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K5 - ISO 80
It depends what you mean by better, because sometimes the lower ISO levels are reached via electronic wizardry and the camera sensor may still be shooting at ISO200, the "native" level. ALL ISO settings are achieved by electronic 'wizardy' all of the the time. - the 'native' level is just a gain...
Posted by Smeggypants on 06/07/2012 - 02:05
K5 - ISO 80
I'm no expert on this aspect, but my understanding is that there is a "native" level and all other ISO values are obtained by turning the "volume" up or down. The native level of Pentax DSLRs I understand to be ISO 200. 1. Turning the "volume down" does not work since once the sensels have reached t...
Posted by Class_A on 06/07/2012 - 15:39
Unscientific K-7 vs K-5 Question.
Must admit I would seriously think about buying the K-30 over the K-5 even if they are the same price. It seems you loose the top LCD (which would be a pain) but gain 11 extra weather seals, focus peeking, an updated sensor and superior AF. As I type that I think no contest actually .. want to...
Posted by Mike-P on 22/05/2012 - 14:09
Pentax Ricoh future
Pentax can never compete with canikon, they can however keep coming out with niche products. Glass is a long term investment and a range can be built upon over time, as happened in the last few years. But bodies have a two year lifespan, even my nine monbth old k-5 is already starting to look ant...
Posted by cabstar on 22/05/2012 - 14:56
Pentax Ricoh future
Unless I've missed something, I can't see how the K-30 bests the K-5? I agree that it seems an improvement over the KR, but not the K-5. New faster AF, updated version of the same sensor, better video, more weather seals and focus peeking are all improvements over the K-5. The K-5 has a top LCD a...
Posted by Mike-P on 22/05/2012 - 17:06
Pentax Ricoh future
Yup, I would miss the ISO button but I mainly use TAv mode these days because the sensor is that good I'm happy for it to be set on auto (unlike my Canon). Personally I don't use the flash/remote jack. Wondering if you can prog the green button for different uses .. could always put the ISO on th...
Posted by Mike-P on 22/05/2012 - 17:12
Pentax Ricoh future
Do you have a link to this announcement please? I'm aware of the one for the K-30 but not seen one for the K-3 yet. Yep, wonder what I have missed. And no, a K30 does not need 24mp sensor.
Posted by sterretje on 22/05/2012 - 18:24
Pentax Ricoh future
Yep, wonder what I have missed. And no, a K30 does not need 24mp sensor. I'm not sure even an updated K-5 does either. Leave the 24mp sensors for Full Frame. John
Posted by JAK on 22/05/2012 - 20:28
Pentax Ricoh future
Unless I've missed something, I can't see how the K-30 bests the K-5? I agree that it seems an improvement over the KR, but not the K-5. New faster AF, updated version of the same sensor, better video, more weather seals and focus peeking are all improvements over the K-5. The K-5 has a top LCD a...
Posted by Smeggypants on 22/05/2012 - 21:45
Pentax Ricoh future
"Sue, I really will have to get a 50mm f1.2 lens because....." .... when Pentax introduce a FF sensor (with new matched AF module a-la 1.7TC), the price of old FF glass will triple. Best get it now while they are so reasonable......darling. You would though, wouldn't you. A new AF TC allowing a...
Posted by dougf8 on 25/05/2012 - 19:48
K5 or K30
I too very recently upgraded to a K5, reluctantly trading in my K20D--couldn't afford to keep it. Better build quality,top plate LCD and sensor qualities plus quieter shutter swung it for moi. I do miss the bulk and handling of the K20D, i find it difficult not to get my fingers on the K5 rear LCD. ...
Posted by ADLONG on 24/05/2012 - 13:56
K5 or K30
I would like to buy a new camera (I have a d5000) and am seriously considering pentax. I was wondering if you could tell me what you think of the k5 and its resposivity and image quality. I am a military plane spotter as a hobby and the camera I buy will have to be able to do that. I saw on the foru...
Posted by amplified on 29/05/2012 - 15:18
K5 or K30
Considering you have nikon lenses, it may cost you less if you upgrade to D7000. It has the same sensor as k5. There is no visible difference in IQ. Not wishing to sound like a Pentax fanboy but for the current price for which you can buy a K5 (US$850) it seems a far better camera than the D7000 if ...
Posted by Frogfish on 29/05/2012 - 16:41
K5 or K30
Of course k-5 achieves more with the same sensor. But if he has some lenses it will be cheaper to change only the body, not the whole system. But both are outstanding cameras.
Posted by amplified on 29/05/2012 - 16:44
K5 or K30
My D5000 has one cross type and 10 normal sensors, I manage to get decent shots with it, but I wanted to improve and since my first camera (SLR) was a Pentax I'd love to have a Pentax DSLR... if it's better than my current one that is. The easy path for me would be, as I use Nikon daily in my job...
Posted by K10D on 31/05/2012 - 02:17
K5 or K30
Wow !!! I don't even come close to that quality with the D5k ;) that's a sale ! you should be a Pentax rep MikeP ;) ! I was just looking at the dxo to see if I shouldn't wait for the K30 (nice/shiny/new) but as the sensor is the same as the k01, the K5's still better. Another question for y...
Posted by keltos on 01/06/2012 - 11:41
K5 or K30
Seems to make a difference in lightroom. Images from my GX20 I can increase exposure by 2 stops on the k-5 by 4 stops... That's comparing Samsung vs Sony Exmor and there's a lot more than the bit depth which separates the two sensors. A comparison of K-01 or K30 vs K5 would compare the same Sony ...
Posted by Pentaxophile on 24/06/2012 - 16:31
K5 or K30
My opinion: To make a thorough comparison between 12/14 bits you'd have to consider the whole 'end to end' process from real world image through to the final output (whether that's a print, projection or displayed on a screen). The raw output is just a small part of that process and you could easily...
Posted by johnha on 24/06/2012 - 20:59
K5 or K30
Seems to make a difference in lightroom. Images from my GX20 I can increase exposure by 2 stops on the k-5 by 4 stops... That's comparing Samsung vs Sony Exmor and there's a lot more than the bit depth which separates the two sensors. A comparison of K-01 or K30 vs K5 would compare the same Sony ...
Posted by wadna on 24/06/2012 - 23:53
K5 or K30
Seems to make a difference in lightroom. Images from my GX20 I can increase exposure by 2 stops on the k-5 by 4 stops... That's comparing Samsung vs Sony Exmor and there's a lot more than the bit depth which separates the two sensors. A comparison of K-01 or K30 vs K5 would compare the same Sony ...
Posted by Stuey on 25/06/2012 - 12:22
