Would many clients understand the difference between a 16 or even 24mp APS-C and a 'FF' model, or are you suggesting thaat they really only appreciate seeing a big camera with one of two names on the front.

Just to clarify something - the 1st version (with the magenta cast) has been edited and saved out of LR, and the 2nd one (with the green cast) are not edited but are straight from the camera?

One question - does the LR one look the same (with the magenta) in each of the viewers you try?

If it is the case that the one exported in LR has a different colour balance (as I see it) then is it possible that there is any default Hue or White Balance adjustment in LR that is set and you are unaware of? Are you actually applying any image adjustments in LR before exporting?

If it is true that the purely IQ difference can now be insignificant, then what needs to be explored and understood is exactly what aspects of each format / megapixel amount would be ideal for which kinds of photographers.

Clearly there have been a number of Pentax users, it seems mostly those who work professionally, who felt they need the larger format - this is despite the fact that there have existed other APS-C 24mp options they could have chosen. Is it the case that the K3 has changed the game and choices in this respect, and that they may not have needed to make that 'jumping ship' choice?

Its that sun that brought this to life then! Well spotted composition John, I like the sunlit ferns close up in the foreground, and the slightly off centre position. Looks like this outhouse has had a few better days!

The handling and intuitive ease of use, coupled with an amazing range of features for the price - and that was a new k7, the design of which was already 3 years old by the time I discovered it. And it still blew away the most recent similarly priced models of the competition.

Plus there's nothing like the solid quality feel of it all (with the b-g4 grip) and my a and m series lenses attached.

Both K5 & K7 will represent amazing value secondhand at present - both offer very advanced functions and identical 'pro-spec' physical controls, making them extremely versatile and intuitive to control in the field.

This sets them apart from the lower spec models mentioned (as well as the weather sealing), so both would be worthwhile upgrades and would please many photographers.

In terms of pure 'bang per buck' though, although I love my K7 and am content with it for now, the IQ & DR improvements that the K5 brought, and so many excellent photographers here have long described, surely makes the K5 the best value option, if the budget can just stretch that far.

Thanks for showing these David, a really good selection. I especially like the mist on the lakes, and the frostiness (perhaps the grass is just a bit oversharp?)


DrO has covered the last one I think, and on the penultimate I like the symmetrical composition but feel a bit more space to the left of the little boatshed would have been better.

Thanks again for digging them out! Very inspiring to see

A great image, very spooky! Well done with that, It'll make a great display large on a wall somewhere. I would trim just a bit off the bottom, and maybe a bit off the right side. Colour and refelections are spectacular!

"I'll stay still a while for that guy with the K5"

I like the action shots Alistair!

He would have that info listed on his checklist.