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K-5 'is it ok?' check-list
I had some major reservations about upgrading from the K20D to the K5, primarily because of the seemingly continuous stream of complaints. But, I made my choice and traded in a whole raft of gear at SRS and so far, I'm happy with the K5. I've not experienced any of the issues that worried me befo...
Posted by Mannesty on 04/09/2011 - 23:04
K-5 'is it ok?' check-list
I had some major reservations about upgrading from the K20D to the K5, primarily because of the seemingly continuous stream of complaints. But, ... I'm happy with the K5. I've not experienced any of the issues that worried me before buying. Mine is not a dust magnet. Mine has no sensor staini...
Posted by duncanM on 05/09/2011 - 11:37
K-5 'is it ok?' check-list
I had some major reservations about upgrading from the K20D to the K5, primarily because of the seemingly continuous stream of complaints. But, ... I'm happy with the K5. I've not experienced any of the issues that worried me before buying. Mine is not a dust magnet. Mine has no sensor staini...
Posted by davidtrout on 05/09/2011 - 12:27
K-5 'is it ok?' check-list
There is no question that the sensor staining has caused some damage to Pentax's reputation. I know personally of one person who has not bought one because he knows of my experiences and 5 week wait for a replacement. For him, the price of a K5 is the most he has ever spent on a camera by a large...
Posted by lemmy on 06/09/2011 - 00:17
K-5 'is it ok?' check-list
The trouble is that only those with a problem shout about it Not true. Many people who are thinking about buying a K-5 are shouting about the problems. This thread alone contains several. Even those with a K-5 have made some noise about problems that didn't affect their particular copy. and th...
Posted by Smeggypants on 06/09/2011 - 01:57
K-5 'is it ok?' check-list
There is no question that the sensor staining has caused some damage to Pentax's reputation. I know personally of one person who has not bought one because he knows of my experiences and 5 week wait for a replacement. For him, the price of a K5 is the most he has ever spent on a camera by a large...
Posted by Smeggypants on 06/09/2011 - 02:04
K-5 'is it ok?' check-list
There's keeping a sense of proportion, and there's sticking your head in the sand. Only someone like Chris from Srs could confirm roughly what percentage of k5's were getting returned. But from reading this forum it's pretty clear that most of the regular posters who got a k5 had problems. And I thi...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 06/09/2011 - 07:31
MIrror Flop
So I've had my K5 from SRS for 5 weeks or so now - Bought on July 29th. Unfortunately in that time I've had to send it back once to have the sensor cleaned, and have now had the dreaded 'mirror flop' (at least I am assuming that is what it is!). Shutter count was around 5000 when it first happen...
Posted by toothpick on 05/09/2011 - 09:20
MIrror Flop
I'm on the verge of buying a K5 but after all the sensor and shutter problems I'm beginning to have doubts. I too have looked at pentaxforums and so many people seem to have had shutter problems. Your video demonstrates the problem well. I'll have to have a rethink. Cheers....John
Posted by Kenty on 05/09/2011 - 09:31
MIrror Flop
I'm really gutted at this point in time - it takes such nice photos, but I just lose confidence in it a little bit given the problems. My first one had to go back due to sensor stain! Really hoping that Pentax DO know what it is (thanks JohnX), and that it can be fixed. My only concern is that ...
Posted by toothpick on 05/09/2011 - 09:45
Pancake 40mm or FA 50mm f/1.4?
Why is FA 35/2 out of your choices? i have owned all three lenses and would rate based on my preference: FA35 > DA40> FA50. i owned DA40 for a short period of time until i had a chance to grab a FA35. i cannot justify a prime lens with only f2.8. it's nearly a standard lens on a crop sensor DSLR. it...
Posted by brightstone on 06/09/2011 - 22:00
Hands-On Q in AP
"This is a brand new backlit high-sensitivity CMOS sensor, made by Sony and not yet used in any other camera." [sigh]
Posted by Smeggypants on 07/09/2011 - 01:41
Hands-On Q in AP
Here it is, ranked no. 11 (white version). Ahead of any Sony NEX model. And the APSC Pentax DSLRs don't even appear in the top 30 :shock: http://bcnranking.jp/category/subcategory_0008.html I am not in the Q's target market, and would take a larger sensor over small size any day (at that price...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 07/09/2011 - 09:22
Hands-On Q in AP
^^^ maybe but I really like the GF1 + 20mm/f1.7 package in terms of handling and results. if i think about it rationally, there are a lot of reasons why i should sell my GF1 and associated equipment because (IMV) it does overlap considerably with the K7. however, i am quite sentimental about it ...
Posted by arno on 07/09/2011 - 18:30
Hands-On Q in AP
I look forward to seeing the images that support this opinion. As yet it remains in the "expensive toy" category. Maybe light years was an exaggeration. But from the posted samples the IQ seems at least equal to the high end compacts, which cost a lot more than £200... If there is a £200 comp...
Posted by Smeggypants on 08/09/2011 - 16:39
Hands-On Q in AP
You can get £200 compacts that use the same sensor as the Q. I've got one. I thought we'd established that this isn't accurate. The Q uses the latest version of the same type of sensor might be more appropriate. And of course totally different image processing.
Posted by johnriley on 08/09/2011 - 16:49
Hands-On Q in AP
You can get £200 compacts that use the same sensor as the Q. I've got one. I thought we'd established that this isn't accurate. The Q uses the latest version of the same type of sensor might be more appropriate. And of course totally different image processing. And different lens :wink: The stand...
Posted by Anvh on 08/09/2011 - 18:26
Hands-On Q in AP
You can get £200 compacts that use the same sensor as the Q. I've got one. I thought we'd established that this isn't accurate. The Q uses the latest version of the same type of sensor might be more appropriate. And of course totally different image processing. It's a lot more accurate than a mislea...
Posted by Smeggypants on 09/09/2011 - 02:46
Hands-On Q in AP
You can get £200 compacts that use the same sensor as the Q. I've got one. I thought we'd established that this isn't accurate. The Q uses the latest version of the same type of sensor might be more appropriate. And of course totally different image processing. And different lens :wink: The stand...
Posted by Smeggypants on 09/09/2011 - 02:57
Hands-On Q in AP
Only Pentax know why they used the sensor they did. Subjectively it seems crazy!! If it blows the likes of the G12 or LX3/5 out of the water then they have a wnner IMO:D Regards Chris
Posted by chrissinkpen on 09/09/2011 - 10:27
