Don't count out a used K-5 or a refurbished/used K-5 IIs. Both can be had for less cost than a K-50. The K-5 II has a vastly improved AF over the k-5/k-50. Something to consider. The biggest differences between the k-5 and k-50 outside of build quality is the AF. The K-50 uses an improved k-5 module, where the k-5 ii has a newer module with an f2.8 center. Having used all three cameras, the II is much, much better than the K-30's AF I used. In good light they all perform pretty well, but as soon as the lights go down the K-30 certainly holds a slight advtantage over the K-5 and same goes for the II over all of them. Also the K-5 has a 2 way AA filter, where the K-30/K-5 II only have an AA filter that goes in one direction. The images are a bit sharper than the K-5. If you are shooting people and not printing larger than 30x20, I hardly doubt you would notice the difference to be fair. If I had 4-500 right now to buy another body, I would be looking pretty hard for a used K-5 II. It will feel like the most massive upgrade ever after shooting a K100D for so long. Oh the K-5/K-5 II has back button AF. The K-30 does, but you cannot decouple the half press from AF. Little differences like that make it much more pro oriented. IMO, the K-5 IIs is hands down the best bang for the buck at 700 right now too. The lack of an AA filter is noticeable and quite startling at how sharp images are even with subpar lenses. Feel free to message me off list if you think what I said has any merit. Its just an opinion after all.
On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 3:40 PM, Bryan Jacoby <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. -- 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.
