K5 issues in last batches

badsykes · 05-09-2013, 04:07 AM

Hello

My SN of my K5 is 4226531 and it was manufactured at the end of 2011.I read on dpreview some comments like this..

"On the K5 some claim that if you turn the shake reduction off you get much improved AF speed. Use SR only when needed."

And this:

"
By jf_tea (3 weeks ago)
The low-lights issues...
Have they been resolved ?
Really?
The two original K5 that I have used have problems with extreme front focusing under yellowish low-light: Tunsgten (indoor and some flood lights outdoors) and Sodium (street lamps).
*** I wish Pentax offered owners the option of upgrading the AF module ! ***
Otherwise, the K5 is fine under sunlight (even dusk) and bright light, or blueish low light (mercury lamps)."

And this is the answer for the above comment...
"
By jaad75 (3 weeks ago)
They have been resolved completely. But they weren't that pronounced with a good copy of original K-5 as well. Original K-5 just could not focus in such a low light as K-5II can and slowed down noticeably when light levels were between EV4-EV3 where K-5II keeps that regular speed to EV2-EV1. There is a great improvement with AF accuracy as well."

I need to know if the above comments are still true for later batches..I have a feeling that my camera was manufactured in the last batches before discontinuation of the product..

Thank you

Docrwm · 05-09-2013, 04:42 AM

There have been no reports of problems with sensor issues with later batches of the K-5. The manual says that under certain conditions it is better to turn off SR, that is nothing new nor is it a problem or defect. The K-5 was rated to 0EV and I have had good locks and not so good locks in that range. The K-5II/IIs does work in lower light, is more positive in its AF lock, and has faster AF but it also has a NEW processor in it. The K-5 has the SAFOX IX and the K-5II/IIs have the SAFOX X.

RonHendriks1966 · 05-09-2013, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by badsykes

Hello

My SN of my K5 is 4226531 and it was manufactured at the end of 2011.I read on dpreview some comments like this..

You can find the productiondate in the exif somewhere and I think it is from first half off 2011.

rawr · 05-09-2013, 07:01 AM

If you haven't already, you should update your camera to the latest v1.14 K-5 firmware.

Many performance and other tweaks have been made since v1.00 of the firmware, which may be the version that shipped from the factory to you. The firmware changes include some updates that relate to improving AF performance under tungsten light, and some significant improvements to stuff like the RAW buffer depth of the camera.

Also: don't believe everything you read from randoms on dpr.

Docrwm · 05-09-2013, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by rawr

If you haven't already, you should update your camera to the latest v1.14 K-5 firmware.

Many performance and other tweaks have been made since v1.00 of the firmware, which may be the version that shipped from the factory to you. The firmware changes include some updates that relate to improving AF performance under tungsten light, and some significant improvements to stuff like the RAW buffer depth of the camera.

Also: don't believe everything you read from randoms on dpr.

Amen Brother rawr!

Anvh · 05-09-2013, 07:43 AM

Most issues has been resolved with firmware upgrade or at least make it less off an issue.

Originally posted by Docrwm

The K-5II/IIs does work in lower light, is more positive in its AF lock, and has faster AF but it also has a NEW processor in it. The K-5 has the SAFOX IX and the K-5II/IIs have the SAFOX X.

First time i heard that they have a new processor, what is your source?

badsykes · 05-09-2013, 08:32 AM

Using pentaxforums shutter count aplication here is my toy..The upgrade to 1.14 was done when it was released..

Camera PENTAX K-5
Manufature Date 2011:10:15
Shutter Count 2,441
Firmware version 1.14

Parallax · 05-09-2013, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by Anvh

First time i heard that they have a new processor, what is your source?

Testing the SAFOX X in K-5 II: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
Pentax K-5 II Camera - Initial Test

Adam G · 05-09-2013, 09:02 AM

Processor, or processing engine?

The K-5IIs box clearly touts the Prime M engine.

I always figured this was a mistake, though.

Parallax · 05-09-2013, 09:11 AM

Originally posted by Adam G

Processor, or processing engine?

I assume Docrwm was speaking of the AF processor as the statement was part of a sentence commenting on the improved AF.

Adam G · 05-09-2013, 09:17 AM

Fair enough.

It's late, I'm buggered and possibly hallucinating just a little.

Docrwm · 05-09-2013, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

I assume Docrwm was speaking of the AF processor as the statement was part of a sentence commenting on the improved AF.

Thanks. I did say "The K-5 has the SAFOX IX and the K-5II/IIs have the SAFOX X."

Anvh · 05-09-2013, 10:31 AM

You did say that but the SAFOX is the complete AF system and you said; "also a NEW processor" hence the confusing.

05-09-2013, 04:07 AM	#1
badsykes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 61	K5 issues in last batches Hello My SN of my K5 is 4226531 and it was manufactured at the end of 2011.I read on dpreview some comments like this.. "On the K5 some claim that if you turn the shake reduction off you get much improved AF speed. Use SR only when needed." And this: " By jf_tea (3 weeks ago) The low-lights issues... Have they been resolved ? Really? The two original K5 that I have used have problems with extreme front focusing under yellowish low-light: Tunsgten (indoor and some flood lights outdoors) and Sodium (street lamps). * I wish Pentax offered owners the option of upgrading the AF module ! * Otherwise, the K5 is fine under sunlight (even dusk) and bright light, or blueish low light (mercury lamps)." And this is the answer for the above comment... " By jaad75 (3 weeks ago) They have been resolved completely. But they weren't that pronounced with a good copy of original K-5 as well. Original K-5 just could not focus in such a low light as K-5II can and slowed down noticeably when light levels were between EV4-EV3 where K-5II keeps that regular speed to EV2-EV1. There is a great improvement with AF accuracy as well." I need to know if the above comments are still true for later batches..I have a feeling that my camera was manufactured in the last batches before discontinuation of the product.. Thank you

05-09-2013, 09:02 AM	#9
Adam G Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 143	Processor, or processing engine? The K-5IIs box clearly touts the Prime M engine. I always figured this was a mistake, though. Attached Images

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05-09-2013, 04:42 AM	#2
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	There have been no reports of problems with sensor issues with later batches of the K-5. The manual says that under certain conditions it is better to turn off SR, that is nothing new nor is it a problem or defect. The K-5 was rated to 0EV and I have had good locks and not so good locks in that range. The K-5II/IIs does work in lower light, is more positive in its AF lock, and has faster AF but it also has a NEW processor in it. The K-5 has the SAFOX IX and the K-5II/IIs have the SAFOX X.

05-09-2013, 05:55 AM	#3
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by badsykes Hello My SN of my K5 is 4226531 and it was manufactured at the end of 2011.I read on dpreview some comments like this.. You can find the productiondate in the exif somewhere and I think it is from first half off 2011.

05-09-2013, 07:01 AM	#4
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	If you haven't already, you should update your camera to the latest v1.14 K-5 firmware. Many performance and other tweaks have been made since v1.00 of the firmware, which may be the version that shipped from the factory to you. The firmware changes include some updates that relate to improving AF performance under tungsten light, and some significant improvements to stuff like the RAW buffer depth of the camera. Also: don't believe everything you read from randoms on dpr.

05-09-2013, 07:07 AM	#5
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by rawr If you haven't already, you should update your camera to the latest v1.14 K-5 firmware. Many performance and other tweaks have been made since v1.00 of the firmware, which may be the version that shipped from the factory to you. The firmware changes include some updates that relate to improving AF performance under tungsten light, and some significant improvements to stuff like the RAW buffer depth of the camera. Also: don't believe everything you read from randoms on dpr. Amen Brother rawr!

05-09-2013, 07:43 AM	#6
Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	Most issues has been resolved with firmware upgrade or at least make it less off an issue. Originally posted by Docrwm The K-5II/IIs does work in lower light, is more positive in its AF lock, and has faster AF but it also has a NEW processor in it. The K-5 has the SAFOX IX and the K-5II/IIs have the SAFOX X. First time i heard that they have a new processor, what is your source?

05-09-2013, 08:32 AM	#7
badsykes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 61 Original Poster	Using pentaxforums shutter count aplication here is my toy..The upgrade to 1.14 was done when it was released.. Camera PENTAX K-5 Manufature Date 2011:10:15 Shutter Count 2,441 Firmware version 1.14

05-09-2013, 08:58 AM	#8
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by Anvh First time i heard that they have a new processor, what is your source? Testing the SAFOX X in K-5 II: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review Pentax K-5 II Camera - Initial Test

05-09-2013, 09:11 AM	#10
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by Adam G Processor, or processing engine? I assume Docrwm was speaking of the AF processor as the statement was part of a sentence commenting on the improved AF.

05-09-2013, 09:17 AM	#11
Adam G Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 143	Fair enough. It's late, I'm buggered and possibly hallucinating just a little.

05-09-2013, 09:23 AM	#12
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Parallax I assume Docrwm was speaking of the AF processor as the statement was part of a sentence commenting on the improved AF. Thanks. I did say "The K-5 has the SAFOX IX and the K-5II/IIs have the SAFOX X."

05-09-2013, 10:31 AM	#13
Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	You did say that but the SAFOX is the complete AF system and you said; "also a NEW processor" hence the confusing.