Is the Pentax K-5 a classic ?

Munki · 10-09-2017, 07:40 PM

I absolutely love my K-5, but unfortunately have to sell it to offset the damage the K-1 purchase did to the bank account. I really wish I could keep it. It's the perfect size for my hands.

audiobomber · 10-10-2017, 06:18 AM

Originally posted by hjoseph7

The Pentax K-5, K-5 II, K-5 IIs will go down as one of the most beloved Pentax DSLR's cameras ever

You say "one of", but you cite three different bodies, with differing capabilities.

audiobomber · 10-11-2017, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by Rob-48

are you suggesting that the "Big-Mac" is NOT a "CLASSIC", world wide?
May not be the best, but it is a classic.

Thanks, that is my point. Just because it is a classic does not make it the best. There is an implication in the original post that the K-5 is a better camera than the K-3. I can agree that the K-5 is a classic, because it brought a lot of attention for Pentax and sales were impressive. Having owned both, I can assure you, the K-5 is not as capable as a K-3.

Rob-48 · 10-11-2017, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by audiobomber

Thanks, that is my point. Just because it is a classic does not make it the best. There is an implication in the original post that the K-5 is a better camera than the K-3. I can agree that the K-5 is a classic, because it brought a lot of attention for Pentax and sales were impressive. Having owned both, I can assure you, the K-5 is not as capable as a K-3.

well said, dan
and, of course, if the K-5 had not been such a success, the K-3 may never have existed --> Pentax may have gone directly to Full-Frame

Theov39 · 10-11-2017, 05:40 PM

Although I think it's too early to say whether the K-5 is a classic, classic and best are two different categories. There are many classic cars that would hardly qualify as the best technically, but hit all the right buttons emotionally to be a classic

10-11-2017, 09:22 AM	#49
Rob-48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Coast, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 142	well said Originally posted by audiobomber Thanks, that is my point. Just because it is a classic does not make it the best. There is an implication in the original post that the K-5 is a better camera than the K-3. I can agree that the K-5 is a classic, because it brought a lot of attention for Pentax and sales were impressive. Having owned both, I can assure you, the K-5 is not as capable as a K-3. well said, dan and, of course, if the K-5 had not been such a success, the K-3 may never have existed --> Pentax may have gone directly to Full-Frame

10-11-2017, 05:40 PM	#50
Theov39 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 594	Although I think it's too early to say whether the K-5 is a classic, classic and best are two different categories. There are many classic cars that would hardly qualify as the best technically, but hit all the right buttons emotionally to be a classic Last edited by Theov39; 10-11-2017 at 05:51 PM.

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10-09-2017, 07:40 PM	#46
Munki Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 246	I absolutely love my K-5, but unfortunately have to sell it to offset the damage the K-1 purchase did to the bank account. I really wish I could keep it. It's the perfect size for my hands.

10-10-2017, 06:18 AM	#47
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by hjoseph7 The Pentax K-5, K-5 II, K-5 IIs will go down as one of the most beloved Pentax DSLR's cameras ever You say "one of", but you cite three different bodies, with differing capabilities.

10-11-2017, 08:19 AM	#48
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by Rob-48 are you suggesting that the "Big-Mac" is NOT a "CLASSIC", world wide? May not be the best, but it is a classic. Thanks, that is my point. Just because it is a classic does not make it the best. There is an implication in the original post that the K-5 is a better camera than the K-3. I can agree that the K-5 is a classic, because it brought a lot of attention for Pentax and sales were impressive. Having owned both, I can assure you, the K-5 is not as capable as a K-3.