I'll admit, as a Nikon guy who jumped to Pentax recently (because the
D200 announcement was delayed ironically) I've been tempted by the D200,
it was the camera I was waiting for, but it came a couple months after I
quit waiting.
But I'm quite happy with buying Tamron or Sigma for f2.8 zooms, and I
like the Pentax primes better than my Nikon stuff. And the D is fast
enough for my work generally, the only things I'd really like out of it
are faster write speeds and better low-light AF (For focus confirmation).
-Adam
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Today you may give thanks for the new Pentax DSLR To Come.
I sold all my Pentax equipment and purchased a Nikon's D200, SB-800,
grip and 5 lenses.
This guarantees that Pentax will now release a new "pro" DSLR.
Why did I sell. Got tired of lenses that didn't quite meet my needs. My
*istD and DS served me well, but the Nikon glass meets my needs for
larger aperatures in fewer lenses without going to Sigma or Tamron.
I figured out that the 10.5 F2.8; 12-24 F4; 17-55/2.8; and 105/2.5
micro served me well indoors and out. The 18-200 VR made a great one
lens solution. Yes you can use the 10 Sigma, Tamron and Pentax glass to
do the same.
And finally that D200 body. Fast, sure, no lags, Nikon color metering,
batteries that give you 1800 shots and that great exposure database. It
was time for a change.
All that should guarantee that Pentax will now join with Samsung and
blow the Nikon D200 and Canon 5D away. You're welcome, guys. I did it
for you.
Why not the Canon 5D? I don't like the fetel of any Canon out there. I
had the dough so why not go back to my original camera system (1970).
Sadly, I leave Pentax. For he price, unbeatable, but I do a lot of press
(assembly district) and need faster response. Also better color light
metering.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy
Chanukah, Great Quanza and the healthiest, happiest New Year to all.
Burt
