Posted by Allen Pearson on January 6, 2012 at 4:51 AM
Hello,
Due to some family issues, I have not kept up with the changes in camera technology over the past year or so. Now, I need to replace my Pentax K10D and also, would like to have a great point and shoot.
With the Pentax K10D, I'd like to replace it with something that's comparable or better.
Bits of articles I've read over the past year have stated that point and shoots have come along way- I photograph mostly dogs, cats, and nature found in gardens. So, one important feature is macro work. And, a fast frames per second would be good.
One reason I am looking for suggestions is I might need to replace my camera quickly and not have time to do the research. Am a bit inundated with the info. I have found so far.
I am not a full time photographer yet- won't be for another four years.
Any suggestions?
Thank you,
Allen
Posted by Dan Borzynski on January 6, 2012 at 11:56 PM
Are you planning to stay with Pentax or are you considering a switch to Canon/Nikon/Sony?
Posted by Allen Pearson on January 8, 2012 at 4:21 AM
I like Pentax but they were just bought out. Not sure of their future so I would consider a Canon or Nikon. Nikon does seem to peak my curiosity for some reason.
Posted by Andy Richards on January 8, 2012 at 10:49 AM
For me, and I suspect I am not unique, it has always kind of been about the system you have become "married" to. When I change a body, I am usually constrained to stay with Nikon, because I already have an array of Nikon Lenses and accessories. When it comes time to buy a lens, I have already invested in the body.
Are you already invested in Pentax-mount glass? If so, IMO, you need to think about that. Years, back, I thought really hard about change from Nikon to Canon, because at the time, the EOS focusing system was really inviting to me. It would have meant selling my current body and my lenses -- at a loss, of course, and a significant additional cost of buying Canon glass. Peter Burian (who at the time at least, was a Canon guy) gave me the best advice. Don't switch. Be patient. I heeded his advice and was glad I did. Sure enough, a couple months later, Nikon came out with an AF model that was probably better than the Canon system I was looking at. A few months after that . . . . well you probably know where I am going with that.
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3 repliesDue to some family issues, I have not kept up with the changes in camera technology over the past year or so. Now, I need to replace my Pentax K10D and also, would like to have a great point and shoot.
With the Pentax K10D, I'd like to replace it with something that's comparable or better.
Bits of articles I've read over the past year have stated that point and shoots have come along way- I photograph mostly dogs, cats, and nature found in gardens. So, one important feature is macro work. And, a fast frames per second would be good.
One reason I am looking for suggestions is I might need to replace my camera quickly and not have time to do the research. Am a bit inundated with the info. I have found so far.
I am not a full time photographer yet- won't be for another four years.
Any suggestions?
Thank you,
Allen
Are you already invested in Pentax-mount glass? If so, IMO, you need to think about that. Years, back, I thought really hard about change from Nikon to Canon, because at the time, the EOS focusing system was really inviting to me. It would have meant selling my current body and my lenses -- at a loss, of course, and a significant additional cost of buying Canon glass. Peter Burian (who at the time at least, was a Canon guy) gave me the best advice. Don't switch. Be patient. I heeded his advice and was glad I did. Sure enough, a couple months later, Nikon came out with an AF model that was probably better than the Canon system I was looking at. A few months after that . . . . well you probably know where I am going with that.