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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
08-25-2015, 12:55 PM
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Aw already back to $20. Cool bag, made by Pentax to boot!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-24-2015, 01:15 PM
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Do you have book recommendations? I'm learning by reading (mostly on the internet) and practicing with the camera.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-24-2015, 11:56 AM
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Yes, you're right it's 85mm f1.4. That's very interesting about AF and and face portraits-- thanks for sharing. I hope it will be easier as you say, since I intend on keeping the entire face in focus, with a manual lens. I did also pick up a Tamron 28-75mm (as well as a 55-300) to my collection. Still waiting for my subject though-- that one is not coming until next year ;-) I'm happy with what I have now and I didn't break the bank to get it.
Do you think a flash is needed for portraits?
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-19-2015, 01:19 PM
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Oh thanks for the lens recommendations Nicolas. I got the 18-55 kit lens, and found a great deal on a Rokinon 85mm f.18 for outdoor portraits on the marketplace. However it's a manual focus so I hope to learn how to do that. If I cannot handle manual focus, then I can always sell it without losing money. I will probably buy Tamrom 28-75 f2.8 for portraits, a DA40 xs as a walk-around lens, and maybe even a wide angle Sigma 10-20. Even though I'm mostly into portraits, we have such nice landscape here since I'm right by the water. But the wide-angle can wait, I will use kit lens for now as my landscape lens. I have the least interest in macro photography so I feel no desire to own that focal length (which is great news for my wallet too!). If I find I can handle manual focus, I may get a Pentax-A 50mm f1.4 or f.7 to save a bit of cash-- although I'm not sure I need it if I get the Tamron.
Also, the DA40 xs has great reviews and a good price-point, but I'm afraid it will be too zoomed in as a walkaround lens. I'm used to shooting on the iPhone, which I think has an equivalent focal length of 20mm on DSLR?
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Forum: Pentax Price Watch
08-16-2015, 11:06 AM
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Nice! I scored a K-50 for about the same price. Love their auctions.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-16-2015, 12:36 AM
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Thanks all for the valuable feedback. I did indeed ordered a K-50 in white :D Can't wait to get it and I'm sure I will come back to the forum to ask a million photography questions...
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-12-2015, 10:07 AM
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Thanks for all the responses... My budget is around $500 with the camera and a couple of prime lenses (50mm F1.8 and DA35). I read the lens comparison articles and both seem like good values. If I find I really love photography, I may want buy better quality lens down the road. I didn't realize some kits has DA35 in them, that would be even better.
If I were to buy used, what's a good shutter count cut-off? For lens, I would look for one that is well-taken care of but anything to watch out for? For new cameras, I could definitely wait for a good sale, I am not on a timeline.
So far, I have 4 votes for K5, 2 votes for K50, 1 vote for KS1, and 1 either. I didn't pay much attention to K5 before, I may go read up on it since it has such a positive following. Seems I lose the extra dial with KS1, but it may be worth it for the smaller size since I do have pretty small girl hands. Functionality wise, seems KS1 would probably be enough for me.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-11-2015, 11:06 PM
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I am new to DSLR and I've been inspired by photos like these (Florabella Collection Photoshop Actions - Florabella Photoshop Actions). I would be most interested in using the camera to take portrait photos of children. I don't see myself as the type to take a bunch of photos of landscapes or scenery-- they just do not interest me as much. I thought about getting a smaller m4/3 or mirrorless but I thought DSLR would give me the best bokeh.
I don't need the best of the best photo equipment, just something that will give me sharp photos with good color and bokeh. My pictures will be more skill-limited than camera-limited. I know there's a lot to learn and I don't expect to get amazing photos overnight after purchasing DSLR. I also realize there's Photoshop involved to get the photos like those referenced above. I will mostly shoot in more well-lit and controlled environments so low-lighting is less of an issue. I like Pentax because of the price for what you get. There are some nice deals on KS1 and K50 right now-- I was pretty set on getting KS1 for its smaller body size and also I don't need WR-- I live in California and we don't get snow or rain or anything like that :-P But I also hear the K50 has better controls? Which camera is more intuitive and easier to handle?
I want to spend as little as possible to get the job done. I imagine I will also pick up a 50mm F1.8 prime in addition to kit lens. Like I said, I don't anticipate taking photos everywhere I go, but I do want nice photos of the kids as they're growing up and changing so quickly.
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Also, I meant to add I don't mind buying used as long as it's in good condition with a lot of life left. I have been looking at eBay deals as well. Based on what I hear, it seems not worth it to deal with older cameras model even at the lower prices (though I see very nice photos from them in forums). If I was passionate about this hobby, I could spend more but I would hate to discover that I am not a gifted photographer, abandon it in favor of an iPhone, and lose money on whatever I invested.
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