Originally posted by imtheguy Yep, its in my grubby paws. I will just state the most impressive thing so far that I didn't expect.
THE AF IS NOW FREAKY FAST!
At least on my (SDM) da*300 , which takes its sweet time on the K20D but on the K5 its BAM! Focused. I did not expect such a huge improvement. Its REALLY fast.
Yeahhhh!!!!!
That IS one big piece of great news to me!!
I've been posting this all over the forum: AF MUST BE vastly improved for me to consider getting the K5 and I guess you have tested it yourself!
Now, did you have the chance to test all AF settings ... AF-S, AF-C, both in focus priority and/or FPS priority?
If you have the time to do some testing with the DA*300/4 with moving subjects both laterally and toward you, at high ISO too, it would be perfect!
You mention having stepped up from the K20D; I was expecting some good AF improvement, as you relate, but I also wonder how it would compare to a K7 AF ... ?
Congratulations on your latest acquisition and I am truly looking forward to some great pics you will share here.
Cheers and have a great photography-weekend!
JP