Originally posted by Eric Seavey There are basically 3 main issues with the K5 so far.
1 FF issue
2 Stains on the sensor
3 PTTL flash overexposure
# 2 Looks like the stains on the sensors are addressed.
# 3 The flash overexposure is easily compensated by lowering the exposure compensation of the flash.
# 1 Is a real problem when taking photo indoors like restaurants, dances, and other dim lit situations with fast lenses. Once this problem is fixed, I'd say we will have an unmatched camera for the price. Just the sensor capabilities, the improved focus (minus the bug), the enhanced metering, and so many other useful functions make this a great camera.
Who is with me?
I will be surprised if Pentax does not fix all three problems.
The only other issues that I am aware of are the continuing SDM saga and some reports of unreliable K-5 AF, even in good light. (Those reports were posted in the getdpi forum.)
I have been reading about the K-5 and the D7000 (and to a lesser extent, the E-5) over the last several months. Looking at each system as a whole, the K-5 does come out on top for me. The D7000, however, does have more sophisticated AF. The D7000 also has more lens options, but for
my needs, I think I can put together a better zoom lens kit at a lower price for Pentax than for Nikon. And that's in addition to the Pentax primes.
So, in answer to your question, the K-5 is a great camera, but "unmatched" depends on a person's needs. It has had some problems coming out of the gate, but I expect those to be resolved in the coming months.
Jeff