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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-07-2016, 07:59 AM
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I purchased my 1st Pentax many years ago (early 80s) when I was stationed (Air Force - now retired) on the Greek Island of Crete. A few of my friends had the K-1000, I decided to be different and picked the Super Program. I also picked up a Soligor 35-200mm Zoom w/Macro to go with the 50mm that came with the camera. Although they served me well over the years, I finally decided to brave the digital world and purchased a Kr... primarily because I would still be able to use my 500mm prime and the 35-200 zoom. I have since purchased a K-50 (Red) with the 18-135mm, as well as a 28-80mm zoom w/macro and a 75-300mm zoom... all Pentax.
Whenever I venture out on a photo trip, I'm frequently asked why I chose Pentax instead of Nikon or Canon; I reply, "I could have if I had wanted to be a follower... but remember this, unless you're the lead dog, the scenery never changes."
Let the naysayers say what they want. IMHO, Pentax offers the most bang for the buck. When I get comments on the photos I've shot, no one asks if I used a Canon or a Nikon... they just say I must be using a really good camera... to which I say "I am... I shoot with a Pentax!"
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