OK, so who has pre-ordered the K-5 already?

K-9 · 09-24-2010, 10:25 AM

Just curious if anyone has ordered one yet, or are we all going to wait until the smoke clears and the real (and hopefully better) price comes to light? I know Amazon says you will only get charged the lowest price from the time you order until shipping time, but I still don't like to pre-authorize higher stuff on my cc if I don't have to.

scole · 09-24-2010, 11:40 AM

I did, through Amazon. Time will tell!

imtheguy · 09-24-2010, 11:48 AM

I did, in my DREAMS last night. It came with the new 15-500mm/f2 kit lens. But I will probably do so for real shortly so my K20D can go for a visit to Eric H.

jrforman · 09-24-2010, 11:56 AM

I did through Amazon. Body only option.

Joe

**jpzk** · 09-24-2010, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by imtheguy

I did, in my DREAMS last night. It came with the new 15-500mm/f2 kit lens. But I will probably do so for real shortly so my K20D can go for a visit to Eric H.

Sure you did!

Imagine this with your 400/2.8 !!!! Oh! By the way, this last posted photo of the eagle is splendid!! Congrats!

JP

imtheguy · 09-24-2010, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Sure you did!

Imagine this with your 400/2.8 !!!! Oh! By the way, this last posted photo of the eagle is splendid!! Congrats!

JP

Seeing this thread did rev up the CBA and I just made the move through Amazon. Never in my life have I been the pioneer for an untested product but PF.com is to blame!

Yes, now with the higher iso and big lens and a TC I can still get that 1/1000 shutter for marsh bird action instead of choosing blur versus noisy when light is low. I hope.....

Thanks for comment on the Eagle.

I get lucky now and then.

**jpzk** · 09-24-2010, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by imtheguy

Seeing this thread did rev up the CBA and I just made the move through Amazon. Never in my life have I been the pioneer for an untested product but PF.com is to blame!

Yes, now with the higher iso and big lens and a TC I can still get that 1/1000 shutter for marsh bird action instead of choosing blur versus noisy when light is low. I hope.....

Thanks for comment on the Eagle.

I get lucky now and then.

My advice is to return all complaints directly to Adam !

I am sure you will be pleased.

Regarding the comments re: the Eagle ... this is not luck; you have improved a heck of a lot in your technique for bird photo! I also took a look at some other pics (heron, hummies...) excellent.

Take care and continue showing us great stuff.

JP

filmamigo · 09-24-2010, 12:28 PM

I would have pre-ordered one already.

But it seems like the K-5 won't have manual video controls or 24 fps video.

In which case, I might just as well pick up a used K-x for cheap, and keep shooting my K20D for stills.

Pentax, why do you want to lose sales instead of making small firmware upgrades to your pro models?

K-9 · 09-24-2010, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by filmamigo

I would have pre-ordered one already.

But it seems like the K-5 won't have manual video controls or 24 fps video.

In which case, I might just as well pick up a used K-x for cheap, and keep shooting my K20D for stills.

Pentax, why do you want to lose sales instead of making small firmware upgrades to your pro models?

What does the K-x video have over the K5? Manual controls? I thought the K5 was going to have manual focus and controls, just not AF during video?

mokey · 09-24-2010, 04:23 PM

I've preordered! Can't wait! I'm looking forward to the hopefully faster AF (than the k20d)

Pentaxor · 09-24-2010, 04:38 PM

I DID.........not !

stormcloud · 09-24-2010, 04:49 PM

i would have except for the shallow buffer - 8 raw frames is well its entry level not flagship - k5 should have had a larger raw image buffer than the k7 not worse

i been swithering on weather to get one or not at the moment i'm thinking not will invest in glass this year and wait for the k-3

filmamigo · 09-24-2010, 09:21 PM

Originally posted by K-9

What does the K-x video have over the K5? Manual controls? I thought the K5 was going to have manual focus and controls, just not AF during video?

The K-x will have 24 frames per second. The real question, if I'm buying another DSLR specifically for video, is what does the K5 have over the K-x. Answer: not much. Slightly higher resolution. A frame rate that is a pain in the a$$, because I will need to retime it to 24fps. Without the advantages of true manual exposure controls, why spend $1000 more than a K-x? It doesn't make sense.

kittykat46 · 09-25-2010, 08:37 AM

I'm leaning towards definitely buying a K-5, but I'll wait until the fog clears on some of the questionable specs, and some real-world results on performance and IQ.

Adam · 09-25-2010, 11:43 AM

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scole Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 216	I did, through Amazon. Time will tell!

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imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	I did, in my DREAMS last night. It came with the new 15-500mm/f2 kit lens. But I will probably do so for real shortly so my K20D can go for a visit to Eric H.

09-24-2010, 11:56 AM	#4
jrforman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 202	I did through Amazon. Body only option. Joe

09-24-2010, 12:00 PM	#5
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by imtheguy I did, in my DREAMS last night. It came with the new 15-500mm/f2 kit lens. But I will probably do so for real shortly so my K20D can go for a visit to Eric H. Sure you did! Imagine this with your 400/2.8 !!!! Oh! By the way, this last posted photo of the eagle is splendid!! Congrats! JP

09-24-2010, 12:06 PM	#6
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	Originally posted by jpzk Sure you did! Imagine this with your 400/2.8 !!!! Oh! By the way, this last posted photo of the eagle is splendid!! Congrats! JP Seeing this thread did rev up the CBA and I just made the move through Amazon. Never in my life have I been the pioneer for an untested product but PF.com is to blame! Yes, now with the higher iso and big lens and a TC I can still get that 1/1000 shutter for marsh bird action instead of choosing blur versus noisy when light is low. I hope..... Thanks for comment on the Eagle. I get lucky now and then.

09-24-2010, 12:23 PM	#7
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by imtheguy Seeing this thread did rev up the CBA and I just made the move through Amazon. Never in my life have I been the pioneer for an untested product but PF.com is to blame! Yes, now with the higher iso and big lens and a TC I can still get that 1/1000 shutter for marsh bird action instead of choosing blur versus noisy when light is low. I hope..... Thanks for comment on the Eagle. I get lucky now and then. My advice is to return all complaints directly to Adam ! I am sure you will be pleased. Regarding the comments re: the Eagle ... this is not luck; you have improved a heck of a lot in your technique for bird photo! I also took a look at some other pics (heron, hummies...) excellent. Take care and continue showing us great stuff. JP

09-24-2010, 12:28 PM	#8
filmamigo Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797	I would have pre-ordered one already. But it seems like the K-5 won't have manual video controls or 24 fps video. In which case, I might just as well pick up a used K-x for cheap, and keep shooting my K20D for stills. Pentax, why do you want to lose sales instead of making small firmware upgrades to your pro models?

09-24-2010, 01:16 PM	#9
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971 Original Poster	Originally posted by filmamigo I would have pre-ordered one already. But it seems like the K-5 won't have manual video controls or 24 fps video. In which case, I might just as well pick up a used K-x for cheap, and keep shooting my K20D for stills. Pentax, why do you want to lose sales instead of making small firmware upgrades to your pro models? What does the K-x video have over the K5? Manual controls? I thought the K5 was going to have manual focus and controls, just not AF during video?

09-24-2010, 04:23 PM	#10
mokey Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC Posts: 219	I've preordered! Can't wait! I'm looking forward to the hopefully faster AF (than the k20d)

09-24-2010, 04:38 PM	#11
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	I DID.........not !

09-24-2010, 04:49 PM	#12
stormcloud Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 232	i would have except for the shallow buffer - 8 raw frames is well its entry level not flagship - k5 should have had a larger raw image buffer than the k7 not worse i been swithering on weather to get one or not at the moment i'm thinking not will invest in glass this year and wait for the k-3

09-24-2010, 09:21 PM	#13
filmamigo Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797	Originally posted by K-9 What does the K-x video have over the K5? Manual controls? I thought the K5 was going to have manual focus and controls, just not AF during video? The K-x will have 24 frames per second. The real question, if I'm buying another DSLR specifically for video, is what does the K5 have over the K-x. Answer: not much. Slightly higher resolution. A frame rate that is a pain in the a$$, because I will need to retime it to 24fps. Without the advantages of true manual exposure controls, why spend $1000 more than a K-x? It doesn't make sense.

09-25-2010, 08:37 AM	#14
kittykat46 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 923	I'm leaning towards definitely buying a K-5, but I'll wait until the fog clears on some of the questionable specs, and some real-world results on performance and IQ.