Pentax K200D

Irishwhistle · 01-15-2009, 04:47 AM

I'm starting to lean towards the XSi now...

I sure wish the XSi was a bid more heavy duty though.

**vroom_skies** · 01-15-2009, 05:52 AM

What is your reasoning?

Irishwhistle · 01-15-2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vroom_skies

What is your reasoning?

Mostly because it's Canon and hence uses Canon lenses... I also like the live view feature and faster continuous shooting.

**vroom_skies** · 01-15-2009, 07:22 PM

Just curious.
What lenses does Pentax not offer that you would want?

Irishwhistle · 01-15-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vroom_skies

Just curious.
What lenses does Pentax not offer that you would want?

Well, it's more of what Jet was talking about... Pentax could go out of business and that wouldn't be good...

I do like the looks of this lens though: http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-70-300m...2043779&sr=8-4

**vroom_skies** · 01-15-2009, 07:46 PM

People have been claiming the fall of Pentax for YEARS.
If they were going to go under Hoya would have ditched the camera department when they acquired them. Further more they wouldn't have joined forces with Samgsung if they didn't plan on being in it for the long run.

Lets say Pentax does kick the bucket, it wouldn't happen over night and as of right now Pentax has a very nice line up of cameras and glass. Which would hold most people over for years and years.

If Pentax isn't the right fit for you that's fine, but don't not go with them based off some faulty rumors that hold not weight.

Irishwhistle · 01-15-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vroom_skies

People have been claiming the fall of Pentax for YEARS.
If they were going to go under Hoya would have ditched the camera department when they acquired them. Further more they wouldn't have joined forces with Samgsung if they didn't plan on being in it for the long run.

Lets say Pentax does kick the bucket, it wouldn't happen over night and as of right now Pentax has a very nice line up of cameras and glass. Which would hold most people over for years and years.

If Pentax isn't the right fit for you that's fine, but don't not go with them based off some faulty rumors that hold not weight.

Well, that was back in '05 or '06 that Pentax joined forces with Samsung and things have changed... I like the K200D idea of bringing mid-range quality to low end DSLRs, but I'm just not so sure of how long Pentax is gonna remain in business...

btw, speaking of Samsung, the GX-10 looks sweet.

**vroom_skies** · 01-15-2009, 08:35 PM

I would say Pentax is a good deal more established and grounded now vs back in 2005.
The main thing that has changed is the economy, but everyone is feeling that not just Pentax.

Sure, could Pentax go under? Yup, just as easily as any other company. The one thing I do know for sure, is that it doesn't help Pentax out when they are loosing customers on faulty claims.

Irishwhistle · 01-15-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vroom_skies

I would say Pentax is a good deal more established and grounded now vs back in 2005.
The main thing that has changed is the economy, but everyone is feeling that not just Pentax.

Sure, could Pentax go under? Yup, just as easily as any other company. The one thing I do know for sure, is that it doesn't help Pentax out when they are loosing customers on faulty claims.

The question is, who will survive the economy? I'd say it's safe to say that Canon and Nikon will... I'm not quite as sure about Pentax. Pentax is worse off than Canon, Nikon, and Sony (and probably Olympus), which makes it more likely to fail.

**vroom_skies** · 01-15-2009, 10:04 PM

I'm sure Hoya has a good plan to weather the financial storm.
If you buy into Pentax now and say a year later they go under, you'll still be able to purchase equipment that you need for a good while to come. They aren't going to disappear over night.

Plus when you buy a DSLR your buying into the company, your getting what they offer now, not what they should be offering in the future. If Pentax works for you now, there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to get the same parts if they do go under.

Plus, if you ever do out grow Pentax, there is a good chance you will be able to afford to run two different branded bodies.

It would be worth the "risk" to me, but I already know what Pentax offers in terms of quality.

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vroom_skies Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 2,778	People have been claiming the fall of Pentax for YEARS. If they were going to go under Hoya would have ditched the camera department when they acquired them. Further more they wouldn't have joined forces with Samgsung if they didn't plan on being in it for the long run. Lets say Pentax does kick the bucket, it wouldn't happen over night and as of right now Pentax has a very nice line up of cameras and glass. Which would hold most people over for years and years. If Pentax isn't the right fit for you that's fine, but don't not go with them based off some faulty rumors that hold not weight. __________________ www.rsiphoto.com My Flickr Winner of the photography tournament theme: Flowers, Sunsets, Water Scapes, Blurs 2.0, Lightning/Fireworks, Vivid, Flowers in an Abstract Art Form, Waterways, PC Inurds, Most Confusing Image, Fire, Artificial lighting & Rocks.

01-15-2009, 08:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
vroom_skies Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 2,778	I would say Pentax is a good deal more established and grounded now vs back in 2005. The main thing that has changed is the economy, but everyone is feeling that not just Pentax. Sure, could Pentax go under? Yup, just as easily as any other company. The one thing I do know for sure, is that it doesn't help Pentax out when they are loosing customers on faulty claims. __________________ www.rsiphoto.com My Flickr Winner of the photography tournament theme: Flowers, Sunsets, Water Scapes, Blurs 2.0, Lightning/Fireworks, Vivid, Flowers in an Abstract Art Form, Waterways, PC Inurds, Most Confusing Image, Fire, Artificial lighting & Rocks.

01-15-2009, 10:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
vroom_skies Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 2,778	I'm sure Hoya has a good plan to weather the financial storm. If you buy into Pentax now and say a year later they go under, you'll still be able to purchase equipment that you need for a good while to come. They aren't going to disappear over night. Plus when you buy a DSLR your buying into the company, your getting what they offer now, not what they should be offering in the future. If Pentax works for you now, there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to get the same parts if they do go under. Plus, if you ever do out grow Pentax, there is a good chance you will be able to afford to run two different branded bodies. It would be worth the "risk" to me, but I already know what Pentax offers in terms of quality. __________________ www.rsiphoto.com My Flickr Winner of the photography tournament theme: Flowers, Sunsets, Water Scapes, Blurs 2.0, Lightning/Fireworks, Vivid, Flowers in an Abstract Art Form, Waterways, PC Inurds, Most Confusing Image, Fire, Artificial lighting & Rocks.

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