In 2009, I won Australias National Science Photography award (Eureka Award) from an image shot in that same year on an *istD. Nothing wrong with shooting 6MP - I have a 16" print of it on my wall with no visible lack of resolution. Unfortunately, soon after, it fell victim to the battery dead problem. I still have it, but I've been shooting 12MP since then on a Nikon D700, and love the low noise response that newer cameras don't benefit from.
I also bought a *ist D roughly a month ago(for roughly $10 , since the guy just wanted to give it away because he didn't use it)and I love it, tho I also plan on getting a Nikon D700
@@happylemming6343 I hope you maybe found yourself one 👍 As it goes I only have two DSLR's - a Pentax *istD and a Nikon D700. They both seem simply - 'film like'. A way too often used phrase perhaps, but what can I say - both these cameras just have it.
I actually just got a k100d from eBay and was scared 6MP would be problematic, I’m new to photography in general, I just got my first film camera a few weeks ago, I’ve only gone through two rolls of film, and I was scared to jump right into digital photography, but I found one on eBay that looked really good, sounded really good, and wouldn’t break the bank, and with the k mount being cross platform with just about every Pentax SLR since 1975, I couldn’t resist. I’m excited to see how digital is different from film, besides the wait lol. It comes in later this week. I’m really excited.
I really love this video. It inspired me to find my neglected 6MP Pentax K100D and restore it to working order, and that process helped me to realise how much I love using it and love photography. So now I'm on an enjoyable learning journey all because of this video. I finally understand f-stops and more. And yes, there does seem to be something special about CCD images.
I had never even heard of that camera before but just looked it up. Looks awesome! What a unique find. Have fun with it! I'm sure the images will look great.
I worked professionally shooting promotional shots for artists, bands and musicians and even did a few weddings with the K10D at just 10.2mp. Fantastic image quality. Have been a Pentaxian ever since..
As you pointed out in one of your other videos, most images are now consumed on hand held devices, most with 1080p screens (or ridiculously small 4K screens) so 6MP is far more than enough. Mattias Burling said in one of his videos that 6MP was one more than most people need. The othere point here is that this is a CCD sensor, not a CMOS so it gives a unique rendering of detail and colour that is very pleasing to some of us. The 10MP K200D and K10D were the last CCD Pentax cameras, the K20D onward used CMOS sensors. Great videos, I am binge watching while stuck at home #SocialDistancing. Stay safe.
Yes, it is more than enough for most practical purposes - though the tech surrounding the that mega pixel count certainly has limitations like speed, autofocus, ISO performance, anddynamic range which are all handy to have in my experience. Still refreshing to use something so stripped down and get back to the basics though. Thank you, I am also trying to stay safe where I'm at and playing with my gear indoors.
Dude these screens that are claimed to be 4K aren't actually 4K and even if you set them to 4K your eyeballs aren't close enough to see 4K. You have to be under 5in from your cell screen which it's unlikely your eyes will focus that close. 1080p 👌🏾 If you watch MarcusPix video's, he shoots 1080p and jpeg only. His videos look like 4K in 1080p which probably comes from a high bitrate. He like other smart photographers use "Flash". Makes a world of difference. I still actively shoot a Nikon D200 and just forgot how good it was after using a DF, D3s, D300, D5100, etc. The CMOS sensors were cost saving and only really gave you higher iso and resolution. On the D200 if you want better noise just drop the resolution to 5mp or 2mp and it dissapears even at high iso. What you lose at high iso is color rendition so I shoot up to iso 1600 and if I need 3200, 6400, 12,800 or higher I'll underexpose by -1 to -5, then raise the exposure in post instead of letting the in camera software do it for me. I never really need more than -3 exp. comp. Usually at -2 90% of the time.
Oh an I finally started messing with P mode. It gets really good if you turn on auto ISO set to 1/125s then iso 1600. When you rotate the dial it'll change the shutter and aperture and keep the iso as low as possible. So for street it'll go to 1/125s and f/5.6 which what I and a lot of film photographers prefer for that 3D look. If you go to 1/500s the aperture changes to give less DOF for say a close up on someone but super sharp b/c the shutter is faster. Doing this means the camera does the aperture for me when I change the shutter speed. A lot faster images taking this way and 1 handed operation. If you dial the shutter back it'll hard stop at your minimum you set but go beyond it if you actually need it for say low light.
I feel old, and I'm not THAT old. Tech goes by so quickly.. to think this camera is nearly 20 years old, yet.... it feels like yesterday. Back then I was still using my Canon EOS Elan 7E (an upgrade for my Pentax ME Super).. back then, I was more interested in film because of the quality of the camera you could get for the price, digital was out of my budget really. Ebay is now our best friend for these oldies! Thank you for covering these old beauties. Why is it that some of us like to go back to old stuff? Nostalgia? Maybe the feeling of simplicity? I do this as well for computers. Like building old Windows 3.1/95/98 PC's and to remember running old junk hardware. I guess part of the hobby for some of us is simply to "toy" with our cameras, regardless the age or tech. Any camera would give me hours upon hours of enjoyment.
Loved the colours of the old ccd’s. I am not saying I want to go back and it was better back then, it wasn’t the pros of new sensor design far outweigh the cons, but ccd colours were amazing
Yep.. unfortunately my old Pentax gr the first digital from 2005 just broke I was getting unbelievably beautiful Black and Whites out of that camera some people even thought it was full frame when used with really good light
Image sensors have quite a lot of finer aspects most consumer specs don't bother differentiating. E.g. while newer BSI CMOS sensors do capture 30% more light their total light capacity WILL still decrease with more resolution. So they're better in low light, but in decently lit scene your dynamic range will get degraded by shot noise faster. Can be fixed with "deep well" pixels, but that changes spectral response, changing color filters and differently balanced scene. Not to mention that e.g. *istD was built like pro-sumer with proper, bright and big penta-prism viewfinder.
This is an OUTSTANDING video post. I am on the Pentax forums. I will have to join this club. I do not post much but read alot about once a week. I am a "Pentaxian". In the film end I have two ME supers, a Super Program and a K 1000 all fully functional I still use....with a LOT of Stellar glass lenses. I bought my first digital camera in 2004..because I had to. I was working for a solar company and about to get shipped to the Philippines and needed a digital camera fast to record process details and for daily e-mail presentations. It was a 4mp Pentax Optio S40. I bought the it for a combination of decent performance, price range and quick availability a good manual focus and control menu, great macro focus and the fact that it uses AA batteries which fully saved my ass many times across a handful of countries. While it got low to mediocre reviews (a couple of years later), from all of the reviews I read, I surmised it was because the average persons in 2004-2006 that were shopping and comparing cameras in the 4-6mp range were "snap-shooters" looking for the quick, no experience required, perfect metering out of the shirt pocket. But coming from extensive film shooting background and using all of the manual focus and metering tricks this little camera afforded.....I found it was capable of taking pictures that I still get compliments on today. When people find out that it is a picture from an 18 year old 4mp camera they are stunned. It is truly....somewhat about the ability and experience of HOW to take good pictures and....yes....the pixels and color algorithms used with those early CCD and lenses. It creates a different aesthetic just as surely as great black and white film, properly framed and exposed, through good glass can create a unique and discernable aesthetic. As long as you work within the confines of that aesthetic.....there is no reason that cameras of that era cannot create fantastic photographs. I still have the Optio S40, it still takes killer photos and I carry it in the camera bag as a backup. These CCD based early cameras had HUGE pixels compared to modern cameras now. Because of that they had damn good sharpness, low noise and very good light sensitivity but lower resolution for large scale printability. They also required less digital processing internally in the camera and less digital filtration which is good because camera processors and software were primitive at that time as well. I am trying to remember but back in the early 2000's, the pixel sizes on CCD were somewhere in the 8-14 micron range. By the time most cameras in the mid to late 2000's (in the 8-12mp range) were in the 5-7 micron pixel size range. Most are in the 1.3 to 3.0 micron max range now. My current DSLR is a Pentax K10D...which will work with every one of my high end Pentax film lenses in manual metering control with in-camera anti-shake and manual color programing control. I bought it lightly used in 2009 and its been a workhorse ever since. I am only now just shopping a K70 and still use the K10D every day. Its the most "film like" DSLR I have ever seen...which is how it was designed. It is 10.2mp with 6.1 micron pixels. Designed as Pentax's first serious foray into DSLR....it was designed to appeal to those who were just changing over from film to digital. While its primitive compared to most modern DSLR's....it has very unique features for color space adjustment and a few other items. The other big difference in my early digital Pentax's and also other early digital cameras comes down to how they are used. Back in 2004 to 2008....the actual consumer level photo printers were more expensive and had more quality issues than the digital cameras of the day. And in fact, I bought my Optio with 4mp in 2004....with no intentions of printing ANY pictures. They were always going to be used for "display"...computer, plasma screen or television. To this day I have actually printed less than a dozen photos of the tens of thousands I have taken with my cheesy old optio and my K10D. They pictures I take are largely industrial and location based and metering and framing are designed for online viewing. Sorry for the length! That alone is yet another aesthetic!
Great video. I had a Pentax K10D with 10.2 mp and thoroughly enjoyed it. I traded it in to get a K-5. It taught me a lot about photography and it had that great Pentax feel. You are so right, in this “the most megapixel” world we live in. I now have the K-1, which I love. But there’s a part of me that still wishes I had the K10D.
I've still got my K10D (I use a Tamron zoom lens) and don't see the point in trading up for the type of photography that I do. You can pick them up for ~£75 on ebay. I am aware it might start to "creak" if I want 20*16 or A3 prints but I need to get an A3 printer to find out!
Well, as I always tell my fellow photographers, when you do too much of editing and not having created your own story, that classifies you into a graphic artist, not a photographer. Great, inspiring video. It is nostalgic indeed. I still follow my photographer's instinct and expressive touch. Thank you for sharing.
thanks to you I have an *Ist DL and K100d. $30 each is a steal. A lot of fun to be hard for pennies. Your channel is very refreshing...unique.. honest and pure. Love it. Please don't stop 😎
I'm truly amazed at some of the pictures taken with my old K-100D. The interpretation of color was wonderful. All of this, of course, only if I had plenty of light.
I had a ME super as a daily driver when i was 18 and about finishing school. I switched to a K100D with both hype and prejudices about digital. Turns out, its life changing. In a good way, not because i spent everything i had on the following PC. The K100D is a swiss army knife of a camera, it had weather resistance, took normal batteries and could do anything at any time, from being drained in lemonade in studio to giving it to drunken strangers on a party. ISO performance was the best and the lens lineup was and still is amazing, especially if you dont rely on autofocus. My black ME Super with a SMC 40/2.8 still reminds me today and if this beauty had a proper digital version - i would carry it with a 43/1.9 pancake forever
I'm an old-time Pentax user, collector and proud user of M42, K and Kaf etc... lenses (backward compatibility is a strong advantage towards competitors, not to mention the unsurpassed quality of Takumar and M lenses...). My current primary camera is a K70, an excellent and full-featured modern beast; but nothing can beat the CCD colour rendition and ease of use of my two *istDS (yes, I carry them both: usually one with a 35mm or 50mm, say a Takumar or a Carl Zeiss Jena, and the other with a 135mm or 200mm: Jupiter 37A or Jupiter 21M, Pentax M200 and so on... ). Like in the old film days, subjects and feelings are more important than megapixels. So I can totally agree with the Six Megapixel Club concept!
You are absolutly right about the unique image content which got lost about the years. I realized that also quite a time ago and I am more and more uninterested in the today photography.
"Ist-D L(imited)" is the full name I believe. Also, that's a flipping bargain! I have an Ist-D, and the thing that I think gets missed, is that it's not a Cmos sensor, it's a CCD sensor, and from what I've read, it's probably Global Shutter. At 6mp the photosites (pixel buckets) are Huuuuuge, and the colour science was so far ahead of the competition - it's very much a case of "Better" pixels instead of more, with these bodies. Fit an M42 Takumar in front, and oh my,...
I still shoot a *ist DS alongside a number of newer cameras. I bought it when it was new and I knew after a few shots that 6 megapixels was always going to be enough to make beautiful photos.
I keep coming back to this video ever since I subscribed to your channel. I am hopefully acquiring a *istD L and a K100D Super tomorrow. I've commented on many of your videos before with a similar sentiment. Saying that without these secondhand treasures I would have never been able to pursue photography as a hobby. It always seemed out of reach. And my life would have been poorer for not having done so. Again, thank you for the content.
Thanks for this great video. I still have my 6mp Pentax *ist DL2. One of the best cameras I have ever owned. It does have a unique feel compared to what we shoot with today. Whenever I shoot with it, it is like having an old friend over for dinner.
Well that is a wonderful video. It is a refreshing reminder of photography for photography's s sake. I use my K-5II most of the time but I recently pulled out my first DSLR, a Pentax K10D. 10.2 megapixels camera of old. Not to good in low light but take it outside and you can get some very fine images. Maybe I've spent too much time hunting gear and not taking photos. After my resurrection of the K10D (Easter is tomorrow) I will get back to taking pictures and working to up my skills.
The K100D Super is the last iteration using that sensor. Bought mine new in 2007. In 2019 it is still my go to setup for product photography. That CCD sensor is pure magic.
Correct! I started with a fuji bridge camera in 2006 with a tiny sensor. However it was a ccd and produced amazing colours in reasonable light. I never needed to adjust saturation with that camera post production. With every newer cmos camera i have had to do that many times.
This is the video that actually brought my attention to and influenced me to buy one of these old cameras. Bought mine on eBay for under $50 with the lens. Same as yours, an istDL with 18-55. For another $20 maybe a few weeks later I bought a vintage sears telephoto lens 80-200mm, fully manual lens, no electronic components in it. Overall it’s a nice camera, very basic and I love the old image sensor quality. The 6mp PEF RAWS look awesome and can be viewed and edited without issue on any piece of modern software, no digging up old drivers or software and no conversions or workarounds. Plug n play. I updated my firmware so I can use a 16GB SD card in it which I’ll admit is overkill. The camera is not without it’s weird quirks due to age, but they don’t break the camera or prevent it from working as normal - a good whack up the side and it goes back into manual (it loves to slip into bulb exposure by itself all the time which I think is due to the contacts in the dial going bad.). It’s closing in on 6,000 shutter counts and still working fine.
Great video. I received my late father in law's pentax K110d 6mp camera for xmas. Even though i have both Fujifilm and Canon FF gear, I was excited to give it a go. To be honest i was actually very impressed by the quality of the photos coming out of it. I can easily print 8x10 photos with it. The high ISO suck, i would probably not go over 800, but all in all 6mp is still fantastic.
I am picking up a k100d I found cheap for my daughter this weekend. I’m excited to introduce her to photography without all the fuss of post processing and pixel peeping. :)
Just grabbed my old Nikon d70 I bought 17 years ago. I must have kept the batteries well as the original Nikon battery came with this camera was still full and functional. During the path of increasing my megapixel game, this 6MP camera was almost a throw away for me. Sony a100 was a definite upgrade in resolution with its 10MP CCD sensor. I hit 24 MP first with Sony A77 and then with Nikon d3200, d5600, Fuji E3, Nikon Z5 etc. Recently I decided to revisit CCD sensor cameras, Digicams mainly as it was quite easy to grab in every brand. This time in reverse order, from 16MP down to 3MP Olympus C-310 I bought lately. After 20-30 digicams, I have seen muddy crappy p&s outputs from almost every brand and some serious advanced amateur ones like Canon G9, Olympus XZ-1. I realized my Sony A100 had CCD sensor, bought a Nikon D80 from the same era. And today, I took out my 6MP Nikon D70 with a 50mm 1.8 lens on it. Taking solely NEF (Raw) now, I realized how much detail I could get from this combo, quite in an astounding way. Using RawTherapee - Capture Sharpening these old raw files gain just immense amounts of sharpness with also for higher ISO values, now welcome, film-like grain.
My first and still own a Six megapixel K100D and it became my totally reliable backup to my former Kr, K500 and current K70. In my opinion based on the abuse I've subjected it to from extreme cold to and being dropped onto a steel deck as the K1000 of the digital era. From the time I bought it I've been told by those in the know that sensor is among one of the best on the market bar none. Yes it does have many shortcomings of the more modern Pentax bodies but it did allow photographers familiar with techniques associated with film photography almost seamlessly transition to digital while achieving spectacular results
I loved the idea behind this video, even though I own a Canon R5, I only shoot as a hobby and really just enjoy taking pictures of anything. I quickly gave up trying to make the most amazing pictures that Nat Geo would love to buy haha but rather stick to simple photography like when I first started with my old Canon 7D and take pictures and videos of things I enjoy, even the non-cinematic or non-Instagram worthy stuff that no one but me and my mother will like or pay any attention to haha :)
Still own one too :) ... Built like a Tank, noisy, heavy metal. That odd sound from the AF, horrible, but still works like on the first day ... consumed a lot of batteries since ;-)
I have been a Pentax user since May 1973 with my 1st Spotmatic II. Over the years I collected a number of various Pentax bodies and lenses, all screw mount and only Takumar lenses. My only deviation from that was a Pentax 6x7. But in December 2006 I finally went digital. I got a Pentax K110D. I fell in love with it right away. Only issue I had with it was that with the sound of a firecracker going off in my ear the built in flash blew out. I did not want to be without the camera while it was being repaired so I went back to using my Honeywell 682S's and Vivitar 285s. The 110D worked great with these flash units. July 2008 I wanted a 2nd body, so I got the K200D. Much heavier camera but felt great in the hand. I then got the K110D repaired and Pentax did it under warranty. I used the K200D mostly, but I did a lot of 2 camera shoots so the K110D was still busy. In May 2014 I got the K50. While a much more advanced camera it did feel a little flimsy compared to the K200D. But now I was doing 3 camera shoots and so the K110D was still seeing use. For the most part I reduce all my viewing image files to screen resolution so the K110D images still look great next to the other 2 bodies I have. In July 2019 I got the K70 body. Again it felt a litter flimsier then the K50 and K200D but a very advanced camera. But Guess what, there are times when I have done 4 camera shoots so the K110D still sees use. Mind you there have been a few times when I grab the K110D and just use it. So simple to use and still gives great quality images. When I go to a shoot I bring all 4 bodies and sometimes use all 4. 3 mounted and fired remotely and 1 handheld. I am in my 60s now and do not ever see myself changing from Pentax. I am amazed by the number of Pentax videos on RUclips, but I run into so few people using them. I just hope the brand will be around for years to come. But since 2006 my K110D has been clicking along and the image quality at 6MP still looks great and people can not tell which camera my photos have been shot on as I view them currently at 1080 in a 55 inch screen. Thank you for the great video.
That's awesome you're still using it alongside the more modern cameras! The K200D was my first DSLR and I loved it! One day I'll pick one back up for nostalgia sake :) keep on snapping!
My experience is that the CCD sensor does not cope well with low light. You need to help it in that regard. Put it on a tripod or use a flash, and things get much better. The *istDS was the last camera to support the TTL flash protocol introduced with the legendary LX, and if you can find a flash that works this protocol (e.g. AF080C ringflash for macro; AF280T), the camera will do absolute wonders. Perfect flash every time, even with K, M and Takumar lenses. If Pentax brought that back, they'd have a world-beater on their hands.
My first digital camera was a Pentax K100D and I still shoot with it. Image stabilization is within the camera body which I regard as a must. No time for all of the 'up market' feel good contraptions!!
Yeah in surprised how well the in body stabilization performs on my K10D. Whenever I used a camera without it I forget and my shots are blurry! I get lazy with checking my lowest shutter speed :)
My first DSLR. Loved it. I also love the fact you use dark table. I refuse to pay for lightroom etc, and was starting to feel like I might be doing something wrong!
I go through phases of refusing to pay for lightroom, and then giving in to it, haha. But yes, I love darktable and Rawtherapee in particular. Both are so powerful, are being actively developed, and free! It's amazing.
..the most stunning photos I’ve ever taken are from my Pentax ME Super. I bought it new in the 80’s and still have it & 4-5 lenses in pristine condition. I’m a hobbyist looking for an older Pentax DSLR so I can use my old K-mount lenses...started looking at the K-20D...then saw a K7. The 6mp group sounds interesting...hope there’s not too critics so one can enjoy the comraderie. Suggestions are welcomed...I really would like video capability on the old Pentax too. Of course, everything is marked-up now during the pandemic. Thanks for this post...really enjoyed it. Be safe & Be well.
The 6mp club is an excellent place. Free from the trolls of the internet, because who is still shooting 6mp? :) There are clubs for other older models too with a similar feeling, so whatever camera you get you can find a good group. I believe the K20D and k7 are the first iterations of Pentax's video. The video isnt great, but usable and fun to play with, especially with those older lenses you have. I have a video with a short example of the k7's video. I like the body design of the k7 and later cameras more personally, but there are many who prefer the k10d/20d. If you find some model cheap enough to go for then you can play around with it and if there's anything you're not pleased with you can always move on to a different model, but then you'll know more. Good luck.
I joined the 6 mp club just over 15 years ago with a Pentax K100D super 6mp.my next camera K10D, now I shootc it the, 20,24,36 and 4omp depending upon me using a full frame, APSC or micro 4/3 camera.
I too am a member of the six megapixel club, but my tool of choice is the Nikon D70s, which also has a CCD sensor. I don't know about the Pentax, but the Nikon can flash sync at every speed up to the highest shutter speed thanks to an electronic shutter. It's great for getting day-as-night looks and overpowering the sun with a speed light.
Cool, thanks! You're exactly right, it's too easy to focus and gear and specs and overdo it there - I do it all the time - but that's not really what makes the difference. Thanks for stopping by and keep on snappin'!
The Forums on Digital Photography are littered with High-End, Full-Frame User's with far less Imagination, and diminished capacity about their Top-Shelf, button festooned, high-megapixalled, wonders, lacking more Muse than many occasional snap happy homebodies. I've seriously seen some beautifully orchestrated shots on some of the most mundane of offerings, best a whole bevy of well-funded pursuant's on their in roads to illustrious film career's. Brave the days wonders and wiles my friend.
I have tried almost all camera brands but Pentax. But I still shoot to this day a Sony A200 which has a 10Mpx CCD sensor and coupled with a capable flash ..it produces amazing portraits with little to no editing. It has rich pleasant tones that are way better to what I can get from my Canon 7d or Samsung NX20. So..what is a good camera? The one that you enjoy using and which can create fantastic memories . Photography should be first and foremost : personal. your personal journey and the way you see the world and those around you
I recently acquired a Sigma sd9, a camera that shoves a little over 10mp of color data into a 3.25mp area. I find it to be more fun and rewarding to shoot with than my SD Quattro, a65, or X-E1. Not to mention the still insane color rendition this 18 year old camera gives.
Unfortunately, I had to get rid of several great cameras and gear due to Covid on my personal economy. But I do have an a6000, a Pentax 100 D super and a Pentax Super Program for film. I also have an old American camera from 1956. I started photography in Walla Walla with a Sears branded Pentax back in 1994.There is nothing like the look of film from a Pentax, to get the same look and feel from more modern cameras you have to use filters on the lens, or in camera or use the filters from editors like Final Cut.
I hear you. The person who is in the "groove" with too much love of editing on software has often lost the plot with photography. I admire your shots. I have a K200D and enjoy using it. I used to work in a shop in London and fell in love with the quality of the images, and the ease of use of the Pentax system. Hoping to get a 100-300 Pentax zoom to try and get the moon closer than with the 18-55 KA lens.😉 Philip Cupid.
Thanks, and that's a great idea! I owned the old power zoom 100-300 model and it was actually pretty good, I just never use zooms so it found its way to the back of the bag and I eventually sold it. You can get them super cheap though, so I hope you find a good deal and get some cool moon shots!
I still use my *istD from time to time. It was my first digital slr. I have a huge archive of great shots and I also started using it on weddings back then.
@@snappiness Mine didn't work for a while as I spilt coke over it at a football match. After about a year and 2 times with repair people I got it back working. Then I had trouble with batteries dying or not working. Solved that problem with eneloop batteries.Now it works fine. I had been using the pentax Mzs film camera prior to switching to digital and it was an easy transition.
@@pembridgehouse oh no! I'm glad it worked out. I use eneloops too and they last a long time. I've heard great things about the MZS but have never tried it. I have 2 spotmatics, a K1000, and had an ME and zx5 but sold those. I don't shoot very much film, so I thought I'd trim down.
@@snappiness The Mzs I still have. I shot lots of weddings on it.I should use it more often as it is a great camera.I find it hard to part with any of my pentaxes, even those that don't work at the moment.
I'm a member In the club you can also use a pentax camera like the k10d because it has 3 different megapixel setting 10, 6 and 2 . So just set it on 6 and your photo's can be post in the club .
My first DSLR was the Pentax KX 10MPix and now after all these years I started to buy old cameras ( of course I get stunning pictures on my 2018 Huawei Smartphone with the 40MPix sensor and the help of Ai) but the old cameras are magic. I got a SONY F828 8MPix for $100 in the spring also last week at a PAWNSHOP an Olympus E420 and 520 with lenses like Brand New both also Nikon P530 for $150 all three with batteries, memory cards and chargers also UV filters on for Olymppus ones.
@@Dd_chill It won't be anything you don't already know - it's a great camera! I've been shooting it straight in-camera JPEG and the results are spectacular!
I still use a K10d, it has limitations and it makes glorious images. I just bought A K-01 it too has the ability to make glorious images and that is all anyone needs to know. The image needs a photographer and a photographer's choices. Cameras in the digital realm are about marketing and perceived obsolescence and, that hype often gets in the way of the subjective qualities that photographer's can champion. I will buy a Pentax K1 and my subjective sense and style will still be used in the same way, with the same lenses and goals in my image-making. The improvements will primarily be technical with a more modern camera. The Star-ist 6mp users have a point.
Very well said! I have the K1 now, and I would not be anywhere close to utilizing it to it's full extent without having pushed it's predecessors to their limits. And I still don't utilize it to it's fullest 😂 And the K-01, such an interesting camera. I may get my hands on one eventually and try it out. Glad you're having fun with it.
snapppypic The K-01 got the stuffing kicked out of it for being all about industrial design. However, it's prowess as a tool for image making is undeniable. It's like using a view camera. I added a magnifying screen hood and eyepiece, a rack and pinion slider and I can use it in the studio for still life and portraiture. It's a blank canvas for great images. It's cheap to buy and can take all sorts of vintage lenses. It's a sleeper and a crazy bargain.
I first shot Pentax with a film camera,and now I have the Pentax K1 mark 2,and I love my beast.When i was shopping for camera i was concerned the images,not hype,and I asked someone in a shop about Pentax.He asked me,'You want to know the only thing wrong with a Pentax'?I said ok.He said,'it's not a Canon or Nikon',and that;s it.For me,it's solid,reliable,and I want to shoot,all the time.For me,when i want a camera i can shoot in the streets on NYC and elsewhere,no flash,no tripod,dont have to worry about battery life,i already have what i need.Images,are excellent,and I think Pentax owners want to compose,archive,and have fun shooting.I might take a peek at the older models,because i already have older glass.I just need to poke around and see what cameras to choose...
@@snappiness ..one thing i found out is that full frame mode is not the default,and neither is IBIS/shake reduction,so you need to find them and enable them..The K1 has several ways you can influence the look of your shots,like different white balance modes,some filters to tame those horrible indoor lights,and i have been using monochrome/cross processing modes...
Love this video. I'm going to steal a quote from Mattias Burling, but these cameras aren't exactly for serious photographers who do serious work, they are for photographers who take photography seriously. As long as you enjoy taking photos and producing images, you can use whatever damn camera you want
The Pentax *istD was my first digital slr. I still love it and it does shoot great images. It does have a battery issue now though in that it is not starting up even on fresh batteries. Sometimes I will turn it on and it fires up? Frustrating as they are seriously good cameras.
Hmm, I have no idea other than maybe the battery cover is loose? If it's particular the way it is held or pushed down to turn on than that'd be it. Otherwise I'm not sure. That is a shame! They are still great cameras today!
I just came across this post on my blog I wrote some time ago about this camera. Just for your interest. geoffthompsonsblog.blogspot.com/2013/12/my-ideal-digital-camera.html
Cameras and lenses are just tools. Make the best of what you have and you will become a better photographer. Note: that kit lens 18-55mm is an outstanding lens. Tack sharp and close focusing. I bought my K1000 back in 1977, and I still choose Pentax because they are made for the photographer.
Dude I shoot an old Nikon D700, which is a 12mp fx camera from 2008. I love the older low mp count sensors, and the old CCD sensors that were used. It's the closest to actual film I think.
I agree! There's just something about the aesthetic that is very cool. I love shooting film as well, but it's nice to play with these old CCD's and not have the price tag all the time for film...
My first DSLR was a Pentax *istDS back in 2005. Loved it. My main camera now is a K20D. Also great. I'm tempted to grab a used K-5 somewhere. They can be had for < $300. When I shoot film I usually drag out my ancient Canon FD gear, but when I shoot digital it's Pentax all the way. :)
All great cameras. I have my K10D too that I shoot on occasion and love that camera. I had a K-5 for a while but passed it on because I had(have) too many cameras. You are right they can be found for great bargain prices, check keh/usedphotopro/mpb. A big step up in ISO performance especially, but I still like these older bodies too :)
I love my Pentax K100d bought it used for $15.00, yes the pop up flash doesn’t work. Over time I notice some of my best pictures were taken with that camera. It’s at home for my grandkids to use now, but when I get unmotivated, I grab that camera to give me a recharge.
Yes! It's perfect for giving yourself a breath of fresh air to recharge those creative juices. Love that you let the grandkids play with it, might start some budding photographers that way 👍
My first DSLR was Pentax *ist DS2, similar to this DL but with better pentaprism viewfinder and support for old TTL flash units (perhaps the last Pentax body to do so?). The K10D maybe 2y later was a huge leap in speed & control but I still have a soft spot for the *ist. I don’t think there was anything smaller/lighter at the time and it had all the essentials. I think trying to rely on AF.C would be an exercise in frustration but the same is true about most Pentax cameras I think. I think improvements in my own photography had more to do with experience and learning to process RAW and making better decisions than necessarily the bodies themselves.
I agree. My own improvements in skill have done more than the bodies themselves. It's fun then to take those skills back to these older bodies and have some fun :)
my first DSLR was an olympus E-420, 10.2 megapexel, i think megal pixels dont actually matter as much as people think they do (unless you are trying to blow it up into a wall poster sized photo, the olympus took much better photos then my cell phone, not really the same thing i guess, but still my phone has literally 5 times more megapixels. i am slowly upgrading as i learn more about photography, from cell phones, to the olympus, to the Pentax K-5 i just got yesterday , next year i might buy a newer camera, i havnt decided yet
@@snappiness my 8+, unfortunately. Too many things that require money and not enough left over for fun stuff. I mean I can pick up a DS for stupid cheap but if the problem mine has is endemic for the camera then I don't want to bother. I'll just wait til I can drop ~$1000 on a cam and the OGPS1.
@@One_Bar understand, been there myself and could be there again. Is there any advantage of the OGPS-1 and a camera versus a body that has it built-in like the k-3 ii? Or just that it would allow you to get the K70/KP and add that functionality?
I use a K10 still for real estate pix. Broken screen and all. Can't use SD cards over 2 GB...I keep in in car and beat it mercilessly. My K 30 didn' last although far better otherwise. Repair would be more than used K 70. Am upgrading to 24 mp soon. Just a hobbyist.
Cool! I have a Nikon D80. I've heard good things about the D70, too. That photography course should you some good fundamentals that we all try to remember and employ, and when you execute correctly, that 6mp camera will produce great images. Even if it is outdated! Good luck!
snapppypic User comments on review believe the sensor is superior to others. From what I have seen online the technology is capable. Better technology doesn’t equal better photos. I am actually excited to use cheap second hand cameras to make beautiful photos. I think more so than if I paid a lot of money. I am not sure why that is. I can name a few reasons why spending less would put me at ease but I can’t explain the actual excitement. Perhaps it is just that I feel less stress about spending thousands with an unknown output. In Australia I found the same camera for sale on eBay, body only, $90. That is about $50 US.
@@allenparsens5279 I am with you too. It's like a little challenge with extra satisfaction knowing that if you got a great pic, it really was because of your effort and not fancy gadgets. That's actually always the case, but just feels more rewarding with cheaper gear.
I bought a Canon Powershot because a reviewer said 6 megapixel definition was all anyone could reasonably want. The camera died years ago, but maybe the guy had a point? My regular user is a 12mp Canon 5D. Its only foibles are Compact Flash cards and a menu of austere simplicity. The computer doesn't choke on the files and DPP makes short work of any editing.
THAT would be an interesting video. They all seem around the same price, with the Canon being a little cheaper. They all have lots of lenses to choose from. I'd have to do more research to figure out the other pluses and minuses from there. I'm sure with some good lenses that they're all pretty good!
@@SaxonSuccess I've just started with a Canon 300D I picked up recently, to use with three M 42 lenses from my old SLR days which were just sitting doing nothing. Having fun and getting good results.
Thank you for this Video. It helped me to purchase a K200D and I am looking forward to take photos with it. Although I have far more recent cameras, I am enjoying the older ones more and more!
Can I join with my old Nikon D70s? It's still working, the battery still charges and it has just over 6 MP :D On the other hand, I don't use it much anymore. Some years after I bought it, I switched to the D300 and D700 with just over 12 MP, and I use those nowadays.
bruh those photos are awesome !. Do you still have it and use it today? My 6MP Nikon d40 just arrived today and I tested it out, dang after years I'm getting used to EVF on my x100s and now I'm just shocked at how fast and accurate OVF is in DSLR, this little camera is like 15 y.o. yet it still amazed me. If you have a link to that club please drop it in my comment so that I can join. Thanks to your vids, now I feel more confident to use my d40 everyday to document my family.
If it never gets used, sure. But if you like to challenge yourself sometimes and take it out still it might be worth keeping. Either way, great cameras. Love the K-3.
@@snappiness I decided to upgrade to a K-r after trying to take pictures of kids running round an indoor play area at my son's birthday party years ago. The later Ks can focus quickly in lower light levels.
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LOL. I just joined the 5 megapixel club with an Olympus E-1. All cameras are good cameras. If you can't get good and memorable photos out of any digital camera you need to work harder at it.
a good set of Duracell rechargeable will last you the longer and are nice .i tried all the other brands of rechargeable and Duracell holds a charge longest
I still shoot with my Nikon D1 from 1999. (2.74Mp) WIth a modern lens it delivers nice images. Enough for screen and web. Also prints well to A4. I also use my good as new D70 and Canon's 10D, both 6Mp cameras, 6 & 7 years old resp. Prefer the Nikon for speed. As for Pentax I skipped the first few and went for it with the K-5 and K-30. Nice to have in the rain. Cheers!
You have the whole array! I'll admit to having a D1 in my eBay watch list from time to time ;) one day - when I find some more hiding spots around the house for these things. Thanks for sharing!
@@snappiness The D1h has better menues and IQ (better high ISO noise), but please read Ken Rockwell's page on the D1. He actually recommends the D2HS. The D1 shoots fine in continous mode but reviewing images is a pain as it takes some 30s to display an image. Don't shoot single shot as it then will be around 30 s until you can shoot again. If you do, remember to press the "monitor" button to switch it off so you can take the next shot. So reviewing images was not great and not part of the 4.5 shots/s feature. Also battery life was horrendously short, but there are good replacements to be had. The camera uses TIFFs as raw files and there's only sRGB. The CSM menu system is really cryptic and you'll need a cheat card if you're gonna change things a lot (I've set the stuff the way I like once and left it) A simple "consumer" camera like the D70 blows those old models clean off the slate IMO. I even think it's better than the later D200 which has banding issues.
Wonderful!! 6 or 36 megapixels - it's a PENTAX!!!
For sure!
In 2009, I won Australias National Science Photography award (Eureka Award) from an image shot in that same year on an *istD. Nothing wrong with shooting 6MP - I have a 16" print of it on my wall with no visible lack of resolution. Unfortunately, soon after, it fell victim to the battery dead problem. I still have it, but I've been shooting 12MP since then on a Nikon D700, and love the low noise response that newer cameras don't benefit from.
I also bought a *ist D roughly a month ago(for roughly $10 , since the guy just wanted to give it away because he didn't use it)and I love it, tho I also plan on getting a Nikon D700
@@happylemming6343 I hope you maybe found yourself one 👍
As it goes I only have two DSLR's - a Pentax *istD and a Nikon D700. They both seem simply - 'film like'. A way too often used phrase perhaps, but what can I say - both these cameras just have it.
My first DSLR was a Nikon D100 and i STILL love that camera. I also bought an old D200 just because I like it's sensor.
I actually just got a k100d from eBay and was scared 6MP would be problematic, I’m new to photography in general, I just got my first film camera a few weeks ago, I’ve only gone through two rolls of film, and I was scared to jump right into digital photography, but I found one on eBay that looked really good, sounded really good, and wouldn’t break the bank, and with the k mount being cross platform with just about every Pentax SLR since 1975, I couldn’t resist. I’m excited to see how digital is different from film, besides the wait lol. It comes in later this week. I’m really excited.
I really love this video. It inspired me to find my neglected 6MP Pentax K100D and restore it to working order, and that process helped me to realise how much I love using it and love photography.
So now I'm on an enjoyable learning journey all because of this video. I finally understand f-stops and more.
And yes, there does seem to be something special about CCD images.
I am a member of the six megapixel club. I just bought an R-D1s, which uses the same sensor.
I had never even heard of that camera before but just looked it up. Looks awesome! What a unique find. Have fun with it! I'm sure the images will look great.
Dame sensor as 1std? Really never heard that
wow man. I gained so much more than I ever expected from watching this video. Thank you for this.
I shoot with with a Nikon D700. 12MP, one CF card slot and it's totally awesome!!
I worked professionally shooting promotional shots for artists, bands and musicians and even did a few weddings with the K10D at just 10.2mp. Fantastic image quality. Have been a Pentaxian ever since..
As you pointed out in one of your other videos, most images are now consumed on hand held devices, most with 1080p screens (or ridiculously small 4K screens) so 6MP is far more than enough. Mattias Burling said in one of his videos that 6MP was one more than most people need. The othere point here is that this is a CCD sensor, not a CMOS so it gives a unique rendering of detail and colour that is very pleasing to some of us. The 10MP K200D and K10D were the last CCD Pentax cameras, the K20D onward used CMOS sensors. Great videos, I am binge watching while stuck at home #SocialDistancing. Stay safe.
Yes, it is more than enough for most practical purposes - though the tech surrounding the that mega pixel count certainly has limitations like speed, autofocus, ISO performance, anddynamic range which are all handy to have in my experience. Still refreshing to use something so stripped down and get back to the basics though. Thank you, I am also trying to stay safe where I'm at and playing with my gear indoors.
Dude these screens that are claimed to be 4K aren't actually 4K and even if you set them to 4K your eyeballs aren't close enough to see 4K. You have to be under 5in from your cell screen which it's unlikely your eyes will focus that close. 1080p 👌🏾
If you watch MarcusPix video's, he shoots 1080p and jpeg only. His videos look like 4K in 1080p which probably comes from a high bitrate. He like other smart photographers use "Flash". Makes a world of difference.
I still actively shoot a Nikon D200 and just forgot how good it was after using a DF, D3s, D300, D5100, etc. The CMOS sensors were cost saving and only really gave you higher iso and resolution.
On the D200 if you want better noise just drop the resolution to 5mp or 2mp and it dissapears even at high iso. What you lose at high iso is color rendition so I shoot up to iso 1600 and if I need 3200, 6400, 12,800 or higher I'll underexpose by -1 to -5, then raise the exposure in post instead of letting the in camera software do it for me. I never really need more than -3 exp. comp. Usually at -2 90% of the time.
Oh an I finally started messing with P mode. It gets really good if you turn on auto ISO set to 1/125s then iso 1600. When you rotate the dial it'll change the shutter and aperture and keep the iso as low as possible. So for street it'll go to 1/125s and f/5.6 which what I and a lot of film photographers prefer for that 3D look. If you go to 1/500s the aperture changes to give less DOF for say a close up on someone but super sharp b/c the shutter is faster.
Doing this means the camera does the aperture for me when I change the shutter speed. A lot faster images taking this way and 1 handed operation. If you dial the shutter back it'll hard stop at your minimum you set but go beyond it if you actually need it for say low light.
I feel old, and I'm not THAT old.
Tech goes by so quickly.. to think this camera is nearly 20 years old, yet.... it feels like yesterday. Back then I was still using my Canon EOS Elan 7E (an upgrade for my Pentax ME Super).. back then, I was more interested in film because of the quality of the camera you could get for the price, digital was out of my budget really.
Ebay is now our best friend for these oldies!
Thank you for covering these old beauties. Why is it that some of us like to go back to old stuff? Nostalgia? Maybe the feeling of simplicity?
I do this as well for computers. Like building old Windows 3.1/95/98 PC's and to remember running old junk hardware. I guess part of the hobby for some of us is simply to "toy" with our cameras, regardless the age or tech. Any camera would give me hours upon hours of enjoyment.
Loved the colours of the old ccd’s. I am not saying I want to go back and it was better back then, it wasn’t the pros of new sensor design far outweigh the cons, but ccd colours were amazing
I agree!
Yep.. unfortunately my old Pentax gr the first digital from 2005 just broke I was getting unbelievably beautiful Black and Whites out of that camera some people even thought it was full frame when used with really good light
Image sensors have quite a lot of finer aspects most consumer specs don't bother differentiating. E.g. while newer BSI CMOS sensors do capture 30% more light their total light capacity WILL still decrease with more resolution. So they're better in low light, but in decently lit scene your dynamic range will get degraded by shot noise faster. Can be fixed with "deep well" pixels, but that changes spectral response, changing color filters and differently balanced scene. Not to mention that e.g. *istD was built like pro-sumer with proper, bright and big penta-prism viewfinder.
Thank you for such a beaitiful clip and narratives. I love my Pentax K70 even more after watching it.
I miss the soft film-like rendering of CCD sensors. Great Video.
This is an OUTSTANDING video post. I am on the Pentax forums. I will have to join this club. I do not post much but read alot about once a week. I am a "Pentaxian". In the film end I have two ME supers, a Super Program and a K 1000 all fully functional I still use....with a LOT of Stellar glass lenses. I bought my first digital camera in 2004..because I had to. I was working for a solar company and about to get shipped to the Philippines and needed a digital camera fast to record process details and for daily e-mail presentations.
It was a 4mp Pentax Optio S40. I bought the it for a combination of decent performance, price range and quick availability a good manual focus and control menu, great macro focus and the fact that it uses AA batteries which fully saved my ass many times across a handful of countries. While it got low to mediocre reviews (a couple of years later), from all of the reviews I read, I surmised it was because the average persons in 2004-2006 that were shopping and comparing cameras in the 4-6mp range were "snap-shooters" looking for the quick, no experience required, perfect metering out of the shirt pocket. But coming from extensive film shooting background and using all of the manual focus and metering tricks this little camera afforded.....I found it was capable of taking pictures that I still get compliments on today. When people find out that it is a picture from an 18 year old 4mp camera they are stunned.
It is truly....somewhat about the ability and experience of HOW to take good pictures and....yes....the pixels and color algorithms used with those early CCD and lenses. It creates a different aesthetic just as surely as great black and white film, properly framed and exposed, through good glass can create a unique and discernable aesthetic. As long as you work within the confines of that aesthetic.....there is no reason that cameras of that era cannot create fantastic photographs. I still have the Optio S40, it still takes killer photos and I carry it in the camera bag as a backup.
These CCD based early cameras had HUGE pixels compared to modern cameras now. Because of that they had damn good sharpness, low noise and very good light sensitivity but lower resolution for large scale printability. They also required less digital processing internally in the camera and less digital filtration which is good because camera processors and software were primitive at that time as well. I am trying to remember but back in the early 2000's, the pixel sizes on CCD were somewhere in the 8-14 micron range. By the time most cameras in the mid to late 2000's (in the 8-12mp range) were in the 5-7 micron pixel size range. Most are in the 1.3 to 3.0 micron max range now.
My current DSLR is a Pentax K10D...which will work with every one of my high end Pentax film lenses in manual metering control with in-camera anti-shake and manual color programing control. I bought it lightly used in 2009 and its been a workhorse ever since. I am only now just shopping a K70 and still use the K10D every day. Its the most "film like" DSLR I have ever seen...which is how it was designed. It is 10.2mp with 6.1 micron pixels. Designed as Pentax's first serious foray into DSLR....it was designed to appeal to those who were just changing over from film to digital. While its primitive compared to most modern DSLR's....it has very unique features for color space adjustment and a few other items.
The other big difference in my early digital Pentax's and also other early digital cameras comes down to how they are used. Back in 2004 to 2008....the actual consumer level photo printers were more expensive and had more quality issues than the digital cameras of the day. And in fact, I bought my Optio with 4mp in 2004....with no intentions of printing ANY pictures. They were always going to be used for "display"...computer, plasma screen or television. To this day I have actually printed less than a dozen photos of the tens of thousands I have taken with my cheesy old optio and my K10D. They pictures I take are largely industrial and location based and metering and framing are designed for online viewing. Sorry for the length! That alone is yet another aesthetic!
Great video. I had a Pentax K10D with 10.2 mp and thoroughly enjoyed it. I traded it in to get a K-5.
It taught me a lot about photography and it had that great Pentax feel. You are so right, in this “the most
megapixel” world we live in. I now have the K-1, which I love. But there’s a part of me that still wishes I had
the K10D.
I too feel sentimental over my old K10D. It would've cost more to repair it than replace it sadly..
I've still got my K10D (I use a Tamron zoom lens) and don't see the point in trading up for the type of photography that I do. You can pick them up for ~£75 on ebay. I am aware it might start to "creak" if I want 20*16 or A3 prints but I need to get an A3 printer to find out!
I too have a K10 camera. Great images. Compared to my Pentax MX, it weighs a ton. Never thought of my K10 as being old until I watched this video.☺
Well, as I always tell my fellow photographers, when you do too much of editing and not having created your own story, that classifies you into a graphic artist, not a photographer. Great, inspiring video. It is nostalgic indeed. I still follow my photographer's instinct and expressive touch. Thank you for sharing.
I have the ist DL too, and still astonished by the color it produced!
thanks to you I have an *Ist DL and K100d. $30 each is a steal. A lot of fun to be hard for pennies. Your channel is very refreshing...unique.. honest and pure. Love it. Please don't stop 😎
I'm truly amazed at some of the pictures taken with my old K-100D. The interpretation of color was wonderful. All of this, of course, only if I had plenty of light.
Took my Nikon D's out a while back. The look once again impressed me.
I had a ME super as a daily driver when i was 18 and about finishing school. I switched to a K100D with both hype and prejudices about digital.
Turns out, its life changing. In a good way, not because i spent everything i had on the following PC.
The K100D is a swiss army knife of a camera, it had weather resistance, took normal batteries and could do anything at any time, from being drained in lemonade in studio to giving it to drunken strangers on a party.
ISO performance was the best and the lens lineup was and still is amazing, especially if you dont rely on autofocus.
My black ME Super with a SMC 40/2.8 still reminds me today and if this beauty had a proper digital version - i would carry it with a 43/1.9 pancake forever
Enjoyed the video, I am about to join the six megapixel club, found one in my area.
Same $30 on eBay can't wait
I'm an old-time Pentax user, collector and proud user of M42, K and Kaf etc... lenses (backward compatibility is a strong advantage towards competitors, not to mention the unsurpassed quality of Takumar and M lenses...). My current primary camera is a K70, an excellent and full-featured modern beast; but nothing can beat the CCD colour rendition and ease of use of my two *istDS (yes, I carry them both: usually one with a 35mm or 50mm, say a Takumar or a Carl Zeiss Jena, and the other with a 135mm or 200mm: Jupiter 37A or Jupiter 21M, Pentax M200 and so on... ). Like in the old film days, subjects and feelings are more important than megapixels. So I can totally agree with the Six Megapixel Club concept!
You are absolutly right about the unique image content which got lost about the years. I realized that also quite a time ago and I am more and more uninterested in the today photography.
"Ist-D L(imited)" is the full name I believe.
Also, that's a flipping bargain! I have an Ist-D, and the thing that I think gets missed, is that it's not a Cmos sensor, it's a CCD sensor, and from what I've read, it's probably Global Shutter. At 6mp the photosites (pixel buckets) are Huuuuuge, and the colour science was so far ahead of the competition - it's very much a case of "Better" pixels instead of more, with these bodies.
Fit an M42 Takumar in front, and oh my,...
I still shoot a *ist DS alongside a number of newer cameras. I bought it when it was new and I knew after a few shots that 6 megapixels was always going to be enough to make beautiful photos.
I keep coming back to this video ever since I subscribed to your channel. I am hopefully acquiring a *istD L and a K100D Super tomorrow. I've commented on many of your videos before with a similar sentiment. Saying that without these secondhand treasures I would have never been able to pursue photography as a hobby. It always seemed out of reach. And my life would have been poorer for not having done so. Again, thank you for the content.
6mp :)
I used to shoot weddings with the 6mp Pentax :) hahaha
Thanks for this great video. I still have my 6mp Pentax *ist DL2. One of the best cameras I have ever owned. It does have a unique feel compared to what we shoot with today. Whenever I shoot with it, it is like having an old friend over for dinner.
Well that is a wonderful video. It is a refreshing reminder of photography for photography's s sake. I use my K-5II most of the time but I recently pulled out my first DSLR, a Pentax K10D. 10.2 megapixels camera of old. Not to good in low light but take it outside and you can get some very fine images. Maybe I've spent too much time hunting gear and not taking photos. After my resurrection of the K10D (Easter is tomorrow) I will get back to taking pictures and working to up my skills.
It's a refreshing experience :)
The K100D Super is the last iteration using that sensor. Bought mine new in 2007. In 2019 it is still my go to setup for product photography. That CCD sensor is pure magic.
Agreed.
Correct! I started with a fuji bridge camera in 2006 with a tiny sensor. However it was a ccd and produced amazing colours in reasonable light. I never needed to adjust saturation with that camera post production. With every newer cmos camera i have had to do that many times.
This is the video that actually brought my attention to and influenced me to buy one of these old cameras. Bought mine on eBay for under $50 with the lens. Same as yours, an istDL with 18-55. For another $20 maybe a few weeks later I bought a vintage sears telephoto lens 80-200mm, fully manual lens, no electronic components in it. Overall it’s a nice camera, very basic and I love the old image sensor quality. The 6mp PEF RAWS look awesome and can be viewed and edited without issue on any piece of modern software, no digging up old drivers or software and no conversions or workarounds. Plug n play. I updated my firmware so I can use a 16GB SD card in it which I’ll admit is overkill. The camera is not without it’s weird quirks due to age, but they don’t break the camera or prevent it from working as normal - a good whack up the side and it goes back into manual (it loves to slip into bulb exposure by itself all the time which I think is due to the contacts in the dial going bad.). It’s closing in on 6,000 shutter counts and still working fine.
Haha, sounds like yours has some character! That's awesome, thanks for sharing!
Great video. I received my late father in law's pentax K110d 6mp camera for xmas. Even though i have both Fujifilm and Canon FF gear, I was excited to give it a go. To be honest i was actually very impressed by the quality of the photos coming out of it. I can easily print 8x10 photos with it. The high ISO suck, i would probably not go over 800, but all in all 6mp is still fantastic.
I am picking up a k100d I found cheap for my daughter this weekend. I’m excited to introduce her to photography without all the fuss of post processing and pixel peeping. :)
Beautiful video man. An eye opener.
Nikon D40. Legendary 6 Megapixel.
Fantastic video!!! Wonderful message!
Just grabbed my old Nikon d70 I bought 17 years ago. I must have kept the batteries well as the original Nikon battery came with this camera was still full and functional.
During the path of increasing my megapixel game, this 6MP camera was almost a throw away for me. Sony a100 was a definite upgrade in resolution with its 10MP CCD sensor. I hit 24 MP first with Sony A77 and then with Nikon d3200, d5600, Fuji E3, Nikon Z5 etc.
Recently I decided to revisit CCD sensor cameras, Digicams mainly as it was quite easy to grab in every brand. This time in reverse order, from 16MP down to 3MP Olympus C-310 I bought lately. After 20-30 digicams, I have seen muddy crappy p&s outputs from almost every brand and some serious advanced amateur ones like Canon G9, Olympus XZ-1. I realized my Sony A100 had CCD sensor, bought a Nikon D80 from the same era.
And today, I took out my 6MP Nikon D70 with a 50mm 1.8 lens on it. Taking solely NEF (Raw) now, I realized how much detail I could get from this combo, quite in an astounding way. Using RawTherapee - Capture Sharpening these old raw files gain just immense amounts of sharpness with also for higher ISO values, now welcome, film-like grain.
My first and still own a Six megapixel K100D and it became my totally reliable backup to my former Kr, K500 and current K70. In my opinion based on the abuse I've subjected it to from extreme cold to and being dropped onto a steel deck as the K1000 of the digital era.
From the time I bought it I've been told by those in the know that sensor is among one of the best on the market bar none. Yes it does have many shortcomings of the more modern Pentax bodies but it did allow photographers familiar with techniques associated with film photography almost seamlessly transition to digital while achieving spectacular results
Love it, thanks for sharing your experience.
I loved the idea behind this video, even though I own a Canon R5, I only shoot as a hobby and really just enjoy taking pictures of anything. I quickly gave up trying to make the most amazing pictures that Nat Geo would love to buy haha but rather stick to simple photography like when I first started with my old Canon 7D and take pictures and videos of things I enjoy, even the non-cinematic or non-Instagram worthy stuff that no one but me and my mother will like or pay any attention to haha :)
Still own one too :) ... Built like a Tank, noisy, heavy metal. That odd sound from the AF, horrible, but still works like on the first day ... consumed a lot of batteries since ;-)
I have been a Pentax user since May 1973 with my 1st Spotmatic II. Over the years I collected a number of various Pentax bodies and lenses, all screw mount and only Takumar lenses. My only deviation from that was a Pentax 6x7. But in December 2006 I finally went digital. I got a Pentax K110D. I fell in love with it right away. Only issue I had with it was that with the sound of a firecracker going off in my ear the built in flash blew out. I did not want to be without the camera while it was being repaired so I went back to using my Honeywell 682S's and Vivitar 285s. The 110D worked great with these flash units. July 2008 I wanted a 2nd body, so I got the K200D. Much heavier camera but felt great in the hand. I then got the K110D repaired and Pentax did it under warranty. I used the K200D mostly, but I did a lot of 2 camera shoots so the K110D was still busy. In May 2014 I got the K50. While a much more advanced camera it did feel a little flimsy compared to the K200D. But now I was doing 3 camera shoots and so the K110D was still seeing use. For the most part I reduce all my viewing image files to screen resolution so the K110D images still look great next to the other 2 bodies I have. In July 2019 I got the K70 body. Again it felt a litter flimsier then the K50 and K200D but a very advanced camera. But Guess what, there are times when I have done 4 camera shoots so the K110D still sees use. Mind you there have been a few times when I grab the K110D and just use it. So simple to use and still gives great quality images. When I go to a shoot I bring all 4 bodies and sometimes use all 4. 3 mounted and fired remotely and 1 handheld. I am in my 60s now and do not ever see myself changing from Pentax. I am amazed by the number of Pentax videos on RUclips, but I run into so few people using them. I just hope the brand will be around for years to come. But since 2006 my K110D has been clicking along and the image quality at 6MP still looks great and people can not tell which camera my photos have been shot on as I view them currently at 1080 in a 55 inch screen. Thank you for the great video.
That's awesome you're still using it alongside the more modern cameras! The K200D was my first DSLR and I loved it! One day I'll pick one back up for nostalgia sake :) keep on snapping!
God I love pentax, xxx, your pics are amazing, 😊
My experience is that the CCD sensor does not cope well with low light. You need to help it in that regard. Put it on a tripod or use a flash, and things get much better. The *istDS was the last camera to support the TTL flash protocol introduced with the legendary LX, and if you can find a flash that works this protocol (e.g. AF080C ringflash for macro; AF280T), the camera will do absolute wonders. Perfect flash every time, even with K, M and Takumar lenses. If Pentax brought that back, they'd have a world-beater on their hands.
My first digital camera was a Pentax K100D and I still shoot with it. Image stabilization is within the camera body which I regard as a must. No time for all of the 'up market' feel good
contraptions!!
Yeah in surprised how well the in body stabilization performs on my K10D. Whenever I used a camera without it I forget and my shots are blurry! I get lazy with checking my lowest shutter speed :)
My first DSLR. Loved it. I also love the fact you use dark table. I refuse to pay for lightroom etc, and was starting to feel like I might be doing something wrong!
I go through phases of refusing to pay for lightroom, and then giving in to it, haha. But yes, I love darktable and Rawtherapee in particular. Both are so powerful, are being actively developed, and free! It's amazing.
..the most stunning photos I’ve ever taken are from my Pentax ME Super. I bought it new in the 80’s and still have it & 4-5 lenses in pristine condition. I’m a hobbyist looking for an older Pentax DSLR so I can use my old K-mount lenses...started looking at the K-20D...then saw a K7. The 6mp group sounds interesting...hope there’s not too critics so one can enjoy the comraderie. Suggestions are welcomed...I really would like video capability on the old Pentax too. Of course, everything is marked-up now during the pandemic. Thanks for this post...really enjoyed it. Be safe & Be well.
The 6mp club is an excellent place. Free from the trolls of the internet, because who is still shooting 6mp? :) There are clubs for other older models too with a similar feeling, so whatever camera you get you can find a good group.
I believe the K20D and k7 are the first iterations of Pentax's video. The video isnt great, but usable and fun to play with, especially with those older lenses you have. I have a video with a short example of the k7's video. I like the body design of the k7 and later cameras more personally, but there are many who prefer the k10d/20d.
If you find some model cheap enough to go for then you can play around with it and if there's anything you're not pleased with you can always move on to a different model, but then you'll know more.
Good luck.
@@snappiness Thanks a million for the response. I appreaciate it.
I joined the 6 mp club just over 15 years ago with a Pentax K100D super 6mp.my next camera K10D, now I shootc it the, 20,24,36 and 4omp depending upon me using a full frame, APSC or micro 4/3 camera.
Love my 6MP Nikon D50. It’s killer with the crop DX 35/1.8 G lens. Small 6MP raws are so awesome!
I was a member of the 6MP club until very recently. I still think the *istDS is a great camera. I have owned a *istDL, a *istDS and a K100D Super.
I too am a member of the six megapixel club, but my tool of choice is the Nikon D70s, which also has a CCD sensor. I don't know about the Pentax, but the Nikon can flash sync at every speed up to the highest shutter speed thanks to an electronic shutter. It's great for getting day-as-night looks and overpowering the sun with a speed light.
That's a fantastic feature! I use that quite a bit on my compact leaf shutter cameras. Good to know!
Man I absolutely LOVE your videos still using a Pentax K7 Which is an incredible camera
It's not the camera it's the photograther
Cool, thanks! You're exactly right, it's too easy to focus and gear and specs and overdo it there - I do it all the time - but that's not really what makes the difference. Thanks for stopping by and keep on snappin'!
The Forums on Digital Photography are littered with High-End, Full-Frame User's with far less Imagination, and diminished capacity about their Top-Shelf, button festooned, high-megapixalled, wonders, lacking more Muse than many occasional snap happy homebodies. I've seriously seen some beautifully orchestrated shots on some of the most mundane of offerings, best a whole bevy of well-funded pursuant's on their in roads to illustrious film career's. Brave the days wonders and wiles my friend.
Well guess I’ll be keeping my ist DL after your video. When it breaks, I’ll get something new.
I have tried almost all camera brands but Pentax. But I still shoot to this day a Sony A200 which has a 10Mpx CCD sensor and coupled with a capable flash ..it produces amazing portraits with little to no editing. It has rich pleasant tones that are way better to what I can get from my Canon 7d or Samsung NX20. So..what is a good camera? The one that you enjoy using and which can create fantastic memories . Photography should be first and foremost : personal. your personal journey and the way you see the world and those around you
I recently acquired a Sigma sd9, a camera that shoves a little over 10mp of color data into a 3.25mp area. I find it to be more fun and rewarding to shoot with than my SD Quattro, a65, or X-E1. Not to mention the still insane color rendition this 18 year old camera gives.
What a fun array of cameras you have. I love it!
Unfortunately, I had to get rid of several great cameras and gear due to Covid on my personal economy. But I do have an a6000, a Pentax 100 D super and a Pentax Super Program for film. I also have an old American camera from 1956. I started photography in Walla Walla with a Sears branded Pentax back in 1994.There is nothing like the look of film from a Pentax, to get the same look and feel from more modern cameras you have to use filters on the lens, or in camera or use the filters from editors like Final Cut.
I am a 💩 photographer but my Tomato Red K-50 always makes me smile…… and look like a flog carrying a massive toy 🤗
Just saw the full video , i loved it you clicked some great images ,subscribed and liked ✌ , keep hustling
Very nice.
Loved the pix, esp. with the little girl.
Good music, too.
Many thanks! :)
I hear you. The person who is in the "groove" with too much love of editing on software has often lost the plot with photography. I admire your shots. I have a K200D and enjoy using it. I used to work in a shop in London and fell in love with the quality of the images, and the ease of use of the Pentax system. Hoping to get a 100-300 Pentax zoom to try and get the moon closer than with the 18-55 KA lens.😉 Philip Cupid.
Thanks, and that's a great idea! I owned the old power zoom 100-300 model and it was actually pretty good, I just never use zooms so it found its way to the back of the bag and I eventually sold it. You can get them super cheap though, so I hope you find a good deal and get some cool moon shots!
Great video, glad to be a member of the 6mp club haha . Would love to see more of this
Long live 6mp! Haha
Very memorable video and great lesson.
I still use my *istD from time to time. It was my first digital slr. I have a huge archive of great shots and I also started using it on weddings back then.
It's a very capable camera - I used it today even for a new project of mine. Very fun!
@@snappiness Mine didn't work for a while as I spilt coke over it at a football match. After about a year and 2 times with repair people I got it back working. Then I had trouble with batteries dying or not working. Solved that problem with eneloop batteries.Now it works fine. I had been using the pentax Mzs film camera prior to switching to digital and it was an easy transition.
@@pembridgehouse oh no! I'm glad it worked out. I use eneloops too and they last a long time. I've heard great things about the MZS but have never tried it. I have 2 spotmatics, a K1000, and had an ME and zx5 but sold those. I don't shoot very much film, so I thought I'd trim down.
@@snappiness The Mzs I still have. I shot lots of weddings on it.I should use it more often as it is a great camera.I find it hard to part with any of my pentaxes, even those that don't work at the moment.
I'm a member In the club you can also use a pentax camera like the k10d because it has 3 different megapixel setting 10, 6 and 2 . So just set it on 6 and your photo's can be post in the club .
Thoroughly enjoyable video. Well done. Subscribed. Looking forward to more great content.
Thanks so much! I had fun making it. :)
My first DSLR was the Pentax KX 10MPix and now after all these years I started to buy old cameras ( of course I get stunning pictures on my 2018 Huawei Smartphone with the 40MPix sensor and the help of Ai) but the old cameras are magic. I got a SONY F828 8MPix for $100 in the spring also last week at a PAWNSHOP an Olympus E420 and 520 with lenses like Brand New both also Nikon P530 for $150 all three with batteries, memory cards and chargers also UV filters on for Olymppus ones.
All great finds! nice!
Nice video. Greetings from a k10d ( in fact I own three of them) user from Spain. The one and only dslr I've owned.
I got a K10D a bit ago and have been loving it. I'm putting together a video about it as well! Should be my next video :)
@@snappiness Nice! I'm looking forward to watch it
@@Dd_chill It won't be anything you don't already know - it's a great camera! I've been shooting it straight in-camera JPEG and the results are spectacular!
@@snappiness Agree. It has limitations but it also has something that make its photos unique.
I still use a K10d, it has limitations and it makes glorious images. I just bought A K-01 it too has the ability to make glorious images and that is all anyone needs to know. The image needs a photographer and a photographer's choices. Cameras in the digital realm are about marketing and perceived obsolescence and, that hype often gets in the way of the subjective qualities that photographer's can champion. I will buy a Pentax K1 and my subjective sense and style will still be used in the same way, with the same lenses and goals in my image-making. The improvements will primarily be technical with a more modern camera. The Star-ist 6mp users have a point.
Very well said! I have the K1 now, and I would not be anywhere close to utilizing it to it's full extent without having pushed it's predecessors to their limits. And I still don't utilize it to it's fullest 😂
And the K-01, such an interesting camera. I may get my hands on one eventually and try it out. Glad you're having fun with it.
snapppypic The K-01 got the stuffing kicked out of it for being all about industrial design. However, it's prowess as a tool for image making is undeniable. It's like using a view camera. I added a magnifying screen hood and eyepiece, a rack and pinion slider and I can use it in the studio for still life and portraiture. It's a blank canvas for great images. It's cheap to buy and can take all sorts of vintage lenses. It's a sleeper and a crazy bargain.
@@christopherward5065 for sure it's a unique looking camera. You have me intrigued! I'll keep an eye out for a deal and see what happens!
I first shot Pentax with a film camera,and now I have the Pentax K1 mark 2,and I love my beast.When i was shopping for camera i was concerned the images,not hype,and I asked someone in a shop about Pentax.He asked me,'You want to know the only thing wrong with a Pentax'?I said ok.He said,'it's not a Canon or Nikon',and that;s it.For me,it's solid,reliable,and I want to shoot,all the time.For me,when i want a camera i can shoot in the streets on NYC and elsewhere,no flash,no tripod,dont have to worry about battery life,i already have what i need.Images,are excellent,and I think Pentax owners want to compose,archive,and have fun shooting.I might take a peek at the older models,because i already have older glass.I just need to poke around and see what cameras to choose...
I have the K-1 - amazing camera! In many ways more camera than I am photographer, still trying to master the thing ;)
@@snappiness ..one thing i found out is that full frame mode is not the default,and neither is IBIS/shake reduction,so you need to find them and enable them..The K1 has several ways you can influence the look of your shots,like different white balance modes,some filters to tame those horrible indoor lights,and i have been using monochrome/cross processing modes...
Love this video. I'm going to steal a quote from Mattias Burling, but these cameras aren't exactly for serious photographers who do serious work, they are for photographers who take photography seriously. As long as you enjoy taking photos and producing images, you can use whatever damn camera you want
I love mattias, but hadn't heard that quote from him before. Perfect.
The Pentax *istD was my first digital slr. I still love it and it does shoot great images. It does have a battery issue now though in that it is not starting up even on fresh batteries. Sometimes I will turn it on and it fires up? Frustrating as they are seriously good cameras.
Hmm, I have no idea other than maybe the battery cover is loose? If it's particular the way it is held or pushed down to turn on than that'd be it. Otherwise I'm not sure. That is a shame! They are still great cameras today!
I just came across this post on my blog I wrote some time ago about this camera. Just for your interest.
geoffthompsonsblog.blogspot.com/2013/12/my-ideal-digital-camera.html
Cameras and lenses are just tools. Make the best of what you have and you will become a better photographer. Note: that kit lens 18-55mm is an outstanding lens. Tack sharp and close focusing. I bought my K1000 back in 1977, and I still choose Pentax because they are made for the photographer.
I used the kit lens on the k200d, my first DSLR, for years before ever using another lens. Definitely capable!
Dude I shoot an old Nikon D700, which is a 12mp fx camera from 2008. I love the older low mp count sensors, and the old CCD sensors that were used. It's the closest to actual film I think.
I agree! There's just something about the aesthetic that is very cool. I love shooting film as well, but it's nice to play with these old CCD's and not have the price tag all the time for film...
My first DSLR was a Pentax *istDS back in 2005. Loved it. My main camera now is a K20D. Also great. I'm tempted to grab a used K-5 somewhere. They can be had for < $300. When I shoot film I usually drag out my ancient Canon FD gear, but when I shoot digital it's Pentax all the way. :)
All great cameras. I have my K10D too that I shoot on occasion and love that camera. I had a K-5 for a while but passed it on because I had(have) too many cameras. You are right they can be found for great bargain prices, check keh/usedphotopro/mpb. A big step up in ISO performance especially, but I still like these older bodies too :)
I love my Pentax K100d bought it used for $15.00, yes the pop up flash doesn’t work. Over time I notice some of my best pictures were taken with that camera. It’s at home for my grandkids to use now, but when I get unmotivated, I grab that camera to give me a recharge.
Yes! It's perfect for giving yourself a breath of fresh air to recharge those creative juices. Love that you let the grandkids play with it, might start some budding photographers that way 👍
just found your channel! looks great! subscribed!
Cool, thanks!
My first DSLR was Pentax *ist DS2, similar to this DL but with better pentaprism viewfinder and support for old TTL flash units (perhaps the last Pentax body to do so?). The K10D maybe 2y later was a huge leap in speed & control but I still have a soft spot for the *ist. I don’t think there was anything smaller/lighter at the time and it had all the essentials. I think trying to rely on AF.C would be an exercise in frustration but the same is true about most Pentax cameras I think. I think improvements in my own photography had more to do with experience and learning to process RAW and making better decisions than necessarily the bodies themselves.
I agree. My own improvements in skill have done more than the bodies themselves. It's fun then to take those skills back to these older bodies and have some fun :)
Fantastic!
My *ist DL is still going strong since I bought it in 2008. I also am a registered user of Pentax forums.
really enjoyed your vid. if you are ever in nyc, i'm happy to buy the coffee. and yes, i was a pentax guy a long long time ago! thumbs up.
I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Makes me wanna get out my first dslr, canon xt. 8mp.
Thanks! Do it! I'm sure it will be a great experience :)
my first DSLR was an olympus E-420, 10.2 megapexel, i think megal pixels dont actually matter as much as people think they do (unless you are trying to blow it up into a wall poster sized photo, the olympus took much better photos then my cell phone, not really the same thing i guess, but still my phone has literally 5 times more megapixels. i am slowly upgrading as i learn more about photography, from cell phones, to the olympus, to the Pentax K-5 i just got yesterday , next year i might buy a newer camera, i havnt decided yet
Man I miss my DS. I kinda want to pick another up but I also want a K70 or KP.
What are you shooting with right now?
Kp ❤️
@@snappiness my 8+, unfortunately. Too many things that require money and not enough left over for fun stuff. I mean I can pick up a DS for stupid cheap but if the problem mine has is endemic for the camera then I don't want to bother. I'll just wait til I can drop ~$1000 on a cam and the OGPS1.
@@One_Bar understand, been there myself and could be there again. Is there any advantage of the OGPS-1 and a camera versus a body that has it built-in like the k-3 ii? Or just that it would allow you to get the K70/KP and add that functionality?
I use a K10 still for real estate pix. Broken screen and all. Can't use SD cards over 2 GB...I keep in in car and beat it mercilessly. My K 30 didn' last although far better otherwise. Repair would be more than used K 70. Am upgrading to 24 mp soon. Just a hobbyist.
What 24mp do you have your eyes on right now?
Have you tried a firmware update, I did it with my 1st DL and that now has a 16g card working fine.
I will be starting a photography course in a few months. I was just given a Nikon d70. I looked it up today; 6 mp.
Cool! I have a Nikon D80. I've heard good things about the D70, too. That photography course should you some good fundamentals that we all try to remember and employ, and when you execute correctly, that 6mp camera will produce great images. Even if it is outdated! Good luck!
snapppypic User comments on review believe the sensor is superior to others. From what I have seen online the technology is capable. Better technology doesn’t equal better photos. I am actually excited to use cheap second hand cameras to make beautiful photos. I think more so than if I paid a lot of money. I am not sure why that is. I can name a few reasons why spending less would put me at ease but I can’t explain the actual excitement. Perhaps it is just that I feel less stress about spending thousands with an unknown output. In Australia I found the same camera for sale on eBay, body only, $90. That is about $50 US.
@@allenparsens5279 I am with you too. It's like a little challenge with extra satisfaction knowing that if you got a great pic, it really was because of your effort and not fancy gadgets. That's actually always the case, but just feels more rewarding with cheaper gear.
snapppypic I think it would be quite a kick to be able to create some beautiful photos and then get the reaction to the camera you ate using.
I bought a Canon Powershot because a reviewer said 6 megapixel definition was all anyone could reasonably want. The camera died years ago, but maybe the guy had a point? My regular user is a 12mp Canon 5D. Its only foibles are Compact Flash cards and a menu of austere simplicity. The computer doesn't choke on the files and DPP makes short work of any editing.
Resolution isn't pointless, but it's true that it's not all the market hypes it to be!
Cool video. It speaks the truth.
Thanks!
Interresting ! I was wondering which one is the more appropriate for a beginner between : Canon 350D, Nikon D50/D70, Pentax IST DS/DL.
THAT would be an interesting video. They all seem around the same price, with the Canon being a little cheaper. They all have lots of lenses to choose from. I'd have to do more research to figure out the other pluses and minuses from there. I'm sure with some good lenses that they're all pretty good!
@@snappiness It's very easy to use vintage lenses with adapters on Canon cameras. I've got a 450D...
@@SaxonSuccess I've just started with a Canon 300D I picked up recently, to use with three M 42 lenses from my old SLR days which were just sitting doing nothing. Having fun and getting good results.
Well said
I recently wanted to try using a DSLR again. I bought a Nikon D70 with a lense, charger and battery for $55.00 out the door!
Thank you for this Video.
It helped me to purchase a K200D and I am looking forward to take photos with it.
Although I have far more recent cameras, I am enjoying the older ones more and more!
Can I join with my old Nikon D70s? It's still working, the battery still charges and it has just over 6 MP :D On the other hand, I don't use it much anymore. Some years after I bought it, I switched to the D300 and D700 with just over 12 MP, and I use those nowadays.
bruh those photos are awesome !. Do you still have it and use it today? My 6MP Nikon d40 just arrived today and I tested it out, dang after years I'm getting used to EVF on my x100s and now I'm just shocked at how fast and accurate OVF is in DSLR, this little camera is like 15 y.o. yet it still amazed me. If you have a link to that club please drop it in my comment so that I can join. Thanks to your vids, now I feel more confident to use my d40 everyday to document my family.
I've taken many memorable pictures with a *istDS: my first DSLR. I suppose I may as well sell it now that I have a K-3.
If it never gets used, sure. But if you like to challenge yourself sometimes and take it out still it might be worth keeping. Either way, great cameras. Love the K-3.
@@snappiness I decided to upgrade to a K-r after trying to take pictures of kids running round an indoor play area at my son's birthday party years ago. The later Ks can focus quickly in lower light levels.
@@johnwakefield7373 yes, this is one of the disadvantages of the older cameras that really makes a difference.
This what it's all about right here! I'm tempted to look for one. btw, whats the music in video? Subscribed.
Thanks! It's a free song in the RUclips song library called "Lands End". I tried looking up the artist name in the metadata but didn't see it. It's a good one though.
LOL. I just joined the 5 megapixel club with an Olympus E-1. All cameras are good cameras. If you can't get good and memorable photos out of any digital camera you need to work harder at it.
Well said :)
a good set of Duracell rechargeable will last you the longer and are nice .i tried all the other brands of rechargeable and Duracell holds a charge longest
I still shoot with my Nikon D1 from 1999. (2.74Mp) WIth a modern lens it delivers nice images. Enough for screen and web. Also prints well to A4. I also use my good as new D70 and Canon's 10D, both 6Mp cameras, 6 & 7 years old resp. Prefer the Nikon for speed. As for Pentax I skipped the first few and went for it with the K-5 and K-30. Nice to have in the rain.
Cheers!
You have the whole array! I'll admit to having a D1 in my eBay watch list from time to time ;) one day - when I find some more hiding spots around the house for these things. Thanks for sharing!
@@snappiness don't get the D1 if that is what you mean. Get the D1h if your thinking of aquiring one. D1h is much better in every way.
@@northof-62 Interesting, I had no considered this. What are the differences? They seem close to identical on first inspection..
@@snappiness The D1h has better menues and IQ (better high ISO noise), but please read Ken Rockwell's page on the D1. He actually recommends the D2HS. The D1 shoots fine in continous mode but reviewing images is a pain as it takes some 30s to display an image. Don't shoot single shot as it then will be around 30 s until you can shoot again. If you do, remember to press the "monitor" button to switch it off so you can take the next shot. So reviewing images was not great and not part of the 4.5 shots/s feature.
Also battery life was horrendously short, but there are good replacements to be had. The camera uses TIFFs as raw files and there's only sRGB. The CSM menu system is really cryptic and you'll need a cheat card if you're gonna change things a lot (I've set the stuff the way I like once and left it)
A simple "consumer" camera like the D70 blows those old models clean off the slate IMO. I even think it's better than the later D200 which has banding issues.
@@northof-62 thanks for this good info!! I end up on Ken's site often, so I'll be sure to check the page out.