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**Suhail** · 10-14-2013, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by JimJohnson

Your K-r will also do time lapse photography. You just need to read the manual. Rec. Mode 2, interval shooting.

Thank you Jim. I found it and am practicing on it for last two days now.

mboz · 10-14-2013, 11:42 AM

Well, I considered, that is a great camera

Alizarine · 10-21-2013, 06:32 PM

I have only one question about the K-50:

Since it was released after the K-5 II/IIs, why didn't it have the SAFOX X autofocus system? I find it really odd that the only difference between the K-30 and K-50 is the body design... major, at least. If it had the SAFOX X (which was very reliable, at least for me), it would've been a compelling decision for P&S upgraders to consider it over the K-30 (aside from the more conservative design). The K-3 came in with the 27-point SAFOX XI and I guess it wouldn't hurt K-5 IIs sales if the K-50 had its AF system too... they still have a lot of differences aside from sensor and AF anyway.

Adam · 10-22-2013, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by Alizarine

I have only one question about the K-50:

Since it was released after the K-5 II/IIs, why didn't it have the SAFOX X autofocus system? I find it really odd that the only difference between the K-30 and K-50 is the body design... major, at least. If it had the SAFOX X (which was very reliable, at least for me), it would've been a compelling decision for P&S upgraders to consider it over the K-30 (aside from the more conservative design). The K-3 came in with the 27-point SAFOX XI and I guess it wouldn't hurt K-5 IIs sales if the K-50 had its AF system too... they still have a lot of differences aside from sensor and AF anyway.

Meh, the difference between Safox X and Xi+ is tiny except in very low light. Certainly not something your everyday user would notice. The K-50 is already advanced enough for a consumer camera IMO, so it's good that Pentax didn't make it more expensive by using the K-5 II's AF.

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kshapero · 10-23-2013, 09:03 PM

At $616 new I could not resist K-50 and 18-55 WR lens on the way. K-30 goes to my happy daughter.

OldNoob · 10-28-2013, 04:31 PM

I was thinking about getting the k-50 camera in Sand and brown,, but i just liked the body styling of the k-30 better, so i went with it. i just wish i could of gotten one in silky green. but the black turned out nice as well.

Alizarine · 10-28-2013, 09:01 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Meh, the difference between Safox X and Xi+ is tiny except in very low light. Certainly not something your everyday user would notice. The K-50 is already advanced enough for a consumer camera IMO, so it's good that Pentax didn't make it more expensive by using the K-5 II's AF.

I've not compared yet the IXi+ to the X, since I only have a K-x and the old VIII, but compared to the VIII, X is really far ahead. Nonetheless, having focus peaking in the K-50 is a great bargain.

Originally posted by OldNoob

I was thinking about getting the k-50 camera in Sand and brown,, but i just liked the body styling of the k-30 better, so i went with it. i just wish i could of gotten one in silky green. but the black turned out nice as well.

that grip... how...?

OldNoob · 10-28-2013, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by Alizarine

that grip... how...?

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/151-pentax-k-30-k-50/216730-battery-grip-pentax-k30.html

Alizarine · 10-30-2013, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by OldNoob

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/151-pentax-k-30-k-50/216730-battery-grip-pentax-k30.html

Thanks for the link!

TLcat · 11-11-2013, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Here's the PentaxForums.com review of the new Pentax K-50 weather-sealed DSLR, perfect for users who are looking for a first DSLR, or as an upgrade over older Pentax models.

Pentax K-50 Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

Buy the K-50: k-50| B&H Photo Video

Pentax K-50 2 Lens Weatherproof DSLR Bundle

how does this package rate??? Thank you

Adam · 11-11-2013, 06:52 PM

Looks like a great deal! If you don't want the 50-200mm, you should also look at this kit, which comes with a $200 gift card you can use for something else:

Pentax K-50 Digial SLR Camera w/Pentax DA L 18-55mm WR Lens, Black - Bundle "B" 10894 B

revelstoked · 12-03-2013, 11:12 PM

Originally posted by Suhail

I am relatively new to this site. I currently operate K-r, but need a camera that does interval / time lapse photography. I know K-3 definitely does that, but it is going to have some economical implications for me. I read in a K-50 review that it also has time interval photography. I haven't read in anywhere else.

Can someone please confirm if K-50 allows that.

If not, I will go and get K-3.

Played with a K50 a few weeks ago (and subsequently ordered one) and I can confirm that they have interval shooting. I did find it strange that this site does not mention it in the specs comparisons with the k-3

tjkataras · 12-14-2013, 07:44 AM

Originally posted by jon404

I just ordered a K-30, which is selling on Amazon for about $500, body only. Irresistable, to this K-01 owner (another great bargain) looking to enjoy fast phase detection focus and a real viewfinder. Didn't consider the K-50, am not into making videos.

Also, I live in Southern California, so I don't really need the WR lenses. Can always get one later if we move back East, right?

Just got my first Pentax since spotmatic days, good to here such positive views from more experienced hands, I love the WR concept as I take football pix here in San Diego and they play in the rain and sometimes fog so thick (in Carlsbad his Nov. 8th you could see the coin toss at mid field).

pentaxk50 · 02-01-2014, 11:05 AM

I can't do a grip, for my Pentax K50 whith a Nikon D3000 grip... Someone could give me more explications and tutorial, to do it please?

Thanks

pentaxk50 · 02-01-2014, 11:16 AM

Est ce vraiment sans risques, d'essayer d'adapter un grip sur le K50?

10-28-2013, 04:31 PM	#21
OldNoob Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 402	I was thinking about getting the k-50 camera in Sand and brown,, but i just liked the body styling of the k-30 better, so i went with it. i just wish i could of gotten one in silky green. but the black turned out nice as well. Last edited by OldNoob; 02-07-2014 at 09:24 AM.

11-11-2013, 06:52 PM	#26
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609 Original Poster	Looks like a great deal! If you don't want the 50-200mm, you should also look at this kit, which comes with a $200 gift card you can use for something else: Pentax K-50 Digial SLR Camera w/Pentax DA L 18-55mm WR Lens, Black - Bundle "B" 10894 B 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:

02-01-2014, 11:05 AM	#29
pentaxk50 New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 6	Grip k50 I can't do a grip, for my Pentax K50 whith a Nikon D3000 grip... Someone could give me more explications and tutorial, to do it please? Thanks

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pentaxk50 New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 6	Grip K50 Est ce vraiment sans risques, d'essayer d'adapter un grip sur le K50?

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10-14-2013, 09:59 AM	#16
Suhail Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mississauga Photos: Gallery Posts: 345	Originally posted by JimJohnson Your K-r will also do time lapse photography. You just need to read the manual. Rec. Mode 2, interval shooting. Thank you Jim. I found it and am practicing on it for last two days now.

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10-21-2013, 06:32 PM	#18
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	I have only one question about the K-50: Since it was released after the K-5 II/IIs, why didn't it have the SAFOX X autofocus system? I find it really odd that the only difference between the K-30 and K-50 is the body design... major, at least. If it had the SAFOX X (which was very reliable, at least for me), it would've been a compelling decision for P&S upgraders to consider it over the K-30 (aside from the more conservative design). The K-3 came in with the 27-point SAFOX XI and I guess it wouldn't hurt K-5 IIs sales if the K-50 had its AF system too... they still have a lot of differences aside from sensor and AF anyway.

10-22-2013, 09:04 PM	#19
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609 Original Poster	Originally posted by Alizarine I have only one question about the K-50: Since it was released after the K-5 II/IIs, why didn't it have the SAFOX X autofocus system? I find it really odd that the only difference between the K-30 and K-50 is the body design... major, at least. If it had the SAFOX X (which was very reliable, at least for me), it would've been a compelling decision for P&S upgraders to consider it over the K-30 (aside from the more conservative design). The K-3 came in with the 27-point SAFOX XI and I guess it wouldn't hurt K-5 IIs sales if the K-50 had its AF system too... they still have a lot of differences aside from sensor and AF anyway. Meh, the difference between Safox X and Xi+ is tiny except in very low light. Certainly not something your everyday user would notice. The K-50 is already advanced enough for a consumer camera IMO, so it's good that Pentax didn't make it more expensive by using the K-5 II's AF. 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:

10-23-2013, 09:03 PM	#20
kshapero Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Florida, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 437	At $616 new I could not resist K-50 and 18-55 WR lens on the way. K-30 goes to my happy daughter.

10-28-2013, 09:01 PM	#22
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by Adam Meh, the difference between Safox X and Xi+ is tiny except in very low light. Certainly not something your everyday user would notice. The K-50 is already advanced enough for a consumer camera IMO, so it's good that Pentax didn't make it more expensive by using the K-5 II's AF. I've not compared yet the IXi+ to the X, since I only have a K-x and the old VIII, but compared to the VIII, X is really far ahead. Nonetheless, having focus peaking in the K-50 is a great bargain. Originally posted by OldNoob I was thinking about getting the k-50 camera in Sand and brown,, but i just liked the body styling of the k-30 better, so i went with it. i just wish i could of gotten one in silky green. but the black turned out nice as well. that grip... how...?

10-28-2013, 10:38 PM	#23
OldNoob Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 402	Originally posted by Alizarine that grip... how...? https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/151-pentax-k-30-k-50/216730-battery-grip-pentax-k30.html

10-30-2013, 10:43 PM	#24
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by OldNoob https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/151-pentax-k-30-k-50/216730-battery-grip-pentax-k30.html Thanks for the link!

11-11-2013, 02:26 PM	#25
TLcat New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 16	Originally posted by Adam Here's the PentaxForums.com review of the new Pentax K-50 weather-sealed DSLR, perfect for users who are looking for a first DSLR, or as an upgrade over older Pentax models. Pentax K-50 Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com Buy the K-50: k-50\| B&H Photo Video Pentax K-50 2 Lens Weatherproof DSLR Bundle how does this package rate??? Thank you

12-03-2013, 11:12 PM	#27
revelstoked Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Revelstoke, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 47	Originally posted by Suhail I am relatively new to this site. I currently operate K-r, but need a camera that does interval / time lapse photography. I know K-3 definitely does that, but it is going to have some economical implications for me. I read in a K-50 review that it also has time interval photography. I haven't read in anywhere else. Can someone please confirm if K-50 allows that. If not, I will go and get K-3. Played with a K50 a few weeks ago (and subsequently ordered one) and I can confirm that they have interval shooting. I did find it strange that this site does not mention it in the specs comparisons with the k-3

12-14-2013, 07:44 AM	#28
tjkataras New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 3	Originally posted by jon404 I just ordered a K-30, which is selling on Amazon for about $500, body only. Irresistable, to this K-01 owner (another great bargain) looking to enjoy fast phase detection focus and a real viewfinder. Didn't consider the K-50, am not into making videos. Also, I live in Southern California, so I don't really need the WR lenses. Can always get one later if we move back East, right? Just got my first Pentax since spotmatic days, good to here such positive views from more experienced hands, I love the WR concept as I take football pix here in San Diego and they play in the rain and sometimes fog so thick (in Carlsbad his Nov. 8th you could see the coin toss at mid field).

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