K5 replacement

Zafar Iqbal · 08-16-2012, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Zafar and I both own both the K-5 and K-30, and we've both (separately) come to the conclusion that in the field, the K-30 is indeed more reliable than the K-5, with a better keeper rate and a better sense of confidence in your tool.

+1

and because of that, I just bought my second K-30

bxf · 08-16-2012, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Zafar and I both own both the K-5 and K-30, and we've both (separately) come to the conclusion that in the field, the K-30 is indeed more reliable than the K-5, with a better keeper rate and a better sense of confidence in your tool.

Originally posted by Zafar Iqbal

+1

and because of that, I just bought my second K-30

Good to know, and it's reassuring. Gives one hope for AF improvements in upcoming models.

deadwolfbones · 08-16-2012, 11:58 AM

I'm the guy who wrote the PF review, btw.

Shanti · 08-16-2012, 12:59 PM

In the field means what?? moving animals/birds?

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Zafar and I both own both the K-5 and K-30, and we've both (separately) come to the conclusion that in the field, the K-30 is indeed more reliable than the K-5, with a better keeper rate and a better sense of confidence in your tool.

TomTextura · 08-16-2012, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by Shanti

In the field means what?

"In the field" means when being used out in the real world. In other words, when being tested in real life scenarios but not being tested in an artificial set up in a laboratory.

Maybe this is overkill but here are some idiomatic examples from dictionary.reference.com for "in the field":

a. in actual use or in a situation simulating actual use or application; away from a laboratory, workshop, or the like: The machine was tested for six months in the field.
b. in contact with a prime source of basic data: The anthropologist is working in the field in Nigeria.
c.within a given profession: The public knows little of him, but in the field he's known as a fine mathematician.

P.S. I teach English as a foreign language so get these kinds of questions all the time.

Winder · 08-16-2012, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by Medium FormatPro

I agree that this is the case in most circumstances. But also note that in general; the smaller the sensor the smaller that one can get away with the physical size of optics and also how far the optics have to move - thereby faster focusing.

My 12-35 F/2 and 35-100 F/2 where huge lenses. Bigger than my Canon 24-70L, but AF was still very fast. 4/3 glass is not as small as M4/3 glass. The 150mm f/2 is an amazing lens. Once of the complaints is that 4/3 glass is often larger and heavier than the FF Canon & Nikon equivalents. I have not used an E-3/E-5 since getting my K-5, but I still think the E-3/E-5 AF with SWD is faster than the SDM.

RonHendriks1966 · 08-16-2012, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by Winder

The 150mm f/2 is an amazing lens. Once of the complaints is that 4/3 glass is often larger and heavier than the FF Canon & Nikon equivalents. I have not used an E-3/E-5 since getting my K-5, but I still think the E-3/E-5 AF with SWD is faster than the SDM.

Well E-5 with the 150mm lens is very good.

08-16-2012, 01:23 PM	#185
TomTextura Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Denver Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Originally posted by Shanti In the field means what? "In the field" means when being used out in the real world. In other words, when being tested in real life scenarios but not being tested in an artificial set up in a laboratory. Maybe this is overkill but here are some idiomatic examples from dictionary.reference.com for "in the field": a. in actual use or in a situation simulating actual use or application; away from a laboratory, workshop, or the like: The machine was tested for six months in the field. b. in contact with a prime source of basic data: The anthropologist is working in the field in Nigeria. c.within a given profession: The public knows little of him, but in the field he's known as a fine mathematician. P.S. I teach English as a foreign language so get these kinds of questions all the time.

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08-16-2012, 11:38 AM	#181
Zafar Iqbal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,229	Originally posted by deadwolfbones Zafar and I both own both the K-5 and K-30, and we've both (separately) come to the conclusion that in the field, the K-30 is indeed more reliable than the K-5, with a better keeper rate and a better sense of confidence in your tool. +1 and because of that, I just bought my second K-30

08-16-2012, 11:55 AM	#182
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by deadwolfbones Zafar and I both own both the K-5 and K-30, and we've both (separately) come to the conclusion that in the field, the K-30 is indeed more reliable than the K-5, with a better keeper rate and a better sense of confidence in your tool. Originally posted by Zafar Iqbal +1 and because of that, I just bought my second K-30 Good to know, and it's reassuring. Gives one hope for AF improvements in upcoming models.

08-16-2012, 11:58 AM	#183
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	I'm the guy who wrote the PF review, btw.

08-16-2012, 12:59 PM	#184
Shanti Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 927	In the field means what?? moving animals/birds? Originally posted by deadwolfbones Zafar and I both own both the K-5 and K-30, and we've both (separately) come to the conclusion that in the field, the K-30 is indeed more reliable than the K-5, with a better keeper rate and a better sense of confidence in your tool.

08-16-2012, 02:07 PM	#186
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by Medium FormatPro I agree that this is the case in most circumstances. But also note that in general; the smaller the sensor the smaller that one can get away with the physical size of optics and also how far the optics have to move - thereby faster focusing. My 12-35 F/2 and 35-100 F/2 where huge lenses. Bigger than my Canon 24-70L, but AF was still very fast. 4/3 glass is not as small as M4/3 glass. The 150mm f/2 is an amazing lens. Once of the complaints is that 4/3 glass is often larger and heavier than the FF Canon & Nikon equivalents. I have not used an E-3/E-5 since getting my K-5, but I still think the E-3/E-5 AF with SWD is faster than the SDM.

08-16-2012, 04:00 PM	#187
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Winder The 150mm f/2 is an amazing lens. Once of the complaints is that 4/3 glass is often larger and heavier than the FF Canon & Nikon equivalents. I have not used an E-3/E-5 since getting my K-5, but I still think the E-3/E-5 AF with SWD is faster than the SDM. Well E-5 with the 150mm lens is very good.