Post Your K5IIs Pictures Here!

Racer X 69 · 02-03-2017, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by Nakedgun

This plant returns to our backyard with the winter rains each year. I wonder what it is.

Moss.

Smilesy · 02-04-2017, 04:43 PM - **5 Likes**

I'm really enjoying getting out with my K5 IIs, there's certainly a crazy amount of options and settings to fiddle with, but I'm starting to get to grips with it.
Here is a shot from yesterday at Cape Schanck, it's a stunning location.

Rocks in a Pool on 500px.com'

Transit · 02-05-2017, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by 12345

Thank you! Here's another K-5IIs photo...

EJM_0198-3 on Flickr

That is ridiculously good!
Can you comment on what lighting you used
thanks :-)

Racer X 69 · 02-05-2017, 05:53 PM - **3 Likes**

Just realized it has been a long time since sharing any of the images made with My K5IIs. In fact I think I've only posted one.

So, without further delay or suspense, here:

Pen-A · 02-06-2017, 10:07 AM - **3 Likes**

(shot with K-5IIs+18-55wr @ 31mm, f8, 1/160, ISO125 + flash ~1/32 power held by my wife)

Smilesy · 02-06-2017, 09:13 PM

Originally posted by Pen-A

(shot with K-5IIs+18-55wr @ 31mm, f8, 1/160, ISO125 + flash ~1/32 power held by my wife)

That's a very nice family

Racer X 69 · 02-12-2017, 07:26 PM

They don't like big trucks in Death Valley.

K5IIs, Sigma 28mm F2.8 Mini Wide II

sunrepairer · 02-12-2017, 07:53 PM - **3 Likes**

as we are getting more snow here, seeing more birds at feeder. This junco was overlooking the several feeders i have put up.

Racer X 69 · 02-13-2017, 11:43 PM - **1 Like**

Straight out of camera.

SMC Pentax-A 50mm f1.7

Rupert · 02-14-2017, 06:50 AM - **5 Likes**

Hello guys/gals......I used to be in this thread almost every day...and I miss it dearly, along with missing my K5IIs that was badly damaged in an accident last year.
Enough that I am considering looking for another K5IIs as a back-up for my K1.......it may end up as my primary "shooter".

After many months with the K1, let me pass on some personal thoughts that may be useful. The K1 is a wonderful camera, no doubt about that. However, I am mostly a wildlife shooter...squirrels and birds shot through my office windows. I love the Crop Mode of the K1, but in my "studied over time" opinion, it does not equal the K5IIs for this purpose. My best and most favorite shots in my galleries were with the K5IIs. A certain clarity and sharpness that exceeds the K1 in Crop Mode.

My "Fine Art"critic, Otis Squirrel concurs and points to two of his favorites among many of the K5IIs shot I have....

Of course, any squirrel that handsome will look great with any camera

......but still, the K5IIs is unbeatable.

It does equally as well with birdies....though they are not worthy of comparison to handsome squirrels...

High ISO shots are better by far with the K5IIs.....

ISO 12,800

All here have EXIF so you can judge for yourself......
Yard Birds | Flickr Yard Birds

Army of Otis | Flickr Army Squirrels

Now I am NOT knocking the K1, just saying I think the K5IIs renders better IQ under the same conditions and in Crop Mode. The K1 advantage is the fast, very fast, and accurate AF system for this type of shooting.

Low light shooting is where it excels the most with the new AF system.

I am NOT talking of FF shooting....where the K1 obviously excels at producing FF shots!...even squirrels know that!

So, if I can find me a good K5IIs in the future, I will be most happy. If you are a K5IIs shooter you should already be plenty happy

...I sure as hell was!

Best Regards!

Rupert

Forgot to add: If Pentax made a K5IIs with the AF system of the K1, I would never want another camera again...it would be the ultimate shooter!

th1952 · 02-15-2017, 07:01 PM

Wonderful shots, Rupert. Hope you find a K5IIs.

Rupert · 02-16-2017, 07:56 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by th1952

Wonderful shots, Rupert. Hope you find a K5IIs.

Thanks 1952!

I have a ton of shots from the K5IIs I really love. I'm not in a big hurry, but I will find me another K5IIs. These are wonderful cameras. The AF system could be better, but in good light it is fine.

After my old one was damaged I had no AF and the aperture was always wide open. I could MF and control speed and ISO but nothing else. I still got a lot of nice shots with it. I sold it to a member that used manual lenses and can set the aperture, so he should do well with it.

MF K5IIs wide open 6.3 Bigma

Regards! ...I'll keep enjoying what you guys post here!

irek83 · 02-17-2017, 04:28 PM - **6 Likes**

**Biff** · 02-19-2017, 01:02 PM

irek83-

That image is almost mesmerizing. Very much like a water color. Nice work.

Rupert · 02-19-2017, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by sunrepairer

as we are getting more snow here, seeing more birds at feeder. This junco was overlooking the several feeders i have put up.

Those are not easy to shoot...you did a superb job...wonderful shot!

Regards!

02-06-2017, 10:07 AM - 3 Likes	#2105
Pen-A Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 675	Full Frame Family Portrait (shot with K-5IIs+18-55wr @ 31mm, f8, 1/160, ISO125 + flash ~1/32 power held by my wife)

02-12-2017, 07:53 PM - 3 Likes	#2108
sunrepairer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nh Photos: Gallery Posts: 285	junco as we are getting more snow here, seeing more birds at feeder. This junco was overlooking the several feeders i have put up. Attached Images

02-14-2017, 06:50 AM - 5 Likes	#2110
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Hello guys/gals......I used to be in this thread almost every day...and I miss it dearly, along with missing my K5IIs that was badly damaged in an accident last year. Enough that I am considering looking for another K5IIs as a back-up for my K1.......it may end up as my primary "shooter". After many months with the K1, let me pass on some personal thoughts that may be useful. The K1 is a wonderful camera, no doubt about that. However, I am mostly a wildlife shooter...squirrels and birds shot through my office windows. I love the Crop Mode of the K1, but in my "studied over time" opinion, it does not equal the K5IIs for this purpose. My best and most favorite shots in my galleries were with the K5IIs. A certain clarity and sharpness that exceeds the K1 in Crop Mode. My "Fine Art"critic, Otis Squirrel concurs and points to two of his favorites among many of the K5IIs shot I have.... Of course, any squirrel that handsome will look great with any camera......but still, the K5IIs is unbeatable. It does equally as well with birdies....though they are not worthy of comparison to handsome squirrels... High ISO shots are better by far with the K5IIs..... ISO 12,800 All here have EXIF so you can judge for yourself...... Yard Birds \| Flickr Yard Birds Army of Otis \| Flickr Army Squirrels Now I am NOT knocking the K1, just saying I think the K5IIs renders better IQ under the same conditions and in Crop Mode. The K1 advantage is the fast, very fast, and accurate AF system for this type of shooting. Low light shooting is where it excels the most with the new AF system. I am NOT talking of FF shooting....where the K1 obviously excels at producing FF shots!...even squirrels know that! So, if I can find me a good K5IIs in the future, I will be most happy. If you are a K5IIs shooter you should already be plenty happy...I sure as hell was! Best Regards! Rupert Forgot to add: If Pentax made a K5IIs with the AF system of the K1, I would never want another camera again...it would be the ultimate shooter!

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02-03-2017, 01:13 PM	#2101
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Originally posted by Nakedgun This plant returns to our backyard with the winter rains each year. I wonder what it is. Moss.

02-04-2017, 04:43 PM - 5 Likes	#2102
Smilesy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 138	I'm really enjoying getting out with my K5 IIs, there's certainly a crazy amount of options and settings to fiddle with, but I'm starting to get to grips with it. Here is a shot from yesterday at Cape Schanck, it's a stunning location. Rocks in a Pool on 500px.com'

02-05-2017, 03:44 PM	#2103
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by 12345 Thank you! Here's another K-5IIs photo... EJM_0198-3 on Flickr That is ridiculously good! Can you comment on what lighting you used thanks :-)

02-05-2017, 05:53 PM - 3 Likes	#2104
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Just realized it has been a long time since sharing any of the images made with My K5IIs. In fact I think I've only posted one. So, without further delay or suspense, here:

02-06-2017, 09:13 PM	#2106
Smilesy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 138	Originally posted by Pen-A (shot with K-5IIs+18-55wr @ 31mm, f8, 1/160, ISO125 + flash ~1/32 power held by my wife) That's a very nice family

02-12-2017, 07:26 PM	#2107
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	They don't like big trucks in Death Valley. K5IIs, Sigma 28mm F2.8 Mini Wide II

02-13-2017, 11:43 PM - 1 Like	#2109
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Straight out of camera. SMC Pentax-A 50mm f1.7

02-15-2017, 07:01 PM	#2111
th1952 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Berea, Ohio Posts: 446	Wonderful shots, Rupert. Hope you find a K5IIs.

02-16-2017, 07:56 AM - 3 Likes	#2112
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by th1952 Wonderful shots, Rupert. Hope you find a K5IIs. Thanks 1952! I have a ton of shots from the K5IIs I really love. I'm not in a big hurry, but I will find me another K5IIs. These are wonderful cameras. The AF system could be better, but in good light it is fine. After my old one was damaged I had no AF and the aperture was always wide open. I could MF and control speed and ISO but nothing else. I still got a lot of nice shots with it. I sold it to a member that used manual lenses and can set the aperture, so he should do well with it. MF K5IIs wide open 6.3 Bigma Regards! ...I'll keep enjoying what you guys post here!

02-17-2017, 04:28 PM - 6 Likes	#2113
irek83 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Dublin Posts: 159

02-19-2017, 01:02 PM	#2114
Biff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Photos: Albums Posts: 1,081	irek83- That image is almost mesmerizing. Very much like a water color. Nice work.

02-19-2017, 05:41 PM	#2115
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by sunrepairer as we are getting more snow here, seeing more birds at feeder. This junco was overlooking the several feeders i have put up. Those are not easy to shoot...you did a superb job...wonderful shot! Regards!