Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-05-03 Thread AlexG
Well, Got the K100d, FA50mm and DA40mm last week. So far, I've taken about 300 pictures. Here are some comments... FA50 is great. So much better than the old M50... Truly great to have autofocus capability in low-light situations. The old M50 was IMPOSSIBLE to focus on the DL. Lens lookes

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-05-03 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 5/3/2007 8:46:46 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Verdict: If you have a low-end *ist-Dx series cam (basically, any pentamirror *istDx) do not hesitate... Sell it immediately while you can get some good money and upgrade to the k100d. I sold my DL

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-05-03 Thread David J Brooks
On 5/3/07, AlexG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, Got the K100d, FA50mm and DA40mm last week. So far, I've taken about 300 pictures. Here are some comments... -JPEG quality compared to the DL == No contest. I don't like to post-process. The camera's JPEGs are sharper and have very nice,

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-05-03 Thread Fernando Terrazzino
Detailed report Alex!!! On the DA40, store that nice screw cap with your socks and replace it with the cap from a Fuji filmbox, it pops right in and you won't lose any more shots ;-) On 5/3/07, AlexG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, Got the K100d, FA50mm and DA40mm last week. So far, I've

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-05-03 Thread Perry Pellechia
A 30mm snap cap will fit the opening of the hood on the DA40. I order mine from this ebay dealer. Was happy with their service http://cgi.ebay.com/2x-Snap-On-Front-Lens-Cap-30mm-Caps_W0QQitemZ190108515778QQihZ009QQcategoryZ43479QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem On 5/3/07, Fernando

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-05-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Fernando Terrazzino Subject: Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d Detailed report Alex!!! On the DA40, store that nice screw cap with your socks and replace it with the cap from a Fuji filmbox, it pops right in and you won't lose any more shots

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-05-03 Thread Fernando Terrazzino
Now that Frank is shooting digital, Christmas decoration, maybe? On 5/3/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Fernando Terrazzino Subject: Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d Detailed report Alex!!! On the DA40, store that nice screw cap

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-05-03 Thread P. J. Alling
Sadly enough, various parties putting doubt on Pentax's future helps depress sales, putting pressure on Pentax's management to complete a merger which will of course seriously effect Pentax's future... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/3/2007 8:46:46 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-04-20 Thread David J Brooks
Subject: Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d I have a K10D and much preferred the size and ergonomics of the ist*DS which i assume is like the K100D. The size of the K10D actually puts me off using it. Paul AlexG wrote: Hi guys, I have been quite annoyed

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-04-20 Thread Larry Levy
the same size/weight as the istDS? jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 5:54 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d I have a K10D

Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-04-19 Thread AlexG
Hi guys, I have been quite annoyed at all the low-light shots that I had to delete because of slight camera shake. While I'd love to have the use of a tripod, I A- Don't have one and B- wouldn't bring it with me if I did, so I've decided that shake reduction is a feature worth having. Also the

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-04-19 Thread Adam Maas
The K100D is essentially a DL with better AF, Anti-shake and somewhat better JPEG's (Not sure exactly how much better, I never shot JPEGs when I had the K100D). If you want a real upgrade, get the K10D. If you just want AS, get the K100D. -Adam AlexG wrote: Hi guys, I have been quite

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-04-19 Thread David J Brooks
http://web.mac.com/barnyardcam/iWeb/Site/K10D%20SR%20Test.html Check that link. I did a quick test of the SR on the K10D, the day i bought it. It works very well, i think. The pentaprisim is worth it to, AFAIC. dAVE On 4/19/07, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The K100D is essentially a DL

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-04-19 Thread Scott Loveless
Alex, My wife has a K100 and I have a K10, so I have a little experience with both. There were several things I was looking for in a DSLR that the K100 doesn't offer. SSM and weather sealing being the two big ones. I've also had problems focusing manual lenses on the K100. It's much better

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-04-19 Thread David J Brooks
On 4/19/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alex, I would think either K body would be an improvement over the DL, though I've never used a DL so I can't comment on the ergonomics. If it's convenient, you should try to handle both bodies before purchase. The K10D is much nicer

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-04-19 Thread cbwaters
FWIW, the K10 batteries seem to be pretty inexpensive. CW K10D owner - Original Message - From: AlexG [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 1:42 PM Subject: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d Hi guys, I have been quite

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-04-19 Thread Russell Kerstetter
FWIW... on the l-ion batteries there are several on the list who bought extras of a non-OEM brand that I beleive are intended for a Minolta of some variety, I seem to recall the battery being prices around $18 on BH, if that helps with the decision. Otherwise... I also have a DL, and am

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-04-19 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I don't believe Imaging-Resource's DR measurements any more than I do DPReview's calling the JPEG rendering unsatisfactory. Neither of these review sites does what I consider to be credible testing. I've made something on the order of 4000 exposures with the K10D now, nearly all in RAW

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-04-19 Thread Paul
I have a K10D and much preferred the size and ergonomics of the ist*DS which i assume is like the K100D. The size of the K10D actually puts me off using it. Paul AlexG wrote: Hi guys, I have been quite annoyed at all the low-light shots that I had to delete because of slight camera shake.

RE: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-04-19 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Are the K100D K110D the same size/weight as the istDS? jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 5:54 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d I have a K10D

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-04-19 Thread drew
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 5:54 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d I have a K10D and much preferred the size and ergonomics of the ist*DS which i assume is like the K100D. The size of the K10D actually puts me off using it. Paul

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-04-19 Thread P. J. Alling
: Thursday, April 19, 2007 5:54 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d I have a K10D and much preferred the size and ergonomics of the ist*DS which i assume is like the K100D. The size of the K10D actually puts me off using it. Paul AlexG wrote

Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

2007-04-19 Thread AlexG
. O'Connell wrote: Are the K100D K110D the same size/weight as the istDS? jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 5:54 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Need help deciding between k100d