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K5, was it worth the wait?
I'm getting too frustrated at the lack of a camera to wait for the prices to drop. I know about a week after I get mine the price will drop and there will be a cash back offer too, but that will happen whether I buy it asap or wait until January :lol:. Don't forget the VAT rise in 2011!!
Posted by Rees on 24/09/2010 - 11:55
K5, was it worth the wait?
Aah right, I must have missed thst, I've watched the video a couple of times and the AF seems to overshoot then track back before locking on. Considering the subject and lighting my K20D with DA*16-50 would have nailed it perfect, but not sure about LV because I never use it. I was not that impresse...
Posted by Anvh on 24/09/2010 - 13:59
K5, was it worth the wait?
[quote:3496ace15f="Hardgravity"]Interesting answers so far. I only ask because I was wondering about a K7, then saw the K5 spec sheet. The price for the K5 seems high, even by Pentax standards, and as such I thought would deter people. Nobody interested in a K7 at the reduced price it'll hi...
Posted by Smeggypants on 24/09/2010 - 16:40
K5, was it worth the wait?
One interesting thing I picked up from the specs is that it looks like there is a switchable choice in the style of AF. We will choose between maximum accuracy, which is probably what we have now, and maximum speed, where presumably the camera won't mess about being too fussy. The speed option ma...
Posted by Anvh on 24/09/2010 - 16:47
K5, was it worth the wait?
Seems like the frame rate priority mode is a hope and pray mode :? I've often wondered why we can shoot bracketed shots with all sorts of variables but nobody does Focus Bracketing as an option... there's times when it would be quite useful when you are playing with extremely shallow DoF and want to...
Posted by flossie on 24/09/2010 - 17:19
K5, was it worth the wait?
I've often wondered why we can shoot bracketed shots with all sorts of variables but nobody does Focus Bracketing as an option... there's times when it would be quite useful when you are playing with extremely shallow DoF and want to try different options... Indeed and you could stack focus also. I...
Posted by Anvh on 24/09/2010 - 17:27
K5, was it worth the wait?
One interesting thing I picked up from the specs is that it looks like there is a switchable choice in the style of AF. We will choose between maximum accuracy, which is probably what we have now, and maximum speed, where presumably the camera won't mess about being too fussy. The speed option ma...
Posted by Smeggypants on 24/09/2010 - 17:52
K5, was it worth the wait?
I've often wondered why we can shoot bracketed shots with all sorts of variables but nobody does Focus Bracketing as an option. That's on my list of desired camera features, along with such things as automatic hyper-focal distance calculation. The capabilities of the computer in our camera is hardly...
Posted by rparmar on 24/09/2010 - 23:11
K5, was it worth the wait?
Good grief Stefan! Let them get the boring black version out first :lol:. Back in the good old days, one was fortunate, nay wealthy, to afford a black ME Super or MX. Stefan does have a point. At this juncture, Pentax would benefit from a smidgeon of retro. Instead of all the old grumpy males bu...
Posted by K10D on 25/09/2010 - 14:38
Pentax K-5 Autofocus System
What does Focus priority or FPS priority mode for AF.C mean? Is there possible to use a continual AF during taking video? Oficial sites K-5: Type: TTL phase-matching autofocus Focus Sensor: - SAFOX IX+, 11 point (9 cross type focus points in the center) Brightness Range: EV-1 to 18 (ISO...
Posted by kff on 22/09/2010 - 13:10
Pentax K-5 Autofocus System
Focus priority means it will focus before each shot while you hold the shutter button. FPS priority means it'll keep fps rate sacrificing focusing to do it. Not sure it focus only once and then fire or if it tries to focus after the first frame.
Posted by edumad on 22/09/2010 - 13:19
Pentax K-5 Autofocus System
I think Gwyn has hit the nail on the head. If it feels right then it is the camera for you. Picking up my old ME Supers today reminded me how much I like them, and the fact that I used nothing but an ME Super for about ten years means that I can use them without thinking. I don't even chimp at th...
Posted by womble on 22/09/2010 - 21:46
Pentax K-5 Autofocus System
If the K7 did it (which it does according to a discussion over on dpreview), then I expect the K5 to do it too. Edit says: I take it back, the K7 did live HDMI. http://vimeo.com/5200965 Bret
Posted by bretti_kivi on 09/11/2010 - 21:11
Pentax K-5 Autofocus System
I don't see the point in running at 800x480. 720p would be my personal preference, the others don't really offer an advantage over a loupe on the back of the camera. Bret
Posted by bretti_kivi on 13/11/2010 - 12:50
Pentax K-5 Autofocus System
OK, I wanted to take photos and I didn't want to wait, so I bought 7" LCD for better focus: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/712236-REG/Marshall_Electronics_M_LCD7_HDMI_B_CE6_M_LCD7_HDMI_CE6_7_Portable_On_Ca mera.html I tried Z-Finder too (versy nice), but I voted 7" LCD because it is m...
Posted by kff on 07/02/2011 - 08:39
Pentax K-5 Autofocus System
That looks really good. I hope Pentax do bring out a model with a flip out 'touch screen' some day... i would be really useful, especially for video. (If you could select your focus points by touching the screen while shooting video or using LV, like Panasonic does, it would be wonderful!)
Posted by Pentaxophile on 07/02/2011 - 19:11
Pentax K-5 Autofocus System
My bad eyes have a problem with 3" LCD and with a good focus and they have a problem with built-in finder, too, when I want to take some detail.It isn!t similar size of finder of old good Pentax 645N. It is better with 7" LCD, I know that 10" LCD would be more better ... :)
Posted by kff on 14/02/2011 - 21:28
Pentax K-5 Autofocus System
OK, I wanted to take photos and I didn't want to wait, so I bought 7" LCD for better focus: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/712236-REG/Marshall_Electronics_M_LCD7_HDMI_B_CE6_M_LCD7_HDMI_CE6_7_Portable_On_Ca mera.html I tried Z-Finder too (versy nice), but I voted 7" LCD because it is m...
Posted by Don on 14/02/2011 - 21:34
Pentax K-5 Autofocus System
I use it for macro and portraits ... I tried to make video and I know that I need more baterry for K-5, I think that isnīt prepare for good job with video ... Normal small camcoder doesnīt want too mach energy, Pentax K-7/K-5 project added video because Nikon, Olympus and Canon have video s...
Posted by kff on 14/02/2011 - 21:38
Pentax K-5 Autofocus System
I'll agree the screen is useless in bright sunlight, making acquiring focus a real nightmare. Bret
Posted by bretti_kivi on 14/02/2011 - 21:49
