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RonHendriks1966 · 10-05-2011, 08:31 AM

Just put in an order to get a new black K-5! It wil arrive tomorrow, when I'm home ontime to meet the postalguy. This is to replace my black K-5 and will be my fourth K-5 (K-5 (with stains), K-5 as second body, K-5 Silver (to replace my stains) and now K-5 to replace my second black body.

I sold my black body, shuttercount 53675, found a good price for it and the new one is a steel at the time. So this is for me like making math! I don't expect K-3 this year, so we are probably talking about spring. This new body is by then stil in good shape and I can sell it easy. I just invested a small amount to take the K-5 Black lifespan (for me three different body's) to 18 months of use (november 2010 - may 2012) and not having any problems with the amount of actuations on my camera.

Still, it is brand new tomorrow

Franc · 10-05-2011, 08:55 AM

duh!
your hyper!

If I understand correctly, you just bought a (4th) K5 to replace an older one

And I'm the one who's complaining about a broken *300

RonHendriks1966 · 10-05-2011, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by Franc

duh!
your hyper!

If I understand correctly, you just bought a (4th) K5 to replace an older one

Yup, and nothing to complain about any of them.

**jerryleejr** · 10-05-2011, 09:21 AM

So How many K-5's will you have when this one comes in? If I read right that leaves you with 2

JJ

RonHendriks1966 · 10-05-2011, 10:18 AM

Two is enough.

**jerryleejr** · 10-05-2011, 10:32 AM

Once I get comfortable with my K7 I will get a K5 which means I will stay a model or two behind but that is ok with me

JJ

humbr · 10-05-2011, 03:01 PM

Ron, gefeliciteerd!
I bought a K-5 body today, already happy and that after only 4 photos and reading the first 50 pages of the manual :-)

Gerrit

**Ash** · 10-05-2011, 03:50 PM

You're keen Ron -

All the best with it mate.

RonHendriks1966 · 10-06-2011, 12:25 AM

Originally posted by humbr

Ron, gefeliciteerd!
I bought a K-5 body today, already happy and that after only 4 photos and

Have fun with that K-5.

Originally posted by Ash

You're keen Ron -

All the best with it mate.

It is funny, for me it is a tool, like my car. I don't drive my car until it leaves me standing besides the road, no I replace it a good economical given time. That time was this week for my K-5.

Bestzoom · 10-06-2011, 01:33 AM

Thanks for the info. I am tempted to get another K5 with the drop ion price for telephoto zoom to live on.

I just love my K5. It is a brilliant tool.

Enjoy!

Qwntm · 10-11-2011, 09:21 AM

Yes, this is the way to go. Right now with the US economy in the dumps and me being in a position to idle back a bit, I sort of am taking a break. So 1 k-5 (and a Lumix G3 and Canon G12 and Pentax MX and Nikon N80!

) are enough for now. If I was still shooting hot and heavy like before 2008 I'd have 3 K-5's no question. I'd have a #2 K-5 right now just on principle, but I'm waiting and seeing for the K-3.

I would sell the G12 and get a Q, but the rumors of a bigger Q type camera are holding me back on that. I should sell the G12 anyway though as I don't really use it.

LeGonze · 10-11-2011, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by Qwntm

Yes, this is the way to go. Right now with the US economy in the dumps and me being in a position to idle back a bit, I sort of am taking a break. So 1 k-5 (and a Lumix G3 and Canon G12 and Pentax MX and Nikon N80!

) are enough for now. If I was still shooting hot and heavy like before 2008 I'd have 3 K-5's no question. I'd have a #2 K-5 right now just on principle, but I'm waiting and seeing for the K-3.

I would sell the G12 and get a Q, but the rumors of a bigger Q type camera are holding me back on that. I should sell the G12 anyway though as I don't really use it.

Hey man!!... What do you think about that G3??... Im considering to buy one... It seems really good... How do you compare it with pentax Image Quality??...

GeneV · 10-12-2011, 07:16 PM

Just put in my order for a K-5. I wanted to go through Adorama or B&H to get the forum a hit, but they are both closed for Sukot. I have become addicted to the low-light capabilities and small size of the K-x, and I can't wait to get that in a more advanced package.

rawr · 10-12-2011, 10:30 PM

Originally posted by GeneV

I have become addicted to the low-light capabilities and small size of the K-x, and I can't wait to get that in a more advanced package.

I know that feel. I think I may be doing the same soon. The pricing is certainly attractive now.

RonHendriks1966 · 10-13-2011, 02:19 AM

The price is perfect, and I don't see any movement down anymore at the time, so the bottom price is there (I think).

10-05-2011, 08:31 AM	#1
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	New K-5! Just put in an order to get a new black K-5! It wil arrive tomorrow, when I'm home ontime to meet the postalguy. This is to replace my black K-5 and will be my fourth K-5 (K-5 (with stains), K-5 as second body, K-5 Silver (to replace my stains) and now K-5 to replace my second black body. I sold my black body, shuttercount 53675, found a good price for it and the new one is a steel at the time. So this is for me like making math! I don't expect K-3 this year, so we are probably talking about spring. This new body is by then stil in good shape and I can sell it easy. I just invested a small amount to take the K-5 Black lifespan (for me three different body's) to 18 months of use (november 2010 - may 2012) and not having any problems with the amount of actuations on my camera. Still, it is brand new tomorrow

10-13-2011, 02:19 AM	#15
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	The price is perfect, and I don't see any movement down anymore at the time, so the bottom price is there (I think). Last edited by RonHendriks1966; 10-13-2011 at 08:10 AM.

10-05-2011, 08:55 AM	#2
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,214	duh! your hyper! If I understand correctly, you just bought a (4th) K5 to replace an older one And I'm the one who's complaining about a broken *300

10-05-2011, 09:08 AM	#3
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by Franc duh! your hyper! If I understand correctly, you just bought a (4th) K5 to replace an older one Yup, and nothing to complain about any of them.

10-05-2011, 09:21 AM	#4
jerryleejr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN Posts: 774	So How many K-5's will you have when this one comes in? If I read right that leaves you with 2 JJ

10-05-2011, 10:18 AM	#5
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	Two is enough.

10-05-2011, 10:32 AM	#6
jerryleejr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN Posts: 774	Once I get comfortable with my K7 I will get a K5 which means I will stay a model or two behind but that is ok with me JJ

10-05-2011, 03:01 PM	#7
humbr Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: St Catharines Posts: 62	Ron, gefeliciteerd! I bought a K-5 body today, already happy and that after only 4 photos and reading the first 50 pages of the manual :-) Gerrit

10-05-2011, 03:50 PM	#8
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	You're keen Ron - All the best with it mate.

10-06-2011, 12:25 AM	#9
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by humbr Ron, gefeliciteerd! I bought a K-5 body today, already happy and that after only 4 photos and Have fun with that K-5. Originally posted by Ash You're keen Ron - All the best with it mate. It is funny, for me it is a tool, like my car. I don't drive my car until it leaves me standing besides the road, no I replace it a good economical given time. That time was this week for my K-5.

10-06-2011, 01:33 AM	#10
Bestzoom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 232	Thanks for the info. I am tempted to get another K5 with the drop ion price for telephoto zoom to live on. I just love my K5. It is a brilliant tool. Enjoy!

10-11-2011, 09:21 AM	#11
Qwntm Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 856	Yes, this is the way to go. Right now with the US economy in the dumps and me being in a position to idle back a bit, I sort of am taking a break. So 1 k-5 (and a Lumix G3 and Canon G12 and Pentax MX and Nikon N80! ) are enough for now. If I was still shooting hot and heavy like before 2008 I'd have 3 K-5's no question. I'd have a #2 K-5 right now just on principle, but I'm waiting and seeing for the K-3. I would sell the G12 and get a Q, but the rumors of a bigger Q type camera are holding me back on that. I should sell the G12 anyway though as I don't really use it.

10-11-2011, 12:23 PM	#12
LeGonze New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8	Originally posted by Qwntm Yes, this is the way to go. Right now with the US economy in the dumps and me being in a position to idle back a bit, I sort of am taking a break. So 1 k-5 (and a Lumix G3 and Canon G12 and Pentax MX and Nikon N80! ) are enough for now. If I was still shooting hot and heavy like before 2008 I'd have 3 K-5's no question. I'd have a #2 K-5 right now just on principle, but I'm waiting and seeing for the K-3. I would sell the G12 and get a Q, but the rumors of a bigger Q type camera are holding me back on that. I should sell the G12 anyway though as I don't really use it. Hey man!!... What do you think about that G3??... Im considering to buy one... It seems really good... How do you compare it with pentax Image Quality??...

10-12-2011, 07:16 PM	#13
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Just put in my order for a K-5. I wanted to go through Adorama or B&H to get the forum a hit, but they are both closed for Sukot. I have become addicted to the low-light capabilities and small size of the K-x, and I can't wait to get that in a more advanced package.

10-12-2011, 10:30 PM	#14
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by GeneV I have become addicted to the low-light capabilities and small size of the K-x, and I can't wait to get that in a more advanced package. I know that feel. I think I may be doing the same soon. The pricing is certainly attractive now.

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