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Forum: Pentax Price Watch 11-30-2015, 07:40 AM  
Amazon Warehouse deal
Posted By Availablelite
Replies: 28
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They have 15% off so it brings down a refurbished K-3 (listed as very good condition) to $705 w/ the 18-135mm lens. That's including NY taxes.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 11-29-2015, 11:35 AM  
Help me decide on a camera
Posted By Availablelite
Replies: 39
Views: 2,855
Thanks guys for the high number of response.
Sorry it had to turn a bit sour by moments but I guess it's understandable that people are passionate about their cameras.

I didn't expect a lot of support for my Nikon choice on a Pentax forum and yet some people decided to recommend it. I don't think they're necessarily Nikon "fanboys" but speak from their personal experience.

Nevertheless I wanted to thank you all for your informed opinion and taking the time to respond to my wall of the text. The jury is still out on either system but I'm going to take a closer look to the recommended lenses and their Nikon counterpart. Thanks for sharing some of your wisdom on the Pentax philosophy/experience.

I enjoy spending hours on this forum and honestly didn't find a good Nikon counterpart. Looking forward to spending many more.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 11-28-2015, 12:03 PM  
Help me decide on a camera
Posted By Availablelite
Replies: 39
Views: 2,855
Hello all and SORRY for the lenghty post,
I'm a novice when it comes to photography and on a somewhat tight budget but would like to purchase my first real camera. I played around with an old Canon rebel but I would like to buy a camera that would last me awhile and provide me with good IQ, good AF (not shooting sports necessarily but would hate to miss shots) and usable images in low light.

I shoot primary candid photography (street photography, portraits on the fly) but would like the option to shoot wide for travelling (landscapes and monuments/temples etc...). Portability is also a major factor (for example I like shooting portraits but I'm unsure if I would buy a prime solely for that use). I would only shoot handheld.

For under $1000 with 1or 2 lens included, seems that Nikon and Pentax are strong contenders.
Both have weather sealing, provide good IQ and seem well loved by most users.

Right now I'm looking at either a K-3 bundle for $650 w/ a 50mm 1.8 prime included or a refurbished D7100 for $500.
I would like to add a good prime to either for low light situations, preferably 35mm as I find 50mm too narrow (but it might be redundant for the k3 since it comes with a prime).

The Nikon prime is more expensive but provides a wider aperture which would be great for night shooting and the Pentax DA 35mm 2.4 is a bit slow in that aspect.
For a walk around lens I was looking at either the Sigma 17-50 or the Tamron 18-50 for the Nikon and the Pentax 18-135 or Tamron 17-50 (if I can find it used) for the Pentax.
The Pentax lens has a longer reach but is apparently soft at the edges and the IQ is only deemed "satisfactory". Then again it's the only one that's weather sealed, so I'd be maybe less afraid to travel with it. I don't want to have to baby my equipment and moreover I know myself and accidents happen (a lot around me).
The Sigma 17-50 for the Nikon apparently has bugs with live view so I'm not sure it's worth the trouble. The Tamron apparently has some build quality issues and the QC is questionable.

I've handled both cameras and they feel great in hand but there's so much that can be tested in store under yellow lights.
I've considered mirrorless cameras but the EVF is not quite for me and their prices are a bit too high for now. The ability to view the pictures taken in the viewfinder is cool but the image seem a little detached from the scene I'm taking.

I'm concerned about the banding issue with the D7100 and the AF issue with the K3. Furthermore I don't know if Pentax's lens line is solid for cheaper options and how it fairs in low light.

Lastly I know the most important is the one behind the camera and I'm sureboth would provide a stellar experience. I've been obsessing over which system to buy in for months now (I've given myself a few headaches) and the disappointing Black Friday sale didn't provide a deal I couldn't pass up.

If you could provide an aspect I haven't thought of to influence my decision or have a lens you want to recommend for my needs feel free to share.

Thanks A LOT for reading and indulging me.

PS: I know you guys will lean towards the K3 and that's understandable, I just thought that you might provide some insight.
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