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Which is better for sports & portrait photography -- pentax k10d or nikon d40x? |
I plan to buya dslr camera but its main uses will be for sports and portrait photography. From the reviews I've read, I like the image stabilization of pentax which is built into the system, unlike nikon where you have to purchase an expensive VR labelled lens for image stabilization. However, I also discovered that pentax mainly uses PRIME lenses which do not have a high zoom functionality. I need a high zoom range because when I watch badminton tournaments, I am so far from where the action is and I will be needing zoom lenses. I am debating over these 2 dslr cameras or a 3rd option can be panasonic dmc fz50 which is not dslr but has 12x zoom. Please help me! Sorry for the long question. Thanks in advance. I use a Nikon D200 which is a great camera but I was sorely tempted when I saw the specs on the new Pentax. The image stabilization and sensor cleaning are great features. However, the IS won't help at all with action photography - you still need a fast shutter speed to stop the action. Nikon does have a nice selection of inexpensive zooms (including with VR, by the way). I'm not familiar with Pentax lenses but they've been around a long time and I would be surprised if they don't have nice zooms also. They're both good cameras. You will find a larger user group and support network with the Nikon probably - there's just more people using them, especially pros - and absolutely tons of stuff on the Web. You should realize you're not just buying a camera but into a whole "system" and "culture". IMHO, Nikon has the biggest and best at this time. (Now all the Canon and Leica people are going to attack me!). You should also realize that your two uses (sports and portrait) are diametrically opposite ranges of activity for a camera, which makes the question a little amusing. However, modern DSLR's are like computers - they can be configured for many different needs. In fact, depending on how far away from the game you are going to be, you may be able to get one zoom lens for both your needs. After you decide on your camera, if you go with Nikon, I can give you some insight on lenses. Hope this helps. Source(s): Myself - used to do professional photography. i ll suggest D40/D40x. i have some sample of d40 pic and decide for your self:-http://www.flickr.com/photos/anderson_t... Of course the Pentax K10D is much more better for all kinds of photography then short-cut D40x and has more options. Nikon I'd say the Pentax personally. Mainly for the sealed body. I'f you're going to be outside a lot, dust and dirt is always a problem. Pentax's sealed body should last better.That image stabilization function also has a function to shake dirt off the sensor at start up. Pentax sells several new zoom lenses that are designed with the K10D in mind, and the aftermarkets also have many zooms that will work nicely on the K10d. Pentax has designed their dslrs to accept pretty muuch any k mount lens made. You loose some auto functionality with older k mounts, but they will work in manual. And the newer stuff will work in all modes. Good Luck. Been using Pentax cameras since the '80s. Good stuff. |
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