Kr for wildlife photos

garyk · 06-25-2011, 11:09 AM

I was wondering if you guys ever shoot in Hi speed bursts. And how the shutter is holding up in the K-r.
I have two k-5's and both are pretty much shot. Both back in Japan for shutter problems.
I was thinking if the K-r is holding up better I might buy one. It's shuuter speed is a little better than the k-x. That is what i am using now.

Adam · 06-25-2011, 01:34 PM

All Pentax bodies are claimed to have a shutter life of at least 100,000 clicks- so if that wasn't the case with your k-5's, you either got very unlucky, or the cameras were somehow damaged. I don't think switching cameras will give you more longevity, but that's just my take.

hcc · 06-25-2011, 03:29 PM

Hi speed burts: I use a lot of Hi continuous shootins sequence with my K-7. Possibly 1/3rd of my shots are in Hi continuous mode. I never had any major problems, beyond my own mistakes.

I cannot comment directly on other camera bodies, but I read very few reports (in PF) of problems/incidents with other Pentax dSLRs with Hi continuous shooting

Wildlife photograhy: IMHO any camera body will do the job because the ost important component is the lens. Go to the Pentax Lens discussion in the PF and you will find there several threads on wildlife shooting. Your selection of lenses will be the key decision to ensure good shots.

Hope that the comments will help...

garyk · 06-25-2011, 04:21 PM

Ok, thanks. Just exploring other options.

Philoslothical · 06-25-2011, 04:27 PM

The burst on the K-r is pretty impressive. I'm using it a lot, and when shooting something well lit, with a fast shutter speed, it just blazes. It seems disproportionately slower in low light/longer exposures, but I'm sure it just feels that way. It does have to compensate for that though, and I think one of the AF controls also affects it.

Rocketvapor · 06-25-2011, 04:51 PM

I've noticed than the extra loud shutter of the K-r causes most animals to turn and face the camera by about the 2nd or 3rd shot. Then they're gone

Philoslothical · 06-25-2011, 05:25 PM

Yeah, I've had that happen a bit with birds too. Depends entirely on the distance and level of ambient noise, well and how spooky the subject is. On the upside, there have been times where I've wanted a critter's attention, and it works well for that, like if you want them to look at the camera (or at least stop preening themselves for a second).

06-25-2011, 11:09 AM	#1
garyk Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 488	Kr for wildlife photos I was wondering if you guys ever shoot in Hi speed bursts. And how the shutter is holding up in the K-r. I have two k-5's and both are pretty much shot. Both back in Japan for shutter problems. I was thinking if the K-r is holding up better I might buy one. It's shuuter speed is a little better than the k-x. That is what i am using now.

06-25-2011, 01:34 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	All Pentax bodies are claimed to have a shutter life of at least 100,000 clicks- so if that wasn't the case with your k-5's, you either got very unlucky, or the cameras were somehow damaged. I don't think switching cameras will give you more longevity, but that's just my take. 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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06-25-2011, 03:29 PM	#3
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,002	Hi speed burts: I use a lot of Hi continuous shootins sequence with my K-7. Possibly 1/3rd of my shots are in Hi continuous mode. I never had any major problems, beyond my own mistakes. I cannot comment directly on other camera bodies, but I read very few reports (in PF) of problems/incidents with other Pentax dSLRs with Hi continuous shooting Wildlife photograhy: IMHO any camera body will do the job because the ost important component is the lens. Go to the Pentax Lens discussion in the PF and you will find there several threads on wildlife shooting. Your selection of lenses will be the key decision to ensure good shots. Hope that the comments will help...

06-25-2011, 04:21 PM	#4
garyk Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 488 Original Poster	Ok, thanks. Just exploring other options.

06-25-2011, 04:27 PM	#5
Philoslothical Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,889	The burst on the K-r is pretty impressive. I'm using it a lot, and when shooting something well lit, with a fast shutter speed, it just blazes. It seems disproportionately slower in low light/longer exposures, but I'm sure it just feels that way. It does have to compensate for that though, and I think one of the AF controls also affects it.

06-25-2011, 04:51 PM	#6
Rocketvapor Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Louisiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 102	I've noticed than the extra loud shutter of the K-r causes most animals to turn and face the camera by about the 2nd or 3rd shot. Then they're gone

06-25-2011, 05:25 PM	#7
Philoslothical Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,889	Yeah, I've had that happen a bit with birds too. Depends entirely on the distance and level of ambient noise, well and how spooky the subject is. On the upside, there have been times where I've wanted a critter's attention, and it works well for that, like if you want them to look at the camera (or at least stop preening themselves for a second).