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K5IIs, how good then?
if the square sensor was equal to the longest side of the current rectangular sensor then you wouldn't be throwing pixels away by cropping in terms of composition becuase you wouldn't have wanted that in the scene anyway. Im' sure a camera with a square sensor would allow landscape, portrait and Squ...
Posted by gwing on 15/06/2013 - 22:36
K5IIs, how good then?
Trouble is a square sensor with sides equal to current rectangular sensor will require a larger image circle and hence potentially a new set of lenses and/or reduced corner performance. Many DA lenses are full frame compatible in any case, and as has just been demonstrated by the Q v Q7, there may w...
Posted by Blythman on 15/06/2013 - 22:42
K5IIs, how good then?
I don't really get the point of all this square format stuff..... this is supposed to be a reason that I don't need my BG-4 grip to help with vertical shooting? Well, I suppose it might be a reason if I actually had a square format sensor - but I don't! So that goes out the window. In any case, I...
Posted by McGregNi on 16/06/2013 - 01:30
K5IIs, how good then?
What makes the MkII or IIs better than a MkI if you shoot RAW? I can accept that the lack of AA filter impacts results. If you manual focus on static subjects using RAW, where is the improvement as it comes down to the user to determine the quality of the final result. I have previously commented...
Posted by K10D on 16/06/2013 - 02:57
K5IIs, how good then?
No idea about comparing in that way K10D, but RAW is not totally unprocessed. There is a limited amount of processing that you get regardless, but to be fair not likely to be significant in terms of what you eventually see on your screen. I think the Pentax look is more than just the JPEG algorit...
Posted by johnriley on 16/06/2013 - 08:57
K5IIs, how good then?
Those that I listed earlier ... 'There are clear gains with the K7 / K5 conbined with battery grip - firstly the obvious extended power with an extra Li-on and 6 AAs on board. [i]As mentioned a deeper body needed for a square sensor could accomodate an extra battery, and also twin card slots But ...
Posted by Blythman on 16/06/2013 - 09:18
K5IIs, how good then?
No idea about comparing in that way K10D, but RAW is not totally unprocessed. There is a limited amount of processing that you get regardless, but to be fair not likely to be significant in terms of what you eventually see on your screen. I think the Pentax look is more than just the JPEG algorit...
Posted by K10D on 16/06/2013 - 11:24
K5IIs, how good then?
I really think we are all wasting our time on these comparisons; as has been said many times already, comparing images on the web does not and can not indicate any 'real world' benefits. I disagree. The sensors don't change and starting taking pictures differently when you take them to different l...
Posted by Smeggypants on 17/06/2013 - 20:41
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
Surely it would also be dependent on the glass you're putting in front of the sensor? If you have a couple of non professional zooms and a prime or two of older vintage for example perhaps you may be in for a rude awakening with the 'S' type sensor as it may well highlight any lens shortcomings and ...
Posted by robbiec on 18/06/2013 - 00:50
K5II choice considerations - a new take
Surely it would also be dependent on the glass you're putting in front of the sensor? If you have a couple of non professional zooms and a prime or two of older vintage for example perhaps you may be in for a rude awakening with the 'S' type sensor as it may well highlight any lens shortcomings and ...
Posted by gwing on 18/06/2013 - 06:14
K5II choice considerations - a new take
.... From what has been said already it appears that the sensor on the 's' is actually simpler because it lacks a filter. If this is the case then Pentax should be providing the 'better' but simplified filter (assuming it is actually 'better') as the de facto new standard and including it for the sa...
Posted by McGregNi on 18/06/2013 - 16:01
K5II choice considerations - a new take
Philip, good point. I do think that Pentax themselves should be doing more to justify the price difference between the two models. There isn't exactly a wealth of information at ones's fingertips to peruse and make a judgement one way or the other as to whether it is worth it or not. In realit...
Posted by 1stEverPentax on 18/06/2013 - 15:46
K5II choice considerations - a new take
If more and more cameras with this sensor are now coming minus the AA filter layer surely the extra cost attributed to smaller runs is pretty much negated? Previously like when Nikon have done it aye understandable.
Posted by InFESTation on 18/06/2013 - 17:45
K5II choice considerations - a new take
If more and more cameras with this sensor are now coming minus the AA filter layer surely the extra cost attributed to smaller runs is pretty much negated It's not a factor when there's no choice. When there is a choice then both need to be handled separately so the relative numbers will be signific...
Posted by johnriley on 18/06/2013 - 17:55
K5II choice considerations - a new take
Thanks to everyone for their explanations, the technical side of the argument is much clearer now (no pun intended). Regarding the financial and marketing angle..If both sensor/filter combinations are similar cost then why not just produce both versions at the same price and let the customer pick...
Posted by 1stEverPentax on 18/06/2013 - 18:04
K5II choice considerations - a new take
Regarding the financial and marketing angle..If both sensor/filter combinations are similar cost then why not just produce both versions at the same price and let the customer pick which he/she prefers in the same way that they might choose a white camera over a blue one or a red over a black. Must...
Posted by simonkit on 18/06/2013 - 19:12
K5II choice considerations - a new take
Simon, have just looked at your landscape photography website..absolutely first class...some really stunning imagery. Maybe asking professionals like yourself how you have found the existing sensor technology is the way forward. It was the bit about regularly printing images up to 36x24 inches......
Posted by 1stEverPentax on 18/06/2013 - 21:12
K5II choice considerations - a new take
Simon, have just looked at your landscape photography website..absolutely first class...some really stunning imagery. Maybe asking professionals like yourself how you have found the existing sensor technology is the way forward. It was the bit about regularly printing images up to 36x24 inches......
Posted by simonkit on 18/06/2013 - 21:28
K5II choice considerations - a new take
I've just had a look and found remarkable lack of stress about it. No nay-sayers, no enthusiasts, it just is what it is. No doubt if I kept looking I would find something of interest, but no time for that I'm afraid. I'm posting this link to help Nigel with his K-5II and K-5IIs comparisons with P...
Posted by Smeggypants on 18/06/2013 - 22:01
