Goodbye to Sony (but not to Dyxum)

I have to agree with you Ceaser, Pentax is the only brand that stays truth to photography. Yes they have their problems (all brands have) but one thing i like about it that counterpoints Sony's attitude, is that they're searching for a niche market, which allows them to do great photo tools (like Ricoh does, another brand which i fell in love with when i purchase my Ricoh CX100), and orient their systems correctly, as for example the fixed length objectives are all towards the APS-C system (so i don't see Pentax doing FF for a while).

I think Pentax are quite strong in color, and lens line, with good body designs. The output is very pleasing and with a good fidelity the way i see it. And i think ISO rating is quite good in K7.
So best of luck to you, and i'm sure that i speak for everyone here when i tell you, you'll always be welcome to Dyxum. Even with a different brand, still there is knowledge from Minolta/Sony/Dyxum on your output, and that is something that i cherish =)

I don't think you'll regret your jump, even if Sony starts doing things right (Minolta right), 'cause although badly known, Pentax system is quite good :)

For me, i've just sold my A700+grip and currently selling my A100, and i won't sell my Ricoh LOL. But i've just bought (finally) an A850. Why then. Although i see all Sony problems of today and tomorrow, with this A850 and the lens and flashs that i have will do everything that i want to do and more for the type of photography i intend to professionalized. The output will be (to my believe) the best i can get for the money. So that settles for me. And i remember that just 3years ago, Nikon D2X (a reference then) did less that this camera, and was almighty, so maybe gear is more than enough, and photographer must arise.

Again, i think you did the right move for you, and honestly which the best for you and your photos. Keep posting here. By the way, D700 really disappoint me in every aspect beside high-ISO and sharpness, even using the almighty new 24-70f2.8N (which i consider to be as fast focus as my 50f1.4 at best, and darn slower than 28-135 on a700), so Nikon couldn't do for me, and i don't fancy Canons output. Also i don't like 4/3 format, their VF nor their Dynamic range, so Olympus and others with that format are out for me.
So any move for me would be Pentax ;)

Good luck on the on the other side Cezar, I hope the move satisfies your needs and desires. While you're there, could you take a picture to show us if the grass is greener?   

Stop back often.

groovyone wrote: I am sure you will continue to impress us and prove the person behind the camera matters more than the gear in their hands.

+1

Good luck

I would first, thank you for being part of this community.
Dyxum would be nothing but a "folder name" on some server hard disk if it wasn't for people like you.
That's why you, and members like you will be always welcome here, no matter what brand badge is engraved on your photographic equipment.

Pentax communities are a nice ones as well AFAIK (that is a better part of being "less popular") and i'm sure you will add part of yourself to one of those nicely.

Pentax cameras ? .. honestly i see Pentax more alike what Minolta was than Sony is so, as long it fills your needs .. great choice if you ask me.

Once again, thank you for your contribution here, enjoy your new system and don't be afraid to visit us in the future !

Happy shooting !

I do like the pancake lenses of Pentax. That was tempting as a more portable system to me.

Edited by groovyone - 10 March 2010 at 18:41

Congrats on picking a kit that you'll enjoy. Sometimes if you get the feeling that you're sort of "stuck" with a system that's evolved against your wishes, you just have to sit down and say "what would I choose today".

It's kind of ironic that after all the bleating over lack of LV and video (and I'm not suggesting that you took part in it - just a general observation, particularly of threads over on other fora), now people are unhappy with a camera that provides it :) Maybe different crowds; maybe too many changes.

I think Pentax will increase its appeal to traditionalists (and the new MF camera doesn't hurt their image in that regard). Yet they managed to beat Sony to the punch in offering video, so it's not like they're staying still, either.

Happy shooting !

cezar, we are sorry about your departure, but do hope that you will visit us frequently to keep in touch with us and to let us keep in touch with you, as well. Thank you for your contributions to all of us here at Dyxum. You are always welcome, wanted and respected here.

As is said in the English speaking world: "Now, don't be a stranger!!!"