i am looking at getting the *ist DL, 6.1 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera with Pentax SMCP-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6?
*ist DL, 6.1 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera with Pentax SMCP-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Autofocus Lens camera to take pics of sports… would that be a good camera? if not recomend me one for under 500 dollars
Hi Ben,
The Pentax *ist DL with the SMCP-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is a fine starter kit, but $500 is WAY more than its market value. Assuming it and the lens are both in good condition and fully functional, I would not pay more than $200.
KEH, a very reliable source for used gear, has one in Excellent condition, with the same lens, for $215:
http://keh.com/Product-Details/1/DP019991074130/DP01/FE.aspx
Since you can pay closer to $500, I’d look at at least a K100D with the same lens. You should be able to find one with the 18-55/3.5-5.6, all in good condition, for less than $300.
If you can find a K100D Super, it would be a little more future-proof because it adds compatibility with lenses that have built-in auto-focus motors (as opposed to relying on the the auto-focus motor in the camera body), but there are not as many of those around and it may cost $50 – 100 more.
Here’s a review of the K100D:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxk100d/
But even better would be the K2000 (also known as the K-m). Like the K100D Super, it’s also compatible with lenses that have built-in auto-focus motors. You should be able to find one with the same lens, all in good condition, for about $400 or a bit less.
Here’s a review of the K2000/K-m:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxk2000/
If you can go a bit higher than $500, the K-x (a current model) with the same lens is going for about $550; B&H Photo currently has it for $537:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/651671-REG/Pentax_16301_Pentax_K_x_Digital_SLR.html
I suggest that you read this review of the K-x:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxkx/
Good luck and have fun!
Greg
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