K-5 in Australia?

Hypocorism · 11-10-2010, 01:49 AM

Originally posted by kyteflyer

[Note to self] mustwaitmustwaitmustwaitmustsavemustsavemustsave. wahhhhhhhhhh

PATIENCE, n. A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.
Ambrose Bierce - The Devil's Dictionary (1911).

.R.

**Digitalis** · 11-10-2010, 02:48 AM

The pentax K-5 has made an appearance here in adelaide, and In all probability I will have one tomorrow. I'll be handing in My K7 - I really wasn't happy with it, as a camera it is physically excellent, but the sensor let the whole thing down at base ISO. Especially in comparison to the K10, the K10 had much less noise in the shadows. but on the flipside the K10 couldn't do ISO1600 without giving you an ungodly noisy image to clean up.

Originally posted by Hypocorism

PATIENCE, n. A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue. Ambrose Bierce - The Devil's Dictionary (1911).

I think I started a trend with quoting the devils dictionary...

Tommot1965 · 11-10-2010, 03:01 AM

are you trading in the K7 ?...if so did you get a good deal..the best i've been able to do is $700 trade in on a $1699 K5..my K7 is only two months old Paid $1350 for it

...but the low light performance has me now wanting a K5 ..... I've just started a thread asking for low light High ISO images from a K5 ...to help me decide to burn about $650 that I will lose in the deal

yanzhi0714 · 11-10-2010, 03:06 AM

trade it in to me, will do more than $700

Fossil · 11-10-2010, 09:49 PM

I just collected my K5 and the battery is on charge.. (Useless K10D batteries aren't any good... LOL - It was a great camera up until 3 hours ago....)

Won't be able to do anything really till the weekend.

Got mine at DCW

Price $1629 I rang them as they have limited stock (as do some other places) they had to register it into their store for me to collect. I had pre ordered. I did point out that Vanbar has them at about $ 20 under their price ... No price change requested as I paid on credit

Digidirect in town had 3 earlier today and will price match.. 1629...

Shall be back! Someone has to do my work and I can't find anyone else....

Fossilo

rawr · 11-10-2010, 10:24 PM

It seems like every local retailer is experiencing very healthy demand for the K-5.

I wonder how many An-124's CRK has got booked in order to fly enough K-5's in to meet local demand.

Ben78 · 11-10-2010, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by Ben78

Bah Now I'm cranky!

Got this email today from DCW

Hi Ben,

I just wanted to let you know that we do not have stock of the Pentax K5 we are expecting new stock to arrive at the warehouse on 29/11/2010. We will update you if there are any further delays.

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us on 1300 365 220.

Kind Regards,

Might have to cancel and go hunt elsewhere.... What is everyone paying in OZ? $1629 at DCW.

Oddly, a K5 with my name on it turned up by courier at work today, from DCW - dunno what their caper is....

Geez, there'll be a learning curve compared to my DS...

Hypocorism · 11-10-2010, 11:50 PM

Originally posted by rawr

I wonder how many An-124's CRK has got booked in order to fly enough K-5's in to meet local demand.

That overloading was what snuffed out that Qantas A380 engine the other day.

.R.

**Ash** · 11-10-2010, 11:51 PM

Good going Ben.
I'm sure it won't be as daunting as it looks - the UI is pretty intuitive.
Enjoy the camera.

Ben78 · 11-11-2010, 01:09 AM

All over it, giggling like a schoolgirl..... If anyone has a *ist and is thinking of dropping the dough - DO IT!

7fps NICE
AF Speed NICE
AF Lamp NICE
Tilt sensor NICE
6400iso that works NICE

Plus a whole bunch of other stuff still to be found out!

Fossil · 11-11-2010, 04:45 AM

Fossil is very happy and would recommend the K5! The quantum leap from K10D to K5 is huge.

Ben78 is right

7fps NICE
AF Speed NICE
AF Lamp NICE
Tilt sensor NICE
6400iso that works NICE

Tried a few lenses and like what I have tried. Even Slow glass focus's quickly.

The Takumar 135 Prime F2.5 seems it will be a keeper, I was thinking of selling it and a couple of others to help fund the 18 - 135 WR...

Guess I will have to see the results and find the funds some where else..

Cheers
Rod

(not going to share the photos of my PC work area which is where the testing has occurred to date. Seems that there are a lot of these types of images anyway..)

rawr · 11-11-2010, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by Fossil

Takumar 135 Prime F2.5

Cool. I have that lens. How does it go with a high-res 16MP sensor behind it? I'd love to see a shot taken by the K-5 and the 135/2.5, just to compare the results with the K-x.

nulla · 11-11-2010, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by Ben78

All over it, giggling like a schoolgirl..... If anyone has a *ist and is thinking of dropping the dough - DO IT!

7fps NICE
AF Speed NICE
AF Lamp NICE
Tilt sensor NICE
6400iso that works NICE

Plus a whole bunch of other stuff still to be found out!

I agree fully

was worried a bit about flash after reading a couple of threads on complaints about it but more than happy when using my AF540 with the K-5

I am looking forward to getting out and about on the weekend with it

cheers

Neil

**Ash** · 11-11-2010, 01:10 PM

Great to hear Rod, Neil and Ben.
Seems to be impressing on everyone around.
Look forward to your hands-on reviews and samples.

Ben78 · 11-11-2010, 03:03 PM

Yeah, I'm pretty happy...

ISO6400 1/50s f2.8 Pentax FA100 Macro no editing other than CS3 resize and save jpg level 12

Currently have a short video uploading to youtube again FA100 but a macro, will update link when available.

Video link -

You Tube

11-10-2010, 02:48 AM	#122
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	The pentax K-5 has made an appearance here in adelaide, and In all probability I will have one tomorrow. I'll be handing in My K7 - I really wasn't happy with it, as a camera it is physically excellent, but the sensor let the whole thing down at base ISO. Especially in comparison to the K10, the K10 had much less noise in the shadows. but on the flipside the K10 couldn't do ISO1600 without giving you an ungodly noisy image to clean up. Originally posted by Hypocorism PATIENCE, n. A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue. Ambrose Bierce - The Devil's Dictionary (1911). I think I started a trend with quoting the devils dictionary... Last edited by Digitalis; 11-10-2010 at 02:55 AM.

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11-10-2010, 01:49 AM	#121
Hypocorism Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne .au Posts: 623	Originally posted by kyteflyer [Note to self] mustwaitmustwaitmustwaitmustsavemustsavemustsave. wahhhhhhhhhh PATIENCE, n. A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue. Ambrose Bierce - The Devil's Dictionary (1911). .R.

11-10-2010, 03:01 AM	#123
Tommot1965 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,026	are you trading in the K7 ?...if so did you get a good deal..the best i've been able to do is $700 trade in on a $1699 K5..my K7 is only two months old Paid $1350 for it ...but the low light performance has me now wanting a K5 ..... I've just started a thread asking for low light High ISO images from a K5 ...to help me decide to burn about $650 that I will lose in the deal

11-10-2010, 03:06 AM	#124
yanzhi0714 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 42	trade it in to me, will do more than $700

11-10-2010, 09:49 PM	#125
Fossil New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 23	I just collected my K5 and the battery is on charge.. (Useless K10D batteries aren't any good... LOL - It was a great camera up until 3 hours ago....) Won't be able to do anything really till the weekend. Got mine at DCW Price $1629 I rang them as they have limited stock (as do some other places) they had to register it into their store for me to collect. I had pre ordered. I did point out that Vanbar has them at about $ 20 under their price ... No price change requested as I paid on credit Digidirect in town had 3 earlier today and will price match.. 1629... Shall be back! Someone has to do my work and I can't find anyone else.... Fossilo

11-10-2010, 10:24 PM	#126
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	It seems like every local retailer is experiencing very healthy demand for the K-5. I wonder how many An-124's CRK has got booked in order to fly enough K-5's in to meet local demand.

11-10-2010, 11:30 PM	#127
Ben78 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tamworth, NSW Posts: 158	Originally posted by Ben78 Bah Now I'm cranky! Got this email today from DCW Hi Ben, I just wanted to let you know that we do not have stock of the Pentax K5 we are expecting new stock to arrive at the warehouse on 29/11/2010. We will update you if there are any further delays. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us on 1300 365 220. Kind Regards, Might have to cancel and go hunt elsewhere.... What is everyone paying in OZ? $1629 at DCW. Oddly, a K5 with my name on it turned up by courier at work today, from DCW - dunno what their caper is.... Geez, there'll be a learning curve compared to my DS...

11-10-2010, 11:50 PM	#128
Hypocorism Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne .au Posts: 623	Originally posted by rawr I wonder how many An-124's CRK has got booked in order to fly enough K-5's in to meet local demand. That overloading was what snuffed out that Qantas A380 engine the other day. .R.

11-10-2010, 11:51 PM	#129
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Good going Ben. I'm sure it won't be as daunting as it looks - the UI is pretty intuitive. Enjoy the camera.

11-11-2010, 01:09 AM	#130
Ben78 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tamworth, NSW Posts: 158	All over it, giggling like a schoolgirl..... If anyone has a *ist and is thinking of dropping the dough - DO IT! 7fps NICE AF Speed NICE AF Lamp NICE Tilt sensor NICE 6400iso that works NICE Plus a whole bunch of other stuff still to be found out!

11-11-2010, 04:45 AM	#131
Fossil New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 23	Fossil is very happy and would recommend the K5! The quantum leap from K10D to K5 is huge. Ben78 is right 7fps NICE AF Speed NICE AF Lamp NICE Tilt sensor NICE 6400iso that works NICE Tried a few lenses and like what I have tried. Even Slow glass focus's quickly. The Takumar 135 Prime F2.5 seems it will be a keeper, I was thinking of selling it and a couple of others to help fund the 18 - 135 WR... Guess I will have to see the results and find the funds some where else.. Cheers Rod (not going to share the photos of my PC work area which is where the testing has occurred to date. Seems that there are a lot of these types of images anyway..)

11-11-2010, 06:38 AM	#132
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Fossil Takumar 135 Prime F2.5 Cool. I have that lens. How does it go with a high-res 16MP sensor behind it? I'd love to see a shot taken by the K-5 and the 135/2.5, just to compare the results with the K-x.

11-11-2010, 11:25 AM	#133
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Originally posted by Ben78 All over it, giggling like a schoolgirl..... If anyone has a *ist and is thinking of dropping the dough - DO IT! 7fps NICE AF Speed NICE AF Lamp NICE Tilt sensor NICE 6400iso that works NICE Plus a whole bunch of other stuff still to be found out! I agree fully was worried a bit about flash after reading a couple of threads on complaints about it but more than happy when using my AF540 with the K-5 I am looking forward to getting out and about on the weekend with it cheers Neil

11-11-2010, 01:10 PM	#134
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Great to hear Rod, Neil and Ben. Seems to be impressing on everyone around. Look forward to your hands-on reviews and samples.