Why did you buy a Pentax?

[zamanakhan]

i didnt... i got a nice nikon

 

[GnipGnop]

That's a shame. Nikon and Pentax share the same sensor in one of their cameras (K5 and the D7000), yet the Pentax manages to squeeze out more DR than the D7000. You can always return your Canikon if you wanted to.

 

[zamanakhan]

That's a shame. Nikon and Pentax share the same sensor in one of their cameras (K5 and the D7000), yet the Pentax manages to squeeze out more DR than the D7000. You can always return your Canikon if you wanted to.

Just trolling guys, Pentax makes some nice bodies with good weather sealing. If anyone is interested, I started with Nikon because I got one as a present a few years back, invested in glass and never looked back. I had actually asked for one of the red pentaxes at the time. I could of just as easily started with Pentax.

Just more on that, I actually owned the d7000, and I loved it a whole lot more than just for the sensor. If it was just the sensor than we would all buy Sony dslrs, Sony has made quite a few of the sensors for Nikon.

I recently purchased Nikon again, the d800, I actually looked at the Pentax medium format camera as well but again, I was invested in glass and starting on a new platform would be foolish for me.

 

[Xanimal13]

I'll be honest, after looking at your images and then in to pentax (canon user), you have me sold. I'm gonna pick up a K-R or K-7 next check and a ton of glass for it. Still cheaper than my original 7d plan.

 

[slackercruster]

Nice photos!! Thanks for posting.

Pentax is also great starter dslr for the newbie. You can pick up a 6 mp body for $120 - $140. Add a kit lens for $40 and your off. If you want a few more mp just add another $80 to the mix.

 

[Paul Ron]

I only had $100 to spend on a new camera to get me started in photography back in 1968. Black Spotmatic, still have it n it still works as good as new. I did have a Leica, Nikons n Olympus OM1 but 35mm was too small for studio work. Also still have several K1000s which my kids used in college, all still working. Once I made enough money by 1970, I moved up to an RB67 n never looked at another 35mm camera since.

Those old mechanical Pentax cameras were built to last, n all the lenses are beauties even the radio active yellow ones. But Mamiyas are built like Russian Tanks, designed to last forever!

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[miss.dotty.daffy]

I only had $100 to spend on a new camera to get me started in photography back in 1968. Black Spotmatic, still have it n it still works as good as new. I did have a Leica, Nikons n Olympus OM1 but 35mm was too small for studio work. Also still have several K1000s which my kids used in college, all still working. Once I made enough money by 1970, I moved up to an RB67 n never looked at another 35mm camera since.

Those old mechanical Pentax cameras were built to last, n all the lenses are beauties even the radio active yellow ones. But Mamiyas are built like Russian Tanks, designed to last forever!

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Hi, Paul!
I m very interested in ur comment. What kind of Pentax camera r u using ?

 

[tsamu]

I switched from Canon because I compared the K5 to the 7D and for pretty much the same specs the K5 was hundreds cheaper. Plus I have always liked to be bit different .

I am very happy with my decision.

 

[The Barbarian]

I have a 1.8 85mm Super Takumar, that gives me a nice, fast short tele for indoor sports. And of course, image stabilization works fine with it. And I fixed the adapter to just stay on the lens, so there's no issues with that. A great lens.

 

[Danielj009]

I bought Pentax because after extensive research I discovered that they provided equally high image quality at a reasonably cheaper price. I work in marketing and hate knowingly making donations to marketing departments which is what I feel I am doing if I buy a Canikon. I also loved the following features.
-Full history of lenses available. 1 of my favorite lenses is older than I am!
-Weather seals are top notch
-Price is perfect
-Sensor technology is top notch
-I can dream about owning the 645D!

Cheers
Dan

 

[o hey tyler]

I bought Pentax because after extensive research I discovered that they provided equally high image quality at a reasonably cheaper price. I work in marketing and hate knowingly making donations to marketing departments which is what I feel I am doing if I buy a Canikon. I also loved the following features.
-Full history of lenses available. 1 of my favorite lenses is older than I am!
-Weather seals are top notch
-Price is perfect
-Sensor technology is top notch
-I can dream about owning the 645D!

Cheers
Dan

Owning a Pentax DSLR doesn't really make it easier to upgrade to medium format. As far as I know, the 645D takes different lenses that produce a larger image area to be used with the larger sensor size. I believe they are actually designated with a 645 in the lens nomenclature.

 

[Danielj009]

Yea I know, but at least it gives me something to dream about :mrgreen:

 

[marcoborghesi]

Pentax because:
Great value
amazing quality
sealed
wonderful Da*
Perfectky suited on my hand

Who said you can be Pro just with Nikon or canon? Hi hi

Marco

 

[o hey tyler]

Who said you can be Pro just with Nikon or canon? Hi hi

Marco

A client that requires a full frame imaging sensor to achieve the proper "look" in a shot. Which Pentax does not have in their lineup.

 

[roentarre]

I like pentax for the colour rendering and contrasty images it is capable of producing.