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A farewell to Pentax

Started Aug 15, 2019 | Discussions thread
zakaria
zakaria Veteran Member • Posts: 6,556
Re: A farewell to Pentax

robbo d wrote:

zakaria wrote:

robbo d wrote:

Sadly your joining a growing number ....

That's a hefty load of kit.

I recently purchased a D800. AF left my k1 for dead but the files not as good.

Lucky I haven't got the D850 or z7 yet, I'd be smitten..... probably a D750 or D700 next.

I am a multi system user including pentax Nikon fujifilm.

I have used d 810 and d 750 also fujifilm XH1 plus my pentax gear k1ii and k5iis.

From my experience with these 3 systems I found the pentax files are the best and the layout is amazing.

Regarding the d810 it has many focus issues that Couldn't nail the focus in dark light compared to k1ii.

XH1 is the nearest camera to the pentax philosophy in design and ergonomics.

All cameras in this days are excellent and I don't find a major reason to switch system.

No issue's with Focus on my D800 thus far.

In terms of layout, I think it's tough when I used Pentax for 10 years and it's all I knew. Now I'm getting use to my Nikon, it's pretty natural.

With any pentax camera I can reach any button even if I close my eyes but with Nikon it is another story " puzzle "

.in Z mount they copied pentax layout including the release button lens and no left buttons!

Files.... k1 mk1 beats D800.

Walkabout photography, I even prefer walking about with my k3 because of IBIS. Keeping the iso low either handheld at ridiculous low speeds or on a post.

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Fujifilm X-H1 Pentax K-1 II Fujifilm X-T3 Nikon D780 Pentax smc FA 31mm F1.8 AL Limited +8 more
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