Originally posted by Steve Beswick What I'm wondering is what situation you are in that requires fast low light AF that MF cannot remedy? Also, what do you need tethering for?
That is the thing. I didn't bought a DSLR to search for various remedies. I bought it for its actual functions. Besides, my eyesight is not that good and the factory focusing screen is not suitable for effective manual focus. I tried split prism, but needed shim, i could not get, again, because the local Pentax support is near zero.
Tethering is very useful for time lapses for example. I'm also very disappointed that most third party lenses come crippled but same or more priced in Pentax mount (like no HSM for Sigma lenses, except few).
I understand the reasons, but again it's a search for an excuse instead of the chance to have up-to-date system.
What's the economical benefit for having in-body SR if every Tamron and Sigma lens with it removed costs the same or more as OS/VR equipped version for other brands?
I would not like to give up weather sealing (that is referring to the option of getting a K-x/m to partially satisfy my needs).
If i could directly switch to canon body + 28mm/f1.8 USM (or 24-105 f/4 L USM) +all the needed basic accessories, i would.
Currently my most concerns, while sticking with Pentax is what to do with some redundant parts (no one want's my other 18-55, V1, i have to sell it ridiculously cheap or what..) and theoretically i'd like to have auto flash with zoom. But maybe i should just resist the time and get along without a decent flash.
Impressive image you have there PentaxPoke. I like the natural colours. Many use to oversaturate their astro images.