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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-16-2012, 10:00 AM
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good to know there is no problem with lens compatibility. I wouldn't consider a serious camera without the viewfinder, it upsets me that no point and shoots have this any more. I think that on balance, it is going to be the k-30 with an 18-135, as this adds more useful options to my kit. Hope the price may have come down a bit by the time i can stretch to it as well ;-) i love the idea of having weatherproofing. Exciting! Thanks for all the suggestions, you have all been most helpful.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-15-2012, 05:54 AM
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glad someone else is a fan of the viewfinder... I don't like to rely on the screen, i have never had live view with a dslr so that would be new. Thanks by the way for throwing the k-5 into the mix too. Its an interesting proposition. I like the top lcd, which goes against the k-30 but i could probs get used to not having it. The k-5 has a lot of scope for artistic work which is attractive. Its quieter as well. But the AF on the k-30 looks to be much better (thinking birds in flight) and i love the idea of focus peaking for my manual lenses. Its a hard one. Any other comparisons of experiences with the 2 for birding? I am still very much a beginner, but i can see a good photograph, and i do plan to sell my work once i have a camera which is going to produce a high enough IQ for this...
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-14-2012, 05:56 AM
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I looked at the k-o1, thought it looked very interesting, but its a world away from what i am used to!!
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-14-2012, 05:01 AM
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I think my expertise is very far off the rest of you... however I would suggest a 400 prime for birds- you can pick up an old one pretty cheap from ebay. Mine is ancient, from an old film set up, and i have brilliant results with that on my K100 D. You have to get used to the manual focus but its really, really worth investing in, to my mind.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-14-2012, 04:53 AM
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the Tamron 18-200 is another possibility for a walkabout lens, but I have seen very variable reviews on it. Some love some hate, and the quality seems very variable... that said, it is very reasonable, and I know people who do really rate Tamron lenses
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-14-2012, 04:37 AM
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Definitely- any thoughts help! Thanks :0)
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-14-2012, 04:20 AM
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I am a great pentax lover, and I am determined to stick with Pentax. My current kit is an old k100 D, with a couple of old manual prime lenses (a 135 and a 400), and a sigma 70-300 APO macro. I have recently rediscovered my enthusiasm for photography, and having in the past got some cracking shots with my range of lenses ( I maily love wildlife photography), I have been looking into a replacememt for my old body, that is going to give me even better image quality. So, firstly, does anyone have any idea how my lenses are likely to perform with a K-30? It looks like it would give me far more freedom, but lots more to learn! and secondly, I need to replace my 18-55 (unfortunately dropped), but have been thinking about getting a longer zoom, maybe 18-135 or 18-200. My budget is not huge, but I do want a good kit without spending more than is really necessary. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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