If The New Camera Isn't Significantly Better,,,,

tabl10s · 08-08-2012, 09:21 PM

than the K-5(higher MP's/articulated LCD screen, etc), I 'll just buy a late-model K-5. I don't want incremental progress, I want a lump-some advance. I predict(w/fingers crossed) that the K-1 will have 40MP's.

Last edited by tabl10s; 08-08-2012 at 09:51 PM.

Vylen · 08-08-2012, 09:28 PM - **1 Like**

OK.

**jatrax** · 08-08-2012, 10:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Vylen

OK.

Agree

JohnX · 08-09-2012, 12:03 AM

Originally posted by tabl10s

than the K-5(higher MP's/articulated LCD screen, etc), I 'll just buy a late-model K-5. I don't want incremental progress, I want a lump-some advance. I predict(w/fingers crossed) that the K-1 will have 40MP's.

Provided you can get a K-5!

Increasing number of posts indicate supplies of K-5's are dropping fast, so you might need to make the decision now before any of us know about the new K-?.

I'm in the same posiiton; been waiting a long time to upgrade from my K20D.

Jeff Charles · 08-09-2012, 12:22 AM

Remember that when the K-5 was released, it sold for $1600. It's now available at B&H for $879. That's a bargain price. How much better would a K-3 have to be to make it worth an extra $700 over a K-5?

**Rondec** · 08-09-2012, 03:28 AM

I am sure there will be some improvement, but the K5 certainly satisfies me for the present. We'll see. May just skip the next camera though...

Richard Spencer · 08-09-2012, 04:13 AM

In my opinion, the K5 is a superb image making machine, made all the better by the current low price. I grabbed mine a few weeks ago and sold my K20d, I have no regrets at all.
If you need one, get it - quickly.

**The Kellyboy** · 08-09-2012, 05:40 AM

I have also recently upgraded from a K7 to a K5. Brilliant camera, high ISO blows the K7 away!

It was only £630 (after the £50 cash back) - bargain!

tabl10s · 08-09-2012, 06:36 AM

I may also skip the next model. I didn't buy a camera for 30 years after the LX debuted.

MarkJerling · 08-10-2012, 01:31 AM

I've just bought a K-5 from USA supplier. I could not afford to spend $1600 so at current pricing it's the first time the K-5 is affordable enough for me. Great camera. Fantastic feel, good quality, absolutely no problems. I hope the next model is even greater than this one but will have to wait until the pricing comes dwn before I can even think of upgrading.

awaldram · 08-10-2012, 01:59 AM

Originally posted by tabl10s

than the K-5(higher MP's/articulated LCD screen, etc), I 'll just buy a late-model K-5. I don't want incremental progress, I want a lump-some advance. I predict(w/fingers crossed) that the K-1 will have 40MP's.

I would point out no 'real' camera has an articulated screen and suspect its probably seen as a consumer function so would not be implemented in a 'pro' class camera.

Neo_ · 08-10-2012, 02:45 AM

Originally posted by Vylen

OK.

*
This

tabl10s · 08-10-2012, 07:56 AM

You're right as only the Sony's have it. The manufacturers have got to know that everyone isn't as flexible as Galen Rowell once was. I have Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis I'm both knees along with multiple tears also in both which prevents me from squatting for even a minute.I loved to do waist-level shots with my LX's action finder.

Jeff Charles · 08-10-2012, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by awaldram

I would point out no 'real' camera has an articulated screen and suspect its probably seen as a consumer function so would not be implemented in a 'pro' class camera.

Whether it's considered "pro" or not, an articulated LCD is sometimes very useful.

LamyTax · 08-10-2012, 09:06 AM

Pentax has already released a camera that's not significantly better than the K5 --- the K30.

Be a bit more enthusiastic about your brand, people. The K5 was a great camera back then, and that was during Hoya's dark reign. What do you think the engineers have been doing in the last years and months?

Expect great things from Pentax.

08-08-2012, 09:21 PM	#1
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424	If The New Camera Isn't Significantly Better,,,, than the K-5(higher MP's/articulated LCD screen, etc), I 'll just buy a late-model K-5. I don't want incremental progress, I want a lump-some advance. I predict(w/fingers crossed) that the K-1 will have 40MP's. Last edited by tabl10s; 08-08-2012 at 09:51 PM.

08-09-2012, 05:40 AM	#8
The Kellyboy Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pembrokeshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 86	I have also recently upgraded from a K7 to a K5. Brilliant camera, high ISO blows the K7 away! It was only £630 (after the £50 cash back) - bargain! Last edited by The Kellyboy; 08-09-2012 at 05:40 AM. Reason: missing capital 'I'

08-09-2012, 06:36 AM	#9
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424 Original Poster	I may also skip the next model. I didn't buy a camera for 30 years after the LX debuted. Last edited by tabl10s; 08-09-2012 at 08:35 PM.

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Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	OK.

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08-09-2012, 12:03 AM	#4
JohnX Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,116	Originally posted by tabl10s than the K-5(higher MP's/articulated LCD screen, etc), I 'll just buy a late-model K-5. I don't want incremental progress, I want a lump-some advance. I predict(w/fingers crossed) that the K-1 will have 40MP's. Provided you can get a K-5! Increasing number of posts indicate supplies of K-5's are dropping fast, so you might need to make the decision now before any of us know about the new K-?. I'm in the same posiiton; been waiting a long time to upgrade from my K20D.

08-09-2012, 12:22 AM	#5
Jeff Charles Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico; Shohola PA, USA Posts: 219	Remember that when the K-5 was released, it sold for $1600. It's now available at B&H for $879. That's a bargain price. How much better would a K-3 have to be to make it worth an extra $700 over a K-5?

08-09-2012, 03:28 AM	#6
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,651	I am sure there will be some improvement, but the K5 certainly satisfies me for the present. We'll see. May just skip the next camera though...

08-09-2012, 04:13 AM	#7
Richard Spencer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lincolnshire, England Posts: 129	In my opinion, the K5 is a superb image making machine, made all the better by the current low price. I grabbed mine a few weeks ago and sold my K20d, I have no regrets at all. If you need one, get it - quickly.

08-10-2012, 01:31 AM	#10
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,404	I've just bought a K-5 from USA supplier. I could not afford to spend $1600 so at current pricing it's the first time the K-5 is affordable enough for me. Great camera. Fantastic feel, good quality, absolutely no problems. I hope the next model is even greater than this one but will have to wait until the pricing comes dwn before I can even think of upgrading.

08-10-2012, 01:59 AM	#11
awaldram Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 732	Originally posted by tabl10s than the K-5(higher MP's/articulated LCD screen, etc), I 'll just buy a late-model K-5. I don't want incremental progress, I want a lump-some advance. I predict(w/fingers crossed) that the K-1 will have 40MP's. I would point out no 'real' camera has an articulated screen and suspect its probably seen as a consumer function so would not be implemented in a 'pro' class camera.

08-10-2012, 02:45 AM	#12
Neo_ Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 153	Originally posted by Vylen OK. * This

08-10-2012, 07:56 AM	#13
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424 Original Poster	You're right as only the Sony's have it. The manufacturers have got to know that everyone isn't as flexible as Galen Rowell once was. I have Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis I'm both knees along with multiple tears also in both which prevents me from squatting for even a minute.I loved to do waist-level shots with my LX's action finder.

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08-10-2012, 08:25 AM	#14
Jeff Charles Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico; Shohola PA, USA Posts: 219	Originally posted by awaldram I would point out no 'real' camera has an articulated screen and suspect its probably seen as a consumer function so would not be implemented in a 'pro' class camera. Whether it's considered "pro" or not, an articulated LCD is sometimes very useful.

08-10-2012, 09:06 AM	#15
LamyTax Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 376	Pentax has already released a camera that's not significantly better than the K5 --- the K30. Be a bit more enthusiastic about your brand, people. The K5 was a great camera back then, and that was during Hoya's dark reign. What do you think the engineers have been doing in the last years and months? Expect great things from Pentax.