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Zav · 09-20-2010, 04:26 AM

Originally posted by opiedog

first time i've seen a pentax dslr brochure describe fast moving subjects explicitly.

AF must be really good!

"allowing the photographer to preserve sharp, crisp images of active, fast-moving subjects — such as sports players, stage performers and wildlife — with great ease."

now, where's that credit card

Not sure if the AF will be this good but it looks as if Pentax now HAS a marketing department!

youky63 · 09-20-2010, 04:31 AM

Originally posted by Zav

Not sure if the AF will be this good but it looks as if Pentax now HAS a marketing department!

lol

Yes, it looks like... (just like the 51.200 isos)

opiedog · 09-20-2010, 04:33 AM

Originally posted by Priyantha Bleeker

So I was right about the specs

The ISO range

The FPS speed of 7 FPS

The resolution

The Autofocus system SAFOX IX+ with 11 points

Movie recording in Full HD 1920x1080 with 25 FPS.

PB... nice one. thanks.

KansasHorizons.com · 09-20-2010, 04:33 AM

This sucks:

Bulb mode: long exposure to ISO 1600

That probably means we still have forced DFS etc.

sirluke · 09-20-2010, 04:38 AM

From the first specs it looks like we can disable DFS!

"Extended-exposure NR (Noise Reduction) function, with a choice of Auto, On and Off modes"

KansasHorizons.com · 09-20-2010, 04:39 AM

Originally posted by sirluke

From the first specs it looks like we can disable DFS!

"Extended-exposure NR (Noise Reduction) function, with a choice of Auto, On and Off modes"

I didn't see that but why limit bulb to 1600 if the noise is better?

Asahiflex · 09-20-2010, 04:40 AM

More on Engadget:

Pentax K-5 brings 16.2MP sensor, 'much faster' AF, and enhanced HDR to midrange DSLR party -- Engadget

**Clarkey** · 09-20-2010, 04:59 AM

Originally posted by KansasHorizons.com

I didn't see that but why limit bulb to 1600 if the noise is better?

Native chip gain?

janneman · 09-20-2010, 05:26 AM

Quote from Falk Lumo's blog:

Quote:

The press kit is full of errors and I'll have to verify a number of other details first. E.g., I doubt that the camera ships since June 2009

sirluke · 09-20-2010, 05:28 AM

For now, the most reliable info are from the Italian video, at least they have the camera in hand.
I'm impressed by the shutter sound, it sounds even better than the quiet K-7.

Motorman · 09-20-2010, 05:37 AM

Here is a link to one of the Engadget photos shown there, I do not see the screw drive for F lenses...SDM only? Hope not ,would be a killer for me and my thoughts of an upgrade...........hope the link works....

Pentax K-5 DSLR press photos - Engadget Galleries

Asahiflex · 09-20-2010, 05:38 AM

Originally posted by Motorman

Here is a link to one of the Engadget photos shown there, I do not see the screw drive for F lenses...SDM only? Hope not ,would be a killer for me and my thoughts of an upgrade...........hope the link works....

Pentax K-5 DSLR press photos - Engadget Galleries

It's right there at 5 o'clock on the bayonet mount...

Col · 09-20-2010, 05:50 AM

It would have been even worse if they'd moved it!

Class A · 09-20-2010, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

The above article states that they done away with the A/D converter, resulting in extremely low noise levels???

That doesn't make sense. What they mean (but not write) is that the A/D converter(s) are on-chip, thus avoiding the introduction of noise between sensor and converter.

BTW, the 18-135 lens is f/3.5-f/5.6.

K-9 · 09-20-2010, 06:10 AM

Does anyone know if the autofocus assist spotbeam in low light is any different than the K-7's?

09-20-2010, 04:38 AM	#350
sirluke New Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 15	No more DFS From the first specs it looks like we can disable DFS! "Extended-exposure NR (Noise Reduction) function, with a choice of Auto, On and Off modes"

09-20-2010, 05:26 AM	#354
janneman Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 908	all of the above mentioned may not be true after all.... Quote from Falk Lumo's blog: Quote: The press kit is full of errors and I'll have to verify a number of other details first. E.g., I doubt that the camera ships since June 2009

09-20-2010, 05:50 AM	#358
Col Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stansted Essex Photos: Gallery Posts: 614	It would have been even worse if they'd moved it! Last edited by Col; 09-20-2010 at 05:59 AM.

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09-20-2010, 04:26 AM	#346
Zav Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,371	Originally posted by opiedog first time i've seen a pentax dslr brochure describe fast moving subjects explicitly. AF must be really good! "allowing the photographer to preserve sharp, crisp images of active, fast-moving subjects — such as sports players, stage performers and wildlife — with great ease." now, where's that credit card Not sure if the AF will be this good but it looks as if Pentax now HAS a marketing department!

09-20-2010, 04:31 AM	#347
youky63 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Osaka Posts: 143	Originally posted by Zav Not sure if the AF will be this good but it looks as if Pentax now HAS a marketing department! lol Yes, it looks like... (just like the 51.200 isos)

09-20-2010, 04:33 AM	#348
opiedog Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 787	Originally posted by Priyantha Bleeker So I was right about the specs The ISO range The FPS speed of 7 FPS The resolution The Autofocus system SAFOX IX+ with 11 points Movie recording in Full HD 1920x1080 with 25 FPS. PB... nice one. thanks.

09-20-2010, 04:33 AM	#349
KansasHorizons.com Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery Posts: 183	This sucks: Bulb mode: long exposure to ISO 1600 That probably means we still have forced DFS etc.

09-20-2010, 04:39 AM	#351
KansasHorizons.com Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery Posts: 183	Originally posted by sirluke From the first specs it looks like we can disable DFS! "Extended-exposure NR (Noise Reduction) function, with a choice of Auto, On and Off modes" I didn't see that but why limit bulb to 1600 if the noise is better?

09-20-2010, 04:40 AM	#352
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	More on Engadget: Pentax K-5 brings 16.2MP sensor, 'much faster' AF, and enhanced HDR to midrange DSLR party -- Engadget

09-20-2010, 04:59 AM	#353
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Originally posted by KansasHorizons.com I didn't see that but why limit bulb to 1600 if the noise is better? Native chip gain?

09-20-2010, 05:28 AM	#355
sirluke New Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 15	For now, the most reliable info are from the Italian video, at least they have the camera in hand. I'm impressed by the shutter sound, it sounds even better than the quiet K-7.

09-20-2010, 05:37 AM	#356
Motorman Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Atlanta Ga. Photos: Gallery Posts: 51	Here is a link to one of the Engadget photos shown there, I do not see the screw drive for F lenses...SDM only? Hope not ,would be a killer for me and my thoughts of an upgrade...........hope the link works.... Pentax K-5 DSLR press photos - Engadget Galleries

09-20-2010, 05:38 AM	#357
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by Motorman Here is a link to one of the Engadget photos shown there, I do not see the screw drive for F lenses...SDM only? Hope not ,would be a killer for me and my thoughts of an upgrade...........hope the link works.... Pentax K-5 DSLR press photos - Engadget Galleries It's right there at 5 o'clock on the bayonet mount...

09-20-2010, 06:03 AM	#359
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by Asahiflex The above article states that they done away with the A/D converter, resulting in extremely low noise levels??? That doesn't make sense. What they mean (but not write) is that the A/D converter(s) are on-chip, thus avoiding the introduction of noise between sensor and converter. BTW, the 18-135 lens is f/3.5-f/5.6.

09-20-2010, 06:10 AM	#360
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	Does anyone know if the autofocus assist spotbeam in low light is any different than the K-7's?

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