because of their wonderful prime lenses.
"Why a Pentax"?
The same question has been haunting me since the last 28 years.
Whenever the next guy on my left or right starts squeezing off their rapid firing Nikon & Canon while we're shared the same stage.
Unlike those 'Bigger' boys, Pentax doesn't offered users 'instant' successes where one can squeeze off 6 or more fps in order to secure a shot. Pentax 'force' you to be discipline & pay attention to the nature of your subject.
Not that I wouldn't want more from Pentax... In fact, I want more!!!
I want more FPS, I want faster & accurate AF, I want a better flash...etc I want more , more, more from Pentax but it just go Hold Hold Hold...
Above all said, I'm still with Pentax because my skill & know-how enable me to capture or produce what I want (hope I don't sound too Big-headed here) unlike many other non-Pentax users I know, who rarely can deliver when their cams are on single-shot mode, lens on MF mode. They will even freak-out when the preview screen is not working & I'm talking about my colleagues here.
Canon or Nikon or Pentax... used them all thru-out the film & digital years. Pentax is just... different... makes you work harder. The 'work' process is harder but sweet especially when you gain confidence in 1-shot-1-kill.
I'm still at the topic of Why a Pentax. Just a simple answer to your... simple question.
Hi Francis,
does that mean pentax has a higher learning curve for SLR beginner like me?
I have tried an old minolta SLR(film) and i was shock this old beast still produces very stunning pictures...
I am a beginner for SLR..one of the main reason for looking at pentax is because of the stabilise thingy was built inside the body(big plus for me)...unlike Canon or Nikon which is side the lens...i have to spend more if i need those in the lens.....
Does pentax fare well in the zoom section(Zoom Lens)....sometime need to zoom...althought will be taking mostly scenary pictures......
Thank You
Hi,
Being honest here, learning curves depends on one's input of effort. Banking on your discovery on the Minolta, its the images that 'stunned' you & at the end of the day, its still the images; the end product.
Pentax scores BIG here with fixing the 'shake' problem. While also having just 'enough' lenses of your choice. In my opinion, anything else that the Pentax line doesn't have (compared with the others...), probably you don't need it. But don't discount the 3rd parties offering too.
While the modern Pentax camera isn't designed for Sports or Action photography, the ability of getting the picture lies in the hand of the photographer... when you can proudly & loudly claim credit of.
Because its a PENTAX . . .
Really, the joy of actually learning to use the canera to do a 1 shot kill rather than depending on the FPS is a joy . . .
i gez we are comparing the pentax with the C and the N...how does it compare to the Olympus?
k200d against the e520..i understand that its 2 different systems..the oly being four thirds...
the k200d being weatherproof..wat about the whole experience?
because of their wonderful prime lenses.