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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-14-2010, 06:03 AM
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I have travelled from Australia to the Burningman festival in Nevada 3 times ...each time I have trashed my camera gear both digital & video either on site or 2 months later it has no screen , viewfinder whatever... This adds to the considerable expense of my journey. Last year I took my new Pentax k20D & 2 lenses, SMC Pentax-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL [IF], SMC Pentax-DA* 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF]..(Not cheap . There are a few things to consider...The camera still works !!! the lenses are great. Having Image stabilisation built into the camera body saves on lens cost & weight also. I chose this over the much more expensive canon 5D for price & Pentax's reputation. The Dust sealing system of both the camera & these lenses is unbelievable...the dust in the Black Rock Desert where the event is held is extremely fine & electronically active ( Gypsum ) I had some travelling friends that bought cameras duty free for the trip and most were useles after 5 days @ most. one friend had a k10D that survived well and 2 other waterproof cameras, but the image quality was comparatively poor. I have a HD video with a marine housing which now can survive this environment. the K& has HD Vid as well & probably would be the best choice for an all in one option. It's always said you only get what you pay for but pentax is really (in these cameras ) unbelievable value for money. Check your budget and your requirements but I couldn't be happier with my camera. kindest Regards,
paulie. :D
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