Will I see a difference kx and k5
As many on here will advise it is no guarantee of better photos BUT it certainly offers the opportunity for better results.
I'd buy from a Pro dealer such as the one that suppors this site, thus get two years warranty and consider the 18 - 135 WR lens for your purpose as perfect match.
Regarding performance differences between the K-x and K-5, this has been well documented on the forum in previous posts and I do own both cameras so I can probably give you some useful pointers:
- Firstly, the K-x is a superb camera, I have kept mine as a backup body and still use it a lot. I'm always impressed by the images it produces, but it is not designed for professional use
- Secondly, the K-5 is a much different beast, much more suited to Wedding Photography than the K-x
- K-5 is better in low light (but K-x is still very good in this regard)
- K-5's images are better - more detail and better colour depth
- K-5 handles better and is much more responsive, e.g. more ergonomic and the front wheel helps tremendously (shutter speed adjustment on the front, aperture on the back = rapid adjustments!)
- K-5 is more rugged (metal body) and is weathersealed
- K-5 has more accurate and rapid autofocus
- K-5 works better in manual with old lenses (exposure is more accurate)
- K-5 has better viewfinder, 100% view and brighter
- K-5 has a better rear screen, higher resolution and brighter
- K-5 has flash sync socket
- K-5 has infra-red remote sensor on both front and rear (K-x only has this on the rear)
- K-5 has a very quiet and smooth shutter, whereas the K-x's is harsh and noisy
All in all, the K-5 is really much more of a semi-professional camera. If you are serious about wedding photography I would suggest a couple of K-5's with the K-x as emergency backup only. You will also need some high quality glass - the kit lenses whilst good will not be up to commercial wedding photography and you will be competing against professionals with expensive gear.
Good luck in your venture, I hope it works out well for you.
Regards
David
On the other hand (and a lot cheaper) if your looking just to have a spare body for emergencies I would relegate your Kx and get a K30 as you main body, a steal for £320 at the moment, the extra pennies can then go towards some better glass.
I would also add the 50mm 1.4 or 1.8 to the mix for bridal portraits too...
Concert photography
Currently on a Pentax hiatus until an FF Pentax is released
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
Stuart..
I'd agree that 2 fast zooms (as suggested by Cabstar) on 2 identical bodies would be most appropriate... SDM also has the benefit of silent focusing.
Digital:
Pentax K5- Vivitar 19mm 3.8; FA35mm f2; D-Xenon 100mm macro f2.8; DA50-200mm WR...
Flash:
Yongnuo YN-560; Vivitar 285HV; Cactus V4 triggers...
Film:
Pentax-MX & M50mm f1.4; Spottie & 55mm f1.8; MG & M40mm 2.8...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/daveholmesphotos/
Does the K30 have AF adjust? back/front focus issues could be the make or brake of a wedding photographer...
Yes, for up to 20 lenses.
I took some shots at a family wedding recently with the Kx but only in my capacity as a guest, they had a colleague in to do the job properly. Always hard trying to get a good position when you are not the main photographer, some of my shots were OK, but nothing like the quality they would need to be if I was being paid. The 18-55 kit lens
worked out better overall than the Tamron 70-300 although the extra reach of the longer lens was useful in itself, but to be honest neither was really good enough. I would have liked to have had the Tamron 17-50 2.8 which seems great value...maybe next time.
What a difference - it feels better, it works better, it delivers so much more, even with only a little tinkering with buttons.
I got a great deal(body only) from SRS on an ex demo - less than 50 actuations - and couldn't be happier with choice. I use old kit lenses from Km ie 18-55 & 50-200. I also have a 28-80 and 55 -200 (Sigma) from my old SFX days. Recently bought a 50mm 1:1.7 manual focus of ebay - that delivers magnificent quality but I need to be more patient with it
Still learning but loving it!
Folks on this forum are great help and inspiration too.
Good luck with your decision.
Ian
Apart from the sealing is the k30 much of a step up to the Kr ?.
Ian
I'd say yes...
AF is improved... Better IQ... Increase in resolution... Dual control wheels... RAW/FX (customizable) button... And Weather Resistant (I know you said 'apart from' but it is a biggie imo)
Digital:
Pentax K5- Vivitar 19mm 3.8; FA35mm f2; D-Xenon 100mm macro f2.8; DA50-200mm WR...
Flash:
Yongnuo YN-560; Vivitar 285HV; Cactus V4 triggers...
Film:
Pentax-MX & M50mm f1.4; Spottie & 55mm f1.8; MG & M40mm 2.8...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/daveholmesphotos/
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How much of a difference will I see between the K-x and the k5 ? Is it worth forking out for ?
Thanks for the advice