I think I want to swtich from Pentax to Nikon

[microAmp]

I'm extremely happy with D7000 but I came from an Olympus E500, feature wise and ISO performance. I <3 the ability to have the Nikon take a picture every 20s (or whatever) for 300 pics, then make a stop motion movie out of it.

The reasons for choosing that over Canon, I felt that the ISO was better, price compared to 7D, focus points (which I still typically use just 1 point :/), 6 FPS (60D 5.3, still good; 7D 8.0). The 7D was sort of bumped out early, due to price, $1500. The 60D was $899 when looking but not ready to buy, then the $100 discount that was on it, went away, brought the price to $999, so it lost that big advantage to me.

You might want to take a look at lenses on both makers to see what would fit your style, one might have a lens that the other doesn't have, like Canon's 70-200 f/4 with Image Stabilization for $1200, another reason why I considered Canon.

Yes, I sold everything one item at a time, except for 1. The E500 was bought as a kit, 14.5-45mm with 40-150mm. Amazon had the 40-150mm on the website for individual listing but not the 14.5-45mm (I had a different aperture, better but different) and you have to list things in the correct area. Amazon still had listings for my old kit, single lens or original, so I went that route. Body + single lens, the other kit lens sold that by itself since I would net more money that way instead of Body + two kit lens in a single listing.

If I had known about Adorama from what JohnnyRebel said, I would have looked into that too. Would be a lot less trouble on making sure you have boxes, packing material, multiple USPS trips.

 

[Smoove910]

To OP:

Personally I would sell your current K10d and use the funds from that to upgrade to the K5. It has the same sensor as the D7000, but you would not have to go out and buy a bunch of lenses since what you have would work.

There's a lot to say about the K7/K5 weather sealing and all magnesium bodies. You just can't beat them. Couple that with the in body stabilization and you have a winner!

Sorry, just hate seeing someone leaving Pentax for another brand that will probably give the same results.

 

[Munky]

Last I checked, the K5 applies NR to RAW files, which is completely unacceptable in my book. Didn't Pentax learn anything from Sony's mistake?

 

[Sp12]

Last I checked, the K5 applies NR to RAW files, which is completely unacceptable in my book. Didn't Pentax learn anything from Sony's mistake?

I think they do for ISO 3200 and above. Pentax does some proprietary processing, which is part of the reason why they get better DR and color out of the same sensor as the D7000. There was a thread about it over at Pentax forums a month or two ago, and the consensus was that the impact in image quality was what happened when it was imported into ACR anyway, and was Sony done right. If you're worried about it shoot ISO 1600 and underexpose and use the fact that the sensor has no read noise to push in post.

I don't see the point in eating a loss on switching to Nikon given that you have perfectly serviceable glass, and could use any of the old K-mount lenses on a K-5 as well. If you're planning on going full-frame shortly then sure.

 

[GrantMeThePower]

I dont really plan on going to Full Frame. I don't think I'll ever switch careers mid-life to photographer. This is a fun hobby, and a skill that I try to improve.

I suppose the fact that it seems like everyone shoots with Nikons or Canons and that Pentax is viewed as "odd" and "cult"y really is the reason when i get to the bottom of it, that i am thinking about switching.

Truth be told i love the layout and functions of the Pentax and most of my photography is wildlife/camping/hiking/outdoors/travel and i really like the weather sealing.

 

[1LIR]

I switch from Nikon to Pentax 5 yrs ago. I had 2 Nikons and the batteries got so hot and would shut down. This was after taking less than 12 pics. So far the Pentax has been great.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Truth be told i love the layout and functions of the Pentax and most of my photography is wildlife/camping/hiking/outdoors/travel and i really like the weather sealing.

Cast aside the assertions of Pentax being cultish, because who cares if it works for you? I honestly don't see Nikon really offering anything to you over what Pentax already offers in the K5, beyond third party support.

FWIW, it might be worthwhile to stick it out anyway and see what Ricoh does with their acquisition. You have a couple decent full frame lenses to start with if they decide to introduce a FF body, for example.

 

[Cattykit]

If you need or and fast AF, forget about Pentax.

 

[Smoove910]

If you need or and fast AF, forget about Pentax.

Really? Let's see some links to back your claims... I'm curious. Look and the K5 and see how it does vs. the typical Nikon/Canon offerings.

 

[Sp12]

I think the big thing with Pentax is their servo tracking -- it's not as fast as Canon's. It is accurate though, especially for screw-drive lenses.

Granted, a good deal of it depends on the lens.

 

[JohnnyRebel]

I think the big thing with Pentax is their servo tracking -- it's not as fast as Canon's. It is accurate though, especially for screw-drive lenses.

Granted, a good deal of it depends on the lens.

Truth. Canon always seems to have instant AF, you just miss more...especially if there isn't a ton of light.

JR

 

[GrantMeThePower]

Haha..why is this so hard to decide? one minute i decide to stick with Pentax, then go to Nikon, then someone else talks me into a 7D instead...I'm a mess.

 

[twistedlogic]

Haha..why is this so hard to decide? one minute i decide to stick with Pentax, then go to Nikon, then someone else talks me into a 7D instead...I'm a mess.

Rent or buy a Nikon D7k, Canon 7d, or a Pentax k-5 and see how you like it. You could always keep two systems, or if you decide you like one system more then stick with them.

Why are you pondering the switch?

Evaluate you needs (high ISO, FPS, AF, etc etc) then decide what fits best.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Rent or buy a Nikon D7k, Canon 7d, or a Pentax k-5 and see how you like it. You could always keep two systems, or if you decide you like one system more then stick with them.

Why are you pondering the switch?

Evaluate you needs (high ISO, FPS, AF, etc etc) then decide what fits best.

If you have the funds to support it, IIRC, B&H is perfectly happy to let people essentially try out a camera and return it...or so I've read (less shipping fees, conditions to avoid restocking fees, etc...). I had no problem with the process for the one item I've returned to them (camera bag).