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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
11-26-2011, 06:45 PM
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Thanks, and I can go over my reasons for leaving Sony and Nikon and coming back.
I had a Nikon D90, and I just wasn't happy with the system overall. The lenses were decent at best, and I had some early to mid-2000 professional grade lenses. The image quality wasn't what I was expecting. Surprisingly a good amount of noise that I wasn't used to coming from the Pentax K10D. Also, I just didn't like that handling of that camera. Too small and too much plastic. It felt like I had a toy in my hand.
Then, I moved to the Sony A560. This is definitely a better camera than the Nikon D90. It handles pretty well and has good build quality. However, my biggest qualm with it is the actual image quality, which is better than the D90 in my opinion, but the colors just aren't the same as how Pentax processes them. Pentax-produced images just have more of a color punch. The video mode is nice though, but that's not really important if the camera isn't great. Finally, the deal breaker for Sony systems for me: lens selection. The lenses aren't great; the Sony ones are ok and the Zeiss double-branded ones are just a tad bit better, but so much more expensive. I'm also a pretty heavy prime shooter, so Sony's prime line up is also not good for me and very lacking. Nikon's was a bit better, but I don't think anything can beat Pentax's prime line up. Just give me the DA 40mm/2.8 Limited, and I"m good to go for most of the day.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
11-26-2011, 05:26 PM
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Hi Guys,
I thought I'd drop in and say hi. I use to be a Pentax user and am getting back into things after both Sony and Nikon have not produced results to my expectation.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
11-26-2011, 05:24 PM
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Hi Guys,
I found a Pentax K-7 for $550 in excellent condition. Is this a good price for the camera? Would it be better to pick this up or the K-R? I like a more professional feeling body, but I also realize that the K-R has better high-ISO performance.
Thanks
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