The Pentax K-5 Club

melander · 09-30-2010, 11:33 AM

I preordered my K-5 the other day, I will be upgrading from a K20D that I had for a little over 2 years. I also have the K-X but never realy liked it due to lack of controlls, it will be passed over to my gf that might find it usefull

So I tought we could have a thread where we talk about our experience with the camera, post pictures, discuss settings etc etc

Lets keep this a civilized, friendly and happy place

RonHendriks1966 · 09-30-2010, 11:36 AM

I will join to.

paperbag846 · 09-30-2010, 11:45 AM

I'll likely join the K5 club when they announce the K3 and everyone is scrambling to sell their K5's

.

Looks like one hell of a camera, a real worth upgrade to my k20d.

**jpzk** · 09-30-2010, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by melander

I preordered my K-5 the other day, I will be upgrading from a K20D that I had for a little over 2 years. I also have the K-X but never realy liked it due to lack of controlls, it will be passed over to my gf that might find it usefull

So I tought we could have a thread where we talk about our experience with the camera, post pictures, discuss settings etc etc

Lets keep this a civilized, friendly and happy place

No doubt this is going to be a good thread.
What I would like to see when it really gets going are:

1. AF tests in "real life" situations, both AF.S and AF.C on moving subjects especially on moving subjects toward the camera.
2. "high" ISO images from 1250 and up; not just on static subjects but also during "busy" scenes ... people, streets, etc ...

I hope you people will grant us the pleasure to see such images soon.
I will gladly join in when I get my K5 ... maybe next Spring.

Cheers and best of luck on this thread.

JP

tuco · 09-30-2010, 11:58 AM

So who is going to be the first kid on the block to post shots from a K-5 they own!

JohnBee · 09-30-2010, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by melander

I preordered my K-5 the other day, I will be upgrading from a K20D that I had for a little over 2 years. I also have the K-X but never realy liked it due to lack of controlls, it will be passed over to my gf that might find it usefull

I would join, but I'm far to chicken to be a martyr

No to mention I won't be in any financial position to upgrade until spring.

Urkeldaedalus · 09-30-2010, 12:09 PM

Buying a new one now. If it's good, I might just buy another one next year when the price will probably be far less, lol.

Urkeldaedalus · 09-30-2010, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by tuco

So who is going to be the first kid on the block to post shots from a K-5 they own!

If I'm first I promise to set the bar low so everyone else can soar over my standard

BethC · 09-30-2010, 12:17 PM

I'll join that club!! I've been shooting with my K10 for 4 years now. And although I really l love that camera and learned SO much by reading the manual (4 times to be exact) and shooting almost every day the last 4 years, I'm very ready for an upgrade. I have the money all saved up and set aside for my K-5 and will probably wait to order it once it's officially out and ready to ship

Oh...and JohnBee....I read your signature wrong at first and thought it said reasons why I will NOT be buying the K-5. I was confused for a minute

kalison · 09-30-2010, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by Urkeldaedalus

If I'm first I promise to set the bar low so everyone else can soar over my standard

Holding you to that, gotta do Iowa proud! Err... well gotta put that bar in the...right... spot?

Whats the shipping date? Oct?

Urkeldaedalus · 09-30-2010, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by kalison

Holding you to that, gotta do Iowa proud! Err... well gotta put that bar in the...right... spot?

Whats the shipping date? Oct?

Supposedly sometime mid to late October. So probably November.

kalison · 09-30-2010, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by Urkeldaedalus

Supposedly sometime mid to late October. So probably November.

Ahh! You're killing me! Four feet of snow and blistering winds! You never get used to it.

Hope you get it soon!

peteng · 09-30-2010, 01:20 PM

I pre-ordered the K-5 today (1100 euro).

I'm upgrading from K10D and expect to get better ISO-performance and autofocus mainly. But also I'll get some handy functions like AF-correction per lens, higher fps, better DR, 14bit RAW, video-mode.

It will be a killer-combo together with my DA* lens that are on repair for the moment, because of faulty SDM. To replace the SDM-motor cost me 150 euro including return shipping.

glanglois · 09-30-2010, 01:45 PM

Ask me again when the K-5 w/18-135 WR kit is available in the US and reviews are in.

In other words, I'll fill out the membership form but I'm not quite ready to mail in the dues!

deadwolfbones · 09-30-2010, 04:02 PM

I'll be joining this club.

09-30-2010, 11:33 AM	#1
melander Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweden, Umea Posts: 876	The Pentax K-5 Club I preordered my K-5 the other day, I will be upgrading from a K20D that I had for a little over 2 years. I also have the K-X but never realy liked it due to lack of controlls, it will be passed over to my gf that might find it usefull So I tought we could have a thread where we talk about our experience with the camera, post pictures, discuss settings etc etc Lets keep this a civilized, friendly and happy place

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RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	I will join to.

09-30-2010, 11:45 AM	#3
paperbag846 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,395	I'll likely join the K5 club when they announce the K3 and everyone is scrambling to sell their K5's . Looks like one hell of a camera, a real worth upgrade to my k20d.

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by melander I preordered my K-5 the other day, I will be upgrading from a K20D that I had for a little over 2 years. I also have the K-X but never realy liked it due to lack of controlls, it will be passed over to my gf that might find it usefull So I tought we could have a thread where we talk about our experience with the camera, post pictures, discuss settings etc etc Lets keep this a civilized, friendly and happy place No doubt this is going to be a good thread. What I would like to see when it really gets going are: 1. AF tests in "real life" situations, both AF.S and AF.C on moving subjects especially on moving subjects toward the camera. 2. "high" ISO images from 1250 and up; not just on static subjects but also during "busy" scenes ... people, streets, etc ... I hope you people will grant us the pleasure to see such images soon. I will gladly join in when I get my K5 ... maybe next Spring. Cheers and best of luck on this thread. JP

09-30-2010, 11:58 AM	#5
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	So who is going to be the first kid on the block to post shots from a K-5 they own!

09-30-2010, 12:03 PM	#6
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by melander I preordered my K-5 the other day, I will be upgrading from a K20D that I had for a little over 2 years. I also have the K-X but never realy liked it due to lack of controlls, it will be passed over to my gf that might find it usefull I would join, but I'm far to chicken to be a martyr No to mention I won't be in any financial position to upgrade until spring.

09-30-2010, 12:09 PM	#7
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Buying a new one now. If it's good, I might just buy another one next year when the price will probably be far less, lol.

09-30-2010, 12:11 PM	#8
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by tuco So who is going to be the first kid on the block to post shots from a K-5 they own! If I'm first I promise to set the bar low so everyone else can soar over my standard

09-30-2010, 12:17 PM	#9
BethC Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pennsylvannia Photos: Albums Posts: 377	I'll join that club!! I've been shooting with my K10 for 4 years now. And although I really l love that camera and learned SO much by reading the manual (4 times to be exact) and shooting almost every day the last 4 years, I'm very ready for an upgrade. I have the money all saved up and set aside for my K-5 and will probably wait to order it once it's officially out and ready to ship Oh...and JohnBee....I read your signature wrong at first and thought it said reasons why I will NOT be buying the K-5. I was confused for a minute

09-30-2010, 12:27 PM	#10
kalison Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 376	Originally posted by Urkeldaedalus If I'm first I promise to set the bar low so everyone else can soar over my standard Holding you to that, gotta do Iowa proud! Err... well gotta put that bar in the...right... spot? Whats the shipping date? Oct?

09-30-2010, 12:29 PM	#11
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by kalison Holding you to that, gotta do Iowa proud! Err... well gotta put that bar in the...right... spot? Whats the shipping date? Oct? Supposedly sometime mid to late October. So probably November.

09-30-2010, 12:32 PM	#12
kalison Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 376	Originally posted by Urkeldaedalus Supposedly sometime mid to late October. So probably November. Ahh! You're killing me! Four feet of snow and blistering winds! You never get used to it. Hope you get it soon!

09-30-2010, 01:20 PM	#13
peteng Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 25	I pre-ordered the K-5 today (1100 euro). I'm upgrading from K10D and expect to get better ISO-performance and autofocus mainly. But also I'll get some handy functions like AF-correction per lens, higher fps, better DR, 14bit RAW, video-mode. It will be a killer-combo together with my DA* lens that are on repair for the moment, because of faulty SDM. To replace the SDM-motor cost me 150 euro including return shipping.

09-30-2010, 01:45 PM	#14
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	Ask me again when the K-5 w/18-135 WR kit is available in the US and reviews are in. In other words, I'll fill out the membership form but I'm not quite ready to mail in the dues!

09-30-2010, 04:02 PM	#15
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	I'll be joining this club.