DPReviews dynamic range tests of K-30 are available

Docrwm · 09-07-2012, 04:33 AM - **1 Like**

Just Posted: Pentax K-30 resolution and dynamic range test samples: Digital Photography Review

JohnBee · 09-07-2012, 04:35 AM

Excellent!
Thx

Docrwm · 09-07-2012, 04:51 AM

Originally posted by JohnBee

Excellent!
Thx

Just got through reading it. The IQ performance on the samples is beating the comparison cameras easily IMHO. The dynamic range is "conservative" but can be boosted by changing away from the default settings.

SteveB · 09-07-2012, 07:05 AM

It looks to be as good as the Canon 5D MkIII or as close as doesn't matter. The 5DIII has only been out a few months longer and still costs £2500.

ogl · 09-07-2012, 08:27 AM

Dpreview!!! Your dynamic range test is FULL nonsense. Don't you know it? And still keep fooling users around...Ask GORDON B.GOOD - WHAT DR IS and REALIZE it.

drivingback · 09-07-2012, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by ogl

Dpreview!!! Your dynamic range test is FULL nonsense. Don't you know it? And still keep fooling users around...Ask GORDON B.GOOD - WHAT DR IS and REALIZE it.

Hi ogl! Would you be able to give us a link to a discussion or article from Gordon about DR? I do not know about the technicalities so I would love to read up correct information. Thanks!

yygomez · 09-07-2012, 08:07 PM

If you select the K5 and the K-30 on the graph you can see how more low (to the dark) can go the k5 due the 14bit converters

**Rondec** · 09-08-2012, 04:23 AM

Originally posted by drivingback

Hi ogl! Would you be able to give us a link to a discussion or article from Gordon about DR? I do not know about the technicalities so I would love to read up correct information. Thanks!

Falconeye has made similar comments over time, like here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/193786...ml#post2039415

09-07-2012, 04:33 AM - 1 Like	#1
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Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by JohnBee Excellent! Thx Just got through reading it. The IQ performance on the samples is beating the comparison cameras easily IMHO. The dynamic range is "conservative" but can be boosted by changing away from the default settings. Last edited by Docrwm; 09-07-2012 at 08:32 AM.

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JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Excellent! Thx

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SteveB Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.K. Posts: 685	It looks to be as good as the Canon 5D MkIII or as close as doesn't matter. The 5DIII has only been out a few months longer and still costs £2500.

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ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Dpreview!!! Your dynamic range test is FULL nonsense. Don't you know it? And still keep fooling users around...Ask GORDON B.GOOD - WHAT DR IS and REALIZE it.

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drivingback Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 182	Originally posted by ogl Dpreview!!! Your dynamic range test is FULL nonsense. Don't you know it? And still keep fooling users around...Ask GORDON B.GOOD - WHAT DR IS and REALIZE it. Hi ogl! Would you be able to give us a link to a discussion or article from Gordon about DR? I do not know about the technicalities so I would love to read up correct information. Thanks!

09-07-2012, 08:07 PM	#7
yygomez Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Surfside,FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 155	If you select the K5 and the K-30 on the graph you can see how more low (to the dark) can go the k5 due the 14bit converters

09-08-2012, 04:23 AM	#8
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by drivingback Hi ogl! Would you be able to give us a link to a discussion or article from Gordon about DR? I do not know about the technicalities so I would love to read up correct information. Thanks! Falconeye has made similar comments over time, like here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/193786...ml#post2039415