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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
04-18-2018, 06:17 AM
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Hola compadre. Bilbao / Basque is beautiful, look forward to some pictures.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-17-2018, 08:55 PM
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Something about the K-7... I was able to go back and retake these shots with a different set up years later but these are still some of my faves.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-14-2016, 07:58 AM
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OP here and boy do I feel like I stepped in it but my Thanks for everyone's input.
I believe I am at least obligated for a quick update...
I did end up buying the K-1 w/ the DFA 24-70 just prior to leaving, so part of the enjoyment has been learning (I am a geek) and I brought along the FA31, *55 and the DA55-300. These seemed to be some of the lenses there was some consensus to keep. For some reason the *55 is the only one I have not shot with. I do intend to sell off the rest to recoup some of the cost and / or to gift them.
I am still on vacation (we needed a quiet day) and so far have very much enjoyed the upgrade. I originally bought my K-7 for a previous trip here so I've attempted to recreate some shots but for a whole bunch of different reasons that didn't work out as intended most of the time but I can safely say to no ones surprise the night shots are significantly better. :) - (the K-7 generated some of my favorites shots ever here so it'll be interesting to try to compare).
What else can I safely say?
The system is built like a tank. Dropped twice from waist height for reasons I'll try not to blame on a certain contraption I bought with only small scuffs plus a broken lense hood as damage.
It is noticeably heavier at times but not overly bothersome and still quite ergonomic.
The extra dial is useful.
The adjustable LCD is very useful.
Maybe I'll follow up soon after vacation is over with some of my opinions trying not to kick some dust back up on this thread but I think it is also safe for me to say before I head back off that I haven't regretted buying it.
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
06-27-2011, 09:40 AM
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Congrats LaurenOE! I'm going to finally pull the trigger this week...
... though I'm thinking about trading in my K-7 at the same time I purchase the K-5 instead of selling it separately, with my 18-55mm WR + 50-200mm WR... a large we'll known store offered 575 unseen (its in very good condition, probably below typical use, etc...)
What do you guys think? If it was a bit more I'd consider it but at that price I'm on the fence to just keep it. It would though nicely off-set the price of a new K-5 w/ 18-135mm and ease the sticker shock a bit for my wife. :)
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