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Let me first make it clear that this decision has nothing to do with the quality of this camera lest this set off a series of arguments about the quality of the K7.

This is a very good camera.

I already have a Nikon D90. It isn't a better camera. Really an excellent apple and an excellent orange. I thought it would be good to use the Pentax with its built in IS and pancake lenses as a third camera ( I also have a Panasonic G1).

I decided that to be really effective with the Pentax involves a learning curve as a non-pro that exceeds my own motivation. Just learning the D90 and the G1 and using them effectively seems like enough of a challenge right now.

So I'm keeping three of the little lenses and will use them with an adapter with the G1 or another micro four thirds camera and selling the K7 and a couple of zooms.

I may well come back to Pentax eventually but I clearly over extended myself and need to become proficient with the cameras I've been working with. The K7 is great, but it's a bridge too far for me right now.

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Why are you telling this? It is not interesting at all. What's your motivation to tell the world you are selling a camera.

The Pentax DSLR forum has become really pathetic. Numbers of of sheer speculative threads about future camera's (such as the K-7 successor) while the K-7 is just out. Sometimes I wonder what people motivates to speculate about the K-7 successor while they even have not given themselves the chance to try the K-7.

Should I tell here that I have bought groceries today? Anyway, I own a *ist DS have some real nice Pentax glass. I will buy a K-7 in next few months. Is this interesting? No it isn't.
 
Congratulations and enjoy your photography...
maarten35 said:
Why are you telling this? It is not interesting at all. What's your motivation to tell the world you are selling a camera.

The Pentax DSLR forum has become really pathetic. Numbers of of sheer speculative threads about future camera's (such as the K-7 successor) while the K-7 is just out. Sometimes I wonder what people motivates to speculate about the K-7 successor while they even have not given themselves the chance to try the K-7.

Should I tell here that I have bought groceries today? Anyway, I own a *ist DS have some real nice Pentax glass. I will buy a K-7 in next few months. Is this interesting? No it isn't.
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Cloggie_UK said:
Wouldn't it be wiser to get rid of the D90? At least you would be able to share your lenses between the K-7 and the G1...
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Sorry, disregard my earlier reply. Sell it to me... Lemme see; I'll give you 50p for it. I'll have a bargain and you got rid of some ballast :)
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René,

I don't think that you understand that the excellent apple is cooler to own than the excellent orange regardless whether or not the orange may yield better tasting juice. After all it is the difference between "Nikon! Cool man!" versus "Pentawhat? Ashton Kutcher would never use one of those!!!

Regards,
Radu
Cloggie_UK said:
Wouldn't it be wiser to get rid of the D90? At least you would be able to share your lenses between the K-7 and the G1...

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http://www.luminous-pixels.com
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/ren%C3%A9box
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maarten35 said:
Why are you telling this? It is not interesting at all. What's your motivation to tell the world you are selling a camera.

The Pentax DSLR forum has become really pathetic. Numbers of of sheer speculative threads about future camera's (such as the K-7 successor) while the K-7 is just out. Sometimes I wonder what people motivates to speculate about the K-7 successor while they even have not given themselves the chance to try the K-7.

Should I tell here that I have bought groceries today? Anyway, I own a *ist DS have some real nice Pentax glass. I will buy a K-7 in next few months. Is this interesting? No it isn't.
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ropen said:
René,

I don't think that you understand that the excellent apple is cooler to own than the excellent orange regardless whether or not the orange may yield better tasting juice. After all it is the difference between "Nikon! Cool man!" versus "Pentawhat? Ashton Kutcher would never use one of those!!!
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And therein lies the answer. :-)
ropen said:
Regards,
Radu
Cloggie_UK said:
Wouldn't it be wiser to get rid of the D90? At least you would be able to share your lenses between the K-7 and the G1...

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René

http://www.luminous-pixels.com
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/ren%C3%A9box
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In retrospect I shouldn't have posted this, knowing as I do that no matter what one posts that in any way even hints at some critical response to a camera will stimulate at least a few to jump on the poster.

I'm frankly taken back by the level of defensiveness and apparent anger. I know this isn't just on this forum but on the Micro Four Thirds Forum in particular there is a tolerance for dissent and even for boring postings that I thought existed here as well. And hopefully it does for most of you.

Maarten 35. Why even respond? What's YOUR motivation to jump in and pass judgement unless you see yourself as the authority on appropriate postings or else have other reasons to vent your anger in a forum? The pathetic quality you describe to me is in the loss of civility and the pathetic need for people to somehow vent. If it was boring to you why not just stop wasting your time and going out and taking some photos.

Informationally. I have tried out the K7 and decided it isn't a good match for me right now. I acknowledged that I overextended. I couldn't care less whether the Nikon is cool or not. I like it and it's a good match for me. It's also easier for me.

That's my limitation not the limitation of the Pentax at all. Inferring that someone who prefers a Nikon camera does so because it's cool I hope was just tongue in cheek. If not then spare me the adolescent response. It feels like the type of put downs I associate with high school.

I naively thought that it might be interesting for some people to hear someone deciding not to go with the K7 that had zero to do with comparing camera quality.

I find arguments that are brand based and show territorial loyalty (Nikon vs Pentax, K7 vs D90) as uninteresting as you apparently find my posting. C'est la vie. there's no accounting for taste.

Oh and of course I can also adapt Nikon lenses to the G1 but I think the small Pentax primes are superb so I plan to keep them.

Also, I think the D90 beats the K7 in some respects and vice versa. I also think it's a slightly better camera for a somewhat lazier non pro user...easier learning curve.

And yeh, I may regret doing this. Hey I haven't sold it yet and maybe I'll even change my mind. It really is a question of holding it and not buying another lens or two for another camera.

To the many of you on this forum whose postings are classy, my apologies. My comments are directed at just a few people.

Respectfully,

Mark
 
markpsf said:
In retrospect I shouldn't have posted this, knowing as I do that no matter what one posts that in any way even hints at some critical response to a camera will stimulate some to jump on the poster.

Maarten 35. Why even respond? What's YOUR motivation to jump in and pass judgement unless you see yourself as the authority on appropriate postings or else have other reasons to vent your anger in a forum? The pathetic quality you describe to me is in the loss of civility and the pathetic need for people to somehow vent.

Informationally. I have tried out the K7 and decided it isn't a good match for me right now. I acknowledged that I overextended. I couldn't care less whether the Nikon is cool or not. I like it and it's a good match for me. It's also easier for me.
That's my limitation not the limitation of the Pentax at all.

I naively thought that it might be interesting for some people to hear someone deciding not to go with the K7 that had zero to do with comparing camera quality.

I find arguments that are brand based and show territorial loyalty (Nikon vs Pentax, K7 vs D90) as uninteresting as you apparently find my posting. C'est la vie. there's no accounting for taste.

Oh and of course I can also adapt Nikon lenses to the G1 but I think the small Pentax primes are superb.

Also, I think the D90 beats the K7 in some respects and vice versa. I also think it's a slightly better camera for a somewhat lazier non pro user...easier learning curve.

And yeh, I may regret doing this (hey I haven't sold it yet and maybe I'll even change my mind!).
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My offer still stands but don't wait too long otherwise I'll have to reduce it to 40p :)
markpsf said:
Respectfully,

Mark
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Mark,

Seems reasonable. First, it does not seem practical to run 3 systems. Then, if you do not love K-7 much more, that should return you more money as the Nikon price has already dropped I guess. Also, you should be more familiar with D90 and if you have not had any problem with it why to switch?
Good luck with your decision.

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Farhad
 
Pretty much. This post is very much like certain other switcher's posts; those who are gear-centric and appreciate confirmation or validation of their numerous gear decisions.

Often the key to understanding these folks is to read some of their older messages.
 
I don't know. I was fascinated to hear that you were thinking about getting a K7 and that some years ago you got a real bargain on a lens at an auction. Breathtaking posts.
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Sorry to see the resident Boo Bird-brains have crapped all over your post.

There is little tolerence on this forum for any goodbyes or any real discussion of issues. I have never seen it this bad in my 3 years on the forum. Strange as Pentax has just released one of it's better cameras... and you would think by the defensive and offensive responses from many here that the Camera was a DUD!

It is just not for everyone. I appreciate hearing your feedback since you are an owner of other systems.

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gus

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I guess the lesson learned here is that before you put down your hard earned cash on a new camera, computer or what have you., make sure that you have thoroughly researched what you indeed are looking for.

I see so many used cameras that are only weeks old for sale on Craigs list, Ebay etc. Seems so many folks jump to somethng new before they actually count the cost or put together a plan on how they will be using their camera. This is a common problem even for Nikon and Canon owners.

I hope when you seel your K 7 you recoup most of your money. Hard lesson here for you.

Bob Ell
Courtenay, BC
 
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