of upgrading my *istD to the K7. Anyone have any recommendations for a place to possibly purchase online? (Canada) I've got a Henry's local to me, but want to see if I can find it cheaper to see if they will price match for me. There seems to be a few kits available now, so also debating if to just get the body and use my old M42's, or get the kit with the 2 lenses. What are your thoughts?

The WR 18-55 kit lens that comes with the K7 is actually pretty decent. Given your list, if you're happy with your Taks, I would suggest getting that one kit lens. Can't help you with a retailer though. You might try Prodigital2000...

stewh · 04-11-2010, 05:30 PM

Prodigital2000 and 123easyship are Canadian eBay sellers - part of the Carmen's Photo chain. 123easyship has the K-7 body only for 1049.95 CDN + tax. Free shipping. I bought a lens from them - no problems.

jct us101 · 04-11-2010, 05:36 PM

The one thing that you might notice when upgrading (depends on if you even use it) is the lowered flash sync speed between the *ist D and the K-7. The other thing you've notice (for good though) is how much lighter it is!

**Rondec** · 04-11-2010, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by jct us101

The one thing that you might notice when upgrading (depends on if you even use it) is the lowered flash sync speed between the *ist D and the K-7. The other thing you've notice (for good though) is how much lighter it is!

Not sure what you are saying. The *ist D is quite a bit lighter than the K7 and the K7 has a flash sync speed of 1/180th versus 1/150th for the *ist D. I think the jump between the two cameras will be amazing -- K7 is better in every way that I can think of (except for being heavier, but that comes from the magnesium alloy body...).

misterwong · 04-11-2010, 08:35 PM

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**eccs19** · 04-12-2010, 04:19 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

Not sure what you are saying. The *ist D is quite a bit lighter than the K7 and the K7 has a flash sync speed of 1/180th versus 1/150th for the *ist D. I think the jump between the two cameras will be amazing -- K7 is better in every way that I can think of (except for being heavier, but that comes from the magnesium alloy body...).

Probably the only thing I would really miss is the TTL, but think I would really enjoy the shake reduction.

04-11-2010, 03:24 PM	#1
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510	K7 Upgrade time? I've got a bonus coming up in the next month or two. I'm thinking of upgrading my *istD to the K7. Anyone have any recommendations for a place to possibly purchase online? (Canada) I've got a Henry's local to me, but want to see if I can find it cheaper to see if they will price match for me. There seems to be a few kits available now, so also debating if to just get the body and use my old M42's, or get the kit with the 2 lenses. What are your thoughts?

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04-11-2010, 03:59 PM	#2
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by eccs19 I've got a bonus coming up in the next month or two. I'm thinking of upgrading my *istD to the K7. Anyone have any recommendations for a place to possibly purchase online? (Canada) I've got a Henry's local to me, but want to see if I can find it cheaper to see if they will price match for me. There seems to be a few kits available now, so also debating if to just get the body and use my old M42's, or get the kit with the 2 lenses. What are your thoughts? The WR 18-55 kit lens that comes with the K7 is actually pretty decent. Given your list, if you're happy with your Taks, I would suggest getting that one kit lens. Can't help you with a retailer though. You might try Prodigital2000...

04-11-2010, 05:30 PM	#3
stewh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 284	Prodigital2000 and 123easyship are Canadian eBay sellers - part of the Carmen's Photo chain. 123easyship has the K-7 body only for 1049.95 CDN + tax. Free shipping. I bought a lens from them - no problems.

04-11-2010, 05:36 PM	#4
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	The one thing that you might notice when upgrading (depends on if you even use it) is the lowered flash sync speed between the *ist D and the K-7. The other thing you've notice (for good though) is how much lighter it is!

04-11-2010, 07:14 PM	#5
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	Originally posted by jct us101 The one thing that you might notice when upgrading (depends on if you even use it) is the lowered flash sync speed between the ist D and the K-7. The other thing you've notice (for good though) is how much lighter it is! Not sure what you are saying. The ist D is quite a bit lighter than the K7 and the K7 has a flash sync speed of 1/180th versus 1/150th for the *ist D. I think the jump between the two cameras will be amazing -- K7 is better in every way that I can think of (except for being heavier, but that comes from the magnesium alloy body...).

04-11-2010, 08:35 PM	#6
misterwong Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: misterwong Posts: 3	You should go at any of portal site you will find many of items as much you will tried by buying that, So fantastic i know one site name is fiber2fashion its good portal to buy or sell every thing,. Have it good.

04-12-2010, 04:19 AM	#7
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rondec Not sure what you are saying. The ist D is quite a bit lighter than the K7 and the K7 has a flash sync speed of 1/180th versus 1/150th for the ist D. I think the jump between the two cameras will be amazing -- K7 is better in every way that I can think of (except for being heavier, but that comes from the magnesium alloy body...). Probably the only thing I would really miss is the TTL, but think I would really enjoy the shake reduction.

K7 Upgrade time?

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