Originally posted by Dewman I've got an opportunity to buy a K5 body, like new, for $200.00. I'm currently shooting with a K-50 (that I love) but would like to try something that doesn't have the possible aperture lock problem hanging over it's head. So.... can you briefly tell me the basic difference between the K5 and the K-50?
Thanks,
Dewman
here is what the camera to camera comparison tool under " Cameras " above tells you about the K 50 and the K 5
I have a K 3 and a K 5 II, so other than linking to the tool, I can't help you.
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https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-cameras-compared/?c1=Pentax K-50&c2=Pentax K-5
can't get link to work??? follow link and change comparisons to K 50 and K 5 manually
here is the K 5 in depth review:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-k5/review.html?src=lrdb
here is the K 50 in depth review:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-k-50-review/introduction.html?src=lrdb
interesting this is noted in the conclusion:
" We can also recommend the K-50 as an upgrade over older Pentax models, such as the *ist D series, K100D series, K200D, K10D, K20D, K-m, K-x, or K-r. If you currently have a K-30, hang on to it.
If you're shooting with a K-5, K-5 II, or K-5 IIs, then the K-50 will be a sidegrade, as it has better live view and video capabilities but worse build quality and RAW bit depth. "
Read more at:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-k-50-review/conclusion.html#ixzz4xyghBRcY