Has anyone used their Pentax K-5 for concerts?

**x-country** · 12-16-2012, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by Jimbob Productions

I've shot a few concerts. Not with the K-5 though - only recently bought the K-5 II s, and have been using the K-7. I generally use the FA*80-200 and the DA*16-50

Great shots!

SirDrinkalot · 12-18-2012, 02:18 AM

My 2¢:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.522127117806683.125381.100000281972336&type=3
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.497442996941762.120456.100000281972336&type=3
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.469886573030738.113077.100000281972336&type=3
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.498229166863145.120621.100000281972336&type=3
I used the K5 with DA18-55 WR kit lens and Pentax-F 80-200.

Jimbob Productions · 12-18-2012, 04:42 AM

Originally posted by x-country

Great shots!

Thanks

Jimbob Productions · 12-18-2012, 04:47 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Excellent sharp shot, especially given all the tech parameters - 200mm, f2.8, 1/125. Also full of colour and life.

Thanks rawr. She's a very engaging performer. I've seen her a couple of times now. The FA* is supposedly designed to be sharpest at 200mm, so it makes a very good mid-distance and portrait lens.

Jim Radcliffe · 12-21-2012, 06:56 AM - **2 Likes**

I sold my Canon 5D MKII and switched to the K5 for the smaller size of the camera and the weather sealing. I shoot concerts, sometimes outside concerts and wanted a smaller lighter Bag-O-Gear for concert work. Below are some samples of what I have done with the K5 at concerts.

MBT74 · 12-21-2012, 07:05 AM

Lovely shots Jim. Especially the ones of Willie! What lenses are you using for your concert work?

Jim Radcliffe · 12-21-2012, 07:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MBT74

Lovely shots Jim. Especially the ones of Willie! What lenses are you using for your concert work?

thanks.. I use the DA* 16-50 and DA* 50-135

The 50-135 is quite fast in the AF area but the 16-50 is slow and does not always lock AF where I have the focus point.

Sadillah · 12-21-2012, 09:12 AM

Bit more sedate also, but some "concert-like" shots with k5:

Zenfolio | Christopher Trollen Photography | Kal Penn - Irvine Auditorium Nov 4, 2012
Zenfolio | Christopher Trollen Photography | Eva Longoria - Irvine Auditorium Oct 10 2012
Zenfolio | Christopher Trollen Photography | Bill Clinton - The Palestra Nov 5, 2012

Into The Lens · 12-21-2012, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by Jim Radcliffe

I sold my Canon 5D MKII and switched to the K5 for the smaller size of the camera and the weather sealing. I shoot concerts, sometimes outside concerts and wanted a smaller lighter Bag-O-Gear for concert work. Below are some samples of what I have done with the K5 at concerts.

Wow! Great shots!! Incredibly sharp.

BTW, isn't the Canon 5DMkII weather sealed as well, just like the K-5?

snake · 12-21-2012, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by Into The Lens

Wow! Great shots!! Incredibly sharp.

BTW, isn't the Canon 5DMkII weather sealed as well, just like the K-5?

No. It has some mild sealing, likely just for some moisture, but that's it. This is where the D800 and 600 exceed, among other places, the Canon.

I still don't know why Canon can't figure out weathersealing on anything but their most expensive model.

Into The Lens · 12-21-2012, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by snake

No. It has some mild sealing, likely just for some moisture, but that's it. This is where the D800 and 600 exceed, among other places, the Canon.

I still don't know why Canon can't figure out weathersealing on anything but their most expensive model.

They (Canon) have weather sealing rings on some lenses, right? That's probably why I was under the impression the 5D and most bodies were weather sealed. You'd think they would be, at that price. Glad I got a K-5. I spilled a full cup of coffee over it a few days after I bought it. So I can confirm it's at least coffee proof. I can be so clumsy some times.

snake · 12-22-2012, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by Into The Lens

They (Canon) have weather sealing rings on some lenses, right? That's probably why I was under the impression the 5D and most bodies were weather sealed. You'd think they would be, at that price. Glad I got a K-5. I spilled a full cup of coffee over it a few days after I bought it. So I can confirm it's at least coffee proof. I can be so clumsy some times.

Yeah, the lenses are sealed, at least some of them, like some L series ones, and Canon will talk about weathersealing and rating of the 5DII and III, but it's really only a mild barrier to small amounts of moisture. In reality, I think this might just amount to a moist surface on a finger or a droplet or something. I've known several people who have had dead 5Ds due to extreme condensation, for instance, in moist environments.

This is where I'd go for Nikon between the two. They're both great camera companies, but I'd more so trust Nikon here. Many pros still use the plastic shields that go from lens to over the body. They are not foolproof, especially for consensation on the inside.

In my case, I'm not using WR lenses, but I try to keep the FA35 covered in bad conditions, to some extent. For concert shooting, I'm often exposed to water spray from the stage, but I don't see viable WR lenses for my usage in Pentax yet. I really hope they come up with a fast 35 that's sealed to complement the DA50 1.4. However, we'll have to wait and see if Sigma's new one will have much in terms of sealing.

peos99 · 12-23-2012, 12:00 AM

Yeah, i wish i also could afford a DA 16-50 and 50-135.

PentaxExpedition · 12-23-2012, 05:05 AM

Yes i have... and the biggest "issue" i have with pentax k-5 is that it seams to be over sensitive to LED light sources... it over illuminates... strange... other cameras does not... but i have to say... full frame is the way... i also had a Canon 1Ds mk3 and a 5Dmk2 and K-5 is far behind... However.... K-5ii is another story

so far im really happy with the performance... autofocus improvements is dramatic for that kind of use. With the Full-frames i got good expoture at ISO 1600-2000 k-5 i had to push 3600-6800 ISO.... and that makes the full frame the winner... Pentax is good, but not as clear as a full frame picture. But... if you compare cost/performance... Pentax shines like a star

Fullframe:

john5100 · 12-23-2012, 07:30 PM

Are you saying that you can shoot at lower iso and get the exposure with full frame? Just curious

12-21-2012, 06:56 AM - 2 Likes	#95
Jim Radcliffe Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 171	K5 Concert Shots... here's some of mine.. I sold my Canon 5D MKII and switched to the K5 for the smaller size of the camera and the weather sealing. I shoot concerts, sometimes outside concerts and wanted a smaller lighter Bag-O-Gear for concert work. Below are some samples of what I have done with the K5 at concerts.

12-21-2012, 07:29 AM - 1 Like	#97
Jim Radcliffe Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 171	Lenses used.. Originally posted by MBT74 Lovely shots Jim. Especially the ones of Willie! What lenses are you using for your concert work? thanks.. I use the DA* 16-50 and DA* 50-135 The 50-135 is quite fast in the AF area but the 16-50 is slow and does not always lock AF where I have the focus point.

12-21-2012, 09:12 AM	#98
Sadillah Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philadelphia Photos: Albums Posts: 26	*k5 with DA 50-135 & Tamron 70-200** Bit more sedate also, but some "concert-like" shots with k5: Zenfolio \| Christopher Trollen Photography \| Kal Penn - Irvine Auditorium Nov 4, 2012 Zenfolio \| Christopher Trollen Photography \| Eva Longoria - Irvine Auditorium Oct 10 2012 Zenfolio \| Christopher Trollen Photography \| Bill Clinton - The Palestra Nov 5, 2012

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Has anyone used the O-GPS1 for nightsky photography?	CDW	Pentax K-5 & K-5 II	4	11-17-2011 03:15 AM
Anyone buy their K-5 from ajrichard.com?	Designosophy	General Talk	14	09-23-2011 10:11 AM
has anyone used this hood for DA 35mm f2.4?	sany	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	8	05-27-2011 05:20 PM
Has anyone used their DSLR w/ macro to capture a 35mm negative?	geekette	Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras	22	05-02-2011 06:28 PM
Has anyone used a stabilized Sigma lens with their Pentax yet?	ftpaddict	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	17	09-06-2009 12:43 PM

12-16-2012, 11:29 PM	#91
x-country Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Frösön (Östersund) Posts: 69	Originally posted by Jimbob Productions I've shot a few concerts. Not with the K-5 though - only recently bought the K-5 II s, and have been using the K-7. I generally use the FA80-200 and the DA16-50 Great shots!

12-18-2012, 02:18 AM	#92
SirDrinkalot New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Timisoara Posts: 17	My 2¢: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.522127117806683.125381.100000281972336&type=3 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.497442996941762.120456.100000281972336&type=3 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.469886573030738.113077.100000281972336&type=3 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.498229166863145.120621.100000281972336&type=3 I used the K5 with DA18-55 WR kit lens and Pentax-F 80-200.

12-18-2012, 04:42 AM	#93
Jimbob Productions Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 76	Originally posted by x-country Great shots! Thanks

12-18-2012, 04:47 AM	#94
Jimbob Productions Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 76	Originally posted by rawr Excellent sharp shot, especially given all the tech parameters - 200mm, f2.8, 1/125. Also full of colour and life. Thanks rawr. She's a very engaging performer. I've seen her a couple of times now. The FA* is supposedly designed to be sharpest at 200mm, so it makes a very good mid-distance and portrait lens.

12-21-2012, 07:05 AM	#96
MBT74 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 135	Lovely shots Jim. Especially the ones of Willie! What lenses are you using for your concert work?

12-21-2012, 11:10 AM	#99
Into The Lens Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Between clever and stupid Photos: Albums Posts: 216	Originally posted by Jim Radcliffe I sold my Canon 5D MKII and switched to the K5 for the smaller size of the camera and the weather sealing. I shoot concerts, sometimes outside concerts and wanted a smaller lighter Bag-O-Gear for concert work. Below are some samples of what I have done with the K5 at concerts. Wow! Great shots!! Incredibly sharp. BTW, isn't the Canon 5DMkII weather sealed as well, just like the K-5?

12-21-2012, 11:19 AM	#100
snake Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY/Germany Posts: 1,183	Originally posted by Into The Lens Wow! Great shots!! Incredibly sharp. BTW, isn't the Canon 5DMkII weather sealed as well, just like the K-5? No. It has some mild sealing, likely just for some moisture, but that's it. This is where the D800 and 600 exceed, among other places, the Canon. I still don't know why Canon can't figure out weathersealing on anything but their most expensive model.

12-21-2012, 11:34 AM	#101
Into The Lens Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Between clever and stupid Photos: Albums Posts: 216	Originally posted by snake No. It has some mild sealing, likely just for some moisture, but that's it. This is where the D800 and 600 exceed, among other places, the Canon. I still don't know why Canon can't figure out weathersealing on anything but their most expensive model. They (Canon) have weather sealing rings on some lenses, right? That's probably why I was under the impression the 5D and most bodies were weather sealed. You'd think they would be, at that price. Glad I got a K-5. I spilled a full cup of coffee over it a few days after I bought it. So I can confirm it's at least coffee proof. I can be so clumsy some times.

12-22-2012, 07:03 AM	#102
snake Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY/Germany Posts: 1,183	Originally posted by Into The Lens They (Canon) have weather sealing rings on some lenses, right? That's probably why I was under the impression the 5D and most bodies were weather sealed. You'd think they would be, at that price. Glad I got a K-5. I spilled a full cup of coffee over it a few days after I bought it. So I can confirm it's at least coffee proof. I can be so clumsy some times. Yeah, the lenses are sealed, at least some of them, like some L series ones, and Canon will talk about weathersealing and rating of the 5DII and III, but it's really only a mild barrier to small amounts of moisture. In reality, I think this might just amount to a moist surface on a finger or a droplet or something. I've known several people who have had dead 5Ds due to extreme condensation, for instance, in moist environments. This is where I'd go for Nikon between the two. They're both great camera companies, but I'd more so trust Nikon here. Many pros still use the plastic shields that go from lens to over the body. They are not foolproof, especially for consensation on the inside. In my case, I'm not using WR lenses, but I try to keep the FA35 covered in bad conditions, to some extent. For concert shooting, I'm often exposed to water spray from the stage, but I don't see viable WR lenses for my usage in Pentax yet. I really hope they come up with a fast 35 that's sealed to complement the DA50 1.4. However, we'll have to wait and see if Sigma's new one will have much in terms of sealing.

12-23-2012, 12:00 AM	#103
peos99 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 53	Yeah, i wish i also could afford a DA 16-50 and 50-135.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

12-23-2012, 05:05 AM	#104
PentaxExpedition Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 13	Yes i have... and the biggest "issue" i have with pentax k-5 is that it seams to be over sensitive to LED light sources... it over illuminates... strange... other cameras does not... but i have to say... full frame is the way... i also had a Canon 1Ds mk3 and a 5Dmk2 and K-5 is far behind... However.... K-5ii is another story so far im really happy with the performance... autofocus improvements is dramatic for that kind of use. With the Full-frames i got good expoture at ISO 1600-2000 k-5 i had to push 3600-6800 ISO.... and that makes the full frame the winner... Pentax is good, but not as clear as a full frame picture. But... if you compare cost/performance... Pentax shines like a star Fullframe:

12-23-2012, 07:30 PM	#105
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	Are you saying that you can shoot at lower iso and get the exposure with full frame? Just curious