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rhermans · Jun 13, 2008, 6:01 AM

Just gave my k10d up for repair, the on-off switch didn't click into place anymore, and the AF only worked descent from f7.1 up. The guy behind the counter warned me that it would take at least 6 weeks before it would be returned (/fixed). Everything is still under warranty.(in Belgium its at least 2 years by law)

:GJust got a k20d as second body, ... the switch clicks, and the focus of my lenses is ... SPOT ON. (I'm lying I had to adjust the af a bit to the front for my sigma100-300)

First impressions of the k20d (for me)

doesn't look that much different from the K10d, if I wouldn't know what to look for I would think the only difference is the 20.[/*]
shutter sound is a bit more silent, and af seems to be faster.
[/*]
images taken appear sharper on the screen. But I had my K10 on standard settings, so this might just be the reason.[/*]
possibility to adjust focus is amazing.[/*]
life view looks really like a gimmic, only funny thing is that you can see the shake reduction working.
[/*]

So I'm hoping for some descent weather (not the downpour of the last days) so that I can go an check it really out.

Black Knight · Jun 13, 2008, 4:10 PM

Hi Ronny

Congrats on the camera. Let us know your impressions.

Phil

bigdawg · Jun 13, 2008, 6:39 PM

Congratulations Ronny!!

Dawg

snostorm · Jun 13, 2008, 8:30 PM

Hi Ronny,

Congrats on the new body.

If you find the K20 as good as I feel it to be, it'll be your 2nd body only when you consider the order in which you bought the them. :-)

Hopefully, you'll get the K10 "hardware update" to v8.1 and both bodies will focus about the same (but you won't be able to adjust the K10).

Actually the downtime due to the weather is probably a good thing -- I found it takes a bit of time to get your brain wrapped around the different settings available on the K20 as opposed to the K10 despite the outward similarity.

Oh yeah -- I was also surprised myself really liking the bigger LCD and the 32x magnification in the review mode. These are things that I previously considered "gimmicky".

Looking forward to seeing some shots. I'm pretty sure you'll be impressed more than the differences in specs on paper would seem to indicate you should be.

Scott

nhmom · Jun 13, 2008, 8:53 PM

Congratulations, Ronny. Now I'm really jealous. Bet you won't be using the K10 when you get it back after using the 20.:-)

Patty

Rodney9 · Jun 13, 2008, 11:06 PM

Congratulations

mtngal · Jun 13, 2008, 11:51 PM

Your first reactions mirror mine in many ways. I still haven't completely figured out all of the settings and what they all do - I've been pretty happy with the default settings (more or less). There's just so much to this camera, it'll take me a long time to try everything out and see what it all does. I know I only scratch the surface of its capability.

Its funny that I find myself using the K100 less and less - choosing to change lenses more rather than carry two cameras now.

Have fun learning all of the ins and outs with the new camera!

Jun 13, 2008, 6:01 AM	#1
rhermans Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Antwerp - Belgium Posts: 3,454	Just gave my k10d up for repair, the on-off switch didn't click into place anymore, and the AF only worked descent from f7.1 up. The guy behind the counter warned me that it would take at least 6 weeks before it would be returned (/fixed). Everything is still under warranty.(in Belgium its at least 2 years by law) :GJust got a k20d as second body, ... the switch clicks, and the focus of my lenses is ... SPOT ON. (I'm lying I had to adjust the af a bit to the front for my sigma100-300) First impressions of the k20d (for me) doesn't look that much different from the K10d, if I wouldn't know what to look for I would think the only difference is the 20.[/] shutter sound is a bit more silent, and af seems to be faster. [/] images taken appear sharper on the screen. But I had my K10 on standard settings, so this might just be the reason.[/] possibility to adjust focus is amazing.[/] life view looks really like a gimmic, only funny thing is that you can see the shake reduction working. [/*] So I'm hoping for some descent weather (not the downpour of the last days) so that I can go an check it really out.

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Jun 13, 2008, 4:10 PM	#2
Black Knight Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oxford, CT Posts: 1,309	Hi Ronny Congrats on the camera. Let us know your impressions. Phil

Jun 13, 2008, 6:39 PM	#3
bigdawg Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thach Alabama Posts: 14,981	Congratulations Ronny!! Dawg

Jun 13, 2008, 8:30 PM	#4
snostorm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Suburb, IL, USA Posts: 2,770	Hi Ronny, Congrats on the new body. If you find the K20 as good as I feel it to be, it'll be your 2nd body only when you consider the order in which you bought the them. :-) Hopefully, you'll get the K10 "hardware update" to v8.1 and both bodies will focus about the same (but you won't be able to adjust the K10). Actually the downtime due to the weather is probably a good thing -- I found it takes a bit of time to get your brain wrapped around the different settings available on the K20 as opposed to the K10 despite the outward similarity. Oh yeah -- I was also surprised myself really liking the bigger LCD and the 32x magnification in the review mode. These are things that I previously considered "gimmicky". Looking forward to seeing some shots. I'm pretty sure you'll be impressed more than the differences in specs on paper would seem to indicate you should be. Scott

Jun 13, 2008, 8:53 PM	#5
nhmom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 5,202	Congratulations, Ronny. Now I'm really jealous. Bet you won't be using the K10 when you get it back after using the 20.:-) Patty

Jun 13, 2008, 11:06 PM	#6
Rodney9 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yeronga, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 3,518	Congratulations

Jun 13, 2008, 11:51 PM	#7
mtngal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Frazier Park, CA Posts: 16,177	Your first reactions mirror mine in many ways. I still haven't completely figured out all of the settings and what they all do - I've been pretty happy with the default settings (more or less). There's just so much to this camera, it'll take me a long time to try everything out and see what it all does. I know I only scratch the surface of its capability. Its funny that I find myself using the K100 less and less - choosing to change lenses more rather than carry two cameras now. Have fun learning all of the ins and outs with the new camera!