K5, was it worth the wait?

Looking at the title of this thread, is it a question we can answer with any authority before we actually get our hands on K5s?

whatwhatwhat? 11 pages in and you expect the title of the thread to have any relevance any more?

um... errr.. in answer to your question..."no...because it depends on what you were waiting for".

Surely the answer would be "No" unless I was waiting for 11 pages of speculation.

It would be disappointing if it was only 11, I expect more from the community here.

We have yet to reach the stage where someone actually posts a K-5 shot.

Then half of those here assembled will be saying "wow great shot".

The other half will be worrying about whether they can do better.

'Twas ever thus..

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/115793-k-5-645d-photos.htm...

some more K-5 shots here

51200 looks fun

Although I have to say the 645D is very impressive on green

Downloading those pics now to see what can be done with NR software.

That just makes me want to save for the 645D !!!!!

I wish they'd make some RAWs available.

There isn't a camera with the final firmware yet so really the pictures mean nothing. The final output from the K-7 was better on the release firmware than the beta.

Having had my hands on one the answer to the question is a resounding yes.

Would you like to expand on this Gwyn? What were the things you liked best? Any snags? Those of us tempted to pre-order would love to know.

Archie

I have another thread about my visit to Photokina, in which I say a bit more about the K-5.

The camera suits me. It fits well in my hands, and is comfortable. Maybe if I already had a K-7 I wouldn't bother with the K-5. In fact I know I wouldn't, I don't think the changes would be worth the expense, but going from the K-20 to the K-5 makes sense for me.
The K20D was always too big, and I was never happy with it. The K-5 is just my camera. It feels right. I have debated whether to save money and get the K-7 instead, but since it may well be my last (new) camera I have decided to go for the newest model, in the hope it will last.

Not very detached, or technical I know but that's how it is for me.

Thanks, Gwyn,
I have a K-7 and agree with you about the size and handling - much better than the K-20 I used to have. Upgrading from the K-7 is more problematic as the benefits in better high ISO, higher fps and hopefully faster, better AF plus other minor improvements would come at a high cost.

Archie

I think most K-7 owners would be better served waiting for the model that supercedes the K-5, if that includes some enhancements to the body rather than just a new sensor (and upgraded af).

They have also improve the body and the interface of some buttons.