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**dcmsox2004** · 03-18-2011, 06:38 AM

mornin all...

just getting my k-5 up and running...

the default on the k-5 is ***/best, but offers the ****/premium setting for image quality... gotta ask, why not opt for the ****premium setting, noting the file size will be bigger, but not a concern to me....
any comments/responses.....
what are other k-5 shooters using?
thanks, dave m

**eaglem** · 03-18-2011, 07:11 AM

If you go the next setting down it allows for burst shooting whereas highest image quality doesn't.

30v iPentax · 03-19-2011, 12:17 AM

Aika opettaa.

SpecialK · 03-19-2011, 08:09 AM

Who'd have thought you could get better than best? That is "most unique".

**dcmsox2004** · 03-19-2011, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Who'd have thought you could get better than best? That is "most unique".

when i asked this question (surprised at the lack of feedback) i wondered why pentax would make three stars the default, and not the four star premium quality option... with a dslr body of this ilk and capability, why would anyone want less than
what the k-5 could do?? memory cards are cheap enough for storing large files...
another mindless wandering by yours truly...... dave m

hcc · 03-19-2011, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by eaglem

If you go the next setting down it allows for burst shooting whereas highest image quality doesn't.

+1
I use the '**' setting most time because it allows some long burst of Hi continuous shooting, as long as all the in-camera PP are switched off.

In JPEG, I found little differences between ****, ***, and **. When I need higher quality, I shoot RAW+.

Christine Tham · 03-19-2011, 03:31 PM

I have shot raw ever since my first digital camera, the Nikon E5700. Why lose any bits?

Post processing technology improves all the time - photos I took in 2004 look really good when reprocessed in Adobe Lightroom 3:
Lord of the Rings New Zealand Tour

SpecialK · 03-19-2011, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

when i asked this question (surprised at the lack of feedback) i wondered why pentax would make three stars the default, and not the four star premium quality option... with a dslr body of this ilk and capability, why would anyone want less than
what the k-5 could do?? memory cards are cheap enough for storing large files...
another mindless wandering by yours truly...... dave m

Again no idea - I shoot RAW :-)

Smeggypants · 03-19-2011, 08:03 PM

RAWs here every time.

**Digitalis** · 03-20-2011, 01:28 AM

I always shoot DNG -and make the most of the images in post processing.

**Ash** · 03-20-2011, 01:42 AM

Also sounds like there isn't too much of a sacrifice in continuous shooting in RAW vs the variety of JPEG quality settings given the first firmware update.

May as well shoot RAW if memory's not a big deal.

Rupert · 03-20-2011, 08:02 AM

I shoot the top Jpeg + Raw. Is it better than best? I can't tell any difference. Mrs Rupert says I am the Best......but am better than Best if I have some cash or a new Credit Card for her........
Pretty damn handsome either way! She says I look best by candlelight...........
Best Regards!
[IMG]

[/IMG]

**dcmsox2004** · 03-20-2011, 03:38 PM

love that pic !!!!
Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Rupert, a fellow of infinite
jest, of most excellent fancy. He hath bore me on his back a
thousand times, and now how abhorr'd in my imagination it is!
My gorge rises at it.
dave m.....

**Ash** · 03-21-2011, 03:19 AM

My word, Rupert. Never is there an end to the wonder of your prose...
May better than the best be the ultimate best, and modesty the candour of us all!

skyoftexas · 03-21-2011, 08:13 AM

Nice pic, Rupert. What camera settings did you use?

Michael

03-18-2011, 06:38 AM	#1
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	best or premium quality settings mornin all... just getting my k-5 up and running... the default on the k-5 is */best, but offers the /premium setting for image quality... gotta ask, why not opt for the **premium setting, noting the file size will be bigger, but not a concern to me.... any comments/responses..... what are other k-5 shooters using? thanks, dave m

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,167	If you go the next setting down it allows for burst shooting whereas highest image quality doesn't.

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30v iPentax Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Suomi , Finland Posts: 368	Aika opettaa.

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SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Who'd have thought you could get better than best? That is "most unique".

03-19-2011, 03:11 PM	#5
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK Who'd have thought you could get better than best? That is "most unique". when i asked this question (surprised at the lack of feedback) i wondered why pentax would make three stars the default, and not the four star premium quality option... with a dslr body of this ilk and capability, why would anyone want less than what the k-5 could do?? memory cards are cheap enough for storing large files... another mindless wandering by yours truly...... dave m

03-19-2011, 03:25 PM	#6
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,005	Originally posted by eaglem If you go the next setting down it allows for burst shooting whereas highest image quality doesn't. +1 I use the '' setting most time because it allows some long burst of Hi continuous shooting, as long as all the in-camera PP are switched off. In JPEG, I found little differences between , , and *. When I need higher quality, I shoot RAW+.

03-19-2011, 03:31 PM	#7
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269	I have shot raw ever since my first digital camera, the Nikon E5700. Why lose any bits? Post processing technology improves all the time - photos I took in 2004 look really good when reprocessed in Adobe Lightroom 3: Lord of the Rings New Zealand Tour

03-19-2011, 07:48 PM	#8
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 when i asked this question (surprised at the lack of feedback) i wondered why pentax would make three stars the default, and not the four star premium quality option... with a dslr body of this ilk and capability, why would anyone want less than what the k-5 could do?? memory cards are cheap enough for storing large files... another mindless wandering by yours truly...... dave m Again no idea - I shoot RAW :-)

03-19-2011, 08:03 PM	#9
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	RAWs here every time.

03-20-2011, 01:28 AM	#10
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,695	I always shoot DNG -and make the most of the images in post processing.

03-20-2011, 01:42 AM	#11
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Also sounds like there isn't too much of a sacrifice in continuous shooting in RAW vs the variety of JPEG quality settings given the first firmware update. May as well shoot RAW if memory's not a big deal.

03-20-2011, 08:02 AM	#12
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	I shoot the top Jpeg + Raw. Is it better than best? I can't tell any difference. Mrs Rupert says I am the Best......but am better than Best if I have some cash or a new Credit Card for her........ Pretty damn handsome either way! She says I look best by candlelight........... Best Regards! [IMG] [/IMG]

03-20-2011, 03:38 PM	#13
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522 Original Poster	love that pic !!!! Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Rupert, a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy. He hath bore me on his back a thousand times, and now how abhorr'd in my imagination it is! My gorge rises at it. dave m.....

03-21-2011, 03:19 AM	#14
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	My word, Rupert. Never is there an end to the wonder of your prose... May better than the best be the ultimate best, and modesty the candour of us all!

03-21-2011, 08:13 AM	#15
skyoftexas Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: United States Posts: 156	Nice pic, Rupert. What camera settings did you use? Michael

best or premium quality settings

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