Should I upgrade?

MacroStuff · 12-02-2011, 07:35 PM

I mainly use my Pentax K-x for video, but have noticed that the camera is very grainy in dark areas, even if it is bright everywhere else. I have found no way around this and am thinking about upgrading to the Pentax K-5. I watched this video,

You Tube

on YouTube and there is no grain whatsoever in the video. While this is an expensive upgrade, I am willing if it means it will give me way better video quality. Please give me your opinions and thoughts and help me out!

Thanks!

Adam · 12-02-2011, 07:42 PM

The K-5's sensor is indeed quite good- so if you want to stick to Pentax, it would definitely be a step up.

The Canon 7d is also worth considering if you do a lot of video stuff.

MacroStuff · 12-02-2011, 07:50 PM

What about the 60D? That seems quite good as well and it's more in my price range.

bobmaxja · 12-02-2011, 08:03 PM

Go ans ask in the Non Pentax section
I Have the K-5 and the video is very good for me

Adam · 12-02-2011, 08:12 PM

It's certainly a great camera for video (thanks to the tilting screen), but for stills you'd find the K-5's IQ superior.

Raybo · 12-02-2011, 09:07 PM

Video is for the Canon crowd, AF and flash is for the Nikon people and every thing else important is for the Pentax 1%

Raybo · 12-02-2011, 09:11 PM

Just like Adam said....................

**rod_grant** · 12-03-2011, 12:10 AM

If you mostly use video buy a video camera. It will cost half as much and be better suited for what use use it for. Keep the Kx for stills.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	The K-5's sensor is indeed quite good- so if you want to stick to Pentax, it would definitely be a step up. The Canon 7d is also worth considering if you do a lot of video stuff. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	It's certainly a great camera for video (thanks to the tilting screen), but for stills you'd find the K-5's IQ superior. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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MacroStuff New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Willsboro, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 19 Original Poster	What about the 60D? That seems quite good as well and it's more in my price range.

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bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Go ans ask in the Non Pentax section I Have the K-5 and the video is very good for me

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Raybo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 872	Video is for the Canon crowd, AF and flash is for the Nikon people and every thing else important is for the Pentax 1%

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Raybo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 872	Just like Adam said....................

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