Originally posted by steinway2 Thanks for your input. I was just reading about Nikon DSLR and liked some of the features of the D60. I have essential tremors and think the image stabilization would be an asset for me. Also, the convenience of DSLR and lack of film and developing is very inviting. Consumer reports generally doesn't rate Pentax as high as the Nikon.
I agree : Pentax sucks ! 50 USD for that lens ? Deal ?
Somebody out there is not telling the truth . I've seen Pentax stuffs flying off the shell faster than the speed of light .
One camera sale guy told me Pentax is no good ( I did not have the K10D with me ) so I played dumb asking him about ordering a K20D . $1299 ! Of course I knew that but I made a remark : " For a no good camera it's very expensive ! " . You should have seen his face !
Anyway , I trust that you check the battery with a voltmeter . Or try to clean the contacts with a eraser . Those cameras are very robust and last quite a while in the hand of average users .
Try use a camera in store before you buy it . Whatever brand that fits you need , so be it . It's just a tool !
Just like food . One day something is good for you , next day it's bad ! Keep reading those reports will do you no good .
Good luck to you sir .