Re: Pentax SuperA vs. KX for a beginner

[Bigtoeno2]

As a proud owner of both, i can say that you should definitely start with the
KX. For a beginner, i think you should start going all manual exposure,
because auto is just too tempting for me at least. You'll learn a lot more
about making your shots happen in manual. You can use the super A/super
program in manual, but it is not as informing as the KX, becasue a match
needle moving in response to changes in aperture and shutter speed IMO is a
lot more helpfun than a LCD screen that either says the exposure is on or
not. Once you get the hang of it though, the Super A should be you next
purchase. I use aperture priority almost 90% of the time now, but i don't
think i'd understand what i was doing had i not started with my KX and K1000.

I've never had a 50mm/1.7, but i have had the 55/1.8, a M 50/2, and a M
50/1.4. The 55 has a narrower depth of field than the others, which is very
helpful when trying to get accurate focus. I'd say go with it as well, and
wait for an A 50/1.7 when you get a Super A later on.

Brent