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sounds logical...I already have the Nex5 (no EVF) so what you're saying is close to my thinking...that leaves Olympus Md or K5...for a camera to keep for a "while" and get comfortable with it, I...

thank everyone in the forum for input...my conclusion is that Im leaning 95% towards the K5 because I dont plan to change it a year later: magnesium? both ok; Viewfinder? prefer K5; weight? can put...

mean K5 pentaprism

thanks, enjoyed your response. Probably the only thing that holds me seriously back is the EVF; when young, worked with a pro that specialized in portraits (Leica M3); his p of v was that he always...

pentamirror of K5 still sounds better, thanks

enough good options for whatt I need now so probably wont wait, thanks for info..

the weight of Olympus is tempting vs k5...evenso,just sounds like a pentaprism would be better than EVF for low light indoors

also, the weather sealing sounds good but has never been critical to me; just assume that if weather-sealed mean the body has to put together more carefuly than those not...which sounds good to...

thanks, will check lens factor...

I like the idea of the Olympus, just wonder about all their corporate mess....

sort of the way Im leaning (almost sure)

thanks, compact aspect is very important to me which is why this Nex5 experience changed my approach to photography (take it everywhere, except I cant be without a viewfinder and have never tried a...

...your points help a lot because I come from NIkon (D70, need to upgrade MP, but like Pentax k5 feel-size-features-weather sealing), have a Nex5 (gift, no EVF) that has made me doubt DSLR-need but...

had thought about the K30 since I like smaller-sized cameras, have to try one for how it feels, good points (reason I optioned the K5 only was that it seemes a more serious camera, but frankly the...

not big on field use in rain etc, but a great feature to have in the Everglades

great points, helps my decision process, thanks

thanks for your thoughts, am leaning towards the K5 for the viewfinder and a better-solid feel (plus the fact that am left-eyed for VF, makes Nex7 a little strange), just have to hold ea before ...

Considering a new K5 (dont have lenses) or a new Sony Nex 7 (have 1 kit lens from Nex5): use mainly for family, low light, snapshots, some macro (1 to 4 cm indoors, close-up filters) etc..I like...