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K5II choice considerations - a new take
I've been offered some help by Smeggy, with links to review images for testing, so I'll grasp this opportunity to carry out some testing. I won't be buying a K5II, but I'll be looking in future for a new Pentax DSLR, and I guess it may have the same options - AA filter or not. So.... here's how ...
Posted by McGregNi on 17/06/2013 - 16:30
K5II choice considerations - a new take
For what it's worth, I seem to remember noting the other day that the new Q7 will be without an AA filter so maybe Pentax have already decided the future for us. I'd have thought the smaller sensor would be more in need of the filter but it seems not. It does make sense that if you put something ...
Posted by JAK on 17/06/2013 - 22:15
K5II choice considerations - a new take
I can't afford either camera, so from that point of view whatever the outcome of the comparison, it is purely academic. However it is an interesting question to ask. Nikon have got the D800 and D800e and it is likely as already stated that these twin pairings are likely to be a permanent feature...
Posted by 1stEverPentax on 17/06/2013 - 23:00
K5II choice considerations - a new take
You're missing that there is a filter to replace the AA filter, otherwise focus would be off. It's a clear filter, but obviously coated as per the original. It's been very well documented in tests on the internet and in magazines, covering Pentax and Nikon but also many new cameras that also have...
Posted by johnriley on 18/06/2013 - 15:59
K5II choice considerations - a new take
Doesn't the K-5 apply various processings that are applied to the RAW file? e.g user define Noise Reduction at various ISO settings. Only if activated on the camera at the time of shooting, and then they are 'burned in' to the embedded JPEG for the preview, and / or to the output camera JPEG. In our...
Posted by Smeggypants on 19/06/2013 - 20:41
K5II choice considerations - a new take
Testing Continuation So far, with default RAW conversion - Comparing the K5IIs outputs side by side (ie one from PDCU & one from ACR) showed no noticable differences in definition. Comparing the standard K5II shots side by side (ie one from PDCU & one from ACR) shows consistently a noticable ...
Posted by McGregNi on 20/06/2013 - 16:02
K5II choice considerations - a new take
Nigel, as an interested (K5II) party, will your work lead to a simple set of instructions as to how to 'boost' K5II output to equal K5IIs? This is of more academic interest to me as I don't really 'do' pp, but have LR4, etc., available should I want/need to. For the record, I have always seen ...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 22/06/2013 - 01:30
K5II choice considerations - a new take
Continuation of the Testing I last left off with both shots getting an equal shot with Sagelight's 'definition' slider. I reported - 'I can more easily and consistently clearly see better definition in the 's' image. It seems as though the additional and more aggressive 'definition' processing...
Posted by McGregNi on 22/06/2013 - 18:33
K5II choice considerations - a new take
Proving The Theory This is the theory that has developed so far - I accept that there is natural, inherant added sharpness and detail to the K5IIs images at capture point, by design. But I have seen that right at the beginning of the processing chain (camera JPEGs, or basic RAW conversion with s...
Posted by McGregNi on 24/06/2013 - 13:04
K5II choice considerations - a new take
GETTING NEARER TO FINAL CONCLUSIONS So, how will these new results from Photoshop affect the decision making? Now I need to compare my two efforts to see which would be my first choice for my large print in terms of 'good' detail. I go back to my earlier version of the K5IIs image (run thr...
Posted by McGregNi on 24/06/2013 - 21:02
K5II choice considerations - a new take
GETTING NEARER TO FINAL CONCLUSIONS So, how will these new results from Photoshop affect the decision making? Now I need to compare my two efforts to see which would be my first choice for my large print in terms of 'good' detail. I go back to my earlier version of the K5IIs image (run thr...
Posted by ChrisMak on 25/06/2013 - 22:57
K5-lls overexposure
I've had my K5-lls for a few months. It went back to SRS, just after I bought it, when it kept locking up, and that seemed to be just a firmware issue as it's only done it once since it was returned. When I tried out the day after it came back I had a series of images - probably 20 or more but not e...
Posted by greypoint on 17/06/2013 - 23:26
K5-lls overexposure
Just checked and it's version 1.3 - SRS updated it when they had it back to sort the locking up problem.
Posted by greypoint on 17/06/2013 - 23:43
K5-lls overexposure
I am trying to remember exactly which lens/lenses have been involved. The first time it happened I think it must have been with the 55-300mm on the next occasion it could have been the Sigma 50-150mm . Since posting this thread back in June it has'nt happened again except on a couple of occasions ...
Posted by greypoint on 24/07/2013 - 21:20
Pentax K30 & SDHC compatibility
I don't know whether this has any bearing on the problem but apparently there are a large amount of fake 'branded' SD cards in circulation mostly emanating from China. Lots of anecdotal evidence from people looking to buy in bulk on some of the 'wholesaler/distributor' type websites that they hav...
Posted by 1stEverPentax on 20/06/2013 - 13:02
HDMI connectivity
The K7 & K5 series do have this, a mini HDMI socket, and you have to buy a cable to connect to the TV. I haven't bothered myself, as with the 'smart' TV I've got USB ports on the back, so I just copy photos over to that and you can run a 'slideshow'. But I process my shots on computer and output ...
Posted by McGregNi on 22/06/2013 - 22:27
K5IIS V CANON 6D
Thanks both for quick replies. Funnily enough John I've been looking into getting a tripod which is more stable but won't break my back when I'm out and about and I've just about decided on the one to get. This would tie in nicely with what you say and with getting the K5IIs , which I've read partic...
Posted by TylerD on 23/06/2013 - 19:43
K5IIS V CANON 6D
Common sense appears to be spoken at last, very well put John: In regards to "politically correct" I'm referring to what's politically correct to those justifying their purchase. Sorry if that wasn't previously clear No problem, but perhaps not the best choice of words. I still think it's the...
Posted by davidstorm on 24/06/2013 - 13:45
K5IIS V CANON 6D
The best, most highly spec'd camera in the world is still going to produce mediocre results if not equipped with decent (read expensive) glass Not 100% true, becuase a lot of people on the other forum are jumping up and down about the results they are getting on their D800s with fairly low priced 35...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 24/06/2013 - 16:13
K5IIS V CANON 6D
I haven't be able to justify taking K-5 II since the differences with my k-5 are just too little. Instead I've got Canon 6D on order. I'll play with it and decide to switch the brands or not. Then I'll sell whatever equipment became redundant. Pentax system is very good one and I am really enjoyi...
Posted by martoto on 24/06/2013 - 23:04
