K5 Limited Edition Sale Kicking off, Only 50 in UK
Posted 19/03/2011 - 07:41
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I have not heard of any silver zooms, but they announced a silver version of the 3 limited pancakes, 21, 40 and 70mm. Should be available in April.
Posted 19/03/2011 - 11:06
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giofi wrote:
I prefer the limited version, it will surely look great with silver lenses, and it will be different from many other brands' cameras.
Will it make me a better photographer? Definitely not. Will it make me a happier one? Definitely yes!
So then, the bling factor comes to Pentax photography.I prefer the limited version, it will surely look great with silver lenses, and it will be different from many other brands' cameras.
Will it make me a better photographer? Definitely not. Will it make me a happier one? Definitely yes!
I bought Titanium (silver is so last year ) coloured Limited lenses too, but only because there was no other choice at the time.
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Posted 19/03/2011 - 11:36
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Mannesty wrote:
So then, the bling factor comes to Pentax photography.
I bought Titanium (silver is so last year ) coloured Limited lenses too, but only because there was no other choice at the time.
Maybe it's just nostalgic. I have a black and silver MX and last year bought a black and silver SPII. Somehow it looks "right".
So then, the bling factor comes to Pentax photography.
I bought Titanium (silver is so last year ) coloured Limited lenses too, but only because there was no other choice at the time.
Posted 19/03/2011 - 16:32
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I love the silver look on vintage cams.
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Posted 19/03/2011 - 19:01
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It's odd, but I'd be torn between the black and titanium finishes if I could afford any FA Ltd lenses. The titanium makes it very obvious that you have something special, but the black is likely to be rarer in years to come judging by the few used examples I see for sale.
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Posted 23/03/2011 - 19:24
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johnriley wrote:
I can see a white DSLR being appropriate for shooting weddings.
Personally, I think the standard Black is much more approriate I can see a white DSLR being appropriate for shooting weddings.
As Frank Sinatra remarked, a man doesn't know what true happiness is until he gets married but it's too late by then
Posted 24/03/2011 - 19:14
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I had one in my hands yesterday. I agree that is matter of colour choice. I have noticed that side grip is designed much better then standard K5. Fingers just stick to body and handling is IMHO perfect, but propably K5+grip does the job too
K20D+grip, 16-45/4, 28-80 PZ, 28-70/4, MG, ME Super
Posted 24/03/2011 - 19:49
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Mine's now in bound from SRS
In the Pack - Gripped K5 (SE),K7 & K20, Gripped MZ-S(SE)& MZ-S,DA10-17, DA12-24, DA14, DA*16-50, 50-135, 60-250 & 300mm; FA31mm/43mm/77mm Ltds; Sigma 8-16, 135-400 & 150-500
Half Backs: K10+BG,DA16-45, DA50-200
Backs: LXs,Super As and lots of A, M & K lenses
Impact Subs: 28mm Shift, K 135-600 (the Banahan of Pentax zooms ), 400-600 Reflex
Half Backs: K10+BG,DA16-45, DA50-200
Backs: LXs,Super As and lots of A, M & K lenses
Impact Subs: 28mm Shift, K 135-600 (the Banahan of Pentax zooms ), 400-600 Reflex
Posted 24/03/2011 - 23:07
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Does anyone think later Black K5 might get the silvers updated side grip if it's an improvement on the original design?
Posted 25/03/2011 - 19:15
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This btw the second time we see a silver DA40mm limited, i wonder if anyone can thing of the first time
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 25/03/2011 - 19:19
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layingback wrote:
Well they didn't do it for the K20D. The improved grip was a Japan only, return to manufacturer and pay a fortune item. Even though it was only adhered by a form of double-sided tape apparently.
hmmm... Pentax did the modification on the spot at photokina 2006 for €49,- you can also send them to (local) pentax and they will replace the grip for the same price.Well they didn't do it for the K20D. The improved grip was a Japan only, return to manufacturer and pay a fortune item. Even though it was only adhered by a form of double-sided tape apparently.
I've asked that to my local dealer and they contacted Pentax straight away to ask.
Don't know if they will still do that?
ps. the grip also fit on the K10D
I would say contact pentax, they did it for the K10D and K20D so big change they also do it for the K7 and the K5
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 26/03/2011 - 05:25
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Dangermouse wrote:
It's odd, but I'd be torn between the black and titanium finishes if I could afford any FA Ltd lenses. The titanium makes it very obvious that you have something special, but the black is likely to be rarer in years to come judging by the few used examples I see for sale.
Maybe but personally I have no need to prove to any observer of my kit that I have anything 'special'It's odd, but I'd be torn between the black and titanium finishes if I could afford any FA Ltd lenses. The titanium makes it very obvious that you have something special, but the black is likely to be rarer in years to come judging by the few used examples I see for sale.
To me it's all about the images.
I don't have any FA Ltd lenses. yet. I plan to add them to my collection at some point, but I couldn't care less what colour they are ( within the bounds of taste - A pink version I wouldn't like ), I fancy them because of their IQ
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Posted 26/03/2011 - 11:01
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Personally I don't like the limited edition K-5. The grip looks better, maybe, though I have no problems with the standard grip. But I don't like the bling factor. It actually looks cheap to me. I certainly wouldn't pay a premium to get one. In fact I'd rather have a coloured k-5 than the Limited edition one.
Just my opinion of course. I am sure those of you with them will be very happy with them, and I wish you all the best.
Just my opinion of course. I am sure those of you with them will be very happy with them, and I wish you all the best.
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