Hi all,
Just got myself a GX10 (equivalent to the K10D) with kit lens and am having a blast with it! In fact, I'm having so much fun that I'm considering dumping my Canon system to buy more Pentax lenses! Here are some initial impressions (coming from a current 40D user).
1) AF is FAST, even with the kit lens! To my mind no slower than my 40D.
2) SR works! Can get sharp images at as slow as 1/5s at 55mm focal length.
3) Love the custom function where you can set the initial zoom-in during playback - every DSLR should have one
4) Love the custom function allowing cam to automatically change WB when using flash - priceless
5) No direct excess to flash comp, ISO and WB is a pain but something I can live with
6) Ergonomics can be better (grip too short for my hands) - I think Nikons are the best in this respect.
7) Image quality - got my JPEG settings at Sharpness + 2 and Contract + 1, is it too aggressive?
8) Build quality - SOLID, to my mind as solid as my 40D
9) Value for money - without equal for the price I paid!
Some queries though:
1) where can I find Pentax lenses? Nobody in the Pennisular area seem to sell them? Am looking for Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 or Tamron 28-75mm f2.8. Does the Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 come in Pentax mount?
2) when shooting in Av mode and for when shooting dark scenes, the shutter speed and the flash signal blink and the shot comes out underexposed. In other words, there seems to be a minimum shutter speed set and camera doesn't allow longer exposures. what am I doing wrong?
That's it for now. Long live Pentax!
Just got myself a GX10 (equivalent to the K10D) with kit lens and am having a blast with it! In fact, I'm having so much fun that I'm considering dumping my Canon system to buy more Pentax lenses! Here are some initial impressions (coming from a current 40D user).
1) AF is FAST, even with the kit lens! To my mind no slower than my 40D.
2) SR works! Can get sharp images at as slow as 1/5s at 55mm focal length.
3) Love the custom function where you can set the initial zoom-in during playback - every DSLR should have one
4) Love the custom function allowing cam to automatically change WB when using flash - priceless
5) No direct excess to flash comp, ISO and WB is a pain but something I can live with
6) Ergonomics can be better (grip too short for my hands) - I think Nikons are the best in this respect.
7) Image quality - got my JPEG settings at Sharpness + 2 and Contract + 1, is it too aggressive?
8) Build quality - SOLID, to my mind as solid as my 40D
9) Value for money - without equal for the price I paid!
Some queries though:
1) where can I find Pentax lenses? Nobody in the Pennisular area seem to sell them? Am looking for Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 or Tamron 28-75mm f2.8. Does the Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 come in Pentax mount?
2) when shooting in Av mode and for when shooting dark scenes, the shutter speed and the flash signal blink and the shot comes out underexposed. In other words, there seems to be a minimum shutter speed set and camera doesn't allow longer exposures. what am I doing wrong?
That's it for now. Long live Pentax!