DigitalRev TV finally review Pentax!

Apapukas · 05-24-2013, 01:26 AM

I was always a little angry about DRTV because they ignored or just made fun out of Pentax.
But this review looks really good and unbiased!

You Tube

SyncGuy · 05-24-2013, 01:52 AM

Originally posted by Apapukas

I was always a little angry about DRTV because they ignored or just made fun out of Pentax.
But this review looks really good and unbiased!

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 II S - YouTube

Well, they had to because of the Nikon D7100 which is on the similar tier..

Gilzuma · 05-24-2013, 02:14 AM

I thought that it was fairly unbiased too. He even recommends the K5 IIs at the end! that really surprised me.

Docrwm · 05-24-2013, 02:41 AM

Aren't those the plonkers that painted a brand new Leica Pink? If so, who cares what they think?

I was right, Googled it.
http://www.digitalrev.com/article/how-to-paint-a-leica/MzkwMDgzNg_A_A

Like I said, who cares what such ....people think!

Heie · 05-24-2013, 02:53 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Docrwm

Like I said, who cares what such ....people think!

More potential Pentaxians

Docrwm · 05-24-2013, 02:55 AM

Originally posted by Heie

More potential Pentaxians

Which is nice and all but still, consider the source and wait for it to be painted.

Heie · 05-24-2013, 03:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Docrwm

Which is nice and all but still, consider the source and wait for it to be painted.

I'm not disagreeing with you at all. But give it a month and that video will reach AT LEAST half a million views. Many of them will have never even heard of Pentax before this. It's free marketing from a VERY popular (albeit to the chagrin of some) source.

And they won't paint it - they only do that when the manufacturer doesn't offer that as an option. There's no shock and awe to do it to a Pentax

-Heie

**wizofoz** · 05-24-2013, 03:15 AM

Originally posted by Heie

I'm not disagreeing with you at all. But give it a month and that video will reach AT LEAST half a million views. Many of them will have never even heard of Pentax before this. It's free marketing from a VERY popular (albeit to the chagrin of some) source.

And they won't paint it - they only do that when the manufacturer doesn't offer that as an option. There's no shock and awe to do it to a Pentax

-Heie

I agree with you Heie. This vid will give the IIs some exposure and cache, even if i have reviewers I favour more. This guy obviously has an audience for his individual style. Any good publicity is welcomed.

I just wish the 'geek' character had dragged out a FA or DA prime and really showed off the pentax strong suit. (but we can't show up Nikon, can we?

)

Jean Poitiers · 05-24-2013, 03:16 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Aren't those the plonkers that painted a brand new Leica Pink? If so, who cares what they think? ...

I remember seeing when they painted a D7000 pink ... idiots ...

**NZ_Ross** · 05-24-2013, 04:07 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

I remember seeing when they painted a D7000 pink ... idiots ...

In that case they are very clever idiots, who know their target market particularly well.

We are not it, even though i really enjoy some of their productions, and just how off-the-wall they are at times.

They run the classic straight man-funny man gags, with a camera twist.

This is TV aimed at an Asia audience, which I suspect is not our demographic

**NZ_Ross** · 05-24-2013, 04:09 AM

Originally posted by Apapukas

I was always a little angry about DRTV because they ignored or just made fun out of Pentax.
But this review looks really good and unbiased!

Thanks for sharing the link - I enjoyed that one

Lok is the technical guy (who mainly used the Pentax) - when he says it is faster or better, he will be right, as he has a very good technical grasp of performance. He usually lives behind a Canon 5DII or III.

I got the feeling from the link that the K5IIs actually surprised them a little bit, with how good it was. When they don't like something they are not slow in telling everyone. So, the K5IIs praise was good

Adam G · 05-24-2013, 04:12 AM

Originally posted by Heie

And they won't paint it - they only do that when the manufacturer doesn't offer that as an option. There's no shock and awe to do it to a Pentax

That so?

Jean Poitiers · 05-24-2013, 04:14 AM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

In that case they are very clever idiots, who know their target market particularly well.

... I suspect is not our demographic

Yes, if it works for bettering their sales and visibility on the net, then they are clever ... and it's definitely not my demographics, it's the second video from them that I have ever watched. First one was the pink Nikon and that pretty much turned me off ... guess I'm getting too old

J

Docrwm · 05-24-2013, 04:15 AM - **1 Like**

I watched several of their reviews of 4/3'ds cameras when I was researching for my purchase. Their reviews were so incredibly biased that it became a joke - if they liked it I looked elsewhere (almost). Then I found the Leica M9, brand new BTW, torn down and painted by them. Idiots. If that makes the masses happy great, guess its more revenue for them. But that also means they should not be taken seriously by those who do more than P&S IMHO. Your mileage may vary.

Viennese · 05-24-2013, 04:16 AM

Nice review! I wonder why they did not see the difference in build quality.
I am allways amazed when i touch a Nikon D7000 how light it feels.
Even a k-01 feels better.

Noise performance was interesting because in the picture made with the nikon there was´nt much detail in the dark parts. It is easy to cut shadow detail and get rid of the noise.

But the resolution of the 24mp chip shows potential, i have to admit.

05-24-2013, 03:15 AM	#8
wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	Originally posted by Heie I'm not disagreeing with you at all. But give it a month and that video will reach AT LEAST half a million views. Many of them will have never even heard of Pentax before this. It's free marketing from a VERY popular (albeit to the chagrin of some) source. And they won't paint it - they only do that when the manufacturer doesn't offer that as an option. There's no shock and awe to do it to a Pentax -Heie I agree with you Heie. This vid will give the IIs some exposure and cache, even if i have reviewers I favour more. This guy obviously has an audience for his individual style. Any good publicity is welcomed. I just wish the 'geek' character had dragged out a FA or DA prime and really showed off the pentax strong suit. (but we can't show up Nikon, can we? ) Last edited by wizofoz; 05-24-2013 at 03:58 AM.

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05-24-2013, 01:52 AM	#2
SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 821	Originally posted by Apapukas I was always a little angry about DRTV because they ignored or just made fun out of Pentax. But this review looks really good and unbiased! Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 II S - YouTube Well, they had to because of the Nikon D7100 which is on the similar tier..

05-24-2013, 02:14 AM	#3
Gilzuma Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 91	I thought that it was fairly unbiased too. He even recommends the K5 IIs at the end! that really surprised me.

05-24-2013, 02:41 AM	#4
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Aren't those the plonkers that painted a brand new Leica Pink? If so, who cares what they think? I was right, Googled it. http://www.digitalrev.com/article/how-to-paint-a-leica/MzkwMDgzNg_A_A Like I said, who cares what such ....people think!

05-24-2013, 02:53 AM - 2 Likes	#5
Heie Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 968	Originally posted by Docrwm Like I said, who cares what such ....people think! More potential Pentaxians

05-24-2013, 02:55 AM	#6
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Heie More potential Pentaxians Which is nice and all but still, consider the source and wait for it to be painted.

05-24-2013, 03:01 AM - 1 Like	#7
Heie Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 968	Originally posted by Docrwm Which is nice and all but still, consider the source and wait for it to be painted. I'm not disagreeing with you at all. But give it a month and that video will reach AT LEAST half a million views. Many of them will have never even heard of Pentax before this. It's free marketing from a VERY popular (albeit to the chagrin of some) source. And they won't paint it - they only do that when the manufacturer doesn't offer that as an option. There's no shock and awe to do it to a Pentax -Heie

05-24-2013, 03:16 AM	#9
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Docrwm Aren't those the plonkers that painted a brand new Leica Pink? If so, who cares what they think? ... I remember seeing when they painted a D7000 pink ... idiots ...

05-24-2013, 04:07 AM	#10
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers I remember seeing when they painted a D7000 pink ... idiots ... In that case they are very clever idiots, who know their target market particularly well. We are not it, even though i really enjoy some of their productions, and just how off-the-wall they are at times. They run the classic straight man-funny man gags, with a camera twist. This is TV aimed at an Asia audience, which I suspect is not our demographic

05-24-2013, 04:09 AM	#11
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by Apapukas I was always a little angry about DRTV because they ignored or just made fun out of Pentax. But this review looks really good and unbiased! Thanks for sharing the link - I enjoyed that one Lok is the technical guy (who mainly used the Pentax) - when he says it is faster or better, he will be right, as he has a very good technical grasp of performance. He usually lives behind a Canon 5DII or III. I got the feeling from the link that the K5IIs actually surprised them a little bit, with how good it was. When they don't like something they are not slow in telling everyone. So, the K5IIs praise was good

05-24-2013, 04:12 AM	#12
Adam G Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 143	Originally posted by Heie And they won't paint it - they only do that when the manufacturer doesn't offer that as an option. There's no shock and awe to do it to a Pentax That so?

05-24-2013, 04:14 AM	#13
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by NZ_Ross In that case they are very clever idiots, who know their target market particularly well. ... I suspect is not our demographic Yes, if it works for bettering their sales and visibility on the net, then they are clever ... and it's definitely not my demographics, it's the second video from them that I have ever watched. First one was the pink Nikon and that pretty much turned me off ... guess I'm getting too old J

05-24-2013, 04:15 AM - 1 Like	#14
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	I watched several of their reviews of 4/3'ds cameras when I was researching for my purchase. Their reviews were so incredibly biased that it became a joke - if they liked it I looked elsewhere (almost). Then I found the Leica M9, brand new BTW, torn down and painted by them. Idiots. If that makes the masses happy great, guess its more revenue for them. But that also means they should not be taken seriously by those who do more than P&S IMHO. Your mileage may vary.

05-24-2013, 04:16 AM	#15
Viennese Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 39	Nice review! I wonder why they did not see the difference in build quality. I am allways amazed when i touch a Nikon D7000 how light it feels. Even a k-01 feels better. Noise performance was interesting because in the picture made with the nikon there was´nt much detail in the dark parts. It is easy to cut shadow detail and get rid of the noise. But the resolution of the 24mp chip shows potential, i have to admit.