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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
10-13-2009, 09:29 PM
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well..
U gave us what u wanted... but exactly.... Obama is still not our president.
Amongst men that can change the world very rapidly,,,, he sure is on a privileged spot.
But i think he is over rated..
(As president .. not as man.. off course).
ehr...
can u give me any opinions on my uncertainty ??
Should I :
-> buy the K20D body..
OR
-> wait it out a bit and get the Nikon D300
I myself being a Pentax fan would go for the almost one third of the price _ K20D but i am worried as about the longevitiy of my future system.
I know that FF bodies will lower the price level..in a couple of years time.. and i believe that i will get into the Full Frame format later on.. most probably :
I focus on
_ #1 - portrait (also in landscape).. ;
_ #2 - artistic shots because i work in the arts world_ being a musician/composer
_ #3 bulidings , landscapes and design details, now that i began studying Architecture , and will major in a few years.
I reckon that i should get an all rounder..
I like the K20D cos it is way cheap -> around €500 currently and because it is great for portrait.. chrome distortion is low.. sharpeness and contrast are great and it is a great camera to carry around (due to protection against humidity and dust) and above all to grip and feel in your hands.
Plus its got body-stabilization.
On the downside :
#1 - i usually shoot without the use of flash.. and i really need to get a quick camera on low light conditions..
Afterall... who isnt always looking for that no-flash and natural portrait shot.. either on a bar..on a gig.. on stage..off stage..with some friends... with strangers ..whatever ?
#2 - as i said.. i will probably go into FF sensor later on.. and therefor i am in deed a little reluctant to spend my money on a few Pentax lenses that will later not fit into any other full frame that not K-mount... although Samsung as been rumoured to be releasing a K-mount FF in the future.
Lenses wise :
my game being on lenses no higher than €1000 ..
I will probably get a couple of wide lenses .. like 10-24mm ;
.the Sigma 10-20 looks cool too ;
. the Pentax SMC-FA 31mm F1.8 A looks great too..
. a 50mm smc FA 1:1,4 or a wider one ..
Most probably the 10-17mm Pentax fish eye as well .. or a Nikon similar.
and maybe a 70-200 .... maybe..
as for Macro.. i like the
Sigma APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM
and the
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG MACRO
ALL this being said.. I am very undecided as to get the K20D right away.. and a not so expensive lense like the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG MACRO ..
OR
wait .. a bit .. save a little more dough and get the Nikon d300 (i have no need for the video option)
If i get the K20d, i will keep using it until i feel i am ready for a FF.. and off course if one Pentax FF is available..
If i get the Nikon d300 i will probably stay with APS-C cos .. i dont think i will spend €1500 that soon.. even if the FFs price levels lower a lot.
Note : By the way.. if i spend more money to stretch for the K7.. i might as well get the D300.
PS : i know that at least some of the lenses i mentioned are APS-C only.. but i only wanted you guys to get the picture..
So... i will wait your thoughts on the matter.
Different opinions and intakes are always healthy ..
cheers,
thanks a lot
Duarte
PSS: I have not been in NZ for long.. But i always wanted to be here.
Can i pass as kiwi??
This is kinda like Portugal.. but only...better....
And evidently .. kicks the hell outta Australia.. ... specially Adelaide Australia......
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