Pentax K-5 Officially Announced

ogl · 09-20-2010, 07:41 AM

The different info about battery...What is the idiocy?

Leaf Fan · 09-20-2010, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by illdefined

with no confirmation sound like the K-7, it was obviously set to frame rate priority. who knows how many frames of that AF-C video are actually in focus.

I thought that exact same thing. He can bang away at whatever rate he wants, but lets see the images.

Sleepy · 09-20-2010, 07:48 AM

I only saw the FULL HD (25 fps) in the specs or preview information but didn't see whether or not K-5 could auto-focus when recording movies.
Does anyone know that if K-5 do auto-focus when recording movies?

Anyways, I am excited to see K-5 announced and several improved performance/functions.
Let's wait for more review and samples ^_^.

K-9 · 09-20-2010, 07:49 AM

It appears that Pentax screwed up on the 12800 max specs on their official page. If you watch the first look video:

[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNCee0R1sow[/YT]

Check at the 1:50 mark where Carolyn says it goes up to 12,800, but a blurb pops up with a Pentax logo, saying it is indeed expandable to 51,200.

They should really fix their official specs pretty quick, before more confusion sets in.

Ishpuini · 09-20-2010, 07:49 AM

Also different on Pentaximaging:

Quote:

SDXC memory card compatibility (via firmware update)

Wim

k54 · 09-20-2010, 07:49 AM

Very nice and ISO 80 to 51,200 wow. I thought I was already happy with my K-x up to 12,800. Definitely my next Cam upgrade yahooo.....

FattyMcJ · 09-20-2010, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Native ISO 100
Bracketing+Remote

+ Grip
+ Improved AF

...Everything I've wanted out of my K-x. Now to wait and see if the high-ISO is as good/better than the K-x...and save pennies!

JohnBee · 09-20-2010, 07:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sleepy

Does anyone know that if K-5 do auto-focus when recording movies?

I would say yes because it now has AF in live view.

Priyantha Bleeker · 09-20-2010, 07:53 AM

The sensor itself

kevinschoenmakers · 09-20-2010, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by ogl

it is such a disgrace! confusion with specs and price!!!
different sources say different info...

Pentax K-5 - Digitale Spiegelreflexkameras - PENTAX Europe Imaging Systems
40 JPEG/8 RAW

Pentax K-5 Preview: 2. Specifications: Digital Photography Review
K-5 - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site
• Continuous Hi: 7 fps, up to 40 Best JPEG frames, 15 images RAW*
• Continuous Lo: 3.3 fps, JPEG until card is full, 17 images RAW

Pentax K-5 Digital Camera - Preview - The Imaging Resource!
22 JPEG/8 RAW

Yes, this is so annoying. Someone should get fired for this. How can you end up with different spec sheets for one camera?

Asahiflex · 09-20-2010, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by JohnBee

I would say yes because it now has AF in live view.

It's always been that way in the K-7 though

JohnBee · 09-20-2010, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

It's always been that way in the K-7 though

Ah, forgive my insolence.
As you can see, I do not own a K-7

jv.pentax · 09-20-2010, 07:55 AM

K5 First Contact - Spanish Quesabesde

kevinschoenmakers · 09-20-2010, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by K-9

It appears that Pentax screwed up on the 12800 max specs on their official page. If you watch the first look video:

[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNCee0R1sow[/YT]

Check at the 1:50 mark where Carolyn says it goes up to 12,800, but a blurb pops up with a Pentax logo, saying it is indeed expandable to 51,200.

They should really fix their official specs pretty quick, before more confusion sets in.

Hello. We are the PR amateurs from Colorado. Nice to meet you.

Great camera, but blooooody hell does Pentax need to improve on their PR.

DogLover · 09-20-2010, 07:56 AM

Why would a new camera already need a FW update to enable a feature? (SDXC ability)

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09-20-2010, 07:41 AM	#31
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	The different info about battery...What is the idiocy?

09-20-2010, 07:46 AM	#32
Leaf Fan Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada eh! Photos: Gallery Posts: 673	Originally posted by illdefined with no confirmation sound like the K-7, it was obviously set to frame rate priority. who knows how many frames of that AF-C video are actually in focus. I thought that exact same thing. He can bang away at whatever rate he wants, but lets see the images.

09-20-2010, 07:48 AM	#33
Sleepy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miami Photos: Gallery Posts: 133	I only saw the FULL HD (25 fps) in the specs or preview information but didn't see whether or not K-5 could auto-focus when recording movies. Does anyone know that if K-5 do auto-focus when recording movies? Anyways, I am excited to see K-5 announced and several improved performance/functions. Let's wait for more review and samples ^_^.

09-20-2010, 07:49 AM	#34
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	It appears that Pentax screwed up on the 12800 max specs on their official page. If you watch the first look video: [YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNCee0R1sow[/YT] Check at the 1:50 mark where Carolyn says it goes up to 12,800, but a blurb pops up with a Pentax logo, saying it is indeed expandable to 51,200. They should really fix their official specs pretty quick, before more confusion sets in.

09-20-2010, 07:49 AM	#35
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Also different on Pentaximaging: Quote: SDXC memory card compatibility (via firmware update) Wim

09-20-2010, 07:49 AM	#36
k54 Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 77	Very nice and ISO 80 to 51,200 wow. I thought I was already happy with my K-x up to 12,800. Definitely my next Cam upgrade yahooo.....

09-20-2010, 07:51 AM	#37
FattyMcJ Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 84	Quote: Native ISO 100 Bracketing+Remote + Grip + Improved AF ...Everything I've wanted out of my K-x. Now to wait and see if the high-ISO is as good/better than the K-x...and save pennies!

09-20-2010, 07:52 AM - 1 Like	#38
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by Sleepy Does anyone know that if K-5 do auto-focus when recording movies? I would say yes because it now has AF in live view.

09-20-2010, 07:53 AM	#39
Priyantha Bleeker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 190	The sensor itself

09-20-2010, 07:53 AM	#40
kevinschoenmakers Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shanghai Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,509	Originally posted by ogl it is such a disgrace! confusion with specs and price!!! different sources say different info... Pentax K-5 - Digitale Spiegelreflexkameras - PENTAX Europe Imaging Systems 40 JPEG/8 RAW Pentax K-5 Preview: 2. Specifications: Digital Photography Review K-5 - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site • Continuous Hi: 7 fps, up to 40 Best JPEG frames, 15 images RAW* • Continuous Lo: 3.3 fps, JPEG until card is full, 17 images RAW Pentax K-5 Digital Camera - Preview - The Imaging Resource! 22 JPEG/8 RAW Yes, this is so annoying. Someone should get fired for this. How can you end up with different spec sheets for one camera?

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09-20-2010, 07:53 AM	#41
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by JohnBee I would say yes because it now has AF in live view. It's always been that way in the K-7 though

09-20-2010, 07:54 AM	#42
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by Asahiflex It's always been that way in the K-7 though Ah, forgive my insolence. As you can see, I do not own a K-7

09-20-2010, 07:55 AM	#43
jv.pentax Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Spain Photos: Albums Posts: 129	K5 First Contact - Spanish Quesabesde

09-20-2010, 07:56 AM	#44
kevinschoenmakers Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shanghai Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,509	Originally posted by K-9 It appears that Pentax screwed up on the 12800 max specs on their official page. If you watch the first look video: [YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNCee0R1sow[/YT] Check at the 1:50 mark where Carolyn says it goes up to 12,800, but a blurb pops up with a Pentax logo, saying it is indeed expandable to 51,200. They should really fix their official specs pretty quick, before more confusion sets in. Hello. We are the PR amateurs from Colorado. Nice to meet you. Great camera, but blooooody hell does Pentax need to improve on their PR.

09-20-2010, 07:56 AM	#45
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Why would a new camera already need a FW update to enable a feature? (SDXC ability)