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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 12-19-2011, 12:33 AM  
Questions from a potential K5 purchaser
Posted By Mujibyepi
Replies: 18
Views: 3,844
I really appreciate all the thoughtful responses to my inquiry, and especially appreciate the thoughts from newmikey and vonBaloney cautioning against jumping into a new camera when I already have a pretty decent model (the Canon T3i). One complication that I did not originally mention (in the interest of keeping my original post simpler) was that my camera prior to the Canon was a Pentax K10D -- and I have three Pentax lenses (Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 Lens; Pentax DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lens; and the kit lens that came with the K10D). When I moved from the K10D to the Canon, I wanted a new camera with video, and at the time I was looking (early spring), the prices I was seeing for the Pentax K5 were over $1400, which I couldn't wrap my brain around.

So my buyer's remorse is fueled in part by having the Pentax lenses, as well as seeing how amazing the K5 seems to be - particularly the high ISO capabilities and the quality build/weather sealing (as vagrant10, a fellow Portlandian, points out - weather sealing is nice in the often soggy Pacific NW).

Thanks for giving me some thoughts to ponder in my decision-making. I'm in flux now, and will take some time to chew on it. I have a feeling that at some point, I'll return to the Pentax camp, especially since I have the lenses already. I might wait and see what comes out next. I know it comes down to a matter of choice and opinion, but I'd appreciate any additional shared thoughts in light of the considerations I've raised here if anyone is still following this post. Also I'm curious about thoughts about what might be coming down the pike; it's hard to imagine wanting more than the K5 offers! Thanks again for all the responses; I'm struck again by how friendly this forum is!

Peace, Christopher
Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II 12-17-2011, 01:40 PM  
Questions from a potential K5 purchaser
Posted By Mujibyepi
Replies: 18
Views: 3,844
Hi. I'm thinking about taking a leap and getting the K5, and I'm hoping some folks can help me with some questions to help me decide whether to do this. I'm a relative beginner photographer; I've taken photographs for a while, but recently have decided I would like to dive into this more and learn more/take more photographs as a way of expression and seeing the world through new eyes. Earlier this year, I bought a Canon T3i and now have some buyer's regret, seeing how amazing the Pentax K5 appears to be.

So my questions:

1. If I do decide to buy the K5, I don't feel in a huge rush and I'm wondering if I should wait for prices to come down, as they generally seem to with cameras. Or is the current $300 instant rebate through Jan. 31 really worth taking advantage of?

3. What would people recommend for a good quality walk-around lens with a medium zoom range that will allow the K5 to shine (and that I would probably buy instead of the kit lens), but that won't bankrupt a person? I guess I'm hoping to find a quality lens for no more than $500. Is that reasonable? I've looked at lens reviews and it gets a little overwhelming trying to decide.

Thanks in advance for sharing. I love this forum and its friendliness - another reason to get a Pentax! :)

Peace, Christopher
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