Size consideration is for wimps. :-) Tom
On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 6:31 PM, paul stenquist <pnstenqu...@comcast.net> wrote: > > On Dec 24, 2009, at 7:16 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: > >> On 25/12/2009, paul stenquist <pnstenqu...@comcast.net> wrote: >> >>> I agree. That's not a big difference. But the big plus for me with the K7 >>> has been the exposure accuracy. No comparison between that camera and the >>> 20 in regards to nailing the exposure. The Kx doesn't have the same >>> metering system as the K20. It's considerably less sophisticated in that >>> regard. That would be the deal breaker for me. Plus, I think it's even >>> smaller. The K7 is borderline in that regard for me, even with the battery >>> grip installed. I need mass for handholding. As far as low light is >>> concerned, I've found the K7 to be quite adequate at 3200 with accurate >>> exposure, and that's all I need. My commercial work is never low light. I >>> do shoot lowlight snaps of Grace and pics for grins, but those aren't >>> critical. >> >> It would be interesting to see some real life comparisons showing how >> the metering responds between the Kx and K7, I've not a fan of the >> K10/20 though I still have a 20. The K20 is a behemoth compared to the >> *ist D or Kx even without the grip. I bought the Kx so that I could >> retire my *ist D as my general duty (i'll take it because it's not too >> big) available light cam and so far it's doing the job well, it so >> nice having a screen that's bigger than a postage stamp, LV, video and >> much faster save times. >> > If size is a consideration, the Kx is obviously a good choice. I have no idea > how accurate the kx metering might be, but I know the K7 excels in that > regard. In any case, it's my main tool for now. And I'll shoot the heck out > of it:-). I'm already at 10,000 exposures, thanks to some marathon magazine > shoots. It's a good hammer! > Paul >> Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) >> Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours >> Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
