Official Pentax K-5 Specs !

LFLee · 09-18-2010, 10:39 PM

Originally posted by aleonx3

Do you think the top of the line model should carry the AA battery option?

the option in the grip is the right place to put it; it is more important to share the same grip and battery with the k-7.

Look at the K-r design - completely satisfied those who wants dedicated battery and those who wants AA. Why is that 'top of the line camera' should not use AA?
.... sad, if it is like K-r battery design, K-5 will surely on the list to replace k200.

**jon.partsch** · 09-18-2010, 10:53 PM

Sounds like a draft of a factsheet to me...
But, if the ISO numbers are correct that a great spec to whack Canikon over the head with!!
I am happy to see that base ISO will be 100, not 200 as reported in an earlier rumor.
I was hoping for 8 fps, but I guess there is no real difference between 7 and 8.
I will be satisfied if these specs are confirmed on Monday.

Cheers, everyone!

Raybo · 09-18-2010, 10:55 PM

Originally posted by tupelo

damn... not sure if I should pick up a k-5 or k-r as a second body. have the k-7 already.

May as well go for the 5...

Hell.. not sure why I am even feeling a bit let down... it's an improved k-7, what else do I need.

A beer... thats what.

Cheers to you tupelo!

The 51.2k iso is very interesting to me for some strange reason.

ogl · 09-18-2010, 11:03 PM

Originally posted by jon.partsch

Sounds like a draft of a factsheet to me...
But, if the ISO numbers are correct that a great spec to whack Canikon over the head with!!
I am happy to see that base ISO will be 100, not 200 as reported in an earlier rumor.
I was hoping for 8 fps, but I guess there is no real difference between 7 and 8.
I will be satisfied if these specs are confirmed on Monday.

Cheers, everyone!

It's easy to be satisfied if you are K110D owner.

ogl · 09-18-2010, 11:04 PM

Originally posted by Raybo

Cheers to you tupelo!

The 51.2k iso is very interesting to me for some strange reason.

Make shoot at ISO6400 and add +3 EV.

tupelo · 09-18-2010, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by Raybo

Cheers to you tupelo!

The 51.2k iso is very interesting to me for some strange reason.

and to you..

Can an iso that high even be useful. . or will it just be a noisy mess?
I know we will not know until someone gets their hands on the thing.

staying with pentax though. .

I do not care what others want to use.. thats great.

I am happy...

**jon.partsch** · 09-18-2010, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by ogl

It's easy to be satisfied if you are K110D owner.

Oh now, that's hardly fair! The K110D isn't bad in some situations, but it's cumbersome compared to my Minolta X-570. The K110D was gotten cheap and nearly new as a way to get comfortable with a digital SLR, and yeah, now I'm ready to move up to a real piece of equipment!

(Yeah, and I know you don't care about my life story - I'm just sayin'...)

**jon.partsch** · 09-18-2010, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by tupelo

and to you..
Can an iso that high even be useful. . or will it just be a noisy mess?.

Ha! Yes, for sure I would expect it to be crap! It looks darn good on a spec sheet though

tupelo · 09-18-2010, 11:22 PM

Originally posted by jon.partsch

Ha! Yes, for sure I would expect it to be crap! It looks darn good on a spec sheet though

Thats what I was thinking (not that it means much... )
I rarely go into the forbidden area of my k-7 ... that really did not come out sounding the way I wanted it to

But if I am going to pick up a second body.. may as well get a k-5. not going to rush out.. well unless I hear something monday. .

I want to bitch and complain! thats what you do on a forum right?
but how can I be upset about a ... well... a slightly better k-7?

deadwolfbones · 09-18-2010, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by ogl

Make shoot at ISO6400 and add +3 EV.

Yeah, exactly.

I doubt that 51,200 is anything more than the 25,600 that the chip puts out for other brands pushed another stop via software.

**jon.partsch** · 09-18-2010, 11:35 PM

Originally posted by tupelo

Thats what I was thinking (not that it means much... )
I rarely go into the forbidden area of my k-7 ...

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Yeah, exactly.

I doubt that 51,200 is anything more than the 25,600 that the chip puts out for other brands pushed another stop via software.

Yeah, they should just totally rename "Extended ISO" to "Forbidden Area". That would be rad!

tupelo · 09-18-2010, 11:37 PM

Originally posted by jon.partsch

Yeah, they should just totally rename "Extended ISO" to "Forbidden Area". That would be rad!

I would scrape up the money to upgrade .. just for that reason!

RawheaD · 09-18-2010, 11:38 PM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Yeah, exactly.

I doubt that 51,200 is anything more than the 25,600 that the chip puts out for other brands pushed another stop via software.

And ISO25,600 from all makers are just 12,800 pushed via software.

The "upper limit" of any extended ISO is the individual makers saying "we can produce acceptable images through software image processing up to this ISO". If Pentax is saying then can do 51,200, while the others are saying 25,600 is the upper limit, that is potentially a good thing.

deadwolfbones · 09-18-2010, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by RawheaD

And ISO25,600 from all makers are just 12,800 pushed via software.

The "upper limit" of any extended ISO is the individual makers saying "we can produce acceptable images through software image processing up to this ISO". If Pentax is saying then can do 51,200, while the others are saying 25,600 is the upper limit, that is potentially a good thing.

Or else it's just "oh crap, we have to do something to differentiate our product!"

I try not to be cynical, but ISO 51,200 is pushing my suspension of disbelief.

tupelo · 09-18-2010, 11:47 PM

I was amazed by the k-7. It caused me to change systems. I doubt I am that amazed that much by the k-5. but like said earlier, An update to the little bastard I have next to me.. I can live with it.
I can appreciate it.

Would I love them to come out like jimi hendrix and put everyone to shame. . hell yeah.
we all pick our feudal lords.. even if we do not realize it.

But its ok, the k-7 has taken more walks with me than my childhood dog.
he left me (old age).. pentax is just making me another camera.. and a bit better.

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09-18-2010, 10:39 PM	#61
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	Originally posted by aleonx3 Do you think the top of the line model should carry the AA battery option? the option in the grip is the right place to put it; it is more important to share the same grip and battery with the k-7. Look at the K-r design - completely satisfied those who wants dedicated battery and those who wants AA. Why is that 'top of the line camera' should not use AA? .... sad, if it is like K-r battery design, K-5 will surely on the list to replace k200.

09-18-2010, 10:53 PM	#62
jon.partsch Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 442	Sounds like a draft of a factsheet to me... But, if the ISO numbers are correct that a great spec to whack Canikon over the head with!! I am happy to see that base ISO will be 100, not 200 as reported in an earlier rumor. I was hoping for 8 fps, but I guess there is no real difference between 7 and 8. I will be satisfied if these specs are confirmed on Monday. Cheers, everyone!

09-18-2010, 10:55 PM	#63
Raybo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 872	Originally posted by tupelo damn... not sure if I should pick up a k-5 or k-r as a second body. have the k-7 already. May as well go for the 5... Hell.. not sure why I am even feeling a bit let down... it's an improved k-7, what else do I need. A beer... thats what. Cheers to you tupelo! The 51.2k iso is very interesting to me for some strange reason.

09-18-2010, 11:03 PM	#64
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by jon.partsch Sounds like a draft of a factsheet to me... But, if the ISO numbers are correct that a great spec to whack Canikon over the head with!! I am happy to see that base ISO will be 100, not 200 as reported in an earlier rumor. I was hoping for 8 fps, but I guess there is no real difference between 7 and 8. I will be satisfied if these specs are confirmed on Monday. Cheers, everyone! It's easy to be satisfied if you are K110D owner.

09-18-2010, 11:04 PM	#65
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Raybo Cheers to you tupelo! The 51.2k iso is very interesting to me for some strange reason. Make shoot at ISO6400 and add +3 EV.

09-18-2010, 11:05 PM	#66
tupelo Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St.Louis, Missouri Posts: 14	Originally posted by Raybo Cheers to you tupelo! The 51.2k iso is very interesting to me for some strange reason. and to you.. Can an iso that high even be useful. . or will it just be a noisy mess? I know we will not know until someone gets their hands on the thing. staying with pentax though. . I do not care what others want to use.. thats great. I am happy...

09-18-2010, 11:13 PM	#67
jon.partsch Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 442	Originally posted by ogl It's easy to be satisfied if you are K110D owner. Oh now, that's hardly fair! The K110D isn't bad in some situations, but it's cumbersome compared to my Minolta X-570. The K110D was gotten cheap and nearly new as a way to get comfortable with a digital SLR, and yeah, now I'm ready to move up to a real piece of equipment! (Yeah, and I know you don't care about my life story - I'm just sayin'...)

09-18-2010, 11:14 PM	#68
jon.partsch Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 442	Originally posted by tupelo and to you.. Can an iso that high even be useful. . or will it just be a noisy mess?. Ha! Yes, for sure I would expect it to be crap! It looks darn good on a spec sheet though

09-18-2010, 11:22 PM	#69
tupelo Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St.Louis, Missouri Posts: 14	Originally posted by jon.partsch Ha! Yes, for sure I would expect it to be crap! It looks darn good on a spec sheet though Thats what I was thinking (not that it means much... ) I rarely go into the forbidden area of my k-7 ... that really did not come out sounding the way I wanted it to But if I am going to pick up a second body.. may as well get a k-5. not going to rush out.. well unless I hear something monday. . I want to bitch and complain! thats what you do on a forum right? but how can I be upset about a ... well... a slightly better k-7?

09-18-2010, 11:23 PM	#70
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Originally posted by ogl Make shoot at ISO6400 and add +3 EV. Yeah, exactly. I doubt that 51,200 is anything more than the 25,600 that the chip puts out for other brands pushed another stop via software.

09-18-2010, 11:35 PM	#71
jon.partsch Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 442	Originally posted by tupelo Thats what I was thinking (not that it means much... ) I rarely go into the forbidden area of my k-7 ... Originally posted by deadwolfbones Yeah, exactly. I doubt that 51,200 is anything more than the 25,600 that the chip puts out for other brands pushed another stop via software. Yeah, they should just totally rename "Extended ISO" to "Forbidden Area". That would be rad!

09-18-2010, 11:37 PM	#72
tupelo Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St.Louis, Missouri Posts: 14	Originally posted by jon.partsch Yeah, they should just totally rename "Extended ISO" to "Forbidden Area". That would be rad! I would scrape up the money to upgrade .. just for that reason!

09-18-2010, 11:38 PM	#73
RawheaD Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 831	Originally posted by deadwolfbones Yeah, exactly. I doubt that 51,200 is anything more than the 25,600 that the chip puts out for other brands pushed another stop via software. And ISO25,600 from all makers are just 12,800 pushed via software. The "upper limit" of any extended ISO is the individual makers saying "we can produce acceptable images through software image processing up to this ISO". If Pentax is saying then can do 51,200, while the others are saying 25,600 is the upper limit, that is potentially a good thing.

09-18-2010, 11:40 PM	#74
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Originally posted by RawheaD And ISO25,600 from all makers are just 12,800 pushed via software. The "upper limit" of any extended ISO is the individual makers saying "we can produce acceptable images through software image processing up to this ISO". If Pentax is saying then can do 51,200, while the others are saying 25,600 is the upper limit, that is potentially a good thing. Or else it's just "oh crap, we have to do something to differentiate our product!" I try not to be cynical, but ISO 51,200 is pushing my suspension of disbelief.

09-18-2010, 11:47 PM	#75
tupelo Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St.Louis, Missouri Posts: 14	I was amazed by the k-7. It caused me to change systems. I doubt I am that amazed that much by the k-5. but like said earlier, An update to the little bastard I have next to me.. I can live with it. I can appreciate it. Would I love them to come out like jimi hendrix and put everyone to shame. . hell yeah. we all pick our feudal lords.. even if we do not realize it. But its ok, the k-7 has taken more walks with me than my childhood dog. he left me (old age).. pentax is just making me another camera.. and a bit better.