Just got my K-5 :)

frank · 10-15-2010, 08:44 AM

Sorry guys, I worked until 6pm, had some drinks w/ a bunch of friends to celebrate the arrival of the new cameras and lens. Took quite some photos in a bar, I'll try to post some later, if I can stay awake for long enough.

SpartanWarrior · 10-15-2010, 08:58 AM

Lots of coffee Frank

creampuff · 10-15-2010, 09:05 AM

Was with Frank earlier this evening and he took some fantastic shots in the dim bar. Wait for his images, it will blow you away!

So many Pentax K-5 users just could not wait to set their K-5s free (somewhat like the scene in the movie Alien where the eggs start hatching). Still playing with the K-5 menu... plenty of options to go through.

The new DA 35mm f/2.4... you'll be surprised just how light it weighs. That's the new Pentax Optio RZ10 in the background.

K-5 with FA 43mm f/1.9 for both shots...

**dcmsox2004** · 10-15-2010, 09:07 AM

..... just an fyi.... i chatted with pentax usa... regarding the offering of extended warranty(ies) with the new k-r and k-5...
for 2 years, 99.95 bucks, includes 1 free servicing.....
..... here's hoping as time goes by, cheaper alternatives will be available....
dave m

SpartanWarrior · 10-15-2010, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by creampuff

Was with Frank earlier this evening and he took some fantastic shots in the dim bar. Wait for his images, it will blow you away!

So many Pentax K-5 users just could wait to set their K-5s free (somewhat like the scene in the movie Alien where the eggs start hatching). Still playing with the K-5 menu... plenty of options to go through.

The new DA 35mm f/2.4... you'll be surprised just how light it weighs. That's the new Pentax Optio RZ10 in the background.

Great will we have some shots by tonight?

deadwolfbones · 10-15-2010, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

..... just an fyi.... i chatted with pentax usa... regarding the offering of extended warranty(ies) with the new k-r and k-5...
for 2 years, 99.95 bucks, includes 1 free servicing.....
..... here's hoping as time goes by, cheaper alternatives will be available....
dave m

I'm betting that squaretrade is cheaper.

Djsajmy · 10-15-2010, 09:19 AM

Nice photos

But the K-5 is out of my price range so I can not afford it

FullertonImages · 10-15-2010, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by frank

Sorry guys, I worked until 6pm, had some drinks w/ a bunch of friends to celebrate the arrival of the new cameras and lens. Took quite some photos in a bar, I'll try to post some later, if I can stay awake for long enough.

Who celebrates getting their new camera by drinking instead of using it??

SpartanWarrior · 10-15-2010, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by creampuff

My shots were taken with the K-5...

Ya I know was just wondering how the ISO performance is against the Kr.

bhairavp · 10-15-2010, 09:28 AM

Got my K-5 :) - Page 2 - ClubSNAP Photography Forums

Hope the SG guys don't mind

WerTicus · 10-15-2010, 09:28 AM

I think he is celebrating by taunting us on the forums more :P

frank · 10-15-2010, 09:36 AM

Had too much drinks, feel a bit dizzy now. Let's see if I can manage to post some good ones.

For a start, no more open box photos, just two quick snaps of the new gear I got today:

**jpzk** · 10-15-2010, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by frank

Will test it out after work, and report back. Hopeuflly it's as good as everyone hoped

Frank:

Please refer to this thread, post No. 236.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/118131-pentax-k-r-has-arrived-16.html

frank · 10-15-2010, 09:46 AM

Here is the very first photo I took w/ the new camera and new DA35 lens, wide open at ISO800, a bit too excited, so better don't use this photos to make judgment on the new camera or lens:

100% crop:

bobmaxja · 10-15-2010, 09:48 AM

I am not an expert but ... look promising

10-15-2010, 09:05 AM	#33
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Was with Frank earlier this evening and he took some fantastic shots in the dim bar. Wait for his images, it will blow you away! So many Pentax K-5 users just could not wait to set their K-5s free (somewhat like the scene in the movie Alien where the eggs start hatching). Still playing with the K-5 menu... plenty of options to go through. The new DA 35mm f/2.4... you'll be surprised just how light it weighs. That's the new Pentax Optio RZ10 in the background. K-5 with FA 43mm f/1.9 for both shots... Last edited by creampuff; 10-15-2010 at 09:27 AM.

10-15-2010, 08:44 AM	#31
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202 Original Poster	Sorry guys, I worked until 6pm, had some drinks w/ a bunch of friends to celebrate the arrival of the new cameras and lens. Took quite some photos in a bar, I'll try to post some later, if I can stay awake for long enough.

10-15-2010, 08:58 AM	#32
SpartanWarrior Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sparta, Greece. Posts: 104	Lots of coffee Frank

10-15-2010, 09:07 AM	#34
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	..... just an fyi.... i chatted with pentax usa... regarding the offering of extended warranty(ies) with the new k-r and k-5... for 2 years, 99.95 bucks, includes 1 free servicing..... ..... here's hoping as time goes by, cheaper alternatives will be available.... dave m

10-15-2010, 09:10 AM	#35
SpartanWarrior Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sparta, Greece. Posts: 104	Originally posted by creampuff Was with Frank earlier this evening and he took some fantastic shots in the dim bar. Wait for his images, it will blow you away! So many Pentax K-5 users just could wait to set their K-5s free (somewhat like the scene in the movie Alien where the eggs start hatching). Still playing with the K-5 menu... plenty of options to go through. The new DA 35mm f/2.4... you'll be surprised just how light it weighs. That's the new Pentax Optio RZ10 in the background. Great will we have some shots by tonight?

10-15-2010, 09:19 AM	#36
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 ..... just an fyi.... i chatted with pentax usa... regarding the offering of extended warranty(ies) with the new k-r and k-5... for 2 years, 99.95 bucks, includes 1 free servicing..... ..... here's hoping as time goes by, cheaper alternatives will be available.... dave m I'm betting that squaretrade is cheaper.

10-15-2010, 09:19 AM	#37
Djsajmy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 39	Nice photos But the K-5 is out of my price range so I can not afford it

10-15-2010, 09:22 AM	#38
FullertonImages Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 883	Originally posted by frank Sorry guys, I worked until 6pm, had some drinks w/ a bunch of friends to celebrate the arrival of the new cameras and lens. Took quite some photos in a bar, I'll try to post some later, if I can stay awake for long enough. Who celebrates getting their new camera by drinking instead of using it??

10-15-2010, 09:25 AM	#39
SpartanWarrior Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sparta, Greece. Posts: 104	Originally posted by creampuff My shots were taken with the K-5... Ya I know was just wondering how the ISO performance is against the Kr.

10-15-2010, 09:28 AM	#40
bhairavp Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 399	Got my K-5 :) - Page 2 - ClubSNAP Photography Forums Hope the SG guys don't mind

10-15-2010, 09:28 AM	#41
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	I think he is celebrating by taunting us on the forums more :P

10-15-2010, 09:36 AM	#42
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202 Original Poster	Had too much drinks, feel a bit dizzy now. Let's see if I can manage to post some good ones. For a start, no more open box photos, just two quick snaps of the new gear I got today:

10-15-2010, 09:45 AM	#43
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by frank Will test it out after work, and report back. Hopeuflly it's as good as everyone hoped Frank: Please refer to this thread, post No. 236. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/118131-pentax-k-r-has-arrived-16.html

10-15-2010, 09:46 AM	#44
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202 Original Poster	Here is the very first photo I took w/ the new camera and new DA35 lens, wide open at ISO800, a bit too excited, so better don't use this photos to make judgment on the new camera or lens: 100% crop:

10-15-2010, 09:48 AM	#45
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	I am not an expert but ... look promising