This is a very pretty camera: Pentax K20D DSLR, decked out in gorgeous titanium
Could this be the start of a trend? Pentax offers up this exquisite titanium edition of its highly regarded K20D digital SLR camera, reminding us of the old days of silvery film cameras slung over the hunched shoulders of battle-weary war photographers.
If this is the start of a trend, someone's going to have to figure out how to make titanium less expensive, because this $1199 camera with its 14.6 megapixel CMOS image sensor and 2.7-inch live-view LCD costs almost twice as much as the regular $700 K20D with the same specs. The titanium model's collector's-item status is further enhanced by its limited-editing status — there will be 1000 of them in the world.
Let's hope those pricing issues can be settled, and that other camera manufacturers follow suit, because this is one swank-looking shooter. Perhaps cheaper brushed chrome or aluminum could create a similarly enchanting effect. Jump to the next page for more camera porn.
::cue Homer Simpson drool noise::
That Pentax is gorgeous.
Although, I was happy to see another K1000 out and about while I was at Yosemite.
I have a film Pentax at home, the light meter may not be working though. I got it from my Dad who bought it in Thailand while he was in the Air Force during the war.
I'm stuck with Canon now because I have bought lenses. Not that I mind because I love my Canon.
Although, I was happy to see another K1000 out and about while I was at Yosemite.
I still have my K1000, in a Targus backpack camera bag. Haven't used it in over a decade. This last move I looked at it and questioned why I still had it, but couldn't let it go.
I think mine is Electro-Spotmatic. It's been quite awhile since I've shot film.
This last move I looked at it and questioned why I still had it, but couldn't let it go.
I was using it to experiment with B&W and Portra films.
I had my new digital P&S for regular shots. Sadly, I learned too late how little memory the camera comes with and really had to budget my shots. I lost a few great ones before I realized the default was the largest size and I could only fit 8 pictures before running out of memory.
We need to replace out 20-year-old+ TV. The ballpark figure we're seeing on 22-inch LCDs is $225. Does anyone know of a good source of sturdy TVs? 20-25" is what the budget and space will allow.
Well, Sony tends to get some of the best reviews on TVs pretty consistently. They tend to be a little more pricey, but if you're looking for a TV that has the potential to last as long as your last one they may be a good bet.
If you're like me, though, you'll want to go cheaper. I'm actually very happy with the Dynex 27" LCD HDTV I got at Best Buy for under $300. It looks like you can get a 22" one for exactly the same price ($279.99), though you might be able to find it cheaper elsewhere. It is light, feels very sturdy, and has one of every input you'd want to use. Nothing super-fancy, but it works, and looks fantastic with over-the-air HD signals, my Netflix box on HD, and my computer through the PC input.
ETA: Looks like Dynex is a Best Buy house brand, so unless you find it used that might be your price. If you can fit the 26" one, I'd go with that - it's significantly more screen real estate for the same price. The footprint on it is tiny, so unless it's trying to fit in a cabinet and there's not enough width, it may work.
Samsung was beating Sony in the reviews game the last time I checked. For lower cost brands, look at LG and Vizio.
ION, I hate Cablevision. I'm paying them almost $150/month right now for fucking DIAL-UP INTERNET SPEEDS and half my HD channels missing.
I have a 37 inch LG that is really nice. I don't what their pricing on smaller sizes is. Probably middle of the pack.
