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K-5IIs has arrived
Yes, and the sensor needs a clean :roll::oops:
Posted by SteveEveritt on 03/11/2012 - 19:05
K-5IIs has arrived
As I already have a K-5 the K-5IIs is not a massive step up – but a worthwhile improvement. The focusing in bright conditions seems to be about the same, but there is a big improvement in low light and under artificial light. The photo of the Robin is an example of this – a hand held shot with a DA*...
Posted by Dave_Evanson on 05/11/2012 - 13:51
Replacement for *istD
On that note, interested to hear if people think it's worth having a CCD and a CMOS-based body, would one type be better suited for a given type of photography (I'm thinking image quality and low-light performance would be the key measures here)? The newer bodies are just better all round, so I don'...
Posted by johnriley on 05/11/2012 - 15:00
Replacement for *istD
Yep, two cameras would be the plan - the question is whether to go for a quick-and-easy upgrade of the older (*istD) now or just accept it'll eventually be worth peanuts so use it to death whilst saving for a higher-spec body. For the first option I was considering only used bodies, but the K30D ...
Posted by mattie on 05/11/2012 - 15:12
Replacement for *istD
K-5 magnificent camera for the price - a real step change from the predecessors. The K10D and K20D were real game-changers for Pentax, people were underwhelmed by the K-7, same sensor but outperformed by the Kr and K-x 12MP in many areas.
Posted by ilovesaabs on 07/04/2013 - 10:43
What should i buy ? k5 , k-30 or other
This will go down like a lead balloon, but maybe you should have considered full frame if you intend to shoot weddings and portraits Some would argue that you should choose Medium Format over Full Frame:wink: In the days of Film this may have been quite true but digital cameras are far more capab...
Posted by fatspider on 30/11/2012 - 22:19
Why is the K30 cheaper ?
I I hadn't already upgraded my KR to a K5 I might well have bought the K30. As it is I wouldn't now be without the K5's whisper quiet shutter (must be in part down to the solid metal body) and the top LCD which with TAV mode works superbly for me. The bigger battery life is much enhanced by rarel...
Posted by wvbarnes on 07/11/2012 - 23:25
Pentax IQ
Why do so many people feel the need to modify/censor the names of other camera brands. Canon and Sony ( and indeed Nikon and other brands ) aren't profanity, they are just different brands. Couldn't agree with you more Smeggypants. However, while we're on the subject of IQ and improvements in camer...
Posted by Lü on 10/11/2012 - 11:35
Pentax IQ
I'm also very happy with the IQ of the K5 and see it as quite a big step forward from previous models..the most significant changes for me being the one mentioned above...its excellent ability to recover shadow detail together with its improved dynamic range, it's not far off the perfect DSLR for la...
Posted by simonkit on 10/11/2012 - 12:25
K-30 disappointment
I find the K30 to be diferent to the K-R. The sensor is colder, and my one appears to under exspose. This is a JPEG from the original RAW no PP done except resizing. Unless now i have found the exsposore slider i cant leave it alone. Cheers Dave
Posted by FAT8BIKER on 15/11/2012 - 15:03
KII vs KIIs
I've never seen a camera with a 55-inch sensor. But seriously, it's print making where the difference can be seen. As for the web, my *istDS images still look absolutely fine. printed, we can tell the difference between all the developments of the DSLR. We can also print books and magazines, w...
Posted by johnriley on 13/11/2012 - 10:26
Ive finally made up my mind.
I really dont understand half of that In simple terms you put an object (i used a cereal bix) 2 metres away from the sensor in the camera which is marked by circle with a line through it next to the top LCD screen Using live view half press the shutter button so the camera focuses on the cereal b...
Posted by cabstar on 14/11/2012 - 15:16
Ive finally made up my mind.
When you use put the camera to Live View and press the AF button it will focus the lens to the sensor using the contrast to decide if focus is found. This system is not as quick as Phase focus but very accurate. Phase AF is much faster and uses a pair of small AF lenses and if these are ever so sli...
Posted by SteveEveritt on 14/11/2012 - 19:44
KX v K30
Hello There will probably more technically based responses than mine but here are my observations on this matter :D (I apologise if you already know what I have typed) Purely print size or ability to crop more are the main but not the only areas resolution helps - macro shots etc where you can...
Posted by Stuey on 17/11/2012 - 17:57
KX v K30
Hello There will probably more technically based responses than mine but here are my observations on this matter :D (I apologise if you already know what I have typed) Purely print size or ability to crop more are the main but not the only areas resolution helps - macro shots etc where you can...
Posted by sportyman531 on 27/12/2012 - 22:31
Second hand K-5 what should I be aware of?
Hello, this is my first post in here. i have been given an opportunity to purchase the k-5 from someone at work, i was wondering what should i be aware of when i check the camera? and how to go about checking it? i am aware that earlier models of k-5 had a sensor stain issue. how do i go ab...
Posted by antzutd on 17/11/2012 - 22:33
'SR' on or 'SR' off?
Well there are tests done by scientists as well and the highly respected German magazine Colorfoto which generally show that the Pentax SR isn't at the top of the list. It's also possible that at the speeds Steve would have been using it wasn't actually doing anything. http://falklumo.blogs...
Posted by Algernon on 19/11/2012 - 11:07
5 AF points or 11 ?
I always use different autofocus points when taking head and shoulders portraits. Even when manual focusing (often) I have a point selected for focus confirmation. I can guarantee errors with central focus and recompose. A shallow depth of field and face on a different plane to the sensor (even ...
Posted by DrOrloff on 21/11/2012 - 17:24
5 AF points or 11 ?
I always use different autofocus points when taking head and shoulders portraits. Even when manual focusing (often) I have a point selected for focus confirmation. I can guarantee errors with central focus and recompose. A shallow depth of field and face on a different plane to the sensor (even ...
Posted by judderman62 on 21/11/2012 - 18:33
5 AF points or 11 ?
I always use different autofocus points when taking head and shoulders portraits. Even when manual focusing (often) I have a point selected for focus confirmation. I can guarantee errors with central focus and recompose. A shallow depth of field and face on a different plane to the sensor (even ...
Posted by MarkTaylor on 23/11/2012 - 04:15
