[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Sort of hard to explain why I am debating this now. Not sure I can. But the > K10D is going to be a long wait for me, and I bought three older Pentax > lenses > in anticipation. > > I have a complete Canon kit, so it would be more a venture into Pentax > digital. See if I got Pentax lenses I like, see if I like some performance > etc. Keep > the kit I have, Digital Rebel, and five good to very good lenses, but start > trying out the other, a Pentax digital kit. > > I know several have used the DS and like it a lot. Used prices on DSs have > dropped way down. The K100D new is about $175, close to $200 more, but it > would > let me see how Pentax's AS works. On the other hand, the DS is a proven > performer with a faster write and/or bigger buffer than the K100D. My Canon, > Digital > Rebel, takes a while to write and the buffer isn't that big. But supposedly > both the DS and K100D would also have a better viewfinder which would be > interesting to explore. > > Anyone used both? What would you go for? > > (Please don't say K10D, that is a while off.) > > I currently have the A 70-210, the A 35-105, the DA 16-45, and also might get > another lens or two. (Debating a couple of choices, but that can wait.) > > TIA, Thanks in advance, Marnie aka Doe >
I've used both. The DS has a larger viewfinder, larger buffer and is better built. The K100D has SR, better default JPEG settings and mildly faster write speeds. Both have far better viewfinders than your Rebel and I'd expect that you would find both cameras to be more responsive. I chose the K100D, but SR was a major factor for me, as I shoot a lot of low-light work which benefits from SR. I use two of your lenses on it as well (the 16-45 and 70-210). -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
