Official K-5 Praising Thread

falconeye · 09-28-2010, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by blende8

Have you read GordonBGood's assessment of the K5 at dpreview?
He says, it is the new DR king, with over 14 EV DR.

I just want to bring to your attention:

I am aware of this info but do not (yet) endorse it in my preview article. My current best guess still is 13 +/- 0.5 EV which is a fantastic value indeed.

I am currently in the process with Gordon to clarify a few things. Don't get me wrong: I don't say Gordon is wrong. But it may be too early to rely on this early preliminary result.

Pentaxor · 09-28-2010, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by blende8

Have you read GordonBGood's assessment of the K5 at dpreview?
He says, it is the new DR king, with over 14 EV DR.

Klapping hands!

over 14 EV DR? I thought it was only as good as the D700's DR?

so does that mean it's 2 stops over the D700 which would equate to better IQ (ISO 3200 of K-5 versus ISO 12,800 of the D700) with pushed exposure? providing that ISO 3200 of the K-5 is just as good as that of the D700's ISO 3200. this is with regards to HIGH ISO IQ of course.

Pentaxor · 09-28-2010, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by blende8

2. Nikon D700
3. Canon 5D Mark II

But note, this refers to low ISO dynamic range only.
At high ISOs it is probably going into reverse.
But we should wait for the final camera with final software for final judgement.

ooppssss...kinda late reading your follow-up. however, I think it's still better if that was the case.

RonHendriks1966 · 09-29-2010, 09:30 AM

Just put the K-5 in pre-order in the Netherlands for 1199 euro (I bought the K-7 also out of pre-order in the first week for 1149 euro) and I expect it to drop the price maybe even to 1149 by the time of arrival.

Just for all you guys, because I don't care: the pre-order price for the D7000 is 1189 euro, so you only pay 10 euro for incamera SR.

Seems a good deal to me.

Urkeldaedalus · 09-29-2010, 09:39 AM

All indications are that this is a monster sensor that Sony has come up with, and that goes for all the cameras that will be using it.

falconeye · 09-29-2010, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Just put the K-5 in pre-order in the Netherlands for 1199 euro

Shop name/URL?

Adam · 09-29-2010, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Just put the K-5 in pre-order in the Netherlands for 1199 euro (I bought the K-7 also out of pre-order in the first week for 1149 euro) and I expect it to drop the price maybe even to 1149 by the time of arrival.

Nice- finally a store indicated the "correct" pricing. You should definitely post a link over at the price watch section!

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peteng · 09-30-2010, 06:01 AM

I pre-order the K-5 (house only) for around 1100 euro in Sweden.
Earlier this week I sent my DA* 50-135 for repair (SDM failure). Will cost me 150 euro including return shipping. Fair price I belive.

Blue · 09-30-2010, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by peteng

I pre-order the K-5 (house only) for around 1100 euro in Sweden.
Earlier this week I sent my DA* 50-135 for repair (SDM failure). Will cost me 150 euro including return shipping. Fair price I belive.

Except you probably shouldn't be having an SDM failure.

peteng · 09-30-2010, 06:44 AM

Yes of course. It has really been a pain in the a**. Such an expensive lens that broke down. I've used it on my K10D with downgraded firmware with screwdrive AF. But with a new camera that's impossible.

I expected the repair to be overly expensive - so I've been looking for a replacement lens. But looking at Sigma and Tamron and realize that they're not as good made me send the DA* to repair and I got surprised with the cost.

So hopefully I'll will soon have a really great combo with the K-5 and DA*-lens

**ManuH** · 09-30-2010, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by peteng

I expected the repair to be overly expensive - so I've been looking for a replacement lens. But looking at Sigma and Tamron and realize that they're not as good made me send the DA* to repair and I got surprised with the cost.

You shouldn't, the motor is cheap. You mostly pay man-hour work and it's probably taking less than one hour to replace it.

RonHendriks1966 · 09-30-2010, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

Shop name/URL?

It's cameranu.nl and I bought last year the K-7 and before the K20D. It's mainly internetshop, but I always visit the store.

CameraNU.nl - Pentax SLR - Pentax K-5 Body

k54 · 09-30-2010, 08:04 AM

I seldom use flash and I am a High ISO shooter. The K-5 is the ideal upgrade for my K-x.
I hope that the price will go lower so that I can afford it instead of going for the D-7000.
The SDXC is also what I want and with a 2TB SDXC, I can record a lot of videos in K-5 and shoot a lot of photos.

falconeye · 09-30-2010, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

It's cameranu.nl and I bought last year the K-7 and before the K20D. It's mainly internetshop, but I always visit the store.

CameraNU.nl - Pentax SLR - Pentax K-5 Body

Interesting. If I deduct VAT and convert €, I obtain the following prices (body only) from that shop in USD:

D300s / D7000 / K-5: $1335 / $1362 / $1373

All very close and under $1399.

kittykat46 · 09-30-2010, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

Interesting. If I deduct VAT and convert €, I obtain the following prices (body only) from that shop in USD:

D300s / D7000 / K-5: $1335 / $1362 / $1373

All very close and under $1399.

They are watching each other's pricing like a hawk...or was it falcon ?

09-28-2010, 11:13 AM	#107
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by blende8 Have you read GordonBGood's assessment of the K5 at dpreview? He says, it is the new DR king, with over 14 EV DR. Klapping hands! over 14 EV DR? I thought it was only as good as the D700's DR? so does that mean it's 2 stops over the D700 which would equate to better IQ (ISO 3200 of K-5 versus ISO 12,800 of the D700) with pushed exposure? providing that ISO 3200 of the K-5 is just as good as that of the D700's ISO 3200. this is with regards to HIGH ISO IQ of course. Last edited by Pentaxor; 09-28-2010 at 11:20 AM.

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09-28-2010, 10:13 AM	#106
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by blende8 Have you read GordonBGood's assessment of the K5 at dpreview? He says, it is the new DR king, with over 14 EV DR. I just want to bring to your attention: I am aware of this info but do not (yet) endorse it in my preview article. My current best guess still is 13 +/- 0.5 EV which is a fantastic value indeed. I am currently in the process with Gordon to clarify a few things. Don't get me wrong: I don't say Gordon is wrong. But it may be too early to rely on this early preliminary result.

09-28-2010, 11:23 AM	#108
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by blende8 2. Nikon D700 3. Canon 5D Mark II But note, this refers to low ISO dynamic range only. At high ISOs it is probably going into reverse. But we should wait for the final camera with final software for final judgement. ooppssss...kinda late reading your follow-up. however, I think it's still better if that was the case.

09-29-2010, 09:30 AM	#109
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Just put the K-5 in pre-order in the Netherlands for 1199 euro (I bought the K-7 also out of pre-order in the first week for 1149 euro) and I expect it to drop the price maybe even to 1149 by the time of arrival. Just for all you guys, because I don't care: the pre-order price for the D7000 is 1189 euro, so you only pay 10 euro for incamera SR. Seems a good deal to me.

09-29-2010, 09:39 AM	#110
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	All indications are that this is a monster sensor that Sony has come up with, and that goes for all the cameras that will be using it.

09-29-2010, 10:28 AM	#111
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Just put the K-5 in pre-order in the Netherlands for 1199 euro Shop name/URL?

09-29-2010, 10:42 AM	#112
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Just put the K-5 in pre-order in the Netherlands for 1199 euro (I bought the K-7 also out of pre-order in the first week for 1149 euro) and I expect it to drop the price maybe even to 1149 by the time of arrival. Nice- finally a store indicated the "correct" pricing. You should definitely post a link over at the price watch section! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-30-2010, 06:01 AM	#113
peteng Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 25	I pre-order the K-5 (house only) for around 1100 euro in Sweden. Earlier this week I sent my DA* 50-135 for repair (SDM failure). Will cost me 150 euro including return shipping. Fair price I belive.

09-30-2010, 06:15 AM	#114
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by peteng I pre-order the K-5 (house only) for around 1100 euro in Sweden. Earlier this week I sent my DA* 50-135 for repair (SDM failure). Will cost me 150 euro including return shipping. Fair price I belive. Except you probably shouldn't be having an SDM failure.

09-30-2010, 06:44 AM	#115
peteng Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 25	Yes of course. It has really been a pain in the a*. Such an expensive lens that broke down. I've used it on my K10D with downgraded firmware with screwdrive AF. But with a new camera that's impossible. I expected the repair to be overly expensive - so I've been looking for a replacement lens. But looking at Sigma and Tamron and realize that they're not as good made me send the DA to repair and I got surprised with the cost. So hopefully I'll will soon have a really great combo with the K-5 and DA*-lens

09-30-2010, 07:38 AM	#116
ManuH Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,249	Originally posted by peteng I expected the repair to be overly expensive - so I've been looking for a replacement lens. But looking at Sigma and Tamron and realize that they're not as good made me send the DA* to repair and I got surprised with the cost. You shouldn't, the motor is cheap. You mostly pay man-hour work and it's probably taking less than one hour to replace it.

09-30-2010, 07:53 AM	#117
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by falconeye Shop name/URL? It's cameranu.nl and I bought last year the K-7 and before the K20D. It's mainly internetshop, but I always visit the store. CameraNU.nl - Pentax SLR - Pentax K-5 Body

09-30-2010, 08:04 AM	#118
k54 Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 77	I seldom use flash and I am a High ISO shooter. The K-5 is the ideal upgrade for my K-x. I hope that the price will go lower so that I can afford it instead of going for the D-7000. The SDXC is also what I want and with a 2TB SDXC, I can record a lot of videos in K-5 and shoot a lot of photos.

09-30-2010, 08:11 AM	#119
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 It's cameranu.nl and I bought last year the K-7 and before the K20D. It's mainly internetshop, but I always visit the store. CameraNU.nl - Pentax SLR - Pentax K-5 Body Interesting. If I deduct VAT and convert €, I obtain the following prices (body only) from that shop in USD: D300s / D7000 / K-5: $1335 / $1362 / $1373 All very close and under $1399.

09-30-2010, 08:13 AM	#120
kittykat46 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 923	Originally posted by falconeye Interesting. If I deduct VAT and convert €, I obtain the following prices (body only) from that shop in USD: D300s / D7000 / K-5: $1335 / $1362 / $1373 All very close and under $1399. They are watching each other's pricing like a hawk...or was it falcon ?