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Philoslothical · 03-23-2012, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by DragonLord

Regarding AF, what do I gain (aside from increased accuracy from the color wavelength sensor) by upgrading to the K-5?

--DragonLord

You'd gain the ability to dial in micro-adjustments for each Pentax lens, and I think some Sigma ones, too (and others? IDK). This is in addition to having a global adjustment that applies to lenses not specified individually.

The K-5 is supposed to have a somewhat easier time in tungsten light, too. I'm not sure if the issue is solved, but it's said to be improved.

bwDraco · 03-23-2012, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by Philoslothical

You'd gain the ability to dial in micro-adjustments for each Pentax lens, and I think some Sigma ones, too (and others? IDK). This is in addition to having a global adjustment that applies to lenses not specified individually.

The K-5 is supposed to have a somewhat easier time in tungsten light, too. I'm not sure if the issue is solved, but it's said to be improved.

Any advantage in AF speed?

--DragonLord

Jean Poitiers · 03-23-2012, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by BirdDude007

Yep!.....a LOT quieter.

Yup ... 100% true.

Jean Poitiers · 03-23-2012, 11:34 AM

Bonjour,

Get a K-5 and some legacy glass ... like the A 50mm f1.7.

I have both and they are great together.

Also have the DA 35mm 2.4 AL - it works wonders, too!

Bon courage, John le Green Grenouille

bwDraco · 03-24-2012, 05:25 AM

John Poitiers (and others with both a K-r and K-5), is the K-5 AF faster than the K-r? I'm aware that the light wavelength sensor offers increased accuracy in difficult lighting conditions, but are there any other advantages? How much better is the metering on the K-5 compared to the K-r?

--DragonLord

Jean Poitiers · 03-24-2012, 05:37 AM

Originally posted by DragonLord

John Poitiers (and others with both a K-r and K-5), is the K-5 AF faster than the K-r?

--DragonLord

Bonjour Dragonlord,

Cannot really tell you with any certainty ... I had the K-r starting in Jan. 2011, then bought a used K-7 for me (about in May) and my "better half" took over the K-r. I have had the K-5 since Nov. 2011 ... also, just installed the newest firmware on both as soon as it came out.

I would say that the K-5 AF may have quickened with the new firmware ... but I have not shot with the K-r for quite a while (since last August). I will try to do a quick "off-the-hip" comparison when I find a moment and I will let you know ...

Allez, salut et bon weekend, John Frog

**felixkh** · 03-24-2012, 07:24 AM

The K5 is a great camera. I switched from the K7 to the K5 in Dec 2011 and am still learning the features of the camera.

bwDraco · 03-25-2012, 09:49 AM

Just ordered my K-5 from B&H (though the affiliate link) along with Tamrac Pro 12 camera bag (to accommodate both camera bodies), two-year extended warranty, and HDMI cable. Order should arrive Tuesday.

--DragonLord

Docrwm · 03-25-2012, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by DragonLord

Just ordered my K-5 from B&H (though the affiliate link) along with Tamrac Pro 12 camera bag (to accommodate both camera bodies), two-year extended warranty, and HDMI cable. Order should arrive Tuesday.

--DragonLord

Congratulations. The Pentax 2 year extended is such a no-brainer that it should just be included by them!

Philoslothical · 03-25-2012, 09:53 AM

Congrats! Let us know how it works out for ya.

bwDraco · 03-25-2012, 10:02 AM

I'll post a new thread discussing it once it arrives. Also note the updated signature

--DragonLord

Jean Poitiers · 03-25-2012, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by DragonLord

Just ordered my K-5 from B&H (though the affiliate link) along with Tamrac Pro 12 camera bag (to accommodate both camera bodies), two-year extended warranty, and HDMI cable. Order should arrive Tuesday. --DragonLord

Congrats DragonLord,

Let us know later and enjoy ... the K-5 is a great body.

You'll really see the differences between the K-r & K-5 ... don't get me wrong, the K-r is great, but the K-5 is just "super" as the French say ...

Salut, J Frog

**NZ_Ross** · 03-25-2012, 01:00 PM

Hi DragonLord,

I am sure you will enjoy the K-5. It is a sweet little camera.

I am in Apia, Samoa at the moment and it is pouring with rain. I will take photo's without a care because the K-5 and 16-50 are water sealed.

All good - enjoy

Ross

arsn.r3d · 03-25-2012, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by mattt

The regrets would be more of a marital variety... even if I sell my K-r I'll be looking for $600 or more... I think I"ll just stick to sneaking second hand lenses in the house...

Aaahahahahaha! I'm with you on that...although, I can't even sneak my second hand lenses in the house. She does the family accounting.

Jean Poitiers · 03-25-2012, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by mattt

The regrets would be more of a marital variety... ... I think I"ll just stick to sneaking second hand lenses in the house...

Bonjour,

I sneak and don't tell anymore ... scrimp & save some cash away ... then find (another) second-hand treasure. Besides, she really doesn't want to know anymore ... "let me just close my the eyes and maybe it'll all go away" - she's gotta be thinking this by now.

Salut, J Frog

03-23-2012, 11:34 AM	#34
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Lenses ... *Bonjour,* Get a K-5 and some legacy glass ... like the A 50mm f1.7. I have both and they are great together. Also have the DA 35mm 2.4 AL - it works wonders, too! Bon courage, John le Green Grenouille

03-24-2012, 05:25 AM	#35
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071 Original Poster	John Poitiers (and others with both a K-r and K-5), is the K-5 AF faster than the K-r? I'm aware that the light wavelength sensor offers increased accuracy in difficult lighting conditions, but are there any other advantages? How much better is the metering on the K-5 compared to the K-r? --DragonLord Last edited by bwDraco; 03-24-2012 at 05:33 AM.

03-24-2012, 05:37 AM	#36
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Never tested side by side ... Originally posted by DragonLord John Poitiers (and others with both a K-r and K-5), is the K-5 AF faster than the K-r? --DragonLord *Bonjour* Dragonlord, Cannot really tell you with any certainty ... I had the K-r starting in Jan. 2011, then bought a used K-7 for me (about in May) and my "better half" took over the K-r. I have had the K-5 since Nov. 2011 ... also, just installed the newest firmware on both as soon as it came out. I would say that the K-5 AF may have quickened with the new firmware ... but I have not shot with the K-r for quite a while (since last August). I will try to do a quick "off-the-hip" comparison when I find a moment and I will let you know ... *Allez, salut et bon weekend, John Frog*

03-25-2012, 10:48 AM	#42
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Felicitations ... en français Originally posted by DragonLord Just ordered my K-5 from B&H (though the affiliate link) along with Tamrac Pro 12 camera bag (to accommodate both camera bodies), two-year extended warranty, and HDMI cable. Order should arrive Tuesday. --DragonLord Congrats DragonLord, Let us know later and enjoy ... the K-5 is a great body. You'll really see the differences between the K-r & K-5 ... don't get me wrong, the K-r is great, but the K-5 is just "super" as the French say ... *Salut, J Frog*

03-23-2012, 09:35 AM	#31
Philoslothical Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,889	Originally posted by DragonLord Regarding AF, what do I gain (aside from increased accuracy from the color wavelength sensor) by upgrading to the K-5? --DragonLord You'd gain the ability to dial in micro-adjustments for each Pentax lens, and I think some Sigma ones, too (and others? IDK). This is in addition to having a global adjustment that applies to lenses not specified individually. The K-5 is supposed to have a somewhat easier time in tungsten light, too. I'm not sure if the issue is solved, but it's said to be improved.

03-23-2012, 11:25 AM	#32
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071 Original Poster	Originally posted by Philoslothical You'd gain the ability to dial in micro-adjustments for each Pentax lens, and I think some Sigma ones, too (and others? IDK). This is in addition to having a global adjustment that applies to lenses not specified individually. The K-5 is supposed to have a somewhat easier time in tungsten light, too. I'm not sure if the issue is solved, but it's said to be improved. Any advantage in AF speed? --DragonLord

03-23-2012, 11:28 AM	#33
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by BirdDude007 Yep!.....a LOT quieter. Yup ... 100% true.

03-24-2012, 07:24 AM	#37
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	The K5 is a great camera. I switched from the K7 to the K5 in Dec 2011 and am still learning the features of the camera.

03-25-2012, 09:49 AM	#38
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071 Original Poster	Just ordered my K-5 from B&H (though the affiliate link) along with Tamrac Pro 12 camera bag (to accommodate both camera bodies), two-year extended warranty, and HDMI cable. Order should arrive Tuesday. --DragonLord

03-25-2012, 09:53 AM	#39
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by DragonLord Just ordered my K-5 from B&H (though the affiliate link) along with Tamrac Pro 12 camera bag (to accommodate both camera bodies), two-year extended warranty, and HDMI cable. Order should arrive Tuesday. --DragonLord Congratulations. The Pentax 2 year extended is such a no-brainer that it should just be included by them!

03-25-2012, 09:53 AM	#40
Philoslothical Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,889	Congrats! Let us know how it works out for ya.

03-25-2012, 10:02 AM	#41
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071 Original Poster	I'll post a new thread discussing it once it arrives. Also note the updated signature --DragonLord

03-25-2012, 01:00 PM	#43
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Hi DragonLord, I am sure you will enjoy the K-5. It is a sweet little camera. I am in Apia, Samoa at the moment and it is pouring with rain. I will take photo's without a care because the K-5 and 16-50 are water sealed. All good - enjoy Ross

03-25-2012, 01:15 PM	#44
arsn.r3d Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 303	Originally posted by mattt The regrets would be more of a marital variety... even if I sell my K-r I'll be looking for $600 or more... I think I"ll just stick to sneaking second hand lenses in the house... Aaahahahahaha! I'm with you on that...although, I can't even sneak my second hand lenses in the house. She does the family accounting.

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03-25-2012, 01:32 PM	#45
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by mattt The regrets would be more of a marital variety... ... I think I"ll just stick to sneaking second hand lenses in the house... *Bonjour,* I sneak and don't tell anymore ... scrimp & save some cash away ... then find (another) second-hand treasure. Besides, she really doesn't want to know anymore ... "let me just close my the eyes and maybe it'll all go away" - she's gotta be thinking this by now. *Salut, J Frog*