| Latest Review Posted | Pentax K-5 IIs
I gave this camera a pretty high rating because it deserves it IMO. I previously had the K30 and had some issues with it. I had seriously considered a Canon but I was swayed by this forum to try Pentax again, and I'm glad I did. The layout of the controls and menu are a dream for me. Shooting wildlife and insects I often have to choose different AF and exposure settings, and this camera makes it simple and quick allowing me to get the shot I was after. Using the DA-55-300 lens I can usually get a nice sharp image unless user error is involved.
I tend to trust the auto focus in birding since as you know many of the subjects don't stick around long enough for a manual focus. The lens and camera I have are a great match and pretty spot on considering the investment. I love this camera but am planning on upgrading to the K3 next year before going on a nation wide tour of national parks, and I will want an affordable and dependable 400-500 zoom as well as wide angle lens.
The pics included here are 100% crops and have minor PP for colour and contrast as I shoot with a neutral setting and bring it back in later in PP
No sharpening was done on these examples and shot in partial cloudy conditions except for the dragonfly which was in morning light at slow speeds and some wind, even so the leg spines are pretty good
and after re-size and PP is quite impressive.
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