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K-X to K-5 upgrade worthwhile?
I've been reading this thread with some interest, particularly as in the next year I plan to buy a K-5, not to replace my K-x but as my primary body, with the K-x being retained as additional. However, something quite different has caused me to reconsider. I recently bought my son a K-x (second ha...
Posted by davidstorm on 27/12/2011 - 23:37
K-X to K-5 upgrade worthwhile?
I think this may be because it has a CCD sensor (not CMOS like the K-x) and this type of sensor gives pictures a more organic quality. I've seen similar opinions of the K10 - what do others think? I moved to the K-5 from the K10D in August, so that's my only frame of reference. Without knowing...
Posted by ChrisA on 27/12/2011 - 23:50
K-5 Firmware v1.12
And a 2 speed wash and wipe on the sensor!:D
Posted by beginner on 28/12/2011 - 21:11
K-5 Firmware v1.12
And a 2 speed wash and wipe on the sensor!:D Now you're just being silly - you only need intermittent :)
Posted by ChrisA on 28/12/2011 - 21:28
New K5, need help with noise reduction
The full size images don't look particularly noisy to me. In fact the noise looks well controlled. There is a big difference between the 'control of noise' by a camera's internals, and 'no noise at all', which is like the holy grail. All digital cameras will exhibit a degree of noise, even FF o...
Posted by Sprocketdog23 on 31/12/2011 - 13:16
New K5, need help with noise reduction
I sometimes need to process 200-400 images a day so I have average about 2 -3 mins to retouch a photo which inculdes softening skins and so on. I think perhaps a little streamlining of the workflow might be needed there, but that's probably a topic for another day! As far as your concerns on ISO...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 31/12/2011 - 15:48
RAW or JPG shootout (handbags at dawn)
I have shot only in RAW, or sometimes RAW+JPEG for quick previewing when downloaded to my PC, since I got my K5 over a year ago. Prior to that, using a K20D, most of the time the JPEG output from that camera was superb so I didn't need to spend much time processing. Since switching to RAW thoug...
Posted by eenymac on 02/01/2012 - 12:53
RAW or JPG shootout (handbags at dawn)
Maybe if I took the time and experimented a bit with the in-camera processing I could get a better JPEG output from the K5. But, as I now prefer to shoot RAW all the time it's a moot point. I still think the K20d JPEG output was great though. I guess, with it's much better sensor, there would be ...
Posted by eenymac on 02/01/2012 - 13:49
RAW or JPG shootout (handbags at dawn)
I use both RAW and JPEG, although pretty biased towards RAW. With my K5 I always use RAW; I enjoy PP and see it as a part of the image-producing process as a much as capturing the original scene via the lens and sensor. It allows me to counteract any of my 'on-camera' inabilities - e.g. to get an id...
Posted by matwhittington on 02/01/2012 - 15:57
RAW or JPG shootout (handbags at dawn)
I feel somewhat annoyed to think that I pay good money for a camera and unless I use RAW, I may not get full detail content. There's nothing to be annoyed about - Physics is Physics and it can't be altered. RAW is simply the output from the sensor, with no modifications added, or at least only en...
Posted by johnriley on 16/01/2012 - 23:57
Why is the KR so much more popular than the K7?
The Kr is a generation ahead of the K7, has a newer sensor and far better low light/high ISO handling. If you don't need the WR then it's a great camera.
Posted by Frogfish on 06/01/2012 - 10:46
Why is the KR so much more popular than the K7?
I upgraded to the KR from the KX having come back to Pentax after owning a Canon G9. I never considered the top models, although the K5 at a then high RRP had already replaced the K7 anyway back last April when I was buying. All reviews around December 2010 had said the High ISO/low noise perform...
Posted by wvbarnes on 06/01/2012 - 10:59
Why is the KR so much more popular than the K7?
The Kr is a generation ahead of the K7, has a newer sensor and far better low light/high ISO handling. If you don't need the WR then it's a great camera. This is all very true! It comes down to personal preference and how much you value those external knobs and buttons, and the more robust build of ...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 06/01/2012 - 12:30
K5 Dust Removal, Action.
I believe that the difference is mechanical, as in vibrating the sensor in the K10. In the K5/7 it's ultrasonic, or electronic dust removal.
Posted by snappychappy on 07/01/2012 - 15:15
K5 Dust Removal, Action.
Hi, just wondering how many times in the year, when you have to perform this operation, i surpose really how longs a piece of string In 2 years my K-7 has never needed the sensor cleaned still no dust when I check it
Posted by apeksdiver on 07/01/2012 - 18:26
K5 Dust Removal, Action.
Hi, just wondering how many times in the year, when you have to perform this operation, i surpose really how longs a piece of string In 2 years my K-7 has never needed the sensor cleaned still no dust when I check it Proves how effective the dust removal really is (presuming you have it turned on at...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 07/01/2012 - 19:38
K5 Dust Removal, Action.
I have the K7 which has the ultrasonic action which I can just hear as a brief very high pitch sound lasting approx half a second (maybe like a half-shutter sound?!) Why you should get a sound with it de-activated on start-up, I don't know Andy I get the same sound with my K5 and raised it on ...
Posted by ChrisR on 08/01/2012 - 09:13
K5 Dust Removal, Action.
Hi there, I am now the proud owner of a K5. Upgraded from Kx with the prices as they are now and the cashback, Just couldn't resist it. Been considering it and the probable replacement will be miles over my prices. Just tried the self clean on sensor which on the Kx really rattles like a tin o...
Posted by Patty on 13/05/2012 - 13:59
K5 Dust Removal, Action.
I was surprised at the quiet buzz from my new K5 after my KR. The KR sensor needed blow brush cleaning regularly and like my earlier KX keeping dist out of the Pentamirror was hard! Also for the K5 the lack of shutter and mirror sound was what impressed me along with the huge 100% viewfinder! ...
Posted by wvbarnes on 13/05/2012 - 15:41
My kx died, I am skint is a k10d a good idea?
Look for a K20D as it is a better camera in terms of build. There is no difference in build quality between a K10D and a K20D. They are the same, except for the sensor. All the mechanical are exactly the same.
Posted by pentaxian450 on 09/01/2012 - 10:03
