Hey Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Desjardins" > 1. What was (were) the one (or two) feature(s) of the K10D that made > the whole upgrade worthwhile?
the bigger screen, anti-shake, auto image rotation, weather sealing... > > 2. I*m not planning on buying the grip since the camera is already > pretty big. I do like the small size of the DS, but have used bigger > cameras (like the 645 and the MZ-S with a grip) so the size thing is not > a deal breaker. Any comments on not using the grip? I have the grip and usually have it on the camera. I *like* the vertical shutter release. It does make the camera big though and it's nice to take it off when needed. Sotrage for the remote control and an extra SD card is cool. > > 3. I notice there*s a third party battery offered by B&H. Is it any > good? It*s certainly a lot cheaper. I have one. no problems to report > > 4. Is the 18-55 f3.5-whatever lens any good? In some kits it*s > almost free. I like its range and it seems to make acceptable images. The 16-45 is probbly better but it costs more too. Like you said, it's virtually free when you get the camera. I'd even say you should look at a bundle with the 50-200 as well if that lens is interesting to you. > > 5. Any other "you gotta buy this too" advice? Buy the spare battery. And buy some fast SD cards. I had to buy a new bag to accomidate the camera with grip attached (woe is me, right?). Cory -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
