PENTAX K100d or CANON 400d

sun_flower

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15 Oct 2006 - 12:40 PM

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Hey guys,

I would like to invest in my first dslr and I came up with these 2 cameras.

Pentax has this stabilizer (which, how good does it work, can anyone tell me? especially for close ups I'm interested) and it's somewhat cheaper. But the objectives offer is quite limited (even though I won't start buying many objectives from the start I would like to have my options there).

About Canon what can I say, it has this dust remover (or whats the name), but I still believe in traditional ways of cleaning the lenses, it has a great objectives offers.

There is also the problem of looks, Canon looks plastic while Pentax has a more stylish look (of course, it comes at a price of 100g heavier).

I would really appreciate your comments, especially if you own any of these cameras.

Mike Otley (e2 Member)

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15 Oct 2006 - 12:58 PM

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Just sent you a PM on where to get some info...

McBrian (e2 Member)

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15 Oct 2006 - 2:02 PM

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Hi sun_flower

IMO If you can wait a few weeks you will be able to compare the 400D with the new Pentax K10D, if the specs and street price are anything to go by (and IQ is equal or better) to the competion you will not be dissapointed in the short wait.
Try them all and choose the one that suits YOU.


Quote: FWIW I'd go with the 400D but I am a Canon user and have never used Pentax. I have used Canon IS lenses though and think that they are phenomenal.


FWIW I'd go with the K100D but I am a Pentax user and have never used Canon. I have used Pentax lenses though and think that they are phenomenal.

BTW Every single one of the 24 million K mount and screw mount lenses in existence wheather Pentax or 3rd party are shake reduction capable with both the K100D and the K10D.

Brian

mdpontin

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15 Oct 2006 - 2:39 PM

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I second the advice to to get a look at all the cameras on your short list. It's not just about who has the most impressive spec, or who is the best known name, it's about what's right for you, personally.

To that end, I'd recommend you give some thought to the type of photography which interests you most. It's very likely that getting the system you need doesn't mean you have to choose any one manufacturer over another, in which case your choice can be made on the basis of other factors, such as price and (very important) handling.

I have a Konica Minolta Dynax 7D which uses a very similar stabilising system to the Pentax, and I find that it can be useful. It can't do the impossible - you will still need a tripod or monopod at times - but it can make quite a difference in those marginal light situations.

I'm currently considering a switch to Pentax - the K10D is the one that I'm interested in. I used Pentax cameras in the 1980s and in my experience they were well engineered and well designed. Pentax lenses are generally good too - sometimes much more than good!

Doug

sun_flower

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15 Oct 2006 - 3:39 PM

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To be honest I didn't think of investing in Canon or Pentax lenses, but just have for now an additional (I mean beside the basic kit) sigma lens (either a 28-300 or a 18-200).

So I was interested about body only, if it justifies the difference of some 150euros.

And, thank's Andy for the cleaning tip, I totally misunderstood

nikon5700ite

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15 Oct 2006 - 6:44 PM

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But looks are very important and some have to decide between a black or a silver body and get all worried about black bodies being more receptive to desert sun when left on the dash in a closed car and cooking the electronics.

Note I joke

For a person of average means the wide range of lens available to nikon/canon users is irrelevant becuase they will never buy them.

I wouldn't look at Nikon or Canon until they get up to date and include stabilisation in the body. So it is Pentax or Sony with the latter giving you a 5 stop advantage compared to the usual "advisory". [Shutter speed equals focal length].

Image stabilisation is equally useful working close as afar, probably more so. I've been using it for two years now and wouldn't buy a camera without it now.

sun_flower

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16 Oct 2006 - 6:01 AM

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Just now I don't have enough money to invest in a macro lens. So I'm trying to make a compromise just now and have both a zoom and a macro option. When time comes (and with this I mean money) I will have specialized lenses.

c_evans99

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16 Oct 2006 - 9:28 AM

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Or a manual focus Pentax 50mm f1.7 - a very, very good lens and a fair bit cheaper than the Canon.

Ceri