Pentax upgrade

[peterwa1969]

Hello Pentaxians,

I am looking at upgrading from a Pentax K-r (currently not functioning) and my "back-up" *istDs and was after some advice as to which is the better option:

- K-30 / K-50 or
- K-5 series (including K-5II & K-5IIs)?

I primarily do sports/action photography so am leaning towards the 7 fps of the K-5 series over the K-30/50 but a lot of the decision comes down to budget and availability (looking at second-hand at this stage).

Not interested in changing platforms (Canon/Nikon/etc) as this would require an investment in new lenses, flash, etc.

Any thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[ameerat42]

[A frequent first reply is:] What sort of photography do you (mainly) do?

[mudman]

what about a K3ii, they are the most recent model

[peterwa1969]

[A frequent first reply is:] What sort of photography do you (mainly) do?

Primarily Aussie Rules, cricket, karting and motocross.

Looking for something with reasonable continuous frame rate (at least equivalent to the K-r's 6fps).

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what about a K3ii, they are the most recent model

Whilst I would really love a K-3 II the current budget doesn't extend that far (even 2nd hand examples that I have seen).

Am leaning towards the K-5 II and have seen a couple that I might be able to afford although I might need to go with the K-30 or K-50.

[Cage]

I was using Pentax before switching to Nikon.

I started with a K20D and upgraded (?) to a K5. I felt the K20 was a much more reliable camera than the K5. Depending on the level of bells 'n' whistles you want
the K20D could fill the gap for you at the right price.

[Glen1]

Hi Peter,
i have a K5 ii which works well for me, taking shots of son's squash games with an FA 50 f1.7. I sometimes wish I'd bought the K5 iis, for the extra sharpness it offers due to having no AA filter.
Anyway, I see that dcxpert on ebay has a new K50 for $499. That's an excellent price. I've bought from them before, and got a receipt from C R Kennedy in the box when it arrived. Otherwise, there are some mint used K3's in Japan (again, on ebay), that are selling for $820 ish.
Good luck with your purchase.

Regards
Glen1

[mudman]

[QUOTE=

Whilst I would really love a K-3 II the current budget doesn't extend that far (even 2nd hand examples that I have seen).

Am leaning towards the K-5 II and have seen a couple that I might be able to afford although I might need to go with the K-30 or K-50.[/QUOTE]
if you wait until the full frame is released next year, you may find the k3's dropping in price to a value you can afford. just a thought

[peterwa1969]

Just a quick update.

Managed to pick up a Pentax K-7 on ebay for $150. In pretty good condition and with about 28,000 shutter count.

This will serve the purpose for the moment and will become my 2nd unit when I can afford to pick up another body.