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Please help me think through a possible system change. (cross post) Thanks!

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hikerdoc Veteran Member • Posts: 3,513
Re: Please help me think through a possible system change. (cross post) Thanks!
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It appears lenses will be the major factor in any potential switch or upgrade. You have one FF lens. Purchasing a K1-mk? or switching to any other brand will lead to new lens requirements. Even if electing to remain with APS-C, you describe two of your four lenses as poor or unused, and the remaining two are not typical action sport lenses. There was a recent post here on a K5 model and a couple earlier outside reviews on K3-iii suggesting that Pentax AF performance may be limited more by lens selection than the camera. That could be a consideration as well if child sports are a major factor; you may be looking at new lenses regardless of system.

You are getting along with a 15 year old camera. Any switch or upgrade will be expensive and can be done responsibly over time. Unless you expect a big change in use, you may not need a system with a wide selection of long and fast primes and zooms. Pick a body, research and select an essential lens or two, and build from there. You are long familiar with Pentax ergonomics, APS-C, and prefer OVF. (Hint: K3-iii). Good luck.

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