K-5IIs has arrived
Posted 03/11/2012 - 18:35
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I would like to know a bit more on the fcussing speed/low light focussing.
If they are significant, might upgrade from my much loved K5
If they are significant, might upgrade from my much loved K5
K5iis and a couple of lenses.
Posted 03/11/2012 - 18:54
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cycler wrote:
The files were raw (DNG), converted to 16 bit Tiffs by Photoshop CS5 camera raw before using Photomatix, then back to Photoshop for a bit more jiggery-pokery.
I have uploaded a raw file if anyone would like to have a play, right click the link and save as, it is 23.5Mb so might take a little time to get. link
Just had a quick look at the DNG it looks sharp The files were raw (DNG), converted to 16 bit Tiffs by Photoshop CS5 camera raw before using Photomatix, then back to Photoshop for a bit more jiggery-pokery.
I have uploaded a raw file if anyone would like to have a play, right click the link and save as, it is 23.5Mb so might take a little time to get. link
I presume the Windermere shot was taken on another camera?
Strangely it shows the type of Jaggies that you would expect
from a camera that hasn't got an anti-alias filter in the
sails and aerials of the boat Is that due to
processing or the camera?
Some shots of a yachting marina would be an ideal test
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Posted 03/11/2012 - 18:58
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Algernon wrote:
I presume the Windermere shot was taken on another camera?
Strangely it shows the type of Jaggies that you would expect
from a camera that hasn't got an anti-alias filter in the
sails and aerials of the boat Is that due to
processing or the camera?
Some shots of a yachting marina would be an ideal test
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The Windermere shot was from my K-7
cycler wrote:
The files were raw (DNG), converted to 16 bit Tiffs by Photoshop CS5 camera raw before using Photomatix, then back to Photoshop for a bit more jiggery-pokery.
I have uploaded a raw file if anyone would like to have a play, right click the link and save as, it is 23.5Mb so might take a little time to get. link
Just had a quick look at the DNG it looks sharp The files were raw (DNG), converted to 16 bit Tiffs by Photoshop CS5 camera raw before using Photomatix, then back to Photoshop for a bit more jiggery-pokery.
I have uploaded a raw file if anyone would like to have a play, right click the link and save as, it is 23.5Mb so might take a little time to get. link
I presume the Windermere shot was taken on another camera?
Strangely it shows the type of Jaggies that you would expect
from a camera that hasn't got an anti-alias filter in the
sails and aerials of the boat Is that due to
processing or the camera?
Some shots of a yachting marina would be an ideal test
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Posted 05/11/2012 - 13:51
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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*300mm, the K-5 would not have nailed it quite so well. The weather has been far from ideal so I haven’t had the opportunity to get the best from the K-5IIs resolution wise – it was overcast and hazy when I was out on Saturday. I get the feeling that to really see the benefits of removing the AA filter you are probably going to have to use a tripod or be fortunate to have very good light (not something that happens often in Oldham).
As for moiré I spent a lot of time photographing fences at various angles but couldn’t get any – so good news there – I expect you will be unlucky to be troubled by it in most situations. I did try photographing the covers of my loudspeakers as I thought this was as likely as anything to suffer from moiré. As you can see from the image http://www.evanson.org.uk/Images/_K5_3477.jpg it looked like I had succeeded in a big way, but it was only an artefact of the K-5IIs LCD resolution for the preview. The actual image was fine – as can be seen from this 100% crop http://www.evanson.org.uk/Images/_K5S0078.jpg – also zooming in with the K-5IIs preview removes the effect. This is something to be aware of when reviewing shots on the camera – if moiré appears to be present check again at a different zoom level before panicking and rejecting the shot.
For me the main reason to upgrade from the K-5 was the promise of better AF – which is certainly the case in low light. The choice between a K-5II and IIs comes down to a difference of £150 (UK) which when you think about it is probably less than the difference between the price of a normal lens and a limited or DA* version – so if you have invested in expensive glass it would make sense to try and get the best out of the sensor when conditions allow.
I have put a few images and the RAW files on the web. There are some full size JPGs and some 100% centre crops so the image/file sizes are big.
Outdoor shot with DA*50-135 hand held http://www.evanson.org.uk/Images/_K5S0102.jpg 12MB file
http://www.evanson.org.uk/Images/_K5S0102_crop100pc.jpg 100% centre crop.
DNG RAW File http://www.evanson.org.uk/working/_K5S0102.zip
Photo of Robin DA*300mm handheld low light ISO 12800 – showing good feather detail and focus accuracy http://www.evanson.org.uk/Images/_K5S0118.jpg 12MB file
http://www.evanson.org.uk/Images/_K5S0118_crop100pc.jpg 100% crop.
DNG RAW File http://www.evanson.org.uk/working/_K5S0118.zip
Some macro shots with a DFA100mm Macro and DA35mm Limited – these were made using a tripod (SR off) and the 2 second timer was on so the mirror was locked up.
DFA100mm http://www.evanson.org.uk/Images/_K5S0122_crop100pc.jpg 100% crop RAW file http://www.evanson.org.uk/working/_K5S0122.zip
DA35mm Limited http://www.evanson.org.uk/Images/_K5S0123.jpg RAW File http://www.evanson.org.uk/working/_K5S0123.zip
As for moiré I spent a lot of time photographing fences at various angles but couldn’t get any – so good news there – I expect you will be unlucky to be troubled by it in most situations. I did try photographing the covers of my loudspeakers as I thought this was as likely as anything to suffer from moiré. As you can see from the image http://www.evanson.org.uk/Images/_K5_3477.jpg it looked like I had succeeded in a big way, but it was only an artefact of the K-5IIs LCD resolution for the preview. The actual image was fine – as can be seen from this 100% crop http://www.evanson.org.uk/Images/_K5S0078.jpg – also zooming in with the K-5IIs preview removes the effect. This is something to be aware of when reviewing shots on the camera – if moiré appears to be present check again at a different zoom level before panicking and rejecting the shot.
For me the main reason to upgrade from the K-5 was the promise of better AF – which is certainly the case in low light. The choice between a K-5II and IIs comes down to a difference of £150 (UK) which when you think about it is probably less than the difference between the price of a normal lens and a limited or DA* version – so if you have invested in expensive glass it would make sense to try and get the best out of the sensor when conditions allow.
I have put a few images and the RAW files on the web. There are some full size JPGs and some 100% centre crops so the image/file sizes are big.
Outdoor shot with DA*50-135 hand held http://www.evanson.org.uk/Images/_K5S0102.jpg 12MB file
http://www.evanson.org.uk/Images/_K5S0102_crop100pc.jpg 100% centre crop.
DNG RAW File http://www.evanson.org.uk/working/_K5S0102.zip
Photo of Robin DA*300mm handheld low light ISO 12800 – showing good feather detail and focus accuracy http://www.evanson.org.uk/Images/_K5S0118.jpg 12MB file
http://www.evanson.org.uk/Images/_K5S0118_crop100pc.jpg 100% crop.
DNG RAW File http://www.evanson.org.uk/working/_K5S0118.zip
Some macro shots with a DFA100mm Macro and DA35mm Limited – these were made using a tripod (SR off) and the 2 second timer was on so the mirror was locked up.
DFA100mm http://www.evanson.org.uk/Images/_K5S0122_crop100pc.jpg 100% crop RAW file http://www.evanson.org.uk/working/_K5S0122.zip
DA35mm Limited http://www.evanson.org.uk/Images/_K5S0123.jpg RAW File http://www.evanson.org.uk/working/_K5S0123.zip
Posted 05/11/2012 - 16:59
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The shot of the robin at ISO12800 is very impressive and so sharp too...
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Posted 05/11/2012 - 21:22
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Interesting user info on the "s" but discussions on sharpness are surely a little irrelevant, I've had my standard K5 for some time and have always been impressed by the sharp images it produces
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Posted 06/11/2012 - 09:05
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cycler wrote:
Great photography and thanks for postingBagworth wrote:
I'd be really interested in your pics and comments too - I'm getting to the point of making the move from K7 to K5(something) and IIs is top of the list at the moment. But being a cautious soul I'm keen to see what others' experiences are first.
I picked up my K-5IIs yesterday from my local camera shop in Preston (pre-ordered). Like you I upgraded from a K-7. First impressions are very good, although I think mostly by the K-5 features of low noise etc. My style is mainly HDR landscapes. I shot some images this morning and am really pleased with how easily they processed, the three major processing changes from the K-7 were the lack of noise, dynamic range and how little sharpening I had to do. The images from this morning are in my Flickr photostream linkI'd be really interested in your pics and comments too - I'm getting to the point of making the move from K7 to K5(something) and IIs is top of the list at the moment. But being a cautious soul I'm keen to see what others' experiences are first.
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Posted 07/11/2012 - 10:37
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Thank you for this feedback .
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