Post Your K5IIs Pictures Here!

bjolester · 04-24-2018, 01:10 PM - **6 Likes**

Pentax K-5iis and DA12-24

Sunset Train by bjolester, on Flickr

**kernos** · 05-06-2018, 10:24 AM - **6 Likes**

From last fall with the Canon FL 55mm 1.2

Toni60 · 05-06-2018, 12:01 PM - **7 Likes**

Flowers with K5IIs and 43 Limited (excellent lens).
Regards, Toni.

Toni60 · 05-13-2018, 10:28 AM - **4 Likes**

I hope that you like this new flower with K5IIs and 100mm 2.8 macro.
Thanks and Regards.
Toni.

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**hman** · 05-16-2018, 04:48 PM - **2 Likes**

Last Summer, Ireland

Racer X 69 · 05-20-2018, 04:51 PM - **1 Like**

A Rufous hummingbird having difficulty keeping his balance on a rainy Sunday.

Pentax K5IIs, Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX APO DG.

Racer X 69 · 05-20-2018, 04:52 PM - **6 Likes**

Later he manages a perfect landing.

Pentax K5IIs, Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX APO DG.

**Digitalis** · 05-25-2018, 06:45 AM - **6 Likes**

I recently did a shutter count check on my K5IIs with PhotoMe and was rather stunned, my K5IIs that I bought new in 2012 [and has never even been in a service center] has 283K on the clock and is still ticking.

Pentax K5IIs - Pentax FA*250-600mm f/5.6 ED IF @500mm f/5.6 ISO800 1/1000th

redpit · 05-25-2018, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

I recently did a shutter count check on my K5IIs with PhotoMe and was rather stunned, my K5IIs that I bought new in 2012 [and has never even been in a service center] has 283K on the clock and is still ticking.

Pentax K5IIs - Pentax FA*250-600mm f/5.6 ED IF @500mm f/5.6 ISO800 1/1000th

And still rocking you mean! Wonderful shot from you and your two Pentax masterpieces combined!

**Erictator** · 05-25-2018, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

I recently did a shutter count check on my K5IIs with PhotoMe and was rather stunned, my K5IIs that I bought new in 2012 [and has never even been in a service center] has 283K on the clock and is still ticking.

Pentax K5IIs - Pentax FA*250-600mm f/5.6 ED IF @500mm f/5.6 ISO800 1/1000th

283K?!! That might be my life time total! LOL! That K5 is one tough cookie ! Keep on kicking butt buddy, nice work.
Eric

Racer X 69 · 05-25-2018, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

I recently did a shutter count check on my K5IIs with PhotoMe and was rather stunned, my K5IIs that I bought new in 2012 [and has never even been in a service center] has 283K on the clock and is still ticking.

Pentax K5IIs - Pentax FA*250-600mm f/5.6 ED IF @500mm f/5.6 ISO800 1/1000th

The hummingbird shot above is shutter click number 8,770 for my K5IIs.

Guess I'm lagging behind a bit.

**Digitalis** · 05-25-2018, 11:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Guess I'm lagging behind a bit.

It isn't a contest, it's really more of a mark of how well built the K5IIs is. However I tend to hang around the flash sync speed with my cameras wherever it lies - people who use faster shutter speeds, or slower ones may have differing experiences regarding shutter consistency and durability. I was genuinely surprised to see how high the shutter count was, my K10 has easily done over 100K and it is still going. My high end Nikon and Canon cameras have been through a few shutter replacements and my Leica cameras get their lens based leaf shutters serviced more often due to the inherent issues*. The 645Z shutter unit has been replaced once and my three K1s are all over 50K

* I get my S lenses checked every 20,000 firings - leaf shutters can cause inconsistent exposure if they aren't properly maintained. Leica cameras aren't just expensive to own, you have to be able to afford to look after them.

sawtooth235 · 05-27-2018, 05:55 PM - **4 Likes**

I recently acquired an old Honeywell Pentax Bellows Unit off flea-bay for under $15.00 and wanted to give it a test so I put a K-adapter on it and mounted my SMC Takumar 50mm f1.4 M42 lens on the front and headed to the backyard with my K5iis. Exposure data: Manual exposure at 1/160th, f11 (F 22 actual), Bellows extended to 1.6:1 mark, Sunpak 522 on manual set to 1/16th power. I handheld the camera and moved the camera closer and further away to focus (a bit tricky since the viewfinder was so dark, but live view helps). Razor thin depth-of-field even at this f-stop.

th1952 · 05-30-2018, 04:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Digitalis

I recently did a shutter count check on my K5IIs with PhotoMe and was rather stunned, my K5IIs that I bought new in 2012 [and has never even been in a service center] has 283K on the clock and is still ticking.

Pentax K5IIs - Pentax FA*250-600mm f/5.6 ED IF @500mm f/5.6 ISO800 1/1000th

Wow. That's amazing. I guess my K5IIs has quite a bit of life left in it. Mine shows 8108.

Toni60 · 06-03-2018, 12:37 PM - **3 Likes**

Hi Pentaxians, new flowers for this month, lens 43mm Limited.
Regards, Toni.

05-25-2018, 06:45 AM - 6 Likes	#2228
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	I recently did a shutter count check on my K5IIs with PhotoMe and was rather stunned, my K5IIs that I bought new in 2012 [and has never even been in a service center] has 283K on the clock and is still ticking. Pentax K5IIs - Pentax FA250-600mm f/5.6 ED IF @500mm f/5.6 ISO800 1/1000th* Last edited by Digitalis; 05-25-2018 at 06:52 AM.

05-25-2018, 11:18 PM - 1 Like	#2232
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Guess I'm lagging behind a bit. It isn't a contest, it's really more of a mark of how well built the K5IIs is. However I tend to hang around the flash sync speed with my cameras wherever it lies - people who use faster shutter speeds, or slower ones may have differing experiences regarding shutter consistency and durability. I was genuinely surprised to see how high the shutter count was, my K10 has easily done over 100K and it is still going. My high end Nikon and Canon cameras have been through a few shutter replacements and my Leica cameras get their lens based leaf shutters serviced more often due to the inherent issues. The 645Z shutter unit has been replaced once and my three K1s are all over 50K I get my S lenses checked every 20,000 firings - leaf shutters can cause inconsistent exposure if they aren't properly maintained. Leica cameras aren't just expensive to own, you have to be able to afford to look after them. Last edited by Digitalis; 05-26-2018 at 12:02 AM.

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bjolester Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 211	Pentax K-5iis and DA12-24 Sunset Train by bjolester, on Flickr

05-06-2018, 10:24 AM - 6 Likes	#2222
kernos Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 456	From last fall with the Canon FL 55mm 1.2

05-20-2018, 04:51 PM - 1 Like	#2226
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	A Rufous hummingbird having difficulty keeping his balance on a rainy Sunday. Pentax K5IIs, Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX APO DG.

05-20-2018, 04:52 PM - 6 Likes	#2227
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	Later he manages a perfect landing. Pentax K5IIs, Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX APO DG.

05-25-2018, 08:30 AM	#2229
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by Digitalis I recently did a shutter count check on my K5IIs with PhotoMe and was rather stunned, my K5IIs that I bought new in 2012 [and has never even been in a service center] has 283K on the clock and is still ticking. Pentax K5IIs - Pentax FA250-600mm f/5.6 ED IF @500mm f/5.6 ISO800 1/1000th* And still rocking you mean! Wonderful shot from you and your two Pentax masterpieces combined!

05-25-2018, 11:40 AM	#2230
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,344	Originally posted by Digitalis I recently did a shutter count check on my K5IIs with PhotoMe and was rather stunned, my K5IIs that I bought new in 2012 [and has never even been in a service center] has 283K on the clock and is still ticking. Pentax K5IIs - Pentax FA250-600mm f/5.6 ED IF @500mm f/5.6 ISO800 1/1000th* 283K?!! That might be my life time total! LOL! That K5 is one tough cookie ! Keep on kicking butt buddy, nice work. Eric

05-25-2018, 06:19 PM	#2231
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 Digitalis I recently did a shutter count check on my K5IIs with PhotoMe and was rather stunned, my K5IIs that I bought new in 2012 [and has never even been in a service center] has 283K on the clock and is still ticking. Pentax K5IIs - Pentax FA250-600mm f/5.6 ED IF @500mm f/5.6 ISO800 1/1000th* The hummingbird shot above is shutter click number 8,770 for my K5IIs. Guess I'm lagging behind a bit.

05-30-2018, 04:56 PM - 1 Like	#2234
th1952 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Berea, Ohio Posts: 446	Originally posted by Digitalis I recently did a shutter count check on my K5IIs with PhotoMe and was rather stunned, my K5IIs that I bought new in 2012 [and has never even been in a service center] has 283K on the clock and is still ticking. Pentax K5IIs - Pentax FA250-600mm f/5.6 ED IF @500mm f/5.6 ISO800 1/1000th* Wow. That's amazing. I guess my K5IIs has quite a bit of life left in it. Mine shows 8108.