Pentax K-5 II / IIs Review Posted!

Adam · 10-29-2012, 09:52 AM - **1 Like**

Here is the PentaxForums.com in-depth review of the Pentax K-5 II/IIs. Enjoy!

Pentax K-5 II / IIs Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

Other useful links for the old K-5:
Canon 7D vs. Pentax K-5 - Introduction - PentaxForums.com
Pentax K-5 Camera Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

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JohnBee · 10-29-2012, 10:11 AM

Would love to see a video review

Any chance you're going to add those to the sits repertoire?

imtheguy · 10-29-2012, 10:41 AM

Darn...really torn between curling up with the review during all this wind and rain...or just trying the iis that UPS dropped off an hour ago. Yahoo!

ogl · 10-29-2012, 10:42 AM

Why JPEG samples of K-5II and K-5IIs so soft...?

Adam · 10-29-2012, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by JohnBee

Would love to see a video review Any chance you're going to add those to the sits repertoire?

We do them when they're worthwhile, in this case, there's not much to say in a video

Originally posted by ogl

Why JPEG samples of K-5II and K-5IIs so soft...?

They're straight out of camera. The K-5 isn't a D800 or a 645D...

JohnBee · 10-29-2012, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Why JPEG samples of K-5II and K-5IIs so soft...?

I'd say the difference here is greater than what we're seeing with the D800/E and so in this way, I lead to say the K-5 IIs is a better value.

Racerdew · 10-29-2012, 10:53 AM

Da.... get out that new Camera!!!!

Racerdew

cali92rs · 10-29-2012, 10:58 AM

I am disappointed that the focus precision remained the same as the original K-5. I figured that would be the case but this confirms it.

stormtech · 10-29-2012, 11:01 AM

As always, a very nicely written review - to the point and easy to understand without going too deep into unneeded details.

The only question is.....why you use a lens that has been discontinued for years for the image samples. Wouldn't a better comparison be with a lens that is currently available from Pentax?

JinDesu · 10-29-2012, 11:21 AM

The k-5 OOC jpegs have already traditionally been softer and noisier anyways. The RAW files are where the magic's at.

Thanks for the review - I can only hope for focus peaking to someday make it onto the k-5IIs. Otherwise, the k-5IIs is literally the perfect camera for me.

**Basset** · 10-29-2012, 11:27 AM

Adam - Could you clarify whether, in the quoted text below, you were recommending the K-5 or K-5II as the upgrade from an older body? This K-r owner is particularly interested.

I don't know if you meant "while" to mean "as long as"" or "although" The text below was not clear to me.

Quote:

We are very happy that Pentax decided to continue the Pentax K-5 by releasing a successor using the same great camera body. However, the few upgrades (AF, LCD) in the K-5 II hardly justify its higher price at launch, as most users would not even notice their existence in practice. Thus, while the original K-5 is still available in stores, it's the camera that we recommend for those of you who are still shooting with an older Pentax body, as well as for users of intro-level DSLRs from other brands that perhaps don't have the same great image quality

Kerusker · 10-29-2012, 11:39 AM

Adam, thanks for your informative review.
One thing I'm missing badly is the SFOX X usability for apertures above f4 (f.ex. F2). You didn't mention this at all. Do you have any knowledge about it?
Thanks

pero · 10-29-2012, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by ogl

Why JPEG samples of K-5II and K-5IIs so soft...?

Yes! More unreasonable Pentax slamming! I love it!!!

ogl · 10-29-2012, 12:17 PM

Originally posted by Adam

They're straight out of camera. The K-5 isn't a D800 or a 645D...

OK. I get it.

jtb04a · 10-29-2012, 12:18 PM

I like how they subtly say that Pentax told them that FF is definitely coming in the next year or so. Ummmm, announcement please... When did they tell you this? And what else did they say? Be specific! Thats HUGE news. Don't be so subtle please haha!

10-29-2012, 09:52 AM - 1 Like	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Pentax K-5 II / IIs Review Posted! Here is the PentaxForums.com in-depth review of the Pentax K-5 II/IIs. Enjoy! Pentax K-5 II / IIs Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com Other useful links for the old K-5: Canon 7D vs. Pentax K-5 - Introduction - PentaxForums.com Pentax K-5 Camera Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com 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:

10-29-2012, 10:48 AM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593 Original Poster	Originally posted by JohnBee Would love to see a video review Any chance you're going to add those to the sits repertoire? We do them when they're worthwhile, in this case, there's not much to say in a video Originally posted by ogl Why JPEG samples of K-5II and K-5IIs so soft...? They're straight out of camera. The K-5 isn't a D800 or a 645D... 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:

10-29-2012, 12:18 PM	#15
jtb04a Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 26	FF for real? I like how they subtly say that Pentax told them that FF is definitely coming in the next year or so. Ummmm, announcement please... When did they tell you this? And what else did they say? Be specific! Thats HUGE news. Don't be so subtle please haha!

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JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by ogl Why JPEG samples of K-5II and K-5IIs so soft...? I'd say the difference here is greater than what we're seeing with the D800/E and so in this way, I lead to say the K-5 IIs is a better value.

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cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	I am disappointed that the focus precision remained the same as the original K-5. I figured that would be the case but this confirms it.

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stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	As always, a very nicely written review - to the point and easy to understand without going too deep into unneeded details. The only question is.....why you use a lens that has been discontinued for years for the image samples. Wouldn't a better comparison be with a lens that is currently available from Pentax?

10-29-2012, 11:21 AM	#10
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	The k-5 OOC jpegs have already traditionally been softer and noisier anyways. The RAW files are where the magic's at. Thanks for the review - I can only hope for focus peaking to someday make it onto the k-5IIs. Otherwise, the k-5IIs is literally the perfect camera for me.

10-29-2012, 11:27 AM	#11
Basset Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 340	Adam - Could you clarify whether, in the quoted text below, you were recommending the K-5 or K-5II as the upgrade from an older body? This K-r owner is particularly interested. I don't know if you meant "while" to mean "as long as"" or "although" The text below was not clear to me. Quote: We are very happy that Pentax decided to continue the Pentax K-5 by releasing a successor using the same great camera body. However, the few upgrades (AF, LCD) in the K-5 II hardly justify its higher price at launch, as most users would not even notice their existence in practice. Thus, while the original K-5 is still available in stores, it's the camera that we recommend for those of you who are still shooting with an older Pentax body, as well as for users of intro-level DSLRs from other brands that perhaps don't have the same great image quality

10-29-2012, 11:39 AM	#12
Kerusker New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: near Munich Posts: 12	Adam, thanks for your informative review. One thing I'm missing badly is the SFOX X usability for apertures above f4 (f.ex. F2). You didn't mention this at all. Do you have any knowledge about it? Thanks

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pero Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Malmö, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 128	Originally posted by ogl Why JPEG samples of K-5II and K-5IIs so soft...? Yes! More unreasonable Pentax slamming! I love it!!!

10-29-2012, 12:17 PM	#14
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Adam They're straight out of camera. The K-5 isn't a D800 or a 645D... OK. I get it.