Thanks all! What I've gotten so far - no recommendations to buy the K-1, as it seems to be overkill for my situation.
I saw a recommendation for two bodies, one for the Canon 5D (DSLR), and one for the Nikon Z6 (Mirrorless). I already was considering the 5D, and it definitely is within budget. My main concern, as mentioned, is I heard some Pentax lenses requiring modifying the mirror. I'm am extremely unskilled in doing that sort of thing, and fear breaking my new very old camera. But I haven't discounted it yet.
The Nikon Z6 looks nice, and I appreciate that I could easily connect other lenses as well. However it appears the price point is at or above a K1, so it would definitely be a longer term thing. The only other vintage lens I have is an OM System Macro, but may look more into that in the future.
The other is a Pentax APS-C camera. I have to admit this is quite appealing. I like the idea of trying the lenses in a Pentax environment and to see how they do photography different than the others. I have heard that Pentax specializes more in the experience than the technology. The challenge is I have 3x APS-C bodies already (the 70D is my best, but I also have older, consumer class Canon and Nikons).
Finally, digitizing. To do a fair comparison, I'm going to go out and do some film photography, and see whether the local photo shop will do digital (I'm on a military base and services are limited). I know from past experience anything that requires significant extra effort won't last for me (actually the main reason I never invested in my 70D). The cheapest camera is the one you already own, and it is full-frame
Seriously thanks for the many ideas, and I welcome others. I think at this point I've discounted only the K-1, and the most interesting is a Pentax APS-C body. The lenses are definitely better glass than anything I currently have on Canon/Nikon... No autofocus though
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Thanks all! What I've gotten so far - no recommendations to buy the K-1, as it seems to be overkill for my situation.
I saw a recommendation for two bodies, one for the Canon 5D (DSLR), and one for the Nikon Z6 (Mirrorless). I already was considering the 5D, and it definitely is within budget. My main concern, as mentioned, is I heard some Pentax lenses requiring modifying the mirror. I'm am extremely unskilled in doing that sort of thing, and fear breaking my new very old camera. But I haven't discounted it yet.
The Nikon Z6 looks nice, and I appreciate that I could easily connect other lenses as well. However it appears the price point is at or above a K1, so it would definitely be a longer term thing. The only other vintage lens I have is an OM System Macro, but may look more into that in the future.
The other is a Pentax APS-C camera. I have to admit this is quite appealing. I like the idea of trying the lenses in a Pentax environment and to see how they do photography different than the others. I have heard that Pentax specializes more in the experience than the technology. The challenge is I have 3x APS-C bodies already (the 70D is my best, but I also have older, consumer class Canon and Nikons).
Finally, digitizing. To do a fair comparison, I'm going to go out and do some film photography, and see whether the local photo shop will do digital (I'm on a military base and services are limited). I know from past experience anything that requires significant extra effort won't last for me (actually the main reason I never invested in my 70D). The cheapest camera is the one you already own, and it is full-frame
Seriously thanks for the many ideas, and I welcome others. I think at this point I've discounted only the K-1, and the most interesting is a Pentax APS-C body. The lenses are definitely better glass than anything I currently have on Canon/Nikon... No autofocus though