Buying a K10D

[Beat]

Good Morning!

Well, this is my first post, so hello to everybody!

About two months ago I decided to buy a DSLR. I was planning to buy a D80 (a friend suggested it), but at that time I didn't know the K10D. Now I do... And I really want one, I like the body sealing and the anti shake mechanism (and I think it looks better). But then again I've read some things about vertical pattern noise, autofocus beeing not accurate, autofocus beeing out of date (slower and louder)... so, what to do? I hope these are really non-issues! Basically I already decided, so all want is to hear some voices saying "go out and buy a K10D"...

Thanks!
Beat

[KhoKing]

In practical use, I do not think you will notice the pattern noise or banding in 99.9% of your photos. If Benjikan (a professional fashion photographer) uses K10D for his work, I can't think of a reason why most amatuers or hobbist can't be satisfied with the K10D

Now..."go out and buy a K10D"!

[benjikan]

Good Morning!

Well, this is my first post, so hello to everybody!

About two months ago I decided to buy a DSLR. I was planning to buy a D80 (a friend suggested it), but at that time I didn't know the K10D. Now I do... And I really want one, I like the body sealing and the anti shake mechanism (and I think it looks better). But then again I've read some things about vertical pattern noise, autofocus beeing not accurate, autofocus beeing out of date (slower and louder)... so, what to do? I hope these are really non-issues! Basically I already decided, so all want is to hear some voices saying "go out and buy a K10D"...

Thanks!
Beat

I just used the K10D for a twelve page fashion story for "Issue One" magazine...No problem.
http://www.issue-one.com

Ben

[JAZZer]

Go for IT!!! 

[Beat]

Thank you all, that's what I wanted to hear! Nothing is better than happy users... I hope I'll be one by the end of the week.

Thanks again
Beat