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Comment by cabstar posted on JR K5 IIs review at 05/02/2013 - 21:40
Never had a bag stolen from a church and at receptions i just put it in a corner and ask someone usually an older person whose not going anywhere to keep an eye on it. But most of the time the wife assists and carries it around.
Your kit is lacking in fast glass which you will need in the church and for the portraits. Rent from SRS if buying is not an option, it will make your day a lot easier.
Your kit is lacking in fast glass which you will need in the church and for the portraits. Rent from SRS if buying is not an option, it will make your day a lot easier.
Comment by cabstar posted on wedding looming at 05/02/2013 - 21:37
The interview with the Pentax employee who confirmed the problems with SDM and how they have now been remedied maybe a good piece of evidence for any potential case as this shows there was a design problem in the first place. Which is what needs to be proven.
Under SOGA and EU updates there is now six years to bring claims against retailers under satisfactory quality. I think any reasonable person would expect an expensive DA* lens to last up to 6 years.
Under SOGA and EU updates there is now six years to bring claims against retailers under satisfactory quality. I think any reasonable person would expect an expensive DA* lens to last up to 6 years.
Comment by cabstar posted on SDM failure? help. at 05/02/2013 - 21:31
The k-30 was faster to focus out of the box over the original k-5
Comment by cabstar posted on New Pentax Firmware updates for 6 cameras at 05/02/2013 - 20:15
Guess those new improved parts cost more than before
Comment by cabstar posted on SDM failure? help. at 05/02/2013 - 20:13
How much for the nissin cable on its own??
Comment by cabstar posted on FS: Sigma lenses, 540 FGZ flash and K5/K7 battery grip at 05/02/2013 - 19:15
I love number 2 well observed
Comment by cabstar posted on events and street UK & Oz at 05/02/2013 - 19:13
I think i have seen someone get a 2 x af teleconverter then take the glass out to use it as a ka macro tube.
Comment by cabstar posted on Elements in teleconverters... at 05/02/2013 - 19:05
MattMatic wrote:
Ok...
I've had a couple of days shooting with the K5IIs.
All good
* Focus is much, much more definite. The Mk1 was kind of "ooops, back a bit, hang on, forward a touch... yeah", whereas the Mk2 is "ziiip, focus". It knows where it's going and doesn't usually fiddle about Obviously there are conditions where it'll hunt a bit, but it really is like night & day. Even in cloudy conditions with the FA50/1.4 it knows where the focus point is.
* Focus accuracy is a revelation. f/1.4 in all lighting (that I can see in!) is just on-the-nail. That alone makes the MkII worth the upgrade (for me at least). Obviously there's going to be no difference between K5II and K5IIs in regard to focus accuracy.
* Difference with the K5 under many circumstances is negligible. Same sensor, same basic resolution. Tricky to tell 100%, but with the DA*16-50 I've got shots at ISO100 where you couldn't tell K5 from K5IIs (obviously conditions weren't exactly the same).
* With the FA50/1.4 and DA*50-135 there is a discernible difference in texture detail. I love the fine detail from trees etc.
* At high ISO it does appear there's more fine detail. Shot a load of images at Dover Castle in the range ISO3200 to ISO5000 with the DA*16-50 (around f/2.8 to f/4). Really pleased with the results. That said, I suspect there have been some subtle improvements in electronics - and DXO Mark seems to confirm that - and again, the K5II may have the same edge compared to the original K5. (Note: although it's the same sensor, the ADC electronics, power supply, etc may be improved a touch). The noise level is stupidly low and easily controllable.
Soooo....
My experience thus far is that the K5IIs does have an edge, but probably not by much. At around 17% more in money, I'd reckon at least a similar amount in acuity... given the optics are up to the job. Of course, you have to have the lenses that have very high MTF lenses, like the 50/1.4, and DA* series.
If you've not got the expensive glass - I'd say get the K5II and some new glass and you'll be happy. If you've got the glass and have the skill & experience (and don't mind the cost), then the K5IIs is luverly!
(Always happy to compare K5II vs K5IIs with the same setup and lenses if anyone's passing by...)
Matt
This was the exact same improvements i came across with my mkii with the same glass as you Matt. I think the focussing has improved that much over the old mki that increases in sharpness are more than likely down to focus accuracy and then a very very slight difference between having an AA filter and not having one. I never used my f50mm 1.4 that much as it always seemed soft, i no longer have that problem shooting at 1.4 and gives a confidence when using that combo that just wasnt there before.Ok...
I've had a couple of days shooting with the K5IIs.
All good
* Focus is much, much more definite. The Mk1 was kind of "ooops, back a bit, hang on, forward a touch... yeah", whereas the Mk2 is "ziiip, focus". It knows where it's going and doesn't usually fiddle about Obviously there are conditions where it'll hunt a bit, but it really is like night & day. Even in cloudy conditions with the FA50/1.4 it knows where the focus point is.
* Focus accuracy is a revelation. f/1.4 in all lighting (that I can see in!) is just on-the-nail. That alone makes the MkII worth the upgrade (for me at least). Obviously there's going to be no difference between K5II and K5IIs in regard to focus accuracy.
* Difference with the K5 under many circumstances is negligible. Same sensor, same basic resolution. Tricky to tell 100%, but with the DA*16-50 I've got shots at ISO100 where you couldn't tell K5 from K5IIs (obviously conditions weren't exactly the same).
* With the FA50/1.4 and DA*50-135 there is a discernible difference in texture detail. I love the fine detail from trees etc.
* At high ISO it does appear there's more fine detail. Shot a load of images at Dover Castle in the range ISO3200 to ISO5000 with the DA*16-50 (around f/2.8 to f/4). Really pleased with the results. That said, I suspect there have been some subtle improvements in electronics - and DXO Mark seems to confirm that - and again, the K5II may have the same edge compared to the original K5. (Note: although it's the same sensor, the ADC electronics, power supply, etc may be improved a touch). The noise level is stupidly low and easily controllable.
Soooo....
My experience thus far is that the K5IIs does have an edge, but probably not by much. At around 17% more in money, I'd reckon at least a similar amount in acuity... given the optics are up to the job. Of course, you have to have the lenses that have very high MTF lenses, like the 50/1.4, and DA* series.
If you've not got the expensive glass - I'd say get the K5II and some new glass and you'll be happy. If you've got the glass and have the skill & experience (and don't mind the cost), then the K5IIs is luverly!
(Always happy to compare K5II vs K5IIs with the same setup and lenses if anyone's passing by...)
Matt
One thing at no one has mentioned at least i havent seen mentioned is that the body coating feels better than mki body, as in better to grip.
Comment by cabstar posted on JR K5 IIs review at 05/02/2013 - 19:03
Why not just use macro tubes?
Comment by cabstar posted on Elements in teleconverters... at 05/02/2013 - 18:54
My K5 had AF adjustments all over, and stilll in some lights it was wrong.
The MkII just works. It's almost like having new glass too!
Matt
I never used my f50mm 1.4 that much as it always seemed soft, i no longer have that problem shooting at 1.4 and gives a confidence when using that combo that just wasnt there before.