To add to this thought... The perfect camera with perfect features is a '80's thing. At the speed we introduce new equipment today, you should buy what you need TODAY and let tomorrow sort itself out. Regards, Bob S.
On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 5:16 PM, eckinator <[email protected]> wrote: > they do have a point. what they overlook though is that not everyone > needs every feature theoretically available for inclusion in the > perfect camera... there was no af or advanced metering when I started > out and some of the shots I took back then are definitely keepers > still by my today's standards > > 2009/10/21 David J Brooks <[email protected]>: >> Sounds like the standard Pentax review, we like it, but......... >> >> Dave >> >> On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 3:04 PM, Larry Levy <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Here's the URL for the PopPhoto review of the K7: >>> >>> http://www.popphoto.com/Reviews/Cameras/Camera-Test-Pentax-K-7 >>> >>> Please note the date the site claims Philip Ryan posted the review - >>> November 15, 2008. I guess someones been playing with the way-back machine >>> again. >>> >>> The conclusion: >>> "Ultimately, the Pentax K-7 lands in an odd place in the DSLR world. Its got >>> some high-end features, particularly its tough build and terrific >>> viewfinder. But, its sluggish AF in low light and otherwise middling test >>> results don't scream "Buy me!" If you've got Pentax lenses already, the K-7 >>> is a highly competent camera that will let you build on what you have. But, >>> if you're an experienced photographer who's starting a DSLR outfit from >>> scratch, you can get more bang for your buck elsewhere." >>> >>> Gosh, I miss Bert K. >>> >>> Larry in Dallas >>> >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> [email protected] >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow the directions. >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. >> www.caughtinmotion.com >> http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ >> York Region, Ontario, Canada >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. >> > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
