It's Here!

Racer X 69 · 02-20-2014, 09:43 AM - **1 Like**

After much debating with myself over the purchase, and a small hiccup or two actually getting the thing and the journey it took to my doorstep, it is finally here.

The Brown truck rumbled down the road and then up my driveway yesterday, the nice man hopped out (where do they get all that energy?) and we exchanged packages. I had a radiator for my 1948 Ford 8N tractor that had issues with manufacturing defects and had to be returned to the merchant in North Carolina. Mr. UPS had a box with my name on it from New York City.

Specifically from B&H Photo in New York City.

I would like to take a moment to thank Mr. Henry Posner at B&H for helping to straighten things out after a snafu when I tried to place the order. Without his intervention I would not be making this post. So thank you Mr. Posner!

A comment about the shipping. Understand that my comment here reflects in no way on anyone except the carrier. Also, I am simply whining, I understand the weather this time of year can be a pain.

The parcel was supposedly delayed by the "bad" weather in Illinois for 3 days. The tracking showed it sitting at a UPS hub near Chicago from last Thursday until Monday of this week. The thing is, I was within 15 miles of the UPS hub in Chicago last Thursday and although it was about 15 degrees out, the weather was sunny.

Weather delay my eye.

Anyway, it is here, and now I am learning the differences between the K5IIs and the K10. I had a similar experience about 7 years ago when I added the K10 to my kit when changing from the *istDL.

Not quite 24 hours and I have the batteries charged, a lens mounted, and after assimilating the contents of the 336 page manual I will take my first picture with this wonderful new camera.

Even though I was there when it came, and I had to sign for it, I took a shot of it waiting on my doorstep just for fun. The K10 was eager to stay in service, so I figured it should have the honor of documenting its new sibling.

Then I began to open things up.

Get a grip!

Power up! {Notice the hociR?}

All the usual stuff! {There is is again! The mighty hociR is everywhere!}

So I am excited, to say the least. Expect many questions in the coming days and weeks. Oh, and I don't expect to retire the K10. As many others have found, it does have certain qualities that should keep it in the kit and active for quite some time.

Happy shooting!

**jerryleejr** · 02-20-2014, 09:47 AM

Congrats...I'm jealous lol....

JJ

panoguy · 02-20-2014, 09:48 AM

Woot! Congratulations.
Take a picture of your truck without an anti-aliasing filter in the way... enjoy the crispness!

aoeu · 02-20-2014, 09:52 AM

I bought my K5 used and later two used batteries. I guess that they no longer come with those nifty battery protectors.

stevebrot · 02-20-2014, 09:52 AM

You are going to like the camera! Think of it as a hedge and protection against a potential K-3 purchase

Many kudos to Henry Posner for making everything right for you at B&H too

Steve

Racer X 69 · 02-20-2014, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by jerryleejr

Congrats...I'm jealous lol....

JJ

Thank you!

Originally posted by panoguy

Woot! Congratulations.

And thank you too!

Originally posted by panoguy

Take a picture of your truck without an anti-aliasing filter in the way... enjoy the crispness!

I can't wait. I should be getting word from the Mother Ship today about my next adventure and lap of North America. Once I am rolling I will be eagerly looking for some photo ops!

**jerryleejr** · 02-20-2014, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

You are going to like the camera! Think of it as a hedge and protection against a potential K-3 purchase

Yeah that won't happen, it always turns into well if this camera is so awesome I wonder what I could do with the next one up lol...

JJ

Racer X 69 · 02-20-2014, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by aoeu

I bought my K5 used and later two used batteries.

Used? How is it holding up?

Originally posted by aoeu

I guess that they no longer come with those nifty battery protectors.

Battery protectors? Do tell.

Originally posted by stevebrot

You are going to like the camera!

As do I. I have read many great things here about them.

Originally posted by stevebrot

Think of it as a hedge and protection against a potential K-3 purchase

Absolutely!

But notice that hociR has spilled over into everything . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Originally posted by stevebrot

Many kudos to Henry Posner for making everything right for you at B&H too

Yes, indeed!

**savoche** · 02-20-2014, 10:31 AM - **1 Like**

Ok, ok, congratulations

"No, no, no, you have to mean it!"

Hey, congratz! Now you need to upgrade your whole line of lenses to fulfil the potential of the IIs

Racer X 69 · 02-20-2014, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by jerryleejr

Yeah that won't happen, it always turns into well if this camera is so awesome I wonder what I could do with the next one up lol...

JJ

I had been holding off on the K5 in favor of what ultimately was the K3. When it was released and was not {{{FF}}} it wasn't so difficult to make the choice.

Originally posted by savoche

Ok, ok, congratulations

"No, no, no, you have to mean it!"

You're funny!

And thank you!

Originally posted by savoche

Hey, congratz! Now you need to upgrade your whole line of lenses to fulfil the potential of the IIs

I have a full line of very good, actually excellent, manual glass that will ensure that this camera will make the very best photographs!

VoiceOfReason · 02-20-2014, 10:53 AM

Now I know why you will not buy a K3.

Jean Poitiers · 02-20-2014, 11:43 AM

CONGRATZ
CONGRATZ
CONGRATZ
CONGRATZ
CONGRATZ
& Enjoy, J

Racer X 69 · 02-20-2014, 12:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

Now I know why you will not buy a K3.

Like, you know, now that the bank account balance is like, you know, all depleted and stuff, well, like, you know? I gotta get to work and start saving for the next big thing to come along.

Like, you know?

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

CONGRATZ
CONGRATZ
CONGRATZ
CONGRATZ
CONGRATZ
& Enjoy, J

Why thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you,thank you!

And I will!

Like, you know?

jtkratzer · 02-20-2014, 12:32 PM - **1 Like**

I'm jealous. I ordered mine yesterday from Quantico, Va and Brown delivered it to my house in Pa today. I won't be back until tomorrow, so it will likely stay in the box under my wife's care until I'm home to get it out of the box.

Racer X 69 · 02-20-2014, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by jtkratzer

I'm jealous. I ordered mine yesterday from Quantico, Va and Brown delivered it to my house in Pa today. I won't be back until tomorrow, so it will likely stay in the box under my wife's care until I'm home to get it out of the box.

Congratulations!

From what everyone tells me I made a great choice. I am looking forward to creating some images with it.

Oh, and wives are good for something then, huh?

02-20-2014, 09:43 AM - 1 Like	#1
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: 28,073	It's Here! After much debating with myself over the purchase, and a small hiccup or two actually getting the thing and the journey it took to my doorstep, it is finally here. The Brown truck rumbled down the road and then up my driveway yesterday, the nice man hopped out (where do they get all that energy?) and we exchanged packages. I had a radiator for my 1948 Ford 8N tractor that had issues with manufacturing defects and had to be returned to the merchant in North Carolina. Mr. UPS had a box with my name on it from New York City. Specifically from B&H Photo in New York City. I would like to take a moment to thank Mr. Henry Posner at B&H for helping to straighten things out after a snafu when I tried to place the order. Without his intervention I would not be making this post. So thank you Mr. Posner! A comment about the shipping. Understand that my comment here reflects in no way on anyone except the carrier. Also, I am simply whining, I understand the weather this time of year can be a pain. The parcel was supposedly delayed by the "bad" weather in Illinois for 3 days. The tracking showed it sitting at a UPS hub near Chicago from last Thursday until Monday of this week. The thing is, I was within 15 miles of the UPS hub in Chicago last Thursday and although it was about 15 degrees out, the weather was sunny. Weather delay my eye. Anyway, it is here, and now I am learning the differences between the K5IIs and the K10. I had a similar experience about 7 years ago when I added the K10 to my kit when changing from the *istDL. Not quite 24 hours and I have the batteries charged, a lens mounted, and after assimilating the contents of the 336 page manual I will take my first picture with this wonderful new camera. Even though I was there when it came, and I had to sign for it, I took a shot of it waiting on my doorstep just for fun. The K10 was eager to stay in service, so I figured it should have the honor of documenting its new sibling. Then I began to open things up. Get a grip! Power up! {Notice the hociR?} All the usual stuff! {There is is again! The mighty hociR is everywhere!} So I am excited, to say the least. Expect many questions in the coming days and weeks. Oh, and I don't expect to retire the K10. As many others have found, it does have certain qualities that should keep it in the kit and active for quite some time. Happy shooting!

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jerryleejr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN Posts: 774	Congrats...I'm jealous lol.... JJ

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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: 28,073 Original Poster	Originally posted by jerryleejr Congrats...I'm jealous lol.... JJ Thank you! Originally posted by panoguy Woot! Congratulations. And thank you too! Originally posted by panoguy Take a picture of your truck without an anti-aliasing filter in the way... enjoy the crispness! I can't wait. I should be getting word from the Mother Ship today about my next adventure and lap of North America. Once I am rolling I will be eagerly looking for some photo ops!

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jerryleejr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN Posts: 774	Originally posted by stevebrot You are going to like the camera! Think of it as a hedge and protection against a potential K-3 purchase Yeah that won't happen, it always turns into well if this camera is so awesome I wonder what I could do with the next one up lol... JJ

02-20-2014, 10:14 AM	#8
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: 28,073 Original Poster	Originally posted by aoeu I bought my K5 used and later two used batteries. Used? How is it holding up? Originally posted by aoeu I guess that they no longer come with those nifty battery protectors. Battery protectors? Do tell. Originally posted by stevebrot You are going to like the camera! As do I. I have read many great things here about them. Originally posted by stevebrot Think of it as a hedge and protection against a potential K-3 purchase Absolutely! But notice that hociR has spilled over into everything . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Originally posted by stevebrot Many kudos to Henry Posner for making everything right for you at B&H too Yes, indeed!

02-20-2014, 10:31 AM - 1 Like	#9
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Ok, ok, congratulations "No, no, no, you have to mean* it!"* Hey, congratz! Now you need to upgrade your whole line of lenses to fulfil the potential of the IIs

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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: 28,073 Original Poster	Originally posted by jerryleejr Yeah that won't happen, it always turns into well if this camera is so awesome I wonder what I could do with the next one up lol... JJ I had been holding off on the K5 in favor of what ultimately was the K3. When it was released and was not {{{FF}}} it wasn't so difficult to make the choice. Originally posted by savoche Ok, ok, congratulations "No, no, no, you have to mean* it!"* You're funny! And thank you! Originally posted by savoche Hey, congratz! Now you need to upgrade your whole line of lenses to fulfil the potential of the IIs I have a full line of very good, actually excellent, manual glass that will ensure that this camera will make the very best photographs!

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VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Now I know why you will not buy a K3.

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Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	CONGRATZ CONGRATZ CONGRATZ CONGRATZ CONGRATZ & Enjoy, J

02-20-2014, 12:25 PM - 1 Like	#13
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: 28,073 Original Poster	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason Now I know why you will not buy a K3. Like, you know, now that the bank account balance is like, you know, all depleted and stuff, well, like, you know? I gotta get to work and start saving for the next big thing to come along. Like, you know? Originally posted by Jean Poitiers CONGRATZ CONGRATZ CONGRATZ CONGRATZ CONGRATZ & Enjoy, J Why thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you,thank you! And I will! Like, you know?

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jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	I'm jealous. I ordered mine yesterday from Quantico, Va and Brown delivered it to my house in Pa today. I won't be back until tomorrow, so it will likely stay in the box under my wife's care until I'm home to get it out of the box.

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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: 28,073 Original Poster	Originally posted by jtkratzer I'm jealous. I ordered mine yesterday from Quantico, Va and Brown delivered it to my house in Pa today. I won't be back until tomorrow, so it will likely stay in the box under my wife's care until I'm home to get it out of the box. Congratulations! From what everyone tells me I made a great choice. I am looking forward to creating some images with it. Oh, and wives are good for something then, huh?