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Cambo · 04-24-2013, 05:43 PM - **4 Likes**

after upgrading from the *ist D....all I can say is...WOW! All of that, and the thing is built like a tank. Just coming to grips with a FEW of it's capabilities. Astonishing.

And people are complaining about ? Holy smokes...

I still remember when ISO 400 film was considered FAST or HIGH SPEED. Last night I shot at ISO 6400, printed it out this morning, and all I can say is....WOW!!!

Cheers,
Cameron

normhead · 04-24-2013, 06:18 PM - **2 Likes**

Some people are like dental technicians, it doesn't matter how hard you try or how much you accomplished, it's not good enough for them.

**c.a.m** · 04-24-2013, 06:33 PM

It really is a superb camera, isn't it? I think it will be remembered as one of Pentax's best of this era. I have had mine for about a year and a half -- it feels so good in the hand and it continues to take super photos (despite the lure of newer models...).

Enjoy!

- Craig

ChatMechant · 04-24-2013, 06:35 PM

I felt like a badass, 'real' photographer when I got a k2000 for my bday one year.
Now I have a k-5 and DA* glass and I know better.
The K5 is pretty amazing, especially for the $$, but I still want a k5IIs.......

northofpolaris · 04-24-2013, 06:40 PM

I've been slowly climbing the Pentax ladder starting with the K100D super. The K-5 is insaaaaaaaaaaaannne. You have so much more play when it comes to the blacks and shadows and going up or down a stop or two on exposure looks freaking clean. You can do some magical stuff in post with this thing.

ChatMechant · 04-24-2013, 06:49 PM

Quote:

The K-5 is insaaaaaaaaaaaannne.

Dude, I was totally going to say that but I didn't want to sound like too much of a Californian.

ok2day · 04-24-2013, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by ChatMechant

I felt like a badass, 'real' photographer when I got a k2000 for my bday one year.
Now I have a k-5 and DA* glass and I know better.
The K5 is pretty amazing, especially for the $$, but I still want a k5IIs.......

A guy I know just got a Nikon D7100 which like the K5IIs has the aa filter removed--the pictures are incredibly sharp--he also has a D7000 which takes great pictures too but since he's gotten that D7100, it has me wanting the K5IIs also --the pictures here that the K5IIs owners have posted are sure tempting me into pulling the trigger....

Driline · 04-24-2013, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by ChatMechant

Dude, I was totally going to say that but I didn't want to sound like too much of a Californian.

Or a Valley Girl

northofpolaris · 04-24-2013, 09:03 PM

Nah. A valley girl would've said it's like, so totally rad or something.

Dario79 · 04-24-2013, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by Cambo

All of that, and the thing is built like a tank. Just coming to grips with a FEW of it's capabilities. Astonishing.

K-5 is by far best buy for money! It's been that for 2 years now. I really don't see how it's not good enough for some people. There is no better ergonomics in DSLR world and there is no better IQ for the money.
That camera should have special place in Pentax history!

**Rondec** · 04-25-2013, 03:18 AM

I agree. I have been shooting with K5s now for the last couple of years and they are excellent cameras. Not just image quality, but also ease of use, ergonomics -- it's the whole package.

Dario79 · 04-25-2013, 03:40 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

I agree. I have been shooting with K5s now for the last couple of years and they are excellent cameras. Not just image quality, but also ease of use, ergonomics -- it's the whole package.

Respect!

grispie · 04-25-2013, 04:09 AM

Great post!

I still love my k20d...!

**dadipentak** · 04-25-2013, 04:25 AM

Originally posted by Cambo

WOW!!!

Yep, that was my reaction, too.

**fs999** · 04-25-2013, 05:04 AM

Nice to hear that song

04-24-2013, 05:43 PM - 4 Likes	#1
Cambo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,016	K5 simply astonishing... after upgrading from the *ist D....all I can say is...WOW! All of that, and the thing is built like a tank. Just coming to grips with a FEW of it's capabilities. Astonishing. And people are complaining about ? Holy smokes... I still remember when ISO 400 film was considered FAST or HIGH SPEED. Last night I shot at ISO 6400, printed it out this morning, and all I can say is....WOW!!! Cheers, Cameron

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c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,194	It really is a superb camera, isn't it? I think it will be remembered as one of Pentax's best of this era. I have had mine for about a year and a half -- it feels so good in the hand and it continues to take super photos (despite the lure of newer models...). Enjoy! - Craig

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ChatMechant Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Matsuyama Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,284	I felt like a badass, 'real' photographer when I got a k2000 for my bday one year. Now I have a k-5 and DA* glass and I know better. The K5 is pretty amazing, especially for the $$, but I still want a k5IIs.......

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northofpolaris Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 193	I've been slowly climbing the Pentax ladder starting with the K100D super. The K-5 is insaaaaaaaaaaaannne. You have so much more play when it comes to the blacks and shadows and going up or down a stop or two on exposure looks freaking clean. You can do some magical stuff in post with this thing.

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ChatMechant Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Matsuyama Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,284	Quote: The K-5 is insaaaaaaaaaaaannne. Dude, I was totally going to say that but I didn't want to sound like too much of a Californian.

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ok2day Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 103	Originally posted by ChatMechant I felt like a badass, 'real' photographer when I got a k2000 for my bday one year. Now I have a k-5 and DA* glass and I know better. The K5 is pretty amazing, especially for the $$, but I still want a k5IIs....... A guy I know just got a Nikon D7100 which like the K5IIs has the aa filter removed--the pictures are incredibly sharp--he also has a D7000 which takes great pictures too but since he's gotten that D7100, it has me wanting the K5IIs also --the pictures here that the K5IIs owners have posted are sure tempting me into pulling the trigger....

04-24-2013, 07:04 PM	#8
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,708	Originally posted by ChatMechant Dude, I was totally going to say that but I didn't want to sound like too much of a Californian. Or a Valley Girl

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northofpolaris Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 193	Nah. A valley girl would've said it's like, so totally rad or something.

04-24-2013, 10:01 PM	#10
Dario79 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Zagreb Posts: 102	Originally posted by Cambo All of that, and the thing is built like a tank. Just coming to grips with a FEW of it's capabilities. Astonishing. K-5 is by far best buy for money! It's been that for 2 years now. I really don't see how it's not good enough for some people. There is no better ergonomics in DSLR world and there is no better IQ for the money. That camera should have special place in Pentax history!

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,668	I agree. I have been shooting with K5s now for the last couple of years and they are excellent cameras. Not just image quality, but also ease of use, ergonomics -- it's the whole package.

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Dario79 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Zagreb Posts: 102	Originally posted by Rondec I agree. I have been shooting with K5s now for the last couple of years and they are excellent cameras. Not just image quality, but also ease of use, ergonomics -- it's the whole package. Respect!

04-25-2013, 04:09 AM	#13
grispie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,199	Great post! I still love my k20d...!

04-25-2013, 04:25 AM	#14
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Cambo WOW!!! Yep, that was my reaction, too.

04-25-2013, 05:04 AM	#15
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,650	Nice to hear that song

K5 simply astonishing...

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