Third time out with K5

Tony3d · 09-24-2011, 02:12 PM

Went out again with my new K5. So far so good. I really think this camera is the best all around DSLR on the market today. Must admit I get a bit nerves everytime I turn it on, but I just keep my fingers crossed.

Adam · 09-24-2011, 02:31 PM

Yup, it's a great camera- doesn't lack much apart from video functionality, I'd say.

Tony3d · 09-24-2011, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Yup, it's a great camera- doesn't lack much apart from video functionality, I'd say.

Yes, and I'd give up video entirely for a 16:9 aspect ratio in liveview for stills. I really like the TAv mode now the the high ISO performance, and dynamic range is so greatly improved.

SlickYamaha · 09-24-2011, 02:40 PM

Seeing the grass hopper photo. I want to know where the NSFW part of your thread title is?!

Tony3d · 09-24-2011, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by SlickYamaha

Seeing the grass hopper photo. I want to know where the NSFW part of your thread title is?!

LOL! I thought he was just hitching a ride.

photoleet · 09-24-2011, 03:26 PM

Wow, what lens is this ? especially the grashopper cab

Wheatfield · 09-24-2011, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by Tony3d

Went out again with my new K5. So far so good. I really think this camera is the best all around DSLR on the market today. Must admit I get a bit nerves (nervous?) every time I turn it on, but I just keep my fingers crossed.

If you don't have faith in the product to the point you are unsure about whether it will work every time you go to use it, is this really the camera you want for your trip to Italy?
For myself, I'd want equipment that I had confidence in for something like that.

Tony3d · 09-24-2011, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

If you don't have faith in the product to the point you are unsure about whether it will work every time you go to use it, is this really the camera you want for your trip to Italy?
For myself, I'd want equipment that I had confidence in for something like that.

My son is bringing along a Lumix FZ 100 as well. I'm sure this camera will be fine, but god there has been a lot of people with recent problems. A friend of mine on another board just received her K5. It worked great for the first several shots, then her rear LCD died. It's scary is all I'm saying, but yes we will have another camera with a decent lens.

Tony3d · 09-24-2011, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by StDevious

Wow, what lens is this ? especially the grashopper cab

Nothing special. Just the DA 55-300mm lens.

an3ony · 09-24-2011, 04:35 PM

Hey man,
Glad to see it worked out for you. Great shots!

**Ex Finn.** · 09-24-2011, 04:39 PM - **1 Like**

I will take that "nothing special" lens off your hands for $ 50 and I will even pay for shipping. I promise you will not miss it.

**Ex Finn.** · 09-24-2011, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by Tony3d

It worked great for the first several shots, then her rear LCD died.

That is a first one I heard of. We must start to keep an eye out for that. Possibly should start a poll. What do you all think.
No way it could have been due to lack of charging the battery first.

Rupert · 09-24-2011, 05:10 PM

Wheatfield, Stop It! Tony is already nervous with Otis' "Guarantee Squirrel Volunteer" following his every step, ready to activate that guarantee, and he doesn't need any more help in testing the SR with his shaky hands......

Nice shots Tony, I love the grasshoppers, and of course the Handsome Squirrel!

That lens works nicely on the K5 too.

Just relax and enjoy! Otis has you covered, I just checked on him, not a bit nervous, just enjoying the beautiful day and dreaming of the night ahead over at Sylvia's place......

No need to worry!

Regards!

**blackcloudbrew** · 09-24-2011, 06:40 PM

Nice work there. Yup, the K5 rocks.

Tony3d · 09-24-2011, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Wheatfield, Stop It! Tony is already nervous with Otis' "Guarantee Squirrel Volunteer" following his every step, ready to activate that guarantee, and he doesn't need any more help in testing the SR with his shaky hands......

Nice shots Tony, I love the grasshoppers, and of course the Handsome Squirrel!

That lens works nicely on the K5 too.

Just relax and enjoy! Otis has you covered, I just checked on him, not a bit nervous, just enjoying the beautiful day and dreaming of the night ahead over at Sylvia's place......

No need to worry!

Regards!

Tell Otis I took a pick of his cousin Rocky from Bullwinkle fame. I'll post them later. He said to tell Otis even though his show was canceled he's still a chick magnet!

09-24-2011, 02:12 PM	#1
Tony3d Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 487	Third time out with K5 Went out again with my new K5. So far so good. I really think this camera is the best all around DSLR on the market today. Must admit I get a bit nerves everytime I turn it on, but I just keep my fingers crossed.

09-24-2011, 02:31 PM	#2
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09-24-2011, 02:39 PM	#3
Tony3d Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 487 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Yup, it's a great camera- doesn't lack much apart from video functionality, I'd say. Yes, and I'd give up video entirely for a 16:9 aspect ratio in liveview for stills. I really like the TAv mode now the the high ISO performance, and dynamic range is so greatly improved.

09-24-2011, 02:40 PM	#4
SlickYamaha Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bel Air MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 840	Seeing the grass hopper photo. I want to know where the NSFW part of your thread title is?!

09-24-2011, 02:46 PM	#5
Tony3d Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 487 Original Poster	Originally posted by SlickYamaha Seeing the grass hopper photo. I want to know where the NSFW part of your thread title is?! LOL! I thought he was just hitching a ride.

09-24-2011, 03:26 PM	#6
photoleet Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: DMV Photos: Albums Posts: 431	Wow, what lens is this ? especially the grashopper cab

09-24-2011, 03:55 PM	#7
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,986	Originally posted by Tony3d Went out again with my new K5. So far so good. I really think this camera is the best all around DSLR on the market today. Must admit I get a bit nerves (nervous?) every time I turn it on, but I just keep my fingers crossed. If you don't have faith in the product to the point you are unsure about whether it will work every time you go to use it, is this really the camera you want for your trip to Italy? For myself, I'd want equipment that I had confidence in for something like that.

09-24-2011, 04:28 PM	#8
Tony3d Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 487 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wheatfield If you don't have faith in the product to the point you are unsure about whether it will work every time you go to use it, is this really the camera you want for your trip to Italy? For myself, I'd want equipment that I had confidence in for something like that. My son is bringing along a Lumix FZ 100 as well. I'm sure this camera will be fine, but god there has been a lot of people with recent problems. A friend of mine on another board just received her K5. It worked great for the first several shots, then her rear LCD died. It's scary is all I'm saying, but yes we will have another camera with a decent lens.

09-24-2011, 04:31 PM	#9
Tony3d Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 487 Original Poster	Originally posted by StDevious Wow, what lens is this ? especially the grashopper cab Nothing special. Just the DA 55-300mm lens.

09-24-2011, 04:35 PM	#10
an3ony Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 49	Hey man, Glad to see it worked out for you. Great shots!

09-24-2011, 04:47 PM	#12
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by Tony3d It worked great for the first several shots, then her rear LCD died. That is a first one I heard of. We must start to keep an eye out for that. Possibly should start a poll. What do you all think. No way it could have been due to lack of charging the battery first.

09-24-2011, 05:10 PM	#13
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Wheatfield, Stop It! Tony is already nervous with Otis' "Guarantee Squirrel Volunteer" following his every step, ready to activate that guarantee, and he doesn't need any more help in testing the SR with his shaky hands...... Nice shots Tony, I love the grasshoppers, and of course the Handsome Squirrel! That lens works nicely on the K5 too. Just relax and enjoy! Otis has you covered, I just checked on him, not a bit nervous, just enjoying the beautiful day and dreaming of the night ahead over at Sylvia's place...... No need to worry! Regards!

09-24-2011, 06:40 PM	#14
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Nice work there. Yup, the K5 rocks.

09-24-2011, 06:41 PM	#15
Tony3d Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 487 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rupert Wheatfield, Stop It! Tony is already nervous with Otis' "Guarantee Squirrel Volunteer" following his every step, ready to activate that guarantee, and he doesn't need any more help in testing the SR with his shaky hands...... Nice shots Tony, I love the grasshoppers, and of course the Handsome Squirrel! That lens works nicely on the K5 too. Just relax and enjoy! Otis has you covered, I just checked on him, not a bit nervous, just enjoying the beautiful day and dreaming of the night ahead over at Sylvia's place...... No need to worry! Regards! Tell Otis I took a pick of his cousin Rocky from Bullwinkle fame. I'll post them later. He said to tell Otis even though his show was canceled he's still a chick magnet!