The K-5 is the best APS-C DSLR

uccemebug · 11-07-2010, 05:31 PM

TOP has taken notice.

The Online Photographer: The New Number One

Pablom · 11-07-2010, 05:36 PM

I'm sure the updated competitors to the K-5 from the big two will be close in capability but what is important is that Pentax will most definitely not be left behind

Raylon · 11-07-2010, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by uccemebug

TOP has taken notice.

The Online Photographer: The New Number One

Hahaha, I also noticed this at the bottom of the article:

Disclaimer: Note that Pentax is TOP's top advertiser this year.

Well no wonder why it is getting praise...

Yes the K-5's scores are close to D3s, 1 series, but it will not beat them. And as soon as the next rounds come out, the K-5 will be left behind. Hopefully Pentax can pull another one out next year.

Pablom · 11-07-2010, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by Raylon

And as soon as the next rounds come out, the K-5 will be left behind

how'd you figure that?

kev.pride · 11-07-2010, 07:09 PM

The race will always continue, just buy better glass.

When the bodies you are using today are not providing what you want then go looking, otherwise it is a pointless exercise.

I would imagine many Pentax people are still taking far superior photos with K10d than many others with K20, K7 & K5.

Raylon · 11-07-2010, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by Pablom

how'd you figure that?

Moore's Law. Rumors in the Canon camp are a 28 MP FF sensor w/102k ISO. Also in the works is a FF sensor with 20 stops of DR. I mean it's not a guess that the K-5 will be surpassed, it will be, it's just a matter of when. I am guessing that the next round, 5D mark 3 and 7D mark 2 will definitely pass it. But K-5 will sit on top of APS-C's for now.

wll · 11-07-2010, 10:30 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

I think the K7 was Pentax's Windows ME of DSLR evolution.

LOL, LOL, LOL.

wll

SteveM · 11-07-2010, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by Raylon

Moore's Law. Rumors in the Canon camp are a 28 MP FF sensor w/102k ISO. Also in the works is a FF sensor with 20 stops of DR. I mean it's not a guess that the K-5 will be surpassed, it will be, it's just a matter of when. I am guessing that the next round, 5D mark 3 and 7D mark 2 will definitely pass it. But K-5 will sit on top of APS-C's for now.

And so it goes....on and on and on. You could frantically wait for the 5D mark 3 to save the Canon day to then be left defending it after the Pentax K-3 is released (or whatever it would be called) by saying the 5D mark 4 will save the day. Today, the K-5 is a great camera. If you don't like it, wait for Canon/Nikon to release something new and make your purchase then. Whatever you buy will be trumped shortly after by Nikon, Pentax or whomever.

Raylon · 11-07-2010, 10:47 PM

Originally posted by smc

And so it goes....on and on and on. You could frantically wait for the 5D mark 3 to save the Canon day to then be left defending it after the Pentax K-3 is released (or whatever it would be called) by saying the 5D mark 4 will save the day. Today, the K-5 is a great camera. If you don't like it, wait for Canon/Nikon to release something new and make your purchase then. Whatever you buy will be trumped shortly after by Nikon, Pentax or whomever.

That was the point I made.

SteveM · 11-07-2010, 10:53 PM

And if Canon can release the 5D mark 3 at $1600 I might think of buying one. Who would have thought that the release of the K-5 would have the Canon 5D line in need of defense from a cost perspective.

Raylon · 11-07-2010, 10:55 PM

Originally posted by smc

And if Canon can release the 5D mark 3 at $1600 I might think of buying one.

I wish. Probably about $2600. Through the CLP it will probably for for $2k, which is reachable for a lot of people if they are already considering $1600 for a camera.

Smeggypants · 11-07-2010, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

I think the K7 was Pentax's Windows ME of DSLR evolution.

That's a good way of putting it.

.... or would Windows Vista be a more apt analogy

theperception2008 · 11-07-2010, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by Raylon

I wish. Probably about $2600. Through the CLP it will probably for for $2k, which is reachable for a lot of people if they are already considering $1600 for a camera.

Why are you here? Really? We all know that for today the K-5's sensor is on top. We also have been in the business long enough to know that today's stuff will be outdated. Thank you for stating the obvious. Can you now piss on someone else's parade?

I'm glad you like Canon and other brands. I like Canon too. My fiancée shoots a Nikon. But really, can you at least give credit where it is due for even one second? Or can you only praise Canon and piss on everyone else?

I'm sure all the manufacturers are watching the press and public reactions to the releases, and are working on their plans for the next advanced level cameras. Canon and Nikon are due to release their next FF.

Of this round Pentax wins. K-5 has an excellent sensor and implementation.

Smeggypants · 11-07-2010, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by kev.pride

The race will always continue, just buy better glass.

When the bodies you are using today are not providing what you want then go looking, otherwise it is a pointless exercise.

I would imagine many Pentax people are still taking far superior photos with K10d than many others with K20, K7 & K5.

For sure, but person pressing the shutter remaining the same the High ISO performance of the K-5 is gonna get a better shot than the previous P
entax bodies.

Raylon · 11-08-2010, 12:08 AM

Originally posted by theperception2008

Why are you here? Really? We all know that for today the K-5's sensor is on top. We also have been in the business long enough to know that today's stuff will be outdated. Thank you for stating the obvious. Can you now piss on someone else's parade?

I'm glad you like Canon and other brands. I like Canon too. My fiancée shoots a Nikon. But really, can you at least give credit where it is due for even one second? Or can you only praise Canon and piss on everyone else?

I'm sure all the manufacturers are watching the press and public reactions to the releases, and are working on their plans for the next advanced level cameras. Canon and Nikon are due to release their next FF.

Of this round Pentax wins. K-5 has an excellent sensor and implementation.

CANON IS TEH AWESOMENESSSS.

No seriously, I have been praising Pentax. They did a great job with the sensor. Well actually Sony did a great job with the sensor. Pentax did a great job with the stuff that happens after the shutter clicks. Apparently you haven't read crap about what I have said. I have been saying all along K-5 will be on top for a while. It's an amazing camera. It's got it all, small, WR, great ergonomics for most, and great IQ.

I am still here because I love Pentax. It's as obvious as that. See my signature? Yea I have a Canon. But I also have a Pentax. I still shoot with the K200. Would I pick the K200 over the 7D for landscapes? Heck yes. Would I pick it over the 7D for star shots, you bet your ass I would. But there are some things it can't do, so I chose a system that would work.

So, that being said, thanks for being an ***. Greatly appreciate it.

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11-07-2010, 05:31 PM	#16
uccemebug Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	TOP has taken notice. The Online Photographer: The New Number One

11-07-2010, 05:36 PM	#17
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	I'm sure the updated competitors to the K-5 from the big two will be close in capability but what is important is that Pentax will most definitely not be left behind

11-07-2010, 05:42 PM	#18
Raylon Guest	Originally posted by uccemebug TOP has taken notice. The Online Photographer: The New Number One Hahaha, I also noticed this at the bottom of the article: Disclaimer: Note that Pentax is TOP's top advertiser this year. Well no wonder why it is getting praise... Yes the K-5's scores are close to D3s, 1 series, but it will not beat them. And as soon as the next rounds come out, the K-5 will be left behind. Hopefully Pentax can pull another one out next year.

11-07-2010, 06:33 PM	#19
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Originally posted by Raylon And as soon as the next rounds come out, the K-5 will be left behind how'd you figure that?

11-07-2010, 07:09 PM	#20
kev.pride Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Modbury North, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 351	The race will always continue, just buy better glass. When the bodies you are using today are not providing what you want then go looking, otherwise it is a pointless exercise. I would imagine many Pentax people are still taking far superior photos with K10d than many others with K20, K7 & K5.

11-07-2010, 10:19 PM	#21
Raylon Guest	Originally posted by Pablom how'd you figure that? Moore's Law. Rumors in the Canon camp are a 28 MP FF sensor w/102k ISO. Also in the works is a FF sensor with 20 stops of DR. I mean it's not a guess that the K-5 will be surpassed, it will be, it's just a matter of when. I am guessing that the next round, 5D mark 3 and 7D mark 2 will definitely pass it. But K-5 will sit on top of APS-C's for now.

11-07-2010, 10:30 PM	#22
wll Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mission Hills, CA Posts: 773	Originally posted by Parallax I think the K7 was Pentax's Windows ME of DSLR evolution. LOL, LOL, LOL. wll

11-07-2010, 10:37 PM	#23
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by Raylon Moore's Law. Rumors in the Canon camp are a 28 MP FF sensor w/102k ISO. Also in the works is a FF sensor with 20 stops of DR. I mean it's not a guess that the K-5 will be surpassed, it will be, it's just a matter of when. I am guessing that the next round, 5D mark 3 and 7D mark 2 will definitely pass it. But K-5 will sit on top of APS-C's for now. And so it goes....on and on and on. You could frantically wait for the 5D mark 3 to save the Canon day to then be left defending it after the Pentax K-3 is released (or whatever it would be called) by saying the 5D mark 4 will save the day. Today, the K-5 is a great camera. If you don't like it, wait for Canon/Nikon to release something new and make your purchase then. Whatever you buy will be trumped shortly after by Nikon, Pentax or whomever.

11-07-2010, 10:47 PM	#24
Raylon Guest	Originally posted by smc And so it goes....on and on and on. You could frantically wait for the 5D mark 3 to save the Canon day to then be left defending it after the Pentax K-3 is released (or whatever it would be called) by saying the 5D mark 4 will save the day. Today, the K-5 is a great camera. If you don't like it, wait for Canon/Nikon to release something new and make your purchase then. Whatever you buy will be trumped shortly after by Nikon, Pentax or whomever. That was the point I made.

11-07-2010, 10:53 PM	#25
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	And if Canon can release the 5D mark 3 at $1600 I might think of buying one. Who would have thought that the release of the K-5 would have the Canon 5D line in need of defense from a cost perspective.

11-07-2010, 10:55 PM	#26
Raylon Guest	Originally posted by smc And if Canon can release the 5D mark 3 at $1600 I might think of buying one. I wish. Probably about $2600. Through the CLP it will probably for for $2k, which is reachable for a lot of people if they are already considering $1600 for a camera.

11-07-2010, 11:13 PM	#27
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	Originally posted by Parallax I think the K7 was Pentax's Windows ME of DSLR evolution. That's a good way of putting it. .... or would Windows Vista be a more apt analogy

11-07-2010, 11:15 PM	#28
theperception2008 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Łódź, Poland and Riverside, California, U.S.A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 488	Originally posted by Raylon I wish. Probably about $2600. Through the CLP it will probably for for $2k, which is reachable for a lot of people if they are already considering $1600 for a camera. Why are you here? Really? We all know that for today the K-5's sensor is on top. We also have been in the business long enough to know that today's stuff will be outdated. Thank you for stating the obvious. Can you now piss on someone else's parade? I'm glad you like Canon and other brands. I like Canon too. My fiancée shoots a Nikon. But really, can you at least give credit where it is due for even one second? Or can you only praise Canon and piss on everyone else? I'm sure all the manufacturers are watching the press and public reactions to the releases, and are working on their plans for the next advanced level cameras. Canon and Nikon are due to release their next FF. Of this round Pentax wins. K-5 has an excellent sensor and implementation.

11-07-2010, 11:15 PM	#29
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	Originally posted by kev.pride The race will always continue, just buy better glass. When the bodies you are using today are not providing what you want then go looking, otherwise it is a pointless exercise. I would imagine many Pentax people are still taking far superior photos with K10d than many others with K20, K7 & K5. For sure, but person pressing the shutter remaining the same the High ISO performance of the K-5 is gonna get a better shot than the previous P entax bodies.

11-08-2010, 12:08 AM	#30
Raylon Guest	Originally posted by theperception2008 Why are you here? Really? We all know that for today the K-5's sensor is on top. We also have been in the business long enough to know that today's stuff will be outdated. Thank you for stating the obvious. Can you now piss on someone else's parade? I'm glad you like Canon and other brands. I like Canon too. My fiancée shoots a Nikon. But really, can you at least give credit where it is due for even one second? Or can you only praise Canon and piss on everyone else? I'm sure all the manufacturers are watching the press and public reactions to the releases, and are working on their plans for the next advanced level cameras. Canon and Nikon are due to release their next FF. Of this round Pentax wins. K-5 has an excellent sensor and implementation. CANON IS TEH AWESOMENESSSS. No seriously, I have been praising Pentax. They did a great job with the sensor. Well actually Sony did a great job with the sensor. Pentax did a great job with the stuff that happens after the shutter clicks. Apparently you haven't read crap about what I have said. I have been saying all along K-5 will be on top for a while. It's an amazing camera. It's got it all, small, WR, great ergonomics for most, and great IQ. I am still here because I love Pentax. It's as obvious as that. See my signature? Yea I have a Canon. But I also have a Pentax. I still shoot with the K200. Would I pick the K200 over the 7D for landscapes? Heck yes. Would I pick it over the 7D for star shots, you bet your ass I would. But there are some things it can't do, so I chose a system that would work. So, that being said, thanks for being an ***. Greatly appreciate it.