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Posted by Laura on November 23, 2002 at 16:13:01:
In Reply to: Re: Pentax vs Nikon posted by mikeb on November 22, 2002 at 08:55:31:
: : Help! Im having a dilemma..always wanted a nikon bc of the name..got a pentax mz6...seems to be quite nice..but i would like an opinion as to which one is better..i have read both good and bad reviews of both cameras...would love some opinions...i also use a minolta maxxum 7000 which i like...
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: Ah................
: Here we go, Brand versis brand! You will get all kinds
: of answers to this depending on which system the person
: answering uses themselves! Here a dealers view. I do not
: even own a "personal" camera.If I need to take pictures
: I grab whatever I have in stock. Reason? Any old thing
: will make good pictures assuming it is functioning correctly
: and has a decent lens because cameras do not "take" photographs
: people do ! Equipment freaks rarely take "good" photographs
: as I have learnt over the years. They are so wrapped up in
: the mechanics of producing an image they forget to watch
: for the content of that image. A pin sharp perfectly exposed
: photograph that does not "speak" to the viewer is a bad image.
: Forget the equipment, think about what you will produce with
: it ! A basic understanding of the photographic process will
: get you a lot further than any "advanced" camera. So theres my
: take on it. As to your question I guess I should put in my 2
: cents worth. Pentax against Nikon, both will perform well enough
: in the right hands. Pentax has little to no residue value (second
: hand value) So if you decide to change later then your investment
: will be gone. Nikon, highest residue value, if you trade later
: you will get a reasonable price for it. After sales service? Nikon
: by a mile! So you pay your money and take your choice.
: Regards Mikeb
Ah, I appreciate the input. YOu are correct in assuming the Pentax MZ6 works just fine. My original camera is a Minolta 7000 and i think i am just more ccomfortable with it. I think its a psychological thing re: Nikon. Besides, their ownership of the market is going down somewhat!!..I appreciate the unbiased opinion..greatly needed..I will stick with Pentax for now and see what happens. If I improve, I may like it better.
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