[Leica] Potential Pentax Purchase

[jhnichols at bellsouth.net (Jim Nichols)]

Thanks, Hoppy.  I have researched the Oly offerings at length.  I agree, it 
is hard to make a choice.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Geoff Hopkinson" <hoppyman@bigpond.net.au>
To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug@leica-users.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 9:45 PM
Subject: RE: [Leica] Potential Pentax Purchase


> Jim, take a look also at the Olympus offerings, for example the E420 and
> their new compact 25mm (50 equivalent). Won't work with your Pentax lenses
> of course.
>
> Cheers
> Geoff
> http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/e
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/
> -----Original Message-----
> From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org
> [mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
> Jim Nichols
> Sent: Thursday, 10 April 2008 12:36
> To: LUG@Leica-Users.org
> Subject: [Leica] Potential Pentax Purchase
>
> LUGGERS,
>
> Since I don't forsee an M8 in my immediate future, I have been considering 
> a
> DSLR to improve my digital images.  Since I have some legacy Pentax 
> primes,
> I am considering a Pentax K10D, which has been replaced by the K20D in the
> Pentax lineup.  I seem to recall that some of you, Daniel and Phil come to
> mind, have used the Pentax *ist in the past. Has anyone had any experience
> with the K10D?  Also, there are only a few sellers who have this camera 
> new
> with manufacturer's warranty.  What is the reputation of Adorama these 
> days?
>
> Thanks in advance for any assistance.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
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