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A local high school has a dragon for their mascot. Or at least thats what they put out front.
Just got this camera a couple days ago and only been able to play with it a bit. Pentax K-x. Planning on returning it within its 30 day policy and step up to the K-r, which I originally wanted. Unfortunately, it isnt out until October...somewhere in that 31 day span of time =P
Just got this camera a couple days ago and only been able to play with it a bit. Pentax K-x. Planning on returning it within its 30 day policy and step up to the K-r, which I originally wanted. Unfortunately, it isnt out until October...somewhere in that 31 day span of time =P
Category Photography / Scenery
Species Western Dragon
Size 1280 x 850px
File Size 1.13 MB
I'd stick with a Nikon D40 or base-model Canon DSLR. I've not heard much good about anything else to be honest.
At the very least, try them out. They're a bit pricier, but that's for good reason. You can also find them used and in great shape, which is how I found my D40. Nkons and Canons do hold their resale value pretty well so if you decide to upgrade, it'll be easy to move your old camera. Also, lenses are MUCH better for Nikon and Canon cameras, and much easier to find.
Best of luck.
At the very least, try them out. They're a bit pricier, but that's for good reason. You can also find them used and in great shape, which is how I found my D40. Nkons and Canons do hold their resale value pretty well so if you decide to upgrade, it'll be easy to move your old camera. Also, lenses are MUCH better for Nikon and Canon cameras, and much easier to find.
Best of luck.
Ive been researching very intently the past few weeks (as is my way) and for pretty much anything under $1k, the K-x is the best for actual picture quality and the most fundamental specs. The K-r is essentially a more fleshed out version of the K-x. You can have a look at the specs for the K-r and compare it directly with other cameras conveniently http://snapsort.com/cameras/Pentax/K-r. After all my research, and considering my photographic inclinations, the K-r is pretty much what I see as the most complete option. The picture quality for the K-x and K-r have been very highly touted. The few feature neglects of the K-x are accounted for in the K-r.
As far as lenses, that was a consideration of course, but I have a feeling that I wont be the kind of person with a huge cache of lenses. A few of the basic and most versatile. 20% of functionality can accommodate 80% of the situations out there as they say.
The features that ended up really drawing me to these specific models are:
-spectacular performance with high ISO (unparalleled even in higher price brackets)
-sensor shake reduction (so all lenses are VR inherently)
-small size/weight
-burst speed
-cheaper lenses (less availability but all the old lenses work from decades back)
I do a lot of architecture and low light so the ISO and sensor reduction with low light quality were my biggest requirements.
...I just got lucky that the fit in my hand is the best so far Ive felt between Canon and Nikon.
As far as lenses, that was a consideration of course, but I have a feeling that I wont be the kind of person with a huge cache of lenses. A few of the basic and most versatile. 20% of functionality can accommodate 80% of the situations out there as they say.
The features that ended up really drawing me to these specific models are:
-spectacular performance with high ISO (unparalleled even in higher price brackets)
-sensor shake reduction (so all lenses are VR inherently)
-small size/weight
-burst speed
-cheaper lenses (less availability but all the old lenses work from decades back)
I do a lot of architecture and low light so the ISO and sensor reduction with low light quality were my biggest requirements.
...I just got lucky that the fit in my hand is the best so far Ive felt between Canon and Nikon.
S'okay. I was just rendering my opinion as a seasoned photographer.
FYI, my next camera will be Nikon and Canon DSLR, top of the line of each probably (since I'll have money.) I buy them for reliability, but mostly because they are made for professional photographers who demand the highest quality. Canon is best for studio work, Nikon for outdoor.
Lenses are by far the single-greatest consideration when buying a camera.
Enjoy.
FYI, my next camera will be Nikon and Canon DSLR, top of the line of each probably (since I'll have money.) I buy them for reliability, but mostly because they are made for professional photographers who demand the highest quality. Canon is best for studio work, Nikon for outdoor.
Lenses are by far the single-greatest consideration when buying a camera.
Enjoy.
Yea, absolutely. If I was spending more than I am looking to spend, it would be one of the two heavy hitters. In the beginner price brackets, the doors are a bit more open =D
While I dont know much about photography itself, I know electronics, programming, and digital signal processing so I understand well the specs and other vagaries of the cameras themselves. As far as the level that I am looking to achieve, having the best of the best lenses would be a waste. Thats not to say that I wouldnt want the best, but when you have to pay up for it, usually the bang for the buck is the best of both worlds. Exactly where I think Im headed =D
While I dont know much about photography itself, I know electronics, programming, and digital signal processing so I understand well the specs and other vagaries of the cameras themselves. As far as the level that I am looking to achieve, having the best of the best lenses would be a waste. Thats not to say that I wouldnt want the best, but when you have to pay up for it, usually the bang for the buck is the best of both worlds. Exactly where I think Im headed =D
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