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Two questions in one Pentax - Canon - Nikon
I am a returnee to photography and moving up from SLR to DSLR.
My current lens kit is very good, about 20 years old, and is Pentax PK fitting, therefore if it will function in manual mode on the Pentax K10D that is what I would like to buy. Does anyone know how well it will work? If compatability is an issue then I've got another problem - I shortened the odds down to: Pentax K10D Nikon D40X Canon EOS400D Which would be your favourite and why? Thanks Steve PS: Any other options around at a similar price level? |
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Two questions in one Pentax - Canon - Nikon
80/20 wrote:
I am a returnee to photography and moving up from SLR to DSLR. My current lens kit is very good, about 20 years old, and is Pentax PK fitting, therefore if it will function in manual mode on the Pentax K10D that is what I would like to buy. Does anyone know how well it will work? The PK lenses can be used on the K10D. You can also use them on the Canon with a lens adapter, see "http://goshotcamera.com/product/LAD003EOSPKCONFIRM?meta=FRG". The Pentax lenses cannot be used with the Nikon, due to issues with the Nikon mount. If compatability is an issue then I've got another problem - I shortened the odds down to: Pentax K10D Nikon D40X Canon EOS400D Which would be your favourite and why? Since you have Pentax lenses already, get the K10D. It's a good deal right now with a $100 rebate if you get the kit with the 18-55 lens, "http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/scms_docs//brightenyourholidaydslrrebate.lr.pdf". That makes it $629 in the U.S., with the kit lens, though from your spelling errors you seem to be located outside the U.S.. The in-camera image-stabilization is a useful feature, and is less expensive than buying IS lenses (though not quite as effective as having IS in the lens). Just avoid the K100D and D40/D40x at all costs. These are seriously de-featured models, and you'll regret not moving up the product line one step. The K10D is a very good choice considering you have lenses that you want to use. |
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Two questions in one Pentax - Canon - Nikon
though from your
spelling errors you seem to be located outside the U.S.. Eh? Can Americans not be rubbish at spelling then? -- Regards, Chris. (Remove Elvis's shoes to email me) |
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Two questions in one Pentax - Canon - Nikon
I can't see any spelling mistakes in the previous message.
Where are they? "SMS" wrote in message ... 80/20 wrote: I am a returnee to photography and moving up from SLR to DSLR. My current lens kit is very good, about 20 years old, and is Pentax PK fitting, therefore if it will function in manual mode on the Pentax K10D that is what I would like to buy. Does anyone know how well it will work? The PK lenses can be used on the K10D. You can also use them on the Canon with a lens adapter, see "http://goshotcamera.com/product/LAD003EOSPKCONFIRM?meta=FRG". The Pentax lenses cannot be used with the Nikon, due to issues with the Nikon mount. If compatability is an issue then I've got another problem - I shortened the odds down to: Pentax K10D Nikon D40X Canon EOS400D Which would be your favourite and why? Since you have Pentax lenses already, get the K10D. It's a good deal right now with a $100 rebate if you get the kit with the 18-55 lens, "http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/scms_docs//brightenyourholidaydslrrebate.lr.pdf". That makes it $629 in the U.S., with the kit lens, though from your spelling errors you seem to be located outside the U.S.. The in-camera image-stabilization is a useful feature, and is less expensive than buying IS lenses (though not quite as effective as having IS in the lens). Just avoid the K100D and D40/D40x at all costs. These are seriously de-featured models, and you'll regret not moving up the product line one step. The K10D is a very good choice considering you have lenses that you want to use. |
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Two questions in one Pentax - Canon - Nikon
" though from your spelling errors you seem to be located outside the
U.S.." SMS Thanks for your prompt response and good info. Yes as you've guessed I am from the land of the proper Queen's English, so we probably won't see special offers yet awhile if at all. At current exchange rates the K10D body and kit lens is around $900.00. Steve |
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Two questions in one Pentax - Canon - Nikon
SMS wrote:
80/20 wrote: I am a returnee to photography and moving up from SLR to DSLR. My current lens kit is very good, about 20 years old, and is Pentax PK fitting, therefore if it will function in manual mode on the Pentax K10D that is what I would like to buy. Does anyone know how well it will work? The PK lenses can be used on the K10D. You can also use them on the Canon with a lens adapter, see "http://goshotcamera.com/product/LAD003EOSPKCONFIRM?meta=FRG". The Pentax lenses cannot be used with the Nikon, due to issues with the Nikon mount. The real problem is that the Nikon mount a about a milimetre greater in flange-to-sensor distance than the Pentax K mount, so without corrective optics (similar to FD [lens] to EOS [camera] inifinty focus adapters) a PK lens will act as though it's on a macro ring if somehow fitted onto Nikon SLR. Some (silly or desperate?) experimenters have jammed Nikon lenses into Pentax SLR cameras and been able to focus to infinty (some Nikon lenses fit into the PK bayonet, but don't lock), but due to the different flange-to-sensor distance can't focus nearly as closely as if they were mounted on a Nikon SLR. It is usually best to use the lenses you've got with the camera moutn they were designed for, as you won't need adapters and the lens features should work as designed. |
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Two questions in one Pentax - Canon - Nikon
SMS wrote:
Just avoid the K100D and D40/D40x at all costs. These are seriously de-featured models, and you'll regret not moving up the product line one step. What is it about the K100D that makes you call it "seriously de-featured"? I'd say for an entry level model it's quite the opposite and a very capable camera. If you don't need a big buffer, weather sealing or 10MP (The 6MP sensor outperforms the 10MP Sony sensor when it comes to high ISO low noise performance) it's a very viable alternative. Sander |
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Two questions in one Pentax - Canon - Nikon
In article YY4Ti.6665$Hv4.1173@amstwist00, Sander
wrote: SMS wrote: Just avoid the K100D and D40/D40x at all costs. These are seriously de-featured models, and you'll regret not moving up the product line one step. What is it about the K100D that makes you call it "seriously de-featured"? it doesn't fit his narrow minded view of what a camera should be and he also assumes that everyone requires the exact same features he does. I'd say for an entry level model it's quite the opposite and a very capable camera. If you don't need a big buffer, weather sealing or 10MP (The 6MP sensor outperforms the 10MP Sony sensor when it comes to high ISO low noise performance) it's a very viable alternative. don't forget built in stabilization, all for about $500. it is a very nice camera for the money, as is the d40 at about the same price point. and for those who don't care about stabilization there is the k110d for slightly less. also, pentax lenses are easy to find and not in as much demand as nikon or canon glass and there are definitely some excellent bargains to be had. |
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Two questions in one Pentax - Canon - Nikon
dj_nme wrote:
It is usually best to use the lenses you've got with the camera moutn they were designed for, as you won't need adapters and the lens features should work as designed. Amusingly, some older Nikon lenses work better on a new Canon body, with an adapter, than they work on a new Nikon body without any adapter. |
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Two questions in one Pentax - Canon - Nikon
Sander wrote:
SMS wrote: Just avoid the K100D and D40/D40x at all costs. These are seriously de-featured models, and you'll regret not moving up the product line one step. What is it about the K100D that makes you call it "seriously de-featured"? -Resolution is too low for large prints (K10D is of sufficient resolution) -No Li-Ion battery (K10D has it) so battery life is lower than K10D and most other Li-Ion powered cameras (almost all D-SLRs are Li-Ion powered because of the tremendous advantage of Li-Ion batteries, see "http://batterydata.com") -Poor continuous shooting mode due to small buffer (K10D has a large buffer and has fast continuous shooting) -No LCD backlighting (K10D has it) -No battery grip available (K10D has it) -Auto-focus is slow (K10D auto-focus is much faster) I guess I was a bit harsh saying to avoid it at all costs. if you want a very low priced D-SLR, and can live with the limitations, the K100D is okay. It's $395 now with the kit lens, after $100 rebate ("http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PKK100DS1855"). That's a heck of a deal for an IS D-SLR, and if price is the main consideration, and you want to use it with existing Pentax lenses, then it's an okay choice. |
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