New K-5 user

peterjcb · 02-04-2014, 07:15 PM

I'm not new to the forum but I'm new to the K-5. I'll be hanging out in this forum now!

I returned my defective K-3 with the 18-135 kit lens back to Amazon and did some thinking and decided that I didn't need a K-3 or the 18-135 lens.
I picked up a K-5 body only with 108 shutter clicks for $500. and I feel I got a great bargain. I have put the extra $1000 towards some quality lenses instead.
I am very impressed with the K-5 as I was with the K-3 - which in unquestionably a superior camera but having really good lenses are probably more important IMO.

I've been looking through the K-5 photo section and frankly I'm blown away by the excellent photos & the capabilities of this camera.
...Now if I can only find some spare time to go out & take some photos....work keeps getting in the way

Boris_Akunin · 02-04-2014, 07:22 PM

Yes, the K-5 is more than adequate for most purposes.

j2photos · 02-04-2014, 07:37 PM

You have come to the right place, there is no shortage of knowledge on this forum. I learn something new every day!

**eccs19** · 02-04-2014, 07:53 PM

You won't be disappointed with the K-5.

**kiwi_jono** · 02-04-2014, 09:41 PM

Welcome. I love my K-5 - its capable of taking stunning photos and is very rugged.

I recently got an 18-135 (even though my most used lens is the wonderful FA 35 f2) and I was pleasantly surprised. Its a great all rounder and I am finding its relatively compact size (for a zoom that is) and WR very useful.

I'm curious though - what was defective with the K-3?

wullemaha · 02-04-2014, 09:54 PM

I can understand where you are coming from

I was so happy about the K-3 announcement, since it dropped prices in Japan. Combining that with the brutal drop of the Japanese Yen over the last year, I got my K-5IIs for 526€, new.

So far I don't regret it!

jimr-pdx · 02-04-2014, 10:08 PM

I can't get enough of the sweet-16 sensor, as shown by the K-5 K-01 and K-5ii in my possession

enjoy the Classic model!

wullemaha · 02-04-2014, 10:11 PM

Haha, sweet-16, I like that

peterjcb · 02-05-2014, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by kiwi_jono

that is) and WR very useful.

I'm curious though - what was defective with the K-3?

USB 3.0 connectivity issues to the computers. It would randomly disconnect from the computer and then the K-3 would lock up. I'd have to take the battery out to get it started again. I'm sure that I had a defective camera but it was an excellent camera other than that.
However, weighing the costs of the K-3 vs the K-5 right now, I felt that the K-5 was a too compelling a bargain. Other than better movie capabilities (which I don't use) and a slightly better AF of the K-3 and of course the 24MP, there really is not that much of a difference between the two IMO. And the K-5 has ISO 80 vs. the K-3's ISO 100...

toooldtocare · 02-06-2014, 07:55 AM

I have been very happy with my K5 too. I moved back to Pentax after buying and selling a Canon 5DII with a bunch of L series lenses. I love the Pentax because all my old film lenses work just fine. As far as picture quality goes, it is great.

**TER-OR** · 02-06-2014, 12:44 PM

Welcome to the K5 club. I like the 18-135 as it seems well-suited to getting outdoors and getting some shots. I may have to get the WR 55-300, as I will not use the non-WR lens if it looks like it might rain while out walkies - and that's when the rare migratory birds all play Disney birds with me....

02-04-2014, 07:15 PM	#1
peterjcb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Weddington, NC Posts: 468	New K-5 user I'm not new to the forum but I'm new to the K-5. I'll be hanging out in this forum now! I returned my defective K-3 with the 18-135 kit lens back to Amazon and did some thinking and decided that I didn't need a K-3 or the 18-135 lens. I picked up a K-5 body only with 108 shutter clicks for $500. and I feel I got a great bargain. I have put the extra $1000 towards some quality lenses instead. I am very impressed with the K-5 as I was with the K-3 - which in unquestionably a superior camera but having really good lenses are probably more important IMO. I've been looking through the K-5 photo section and frankly I'm blown away by the excellent photos & the capabilities of this camera. ...Now if I can only find some spare time to go out & take some photos....work keeps getting in the way

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02-04-2014, 07:37 PM	#3
j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	You have come to the right place, there is no shortage of knowledge on this forum. I learn something new every day!

02-04-2014, 07:53 PM	#4
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510	You won't be disappointed with the K-5.

02-04-2014, 09:41 PM	#5
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Welcome. I love my K-5 - its capable of taking stunning photos and is very rugged. I recently got an 18-135 (even though my most used lens is the wonderful FA 35 f2) and I was pleasantly surprised. Its a great all rounder and I am finding its relatively compact size (for a zoom that is) and WR very useful. I'm curious though - what was defective with the K-3?

02-04-2014, 09:54 PM	#6
wullemaha Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tokyo Posts: 503	I can understand where you are coming from I was so happy about the K-3 announcement, since it dropped prices in Japan. Combining that with the brutal drop of the Japanese Yen over the last year, I got my K-5IIs for 526€, new. So far I don't regret it!

02-04-2014, 10:08 PM	#7
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	I can't get enough of the sweet-16 sensor, as shown by the K-5 K-01 and K-5ii in my possession enjoy the Classic model!

02-04-2014, 10:11 PM	#8
wullemaha Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tokyo Posts: 503	Haha, sweet-16, I like that

02-05-2014, 06:57 AM	#9
peterjcb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Weddington, NC Posts: 468 Original Poster	Originally posted by kiwi_jono that is) and WR very useful. I'm curious though - what was defective with the K-3? USB 3.0 connectivity issues to the computers. It would randomly disconnect from the computer and then the K-3 would lock up. I'd have to take the battery out to get it started again. I'm sure that I had a defective camera but it was an excellent camera other than that. However, weighing the costs of the K-3 vs the K-5 right now, I felt that the K-5 was a too compelling a bargain. Other than better movie capabilities (which I don't use) and a slightly better AF of the K-3 and of course the 24MP, there really is not that much of a difference between the two IMO. And the K-5 has ISO 80 vs. the K-3's ISO 100...

02-06-2014, 07:55 AM	#10
toooldtocare Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lake Saint Louis Posts: 126	I have been very happy with my K5 too. I moved back to Pentax after buying and selling a Canon 5DII with a bunch of L series lenses. I love the Pentax because all my old film lenses work just fine. As far as picture quality goes, it is great.

02-06-2014, 12:44 PM	#11
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Welcome to the K5 club. I like the 18-135 as it seems well-suited to getting outdoors and getting some shots. I may have to get the WR 55-300, as I will not use the non-WR lens if it looks like it might rain while out walkies - and that's when the rare migratory birds all play Disney birds with me....