K-5 rumors false!

Adam · 09-11-2010, 02:23 PM

Ash- I coded up a new titling system, and to test that, I had to change the title of the K-5 permalink, which ended up breaking the old link.

So check this out: Further Pentax K 5 Details - Pentax News - PentaxForums.com

BTW, the source is very credible- from Pentax itself!

Adam
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**Ash** · 09-11-2010, 02:24 PM

OK - it's all falling into place now (thanks Adam).
Expected, but welcome specs IMO.

Bring it on!

alexeyga · 09-11-2010, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by blende8

51 is hilarious.
Maybe some specialized sports photographers need this.
I don't.
I use MF 50% of the time, should use it more.
And, it's not the number, it's the position. It doesn't help to squeeze 51 points into the middle 30% of the frame.

Well.... good for you.... Just so you know, bugs, flowers and birds aren't the only things that can be photographed... and for other types of photography (other than you do) having more available AF points is actually useful... even for not so "specialized", general, sports photography...

AGWoodard · 09-11-2010, 02:44 PM

Maybe he can get Hoya to make a camera just for him?

Blue · 09-11-2010, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by alexeyga

Well.... good for you.... Just so you know, bugs, flowers and birds aren't the only things that can be photographed... and for other types of photography (other than you do) having more available AF points is actually useful... even for not so "specialized", general, sports photography...

Well, someone else has the irritant in the tukus problem.

However, there is a difference in having 51 AF points on a ff sensor and 11 on an aps-c sensor. I.E. the D700 in comparison to the K-7 (or better yet the K-5). A better comparison would be with the D300 and K-7 since it has 51 points as well.

zackspeed · 09-11-2010, 02:50 PM

the 19 point af in eos 7 is absolute compareble with nikon d300 af.
same usefull funktions and speed.
only the number of points is not the medicine for all

JeffJS · 09-11-2010, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by imtheguy

Someday I will understand how the number of AF points affects me who always uses center point focus.

They Don't. I forget my camera is even capable of other than center point AF. Apparently it has face detection of some sort in Live view too. Not that I take a lot of people pics but since my camera is perpetually stuck on center AF, it doesn't matter.

mattdm · 09-11-2010, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by Adam

-Same body casing as the K-7, and compatible with the same grip

Hmmm. Makes me a lot more likely to put the K-7 grip on my Christmas list. Now, if they'll promise to stick with it for the next model too...

jeff knight · 09-11-2010, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Well, someone else has the irritant in the tukus problem.

I just thought I should point out that Pentax has the whole "irritant in the tukus problem" covered with the handy kit below.

Don't know how many focus points it has, but I hear it's a very flexible system.

Snydly · 09-11-2010, 03:09 PM

Ok, I don't have any rumors, but a question. If the new focus system is based on a new "algorithm", couldn't we, the unwashed masses with archaic antique equipment like the K20D, K7 and K-x benefit from a firmware update? Before you say 'no', consider that my autofocus was greatly improved with v1.10.

DogLover · 09-11-2010, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by Snydly

Ok, I don't have any rumors, but a question. If the new focus system is based on a new "algorithm", couldn't we, the unwashed masses with archaic antique equipment like the K20D, K7 and K-x benefit from a firmware update? Before you say 'no', consider that my autofocus was greatly improved with v1.10.

Yeah, I would guess that v1.10 is as good as AF is going to get for the K7.

**Sailor** · 09-11-2010, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by jeff knight

I just thought I should point out that Pentax has the whole "irritant in the tukus problem" covered with the handy kit below.

Don't know how many focus points it has, but I hear it's a very flexible system.

Yeah - and this one actually makes money (I think).

Jer

cameraboy · 09-11-2010, 03:22 PM

Hi, Sounds great all these rumours about the new k5 hope it lives up to expectations 1 thing good & versatile will be interchangable grips I have never even tried my k7 without hands like shovels I will see next year for a k5 spent all my money on lenses & tours.

**Sailor** · 09-11-2010, 03:23 PM

One can hope that the rumored sticker price is also inflated. Seriously, although I'll continue to enjoy some of these rumor threads, I'll be neither excited nor morose about the K-5 until I see it's actual price and what it delivers. Actually - I'll not be morose in any case.

Jer

Snydly · 09-11-2010, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by DogLover

Yeah, I would guess that v1.10 is as good as AF is going to get for the K7.

Maybe, but I'm wondering if it could get better, and if so, why not?

Does anyone know, could it?

09-11-2010, 03:23 PM	#44
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	One can hope that the rumored sticker price is also inflated. Seriously, although I'll continue to enjoy some of these rumor threads, I'll be neither excited nor morose about the K-5 until I see it's actual price and what it delivers. Actually - I'll not be morose in any case. Jer Last edited by Sailor; 09-11-2010 at 03:45 PM. Reason: actually only one "l" in "actual"

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09-11-2010, 02:23 PM	#31
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	Ash- I coded up a new titling system, and to test that, I had to change the title of the K-5 permalink, which ended up breaking the old link. So check this out: Further Pentax K 5 Details - Pentax News - PentaxForums.com BTW, the source is very credible- from Pentax itself! 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:

09-11-2010, 02:24 PM	#32
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	OK - it's all falling into place now (thanks Adam). Expected, but welcome specs IMO. Bring it on!

09-11-2010, 02:38 PM	#33
alexeyga Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 838	Originally posted by blende8 51 is hilarious. Maybe some specialized sports photographers need this. I don't. I use MF 50% of the time, should use it more. And, it's not the number, it's the position. It doesn't help to squeeze 51 points into the middle 30% of the frame. Well.... good for you.... Just so you know, bugs, flowers and birds aren't the only things that can be photographed... and for other types of photography (other than you do) having more available AF points is actually useful... even for not so "specialized", general, sports photography...

09-11-2010, 02:44 PM	#34
AGWoodard Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Hampshire/Vermont Posts: 118	Maybe he can get Hoya to make a camera just for him?

09-11-2010, 02:45 PM	#35
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by alexeyga Well.... good for you.... Just so you know, bugs, flowers and birds aren't the only things that can be photographed... and for other types of photography (other than you do) having more available AF points is actually useful... even for not so "specialized", general, sports photography... Well, someone else has the irritant in the tukus problem. However, there is a difference in having 51 AF points on a ff sensor and 11 on an aps-c sensor. I.E. the D700 in comparison to the K-7 (or better yet the K-5). A better comparison would be with the D300 and K-7 since it has 51 points as well.

09-11-2010, 02:50 PM	#36
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527	the 19 point af in eos 7 is absolute compareble with nikon d300 af. same usefull funktions and speed. only the number of points is not the medicine for all

09-11-2010, 03:01 PM	#37
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by imtheguy Someday I will understand how the number of AF points affects me who always uses center point focus. They Don't. I forget my camera is even capable of other than center point AF. Apparently it has face detection of some sort in Live view too. Not that I take a lot of people pics but since my camera is perpetually stuck on center AF, it doesn't matter.

09-11-2010, 03:03 PM	#38
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by Adam -Same body casing as the K-7, and compatible with the same grip Hmmm. Makes me a lot more likely to put the K-7 grip on my Christmas list. Now, if they'll promise to stick with it for the next model too...

09-11-2010, 03:04 PM	#39
jeff knight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 261	Originally posted by Blue Well, someone else has the irritant in the tukus problem. I just thought I should point out that Pentax has the whole "irritant in the tukus problem" covered with the handy kit below. Don't know how many focus points it has, but I hear it's a very flexible system.

09-11-2010, 03:09 PM	#40
Snydly Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Albums Posts: 242	Ok, I don't have any rumors, but a question. If the new focus system is based on a new "algorithm", couldn't we, the unwashed masses with archaic antique equipment like the K20D, K7 and K-x benefit from a firmware update? Before you say 'no', consider that my autofocus was greatly improved with v1.10.

09-11-2010, 03:14 PM	#41
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by Snydly Ok, I don't have any rumors, but a question. If the new focus system is based on a new "algorithm", couldn't we, the unwashed masses with archaic antique equipment like the K20D, K7 and K-x benefit from a firmware update? Before you say 'no', consider that my autofocus was greatly improved with v1.10. Yeah, I would guess that v1.10 is as good as AF is going to get for the K7.

09-11-2010, 03:18 PM	#42
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Originally posted by jeff knight I just thought I should point out that Pentax has the whole "irritant in the tukus problem" covered with the handy kit below. Don't know how many focus points it has, but I hear it's a very flexible system. Yeah - and this one actually makes money (I think). Jer

09-11-2010, 03:22 PM	#43
cameraboy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Si chang mai nong khai province Posts: 33	Hi, Sounds great all these rumours about the new k5 hope it lives up to expectations 1 thing good & versatile will be interchangable grips I have never even tried my k7 without hands like shovels I will see next year for a k5 spent all my money on lenses & tours.

09-11-2010, 03:47 PM	#45
Snydly Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Albums Posts: 242	Originally posted by DogLover Yeah, I would guess that v1.10 is as good as AF is going to get for the K7. Maybe, but I'm wondering if it could get better, and if so, why not? Does anyone know, could it?