How's the Electronic Level in the K-5II

ChrisA · 10-09-2013, 10:08 AM

Sorry if this has been covered, but I've been out of the loop for over a year.

How have people found the electronic level in the K-5 II? It was very unreliable on the original K-5 if you were one of the unlucky ones (and I was), did they improve it any, with the Mark 2?

Adam · 10-09-2013, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by ChrisA

Sorry if this has been covered, but I've been out of the loop for over a year.

How have people found the electronic level in the K-5 II? It was very unreliable on the original K-5 if you were one of the unlucky ones (and I was), did they improve it any, with the Mark 2?

I believe the issue was addressed via firmware on the original K-5. Haven't heard of any complaints with the K-5 II's level, so I'm guessing they're all properly calibrated now.

**c.a.m** · 10-09-2013, 12:18 PM

I owned a K-5 and upgraded to a K-5II.

The electronic level in my K-5 was off by several degrees - enough to make it impractical in use. Firmware upgrades (to FW 1.14) did not fix the problem.

The level in my K-5II is spot on, accurate to less than 0.5 degree in roll and pitch, which is good enough to make it very useful. I now use the level routinely, especially for landscapes.

I had forgotten about the problem with the level in the K-5. When I started using the K-5II, I was pleasantly reminded of the utility of that function.

- Craig

**jac** · 10-09-2013, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by c.a.m

I owned a K-5 and upgraded to a K-5II.

The electronic level in my K-5 was off by several degrees - enough to make it impractical in use. Firmware upgrades (to FW 1.14) did not fix the problem.

The level in my K-5II is spot on, accurate to less than 0.5 degree in roll and pitch, which is good enough to make it very useful. I now use the level routinely, especially for landscapes.

- Craig

Ditto. With the K5, even upgraded, I have to level the tripod or visually level hand-held and adjust later in PP. The KIIs is spot-on.

Gilzuma · 10-14-2013, 06:19 PM

My K5 level was also off by quite a bit to the point of being unusable. However the K5iis that I have now is calibrated properly!

10-09-2013, 10:08 AM	#1
ChrisA Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Posts: 393	How's the Electronic Level in the K-5II Sorry if this has been covered, but I've been out of the loop for over a year. How have people found the electronic level in the K-5 II? It was very unreliable on the original K-5 if you were one of the unlucky ones (and I was), did they improve it any, with the Mark 2?

10-09-2013, 10:49 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by ChrisA Sorry if this has been covered, but I've been out of the loop for over a year. How have people found the electronic level in the K-5 II? It was very unreliable on the original K-5 if you were one of the unlucky ones (and I was), did they improve it any, with the Mark 2? I believe the issue was addressed via firmware on the original K-5. Haven't heard of any complaints with the K-5 II's level, so I'm guessing they're all properly calibrated now. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,188	I owned a K-5 and upgraded to a K-5II. The electronic level in my K-5 was off by several degrees - enough to make it impractical in use. Firmware upgrades (to FW 1.14) did not fix the problem. The level in my K-5II is spot on, accurate to less than 0.5 degree in roll and pitch, which is good enough to make it very useful. I now use the level routinely, especially for landscapes. I had forgotten about the problem with the level in the K-5. When I started using the K-5II, I was pleasantly reminded of the utility of that function. - Craig

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jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Originally posted by c.a.m I owned a K-5 and upgraded to a K-5II. The electronic level in my K-5 was off by several degrees - enough to make it impractical in use. Firmware upgrades (to FW 1.14) did not fix the problem. The level in my K-5II is spot on, accurate to less than 0.5 degree in roll and pitch, which is good enough to make it very useful. I now use the level routinely, especially for landscapes. - Craig Ditto. With the K5, even upgraded, I have to level the tripod or visually level hand-held and adjust later in PP. The KIIs is spot-on.

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Gilzuma Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 91	My K5 level was also off by quite a bit to the point of being unusable. However the K5iis that I have now is calibrated properly!

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