Is the k5 worth buying
Posted 27/04/2011 - 14:41 - Helpful Comment
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'Definitely'
Incredible sensor IQ jump from the K-7.
Matt
Incredible sensor IQ jump from the K-7.
Matt
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Posted 27/04/2011 - 14:42 - Helpful Comment
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I've just bought two, so yes, it is worth buying. Excellent camera that hits the spot in every respect.
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Posted 27/04/2011 - 15:11
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thank you all for your comments taken thats it made my mind up
playing firm but fair all the way
Posted 27/04/2011 - 15:13 - Helpful Comment
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I am currently using both a K-7 and K-5
If you don't shoot over ISO 800 then I would personally say no. The AF is still not significantly better and 1.5fps makes very little difference.
If however you do use over ISO 800 then the K-5 walks all over the K-7 sensor wise.
Can't see Pentax even announcing a new DSLR for at least 12 months.
If you don't shoot over ISO 800 then I would personally say no. The AF is still not significantly better and 1.5fps makes very little difference.
If however you do use over ISO 800 then the K-5 walks all over the K-7 sensor wise.
Can't see Pentax even announcing a new DSLR for at least 12 months.
Posted 27/04/2011 - 15:19
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Interesting ! Maybe I'll stick with my K-7 then
I rarely go above 200 !!
I rarely go above 200 !!
K-7 | K10 | DA 18-135 | DA 18-250 | DA 55-300 | DFA 100 |
Posted 27/04/2011 - 15:55
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thanks very much mike thats what i mean no real point really is there
playing firm but fair all the way
Posted 27/04/2011 - 16:12
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Is it just the high ISO that's better? I switched to a K5 from a K20, which as I understand it produced broadly comparable images to the K7. I've noticed a massive jump in the dynamic range with the new camera at any ISO - there is so much more detail obtainable in the shadows. Given that I seem to often shoot in high contrast conditions, the K5 would be worth it for me for this reason alone.
I've no experience of the K7, but the K5 produces substantially better images than the K20.
I've no experience of the K7, but the K5 produces substantially better images than the K20.
Posted 27/04/2011 - 16:31
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Pentaxophile wrote:
This has been covered loads of times in this forum and in magazine reviews etc... I'm surprised you haven't come across any opinions on the subject! To save you the time and bother of doing your own research the answer is 'YES'.
A bit Rude of you but some people are
This has been covered loads of times in this forum and in magazine reviews etc... I'm surprised you haven't come across any opinions on the subject! To save you the time and bother of doing your own research the answer is 'YES'.
playing firm but fair all the way
Posted 27/04/2011 - 16:34
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I've got a K-5 and a K-7 as back-up and having used the K-5 since January I will probably in the near future sell the K-7 as in my opinion there is a big difference in IQ, I've found there is much more detail with the K-5 and images with high ISO's are much improved.
I am very pleased with the results from the K-5 so far and is worth the extra pennies
I am very pleased with the results from the K-5 so far and is worth the extra pennies
Posted 27/04/2011 - 17:49
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RobE17 wrote:
I've got a K-5 and a K-7 as back-up and having used the K-5 since January I will probably in the near future sell the K-7 as in my opinion there is a big difference in IQ, I've found there is much more detail with the K-5 and images with high ISO's are much improved.
I am very pleased with the results from the K-5 so far and is worth the extra pennies
Judging by that lens line-up, you've also got bags of money !?I've got a K-5 and a K-7 as back-up and having used the K-5 since January I will probably in the near future sell the K-7 as in my opinion there is a big difference in IQ, I've found there is much more detail with the K-5 and images with high ISO's are much improved.
I am very pleased with the results from the K-5 so far and is worth the extra pennies
So the few 'extra pennies' won't be felt ! some of us are less lucky, so the K7 may be a better buy
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* 16.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor 23.7 x 15.7mm High speed (new)
* Sensitivity range: ISO 80 to 51 200 (new)
* SAFOX IX+ AF sensor with 11 selectable points
* 7 fps high speed continuous shooting(new)
* Weatherproof body with 77 independent seals not new ?
i dont see really the point of the K5 as the K7 does it all any way ??
the new stuff not much diffrent
or have Pentax got a new one ready to come out ??