K10D now Available in Singapore!!!!

[dnaxe]

Hi folks

After following this thread for sometime, I finally got this Dual lens kit from MSColor this evening for $1830 (GST inclusive) with 1GB, tamrac sling bag and 2 UV filter thrown in. Did not bargain much as stocks are quite limited. Not sure if this is a good deal but no extra charge for credit card payment.

Price seems alright, given that the 50-200 is usually ~350.

 

[dnaxe]

Hrmmm... I have had bad experiences with kit lenses (aka Canon) so I'm still hesitating whether I should get with or without kit lens. The dual kit lens looks like a good bargain, but are they really worth it?

Well, the Pentax kit lenses don't have the diffraction problem of the newer canon 18-55, and they're much better built, all with metal mounts and dedicated decent focus ring.

They're not fantastic though - they -are- still kit lenses. To balance that, note that the 50-200 has a great reputation (on dpreview forums).

I personally decided to get a sigma 70-300 for the tele end.

 

[Hybrid]

Count me in!

This is the new "family camera" (shared) and my family and I hope to learn more about photography from you guys here!

 

[macrob]

Well, the Pentax kit lenses don't have the diffraction problem of the newer canon 18-55, and they're much better built, all with metal mounts and dedicated decent focus ring.

They're not fantastic though - they -are- still kit lenses. To balance that, note that the 50-200 has a great reputation (on dpreview forums).

I personally decided to get a sigma 70-300 for the tele end.

The pentax kit lens 18-55 will perform better than the canon one. And is a good choice for wide angle shot. :thumbsup:

I think to got 16-45 f4 currently is not a wise decision, waiting for the 16-50 f2.8 should be better.:lovegrin:

 

[Hybrid]

3 test shots from K10D:
Forgive me, I'm still newbie:sweat:

 

[fengwei]

3 test shots from K10D:
Forgive me, I'm still newbie:sweat:

Welcome to the Pentax family Newbie or not, your testing shots look good. Now you need to get out and keep shooting

Cheers and happy shooting.

 

[Hybrid]

Welcome to the Pentax family Newbie or not, your testing shots look good. Now you need to get out and keep shooting

Cheers and happy shooting.

Thanks! Will do!

fengwei, I trust you are enjoying your camera too?

EDIT: [Some Observations]
The K10D seems to prefer to underexpose while taking scenes under direct sunlight. The viewfinder's indicators are also quite dim in the sun, but still readable. Then again, the grip is hugely comfortable, and the Operating System of the K10D is responsive and detailed. Shake reduction does come in handy.

[Some Questions]
Under what situations does the lenshood fufill its purpose?

 

[photofreek]

3 test shots from K10D:
Forgive me, I'm still newbie:sweat:

Nice pics :thumbsup: .. congrats with the new camera

 

[sneakyho]

Hrmmm... I have had bad experiences with kit lenses (aka Canon) so I'm still hesitating whether I should get with or without kit lens. The dual kit lens looks like a good bargain, but are they really worth it?

You can check out this website http://www.pbase.com/cameras/pentax/smc_da_50-200_4-56_ed for some sample shots with the lens. I'm only a novice but it looks pretty decent and cost effective lens for a beginner.

 

[fengwei]

fengwei, I trust you are enjoying your camera too?

Of course I am Will take the last week off so I'd be able to shoot around w/ the kids

Cheers,

 

[Zenten]

no...jumping ship for me
just feeling happy for pentax users and sad for $ony.....

Jump overboard and save your own life ............... Pentax ROXXX!!! :bsmilie:

 

[eow]

Jump overboard and save your own life ............... Pentax ROXXX!!! :bsmilie:

try convincing me this weekend ...when we meet up:think:

 

[CY_OH]

Here are a few shots taken in DNG, coverted in PSE 4.0.


Pentax K 18mm f3.5 at f8.

Pentax K 150mm f4 at f5.6.

Tamron 500mm f8 mirror.

 

[fengwei]

I just snapped two as well (K10D + A50/1.2 @ F1.2 wide open, jpg):

 

[look4raymond]

I observe that all the shots taken above are "slightly" under-exposed.

I read that all the cameras will by default under-expose to prevent highlights burnout.

So, maybe, itz wise to let in more light by 1/3 stop... :think:

 

[rudigunawan]

I observe that all the shots taken above are "slightly" under-exposed.

I read that all the cameras will by default under-expose to prevent highlights burnout.

So, maybe, itz wise to let in more light by 1/3 stop... :think:

Yes, I do notice that with my shots.
As you suggested, +1/3 stop should be good for out of camera pics.

 

[Zenten]

try convincing me this weekend ...when we meet up:think:

No need convincing lah. Just sell your couple of G's and upgrade lah ......... Anyway can go to the shops and play play with it mah.............

 

[Hybrid]

Yes, I do notice that with my shots.
As you suggested, +1/3 stop should be good for out of camera pics.

I encountered the same scenario too in the rest of the test pictures (not posted here) that I took :think:

 

[eyespeek]

I just snapped two as well (K10D + A50/1.2 @ F1.2 wide open, jpg):

Hi, Fengwei,

It seems that you took these two pictures at NUS, right? I used to walk on that road for several years...


BTW: Got the kit from Alan Photo Funan this afternoon @ 1517 with one HOYA UV filter and one screen protector. Well build camera! I might ask my friends to buy a 43LE from US because it is just US$380, after rebate. Is it a good deal? But the people in Alan Photo seems not very keen on this camera, especialy questioning pentax's focusing...

Two questiones:
1. As people discovered before, the pitures it takes seem a bit dark.
2. the white balance under AUTO seems not very accurate.

Still trying the camera...

 

[eyespeek]

By the way, anyboday can give the commends on the lenses below? Thanks!

SMCP-FA 28-105mm f/3.2-4.5 AL
SMCP-FA 100-300mm f/4.7-5.8
SMCP-FA 75-300mm f/4.5-5.8
SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17-28mm f/3.5-4.5