Nikon D7000 trumps Pentax K-5....

panoguy · 04-08-2011, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by Raybo

That's it!

I'm selling all my Pentax gear and getting a Sony just to pee him off.

Whaaaa? Who do you think you are - Farfisa?!

Chex · 04-09-2011, 12:43 AM

Originally posted by fafo13

i do most pics in a low light situation, and i had in my hands d3000 and i was very happy with results, but ive decided ill get 17-70 lenses for my k-x for now and FIX this issue ( pic below) and i may be happy with k-x or go for k-5 ( its just sexy or a noob thinking that better camera will give me better results) but first gotta get my k-x to work correctly !!!

Well that looks like a slight FF issue, you should go into your debug mode and adjust your AF setting. Besides AF issues I'm sure your K-x trumps the D3100 and T2i's IQ? Maybe time to practice and get better with manual focus and or catch in focus? AF is nice and all, but I wouldn't rely on it to make the shot on any camera.

Zakovva · 04-09-2011, 11:45 AM

Anyone take this dude seriously?

You Tube

"You agree with all the Pro's and disagree with all the Con's. Sounds like a D7000 fan boy or it seems as if it is a paid review for Nikon." - KVSKPrasad

Couldn't agree more, seems like a perfect camera?

Chex · 04-09-2011, 02:32 PM

I think its funny all his responses simply pend reviewing, so basically people who call it like it is won't get their posts up. I love how he has NO clue about the K-5 and has obviously never even held one..

30v iPentax · 04-09-2011, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by Zakovva

Jokainen ottaa tämä jätkä tosissaan?

Kyllä Pentax K-5 on sittenkin hyvä kamera.

**Dma110** · 04-09-2011, 03:21 PM

This guy is the poster boy of all fanboys. He just annoys me.

Wheatfield · 04-09-2011, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by Zakovva

Anyone take this dude seriously?

YouTube - Nikon D7000: Discussing DPReview's Pros and Cons from their D7000 Review

"You agree with all the Pro's and disagree with all the Con's. Sounds like a D7000 fan boy or it seems as if it is a paid review for Nikon." - KVSKPrasad

Couldn't agree more, seems like a perfect camera?

It's hard to take someone seriously when he doesn't know what he is talking about.

Eruditass · 04-09-2011, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by sterretje

If I understand the K5's manual correctly (page 282), it basically has the same options except for P mode; you can even select which dial does what.

I haven't played with those settings on my K5.

And I assume like the K10D, you can switch the dials, or make one EV comp.

Rupert · 04-09-2011, 04:17 PM

I roam around a lot...there are lots of Forums.....I see almost 100% of K5 users extremely happy with the K5....I sure don't see that on the Nikon Forums with the D7000. Maybe this guys needs to start listening instead of running his mouth? It is what the users say that matters, and users are saying the K5 is far ahead of the Nikon in user appreciation. Check it out for yourself......

Regards

mikeSF · 06-08-2011, 12:39 PM

lack of credibility & classic definition of a fanboy.
oh, and a real dork.

dylansalt · 06-10-2011, 02:31 AM

Not every one is "into" the Pentax ltd primes but like the flexibility of zooms.

Nikon have better consumer zooms wr IQ/Sharpness than Pentax imho

Pair the Nikon 16-85 & 70-300 with the D7000 and with exceptional accurate flash and you have a fantastic "budget" kit that will deliver IQ/sharpness almost in the "pro" league above any consumer Pentax zoom paired with the K5.

So although the video is rubbish there is definitely a case in point for the D7000 over the K5.

**Rondec** · 06-10-2011, 04:01 AM

Originally posted by dylansalt

Not every one is "into" the Pentax ltd primes but like the flexibility of zooms.

Nikon have better consumer zooms wr IQ/Sharpness than Pentax imho

Pair the Nikon 16-85 & 70-300 with the D7000 and with exceptional accurate flash and you have a fantastic "budget" kit that will deliver IQ/sharpness almost in the "pro" league above any consumer Pentax zoom paired with the K5.

So although the video is rubbish there is definitely a case in point for the D7000 over the K5.

Which of those lenses is weather sealed?

I don't understand the point of Nikon releasing a weather sealed camera, when almost none of the lenses that are even slightly affordable are weather sealed. Beyond which, I really do think the build of the K5 is a notch above the D7000.

The Nikon 16-85 is a slow lens. Sure, it has decent IQ when stopped down to f5.6, but so do an awful lot of other lenses out there. The Pentax 17-70 f4 would match up pretty well against it, for less money (in the United States). As to the telephoto portion, I must confess that I am not that familiar, since I seldom shoot longer than 135mm. I own the DA 55-300 which seems pretty decent, but I don't really use it that much.

bhairavp · 06-10-2011, 04:51 AM

How's the 16-85 compared to the 17-70 from Pentax?
EDIT: didn't see the last line above.

**Rondec** · 06-10-2011, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by bhairavp

How's the 16-85 compared to the 17-70 from Pentax?
EDIT: didn't see the last line above.

Photozone reviewed both and seemed to like the DA 17-70 better than the Nikon 16-85. Basically, the Nikon is reviewed as being "pretty good for what it is." Klaus in particular thought that the Nikon was too slow aperture-wise and exhibited harsh bokeh in many situations.

KLSMpls · 06-10-2011, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by dylansalt

Not every one is "into" the Pentax ltd primes but like the flexibility of zooms.

Nikon have better consumer zooms wr IQ/Sharpness than Pentax imho

Pair the Nikon 16-85 & 70-300 with the D7000 and with exceptional accurate flash and you have a fantastic "budget" kit that will deliver IQ/sharpness almost in the "pro" league above any consumer Pentax zoom paired with the K5.

So although the video is rubbish there is definitely a case in point for the D7000 over the K5.

Nikon has better zooms according to who? I would argue that is far from true as well. I have looked at many reviews of Canikon lenses compared with Pentax and until you spend over a grand for their best lenses, Pentax does better. And you even see the difference? In most cases probably not and most likely nothing you can't fix in post processing.

What Nikon does have is a greater selection and I sure wish Pentax would fix that so the brand has more appeal to pros as well....but Pentax does not seem after that market for whatever reason.

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04-08-2011, 08:18 PM	#76
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by Raybo That's it! I'm selling all my Pentax gear and getting a Sony just to pee him off. Whaaaa? Who do you think you are - Farfisa?!

04-09-2011, 12:43 AM	#77
Chex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The 'Stoke, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,678	Originally posted by fafo13 i do most pics in a low light situation, and i had in my hands d3000 and i was very happy with results, but ive decided ill get 17-70 lenses for my k-x for now and FIX this issue ( pic below) and i may be happy with k-x or go for k-5 ( its just sexy or a noob thinking that better camera will give me better results) but first gotta get my k-x to work correctly !!! Well that looks like a slight FF issue, you should go into your debug mode and adjust your AF setting. Besides AF issues I'm sure your K-x trumps the D3100 and T2i's IQ? Maybe time to practice and get better with manual focus and or catch in focus? AF is nice and all, but I wouldn't rely on it to make the shot on any camera.

04-09-2011, 02:32 PM	#79
Chex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The 'Stoke, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,678	I think its funny all his responses simply pend reviewing, so basically people who call it like it is won't get their posts up. I love how he has NO clue about the K-5 and has obviously never even held one..

04-09-2011, 03:04 PM	#80
30v iPentax Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Suomi , Finland Posts: 368	Originally posted by Zakovva Jokainen ottaa tämä jätkä tosissaan? Kyllä Pentax K-5 on sittenkin hyvä kamera.

04-09-2011, 03:21 PM	#81
Dma110 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gilbert Arizona Posts: 559	This guy is the poster boy of all fanboys. He just annoys me.

04-09-2011, 03:44 PM	#82
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by Zakovva Anyone take this dude seriously? YouTube - Nikon D7000: Discussing DPReview's Pros and Cons from their D7000 Review "You agree with all the Pro's and disagree with all the Con's. Sounds like a D7000 fan boy or it seems as if it is a paid review for Nikon." - KVSKPrasad Couldn't agree more, seems like a perfect camera? It's hard to take someone seriously when he doesn't know what he is talking about.

04-09-2011, 04:14 PM	#83
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by sterretje If I understand the K5's manual correctly (page 282), it basically has the same options except for P mode; you can even select which dial does what. I haven't played with those settings on my K5. And I assume like the K10D, you can switch the dials, or make one EV comp.

04-09-2011, 04:17 PM	#84
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	I roam around a lot...there are lots of Forums.....I see almost 100% of K5 users extremely happy with the K5....I sure don't see that on the Nikon Forums with the D7000. Maybe this guys needs to start listening instead of running his mouth? It is what the users say that matters, and users are saying the K5 is far ahead of the Nikon in user appreciation. Check it out for yourself...... Regards

06-08-2011, 12:39 PM	#85
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	lack of credibility & classic definition of a fanboy. oh, and a real dork.

06-10-2011, 02:31 AM	#86
dylansalt Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Durban, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,052	Not every one is "into" the Pentax ltd primes but like the flexibility of zooms. Nikon have better consumer zooms wr IQ/Sharpness than Pentax imho Pair the Nikon 16-85 & 70-300 with the D7000 and with exceptional accurate flash and you have a fantastic "budget" kit that will deliver IQ/sharpness almost in the "pro" league above any consumer Pentax zoom paired with the K5. So although the video is rubbish there is definitely a case in point for the D7000 over the K5.

06-10-2011, 04:01 AM	#87
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Originally posted by dylansalt Not every one is "into" the Pentax ltd primes but like the flexibility of zooms. Nikon have better consumer zooms wr IQ/Sharpness than Pentax imho Pair the Nikon 16-85 & 70-300 with the D7000 and with exceptional accurate flash and you have a fantastic "budget" kit that will deliver IQ/sharpness almost in the "pro" league above any consumer Pentax zoom paired with the K5. So although the video is rubbish there is definitely a case in point for the D7000 over the K5. Which of those lenses is weather sealed? I don't understand the point of Nikon releasing a weather sealed camera, when almost none of the lenses that are even slightly affordable are weather sealed. Beyond which, I really do think the build of the K5 is a notch above the D7000. The Nikon 16-85 is a slow lens. Sure, it has decent IQ when stopped down to f5.6, but so do an awful lot of other lenses out there. The Pentax 17-70 f4 would match up pretty well against it, for less money (in the United States). As to the telephoto portion, I must confess that I am not that familiar, since I seldom shoot longer than 135mm. I own the DA 55-300 which seems pretty decent, but I don't really use it that much.

06-10-2011, 04:51 AM	#88
bhairavp Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 399	How's the 16-85 compared to the 17-70 from Pentax? EDIT: didn't see the last line above.

06-10-2011, 06:09 AM	#89
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Originally posted by bhairavp How's the 16-85 compared to the 17-70 from Pentax? EDIT: didn't see the last line above. Photozone reviewed both and seemed to like the DA 17-70 better than the Nikon 16-85. Basically, the Nikon is reviewed as being "pretty good for what it is." Klaus in particular thought that the Nikon was too slow aperture-wise and exhibited harsh bokeh in many situations.

06-10-2011, 07:37 AM	#90
KLSMpls Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 77	Originally posted by dylansalt Not every one is "into" the Pentax ltd primes but like the flexibility of zooms. Nikon have better consumer zooms wr IQ/Sharpness than Pentax imho Pair the Nikon 16-85 & 70-300 with the D7000 and with exceptional accurate flash and you have a fantastic "budget" kit that will deliver IQ/sharpness almost in the "pro" league above any consumer Pentax zoom paired with the K5. So although the video is rubbish there is definitely a case in point for the D7000 over the K5. Nikon has better zooms according to who? I would argue that is far from true as well. I have looked at many reviews of Canikon lenses compared with Pentax and until you spend over a grand for their best lenses, Pentax does better. And you even see the difference? In most cases probably not and most likely nothing you can't fix in post processing. What Nikon does have is a greater selection and I sure wish Pentax would fix that so the brand has more appeal to pros as well....but Pentax does not seem after that market for whatever reason.