The K-50 looks amazing for the price: prism (vs. mirror) viewfinder, AF microadjustment (one of the reasons I upgraded from my K100D Super was that my FA 50mm f/1.4 backfocused badly on it and there was nothing I could do about it), dual control wheels, weather sealing, etc. If you are happy with the feel of the K100D (plastic body vs. metal in the others) it's hard to imagine how the K-50 would be a disappointment.
On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 1:54 PM, Bill <[email protected]> wrote: > On 12/08/2014 11:34 AM, Ed Keeney wrote: >> >> My K100D is running itself into the ground. There is something wrong >> with the viewfinder that I can't fix (hard to see through, something >> inside the viewfinder itself). Pictures still come out great, >> although some hot pixels here and there. >> >> I think I can start to scrape together some funds for a replacement. >> >> Current versions of the Pentax SLR line (prices from B&H)... >> >> K500 - $400 (kit) >> K50 - $450 >> K5 IIs - $700 >> K3 - $1200 >> >> Since I'm on a limited budget and already have multiple lenses, I'm >> looking at a body only to save a few dollars. >> >> I know all are an upgrade over my 7+ year old K100D. >> >> I shoot family gatherings, kids sports and landscapes. I don't think >> I want to get into video, so that portion of any camera is of limited >> interest right now. >> >> My question really is do I spend more on the higher lines or stick >> with a lower level camera? Right now, leaning towards a K50, but >> wondering if I should scrape up more funds and go with the K5 IIs. >> >> Just looking for your thoughts as I jump into online reviews my >> decision making processes. > > > > > Cameras are terrible things to bankrupt yourself over. The K3 is a lovely > camera if you can stretch the budget, but if 16mp will do and your needs and > budget are modest, I suspect the K50 would do you just fine. I suspect all > you would be giving up over the K5II is the build. IIRC, the K50 is a > plastic body while the K5 is metal. > > bill > > > > -- > 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.
