K-5 Silver Pre-Order Is Shipping From Adorama

rortiz · 03-19-2011, 12:18 AM

Anyone create a Silver K5 Signature Yet?

Paunel · 03-19-2011, 10:43 AM

I have 2 questions about yours marvels (hopping to buy one

):
1 Serial Number (can be another numbering than classic K5 look)
2 What about the "stains problem" and "focus in tungsten low light"-sorry to embarrass you.

sjwaldron · 03-19-2011, 09:28 PM

I'd love to see a lot more photos of these puppies.

We are photographers here...

Hound Tooth · 03-19-2011, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by Paunel

I have 2 questions about yours marvels (hopping to buy one

):
1 Serial Number (can be another numbering than classic K5 look)
2 What about the "stains problem" and "focus in tungsten low light"-sorry to embarrass you.

serial number is in the 4006xxx range

My silver K-5's sensor is perfectly spotless, even after numerous videos.

It came pre-loaded with the 1.02 firmware, and the low-light front focus problem was definitely there. Upgrading to firmware 1.03 pretty much cured that problem. I now have a flawless silver K-5.

Paul G · 03-20-2011, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by Hound Tooth

serial number is in the 4006xxx range

My silver K-5's sensor is perfectly spotless, even after numerous videos.

It came pre-loaded with the 1.02 firmware, and the low-light front focus problem was definitely there. Upgrading to firmware 1.03 pretty much cured that problem. I now have a flawless silver K-5.

I seem to have a couple spots, but I think they are just dust. Need to get a cleaning kit before I can be certain, but they don't seem to be the familiar "string of pearls".

DogLover · 03-20-2011, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by Paul G

I seem to have a couple spots, but I think they are just dust. Need to get a cleaning kit before I can be certain, but they don't seem to be the familiar "string of pearls".

My K5 came with a couple of dust spots, too, but I was able to get rid of them by running the built-in sensor cleaning function. Have you tried that?

Paul G · 03-20-2011, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by DogLover

My K5 came with a couple of dust spots, too, but I was able to get rid of them by running the built-in sensor cleaning function. Have you tried that?

I had run the dust cleaner and configured it to also run at startup, but when I did the test yesterday afternoon I had two spots. I ran the cleaner again about a dozen times and the sensor now seems perfect. Must have had a couple stubborn flecks, but all is now good. That's a relief! Love this camera!

bjsmith · 03-22-2011, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by Hound Tooth

My silver K-5's sensor is perfectly spotless, even after numerous videos.
It came pre-loaded with the 1.02 firmware, and the low-light front focus problem was definitely there. Upgrading to firmware 1.03 pretty much cured that problem. I now have a flawless silver K-5.

Mine was flawless as well, and I loaded 1.03 before doing anything else other than verifying no spots.

After three (3) days at Sebring, 6500 shots, the body and lenses were well dusted with dirt and sand. I used only my DA* 200 f/2.8 and DA 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 WR and the sensor is still clean from what I can tell.

God I love dust/weather sealing.

Originally posted by rortiz

Anyone create a Silver K5 Signature Yet?

Nope, but this weekend I plan on creating a 2nd signature pic entitled, "Is your system sealed?" sporting my K-5 Silver Limited, DA* 200 f/2.8, D-FA 100 f/2.8 WR and DA 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 lenses.

Paul G · 03-22-2011, 12:22 PM

For anyone looking for a silver 43 for their silver body I see that Amazon has another one available.

Mark Morb · 03-23-2011, 05:01 AM

Originally posted by rortiz

Anyone create a Silver K5 Signature Yet?

I've had a quick go....

Paunel · 03-24-2011, 11:31 AM

Thanks for yours responses. Enjoy yours K5-Silver!

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03-19-2011, 12:18 AM	#61
rortiz Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 66	Anyone create a Silver K5 Signature Yet?

03-19-2011, 10:43 AM	#62
Paunel Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Galati on Danube-Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 33	I have 2 questions about yours marvels (hopping to buy one ): 1 Serial Number (can be another numbering than classic K5 look) 2 What about the "stains problem" and "focus in tungsten low light"-sorry to embarrass you.

03-19-2011, 09:28 PM	#63
sjwaldron Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,235	I'd love to see a lot more photos of these puppies. We are photographers here...

03-19-2011, 10:24 PM	#64
Hound Tooth Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Williston, VT Posts: 268 Original Poster	Originally posted by Paunel I have 2 questions about yours marvels (hopping to buy one ): 1 Serial Number (can be another numbering than classic K5 look) 2 What about the "stains problem" and "focus in tungsten low light"-sorry to embarrass you. serial number is in the 4006xxx range My silver K-5's sensor is perfectly spotless, even after numerous videos. It came pre-loaded with the 1.02 firmware, and the low-light front focus problem was definitely there. Upgrading to firmware 1.03 pretty much cured that problem. I now have a flawless silver K-5.

03-20-2011, 09:14 AM	#65
Paul G Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta Photos: Albums Posts: 68	Originally posted by Hound Tooth serial number is in the 4006xxx range My silver K-5's sensor is perfectly spotless, even after numerous videos. It came pre-loaded with the 1.02 firmware, and the low-light front focus problem was definitely there. Upgrading to firmware 1.03 pretty much cured that problem. I now have a flawless silver K-5. I seem to have a couple spots, but I think they are just dust. Need to get a cleaning kit before I can be certain, but they don't seem to be the familiar "string of pearls".

03-20-2011, 01:27 PM	#66
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by Paul G I seem to have a couple spots, but I think they are just dust. Need to get a cleaning kit before I can be certain, but they don't seem to be the familiar "string of pearls". My K5 came with a couple of dust spots, too, but I was able to get rid of them by running the built-in sensor cleaning function. Have you tried that?

03-20-2011, 01:58 PM	#67
Paul G Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta Photos: Albums Posts: 68	Originally posted by DogLover My K5 came with a couple of dust spots, too, but I was able to get rid of them by running the built-in sensor cleaning function. Have you tried that? I had run the dust cleaner and configured it to also run at startup, but when I did the test yesterday afternoon I had two spots. I ran the cleaner again about a dozen times and the sensor now seems perfect. Must have had a couple stubborn flecks, but all is now good. That's a relief! Love this camera!

03-22-2011, 08:28 AM	#68
bjsmith Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD (USA) ; Orlando, FL (USA) Posts: 287	Originally posted by Hound Tooth My silver K-5's sensor is perfectly spotless, even after numerous videos. It came pre-loaded with the 1.02 firmware, and the low-light front focus problem was definitely there. Upgrading to firmware 1.03 pretty much cured that problem. I now have a flawless silver K-5. Mine was flawless as well, and I loaded 1.03 before doing anything else other than verifying no spots. After three (3) days at Sebring, 6500 shots, the body and lenses were well dusted with dirt and sand. I used only my DA* 200 f/2.8 and DA 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 WR and the sensor is still clean from what I can tell. God I love dust/weather sealing. Originally posted by rortiz Anyone create a Silver K5 Signature Yet? Nope, but this weekend I plan on creating a 2nd signature pic entitled, "Is your system sealed?" sporting my K-5 Silver Limited, DA* 200 f/2.8, D-FA 100 f/2.8 WR and DA 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 lenses.

03-22-2011, 12:22 PM	#69
Paul G Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta Photos: Albums Posts: 68	For anyone looking for a silver 43 for their silver body I see that Amazon has another one available.

03-23-2011, 05:01 AM	#70
Mark Morb Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Norfolk, England Posts: 203	Originally posted by rortiz Anyone create a Silver K5 Signature Yet? I've had a quick go....

03-24-2011, 11:31 AM	#71
Paunel Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Galati on Danube-Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 33	Thanks for yours responses. Enjoy yours K5-Silver!