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Looking for Pentax dslr recommendation

Started Jun 6, 2018 | Questions thread
Richard Murdey
Richard Murdey Veteran Member • Posts: 3,087
Re: Looking for Pentax dslr recommendation

GPGeneralPhoto wrote:

I my opinion, the best value is in a used (low mileage) K-5IIs. This is the pinnacle of the K-5 series and has several improvements over the original K-5. Many people still use this camera and are happy with it. I got mine used a few years ago for less than $400 USD.

The K-3 has improved grip, improved write speeds (faster to clear buffer to card), improved AF, improved auto WB under artificial light.

Depends what the K-5ii go for these days, but the K-3 at least are about $425 on the used market so I wouldn't pay more than $300 for a K-5ii today.

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Nikon D750 Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/25 Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 Pentax K-1 +13 more
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