04-20-2011, 05:58 PM
Hi all,
so I'm still trying to find a good walkaround kit that offers IQ close to my current D700/24-120 combo, but without the ridiculous weight. I tried and not been happy with either the Nikon D3100 (tiny OVF, not great handling) or the Sony A55 (EVF tearing/colors gave me a headache).
At this point I've settled on either the Pentax K-5, 17-70/4 and 35/2.4 or the Nikon D7000, 16-85VR and 35/1.8. Both are a tad bigger and heavier than I'd like, but I've heard good things about their OVFs, and both seem to have all the necessary features. All things being equal, I'm leaning toward the Pentax as it seems to have the better build quality and ergonomics. However, I have a couple of concerns based on posts I've seen here and elsewhere.
1) Shutter-induced blur. Not sure if this is really an issue or not, but given the number of reports with the K-7 and K-X, I'm a bit concerned.
2) AA filter. I believe photozone's editor mentioned that the K-5 had a very strong AA filter? That's one of the things I dislike about my D700...
3) AF in low light. I've heard mixed reports about speed and accuracy, particularly regarding tungsten lighting.
So, any thoughts on these or any other issues? Camera is mostly for outdoors use - hiking, landscapes and street photography - but I do also shoot occasionally indoors in poor lighting.
Thanks!
DH
so I'm still trying to find a good walkaround kit that offers IQ close to my current D700/24-120 combo, but without the ridiculous weight. I tried and not been happy with either the Nikon D3100 (tiny OVF, not great handling) or the Sony A55 (EVF tearing/colors gave me a headache).
At this point I've settled on either the Pentax K-5, 17-70/4 and 35/2.4 or the Nikon D7000, 16-85VR and 35/1.8. Both are a tad bigger and heavier than I'd like, but I've heard good things about their OVFs, and both seem to have all the necessary features. All things being equal, I'm leaning toward the Pentax as it seems to have the better build quality and ergonomics. However, I have a couple of concerns based on posts I've seen here and elsewhere.
1) Shutter-induced blur. Not sure if this is really an issue or not, but given the number of reports with the K-7 and K-X, I'm a bit concerned.
2) AA filter. I believe photozone's editor mentioned that the K-5 had a very strong AA filter? That's one of the things I dislike about my D700...
3) AF in low light. I've heard mixed reports about speed and accuracy, particularly regarding tungsten lighting.
So, any thoughts on these or any other issues? Camera is mostly for outdoors use - hiking, landscapes and street photography - but I do also shoot occasionally indoors in poor lighting.
Thanks!
DH