Pentax K-5 II/s rumor update (w/images)...

gazonk · 09-13-2012, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by repaap

It is really handy with those fast lenses

with sunshine you cant really enjoy thin Oof, can you.

It should come with an AA filter that doubles as a variable ND filter

WerTicus · 09-13-2012, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by prime

to all whiners. read the comment here. Looks like there are more whining (not for Pentax) :-)
Pentax K-5 II / Pentax K-5 IIs | PhotographyBLOG
For me as a VERY satisfayd Pentax user, this new upgrade could (want) very well make me upgrade from my K20D.

I can appreciate wanting to update from the k20d... pretty surprised you managed to resist the k-5 version 1 actually.

but if you already have a k-5 the k-52 is pointless... even if the new autofocus is 'amazing' it is not like the k-5's is bad.

repaap · 09-14-2012, 12:03 AM

then it would be even more economic, variable ND, s are expensive! You could use it with al of your fast lenses

Originally posted by gazonk

It should come with an AA filter that doubles as a variable ND filter

dankoBanana · 09-14-2012, 05:01 AM

I still can't believe they left the same PRIME II processor inside

I just do not get it. We have a new flagship that has a lower spec processor than 2 other cameras in the lineup. WTF???
If they have put the PRIME M and implemented better video options and peaking, I believe people wouldnt be so disapointed. I'm still hoping it was an error in the specs

gazonk · 09-14-2012, 05:32 AM

Originally posted by dankoBanana

I still can't believe they left the same PRIME II processor inside

I just do not get it. We have a new flagship that has a lower spec processor than 2 other cameras in the lineup. WTF???
If they have put the PRIME M and implemented better video options and peaking, I believe people wouldnt be so disapointed. I'm still hoping it was an error in the specs

I've said it before, but I'll repeat it: It's not clear that the Prime M is a better processor in all respects. The M may be for Movie - i.e. it's video-optimized, and maybe it's not able to work with 14 bit RAW?

dankoBanana · 09-14-2012, 06:23 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

I've said it before, but I'll repeat it: It's not clear that the Prime M is a better processor in all respects. The M may be for Movie - i.e. it's video-optimized, and maybe it's not able to work with 14 bit RAW?

then I'll change my post to "I can't believe they didn't make a PRIME III and put it in the new iteration of the K5"

GordonZA · 09-14-2012, 06:38 AM

I can't believe they didn't put a Prime XXX processor in their that brings up pictures of a Pentax Full Frame on your screen on start up....

))

Winder · 09-14-2012, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by dankoBanana

then I'll change my post to "I can't believe they didn't make a PRIME III and put it in the new iteration of the K5"

They didn't do it because the K-3 is coming soon with a 24MP sensor, 21-point AF, Prime III image processor, and a new flash system. The K-5II is just filling a gap. The K-3 had to be under development and on the product road map prior to Ricoh buying the company. I would be shocked if work on the K-3 did not begin the day after the K-5 was released.

Prime M is for cameras that depend heavily on CDAF. CDAF takes up a good bit of processing power while PDAF has its own sensor and processor. Prime M is just optimized for CDAF and HD video at the expense of still image processing power.

Class A · 09-14-2012, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by dankoBanana

We have a new flagship that has a lower spec processor than 2 other cameras in the lineup. WTF???

The K-5 II is not a new flagship.
It is the model between the K-30 and the real new flagship (the K-3).

simsw79 · 09-14-2012, 07:37 AM

Google Translate

saw something interesting... A full frame DSLR seems to be on the way and it will be name as "Pentax K-5 Mark II"

ElJamoquio · 09-14-2012, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by simsw79

Google Translate

saw something interesting... A full frame DSLR seems to be on the way and it will be name as "Pentax K-5 Mark II"

Interesting... but known to be wrong?

woodworm · 09-14-2012, 10:36 AM

What makes people so sure about the K3 being real then? I keep seeing it mentioned but it's never based on anything substancial. I suspect it's hope rather than anything else but maybe I've missed something?

I'm asking this as I'm in the market for a new body, but I want to buy it before March as I'm getting married then and would want it for the honeymoon.

As I'm upgrading from my GX20 the K5II is quite exciting (as was the K30) but I can see why K5 owners would be disappointed with the recent announcement, though it always suprises me when people upgrade every time a new model is released.

dankoBanana · 09-14-2012, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by Class A

The K-5 II is not a new flagship.
It is the model between the K-30 and the real new flagship (the K-3).

it is for now. the K-3 does not exist. I wish it did, but it doesnt.

LamyTax · 09-14-2012, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by dankoBanana

it is for now. the K-3 does not exist. I wish it did, but it doesnt.

Until you actually can buy a K5II, it doesn't exist really, either.

**7samurai** · 09-14-2012, 11:06 AM

I've been thinking we're missing the forest for the trees. The K-30 is the K-5 replacement. The baby K-5. I've been waiting for focus peaking and better video and it's sitting in the K-30.

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09-13-2012, 07:11 AM	#556
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by repaap It is really handy with those fast lenses with sunshine you cant really enjoy thin Oof, can you. It should come with an AA filter that doubles as a variable ND filter

09-13-2012, 10:40 PM	#557
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	Originally posted by prime to all whiners. read the comment here. Looks like there are more whining (not for Pentax) :-) Pentax K-5 II / Pentax K-5 IIs \| PhotographyBLOG For me as a VERY satisfayd Pentax user, this new upgrade could (want) very well make me upgrade from my K20D. I can appreciate wanting to update from the k20d... pretty surprised you managed to resist the k-5 version 1 actually. but if you already have a k-5 the k-52 is pointless... even if the new autofocus is 'amazing' it is not like the k-5's is bad.

09-14-2012, 12:03 AM	#558
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	then it would be even more economic, variable ND, s are expensive! You could use it with al of your fast lenses Originally posted by gazonk It should come with an AA filter that doubles as a variable ND filter

09-14-2012, 05:01 AM	#559
dankoBanana Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 533	I still can't believe they left the same PRIME II processor inside I just do not get it. We have a new flagship that has a lower spec processor than 2 other cameras in the lineup. WTF??? If they have put the PRIME M and implemented better video options and peaking, I believe people wouldnt be so disapointed. I'm still hoping it was an error in the specs

09-14-2012, 05:32 AM	#560
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by dankoBanana I still can't believe they left the same PRIME II processor inside I just do not get it. We have a new flagship that has a lower spec processor than 2 other cameras in the lineup. WTF??? If they have put the PRIME M and implemented better video options and peaking, I believe people wouldnt be so disapointed. I'm still hoping it was an error in the specs I've said it before, but I'll repeat it: It's not clear that the Prime M is a better processor in all respects. The M may be for Movie - i.e. it's video-optimized, and maybe it's not able to work with 14 bit RAW?

09-14-2012, 06:23 AM	#561
dankoBanana Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 533	Originally posted by gazonk I've said it before, but I'll repeat it: It's not clear that the Prime M is a better processor in all respects. The M may be for Movie - i.e. it's video-optimized, and maybe it's not able to work with 14 bit RAW? then I'll change my post to "I can't believe they didn't make a PRIME III and put it in the new iteration of the K5"

09-14-2012, 06:38 AM	#562
GordonZA Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Planet Earth Photos: Albums Posts: 351	I can't believe they didn't put a Prime XXX processor in their that brings up pictures of a Pentax Full Frame on your screen on start up.... ))

09-14-2012, 07:18 AM	#563
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by dankoBanana then I'll change my post to "I can't believe they didn't make a PRIME III and put it in the new iteration of the K5" They didn't do it because the K-3 is coming soon with a 24MP sensor, 21-point AF, Prime III image processor, and a new flash system. The K-5II is just filling a gap. The K-3 had to be under development and on the product road map prior to Ricoh buying the company. I would be shocked if work on the K-3 did not begin the day after the K-5 was released. Prime M is for cameras that depend heavily on CDAF. CDAF takes up a good bit of processing power while PDAF has its own sensor and processor. Prime M is just optimized for CDAF and HD video at the expense of still image processing power.

09-14-2012, 07:22 AM	#564
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by dankoBanana We have a new flagship that has a lower spec processor than 2 other cameras in the lineup. WTF??? The K-5 II is not a new flagship. It is the model between the K-30 and the real new flagship (the K-3).

09-14-2012, 07:37 AM	#565
simsw79 New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1	Google Translate saw something interesting... A full frame DSLR seems to be on the way and it will be name as "Pentax K-5 Mark II"

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09-14-2012, 08:00 AM	#566
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by simsw79 Google Translate saw something interesting... A full frame DSLR seems to be on the way and it will be name as "Pentax K-5 Mark II" Interesting... but known to be wrong?

09-14-2012, 10:36 AM	#567
woodworm Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Wales Posts: 266	What makes people so sure about the K3 being real then? I keep seeing it mentioned but it's never based on anything substancial. I suspect it's hope rather than anything else but maybe I've missed something? I'm asking this as I'm in the market for a new body, but I want to buy it before March as I'm getting married then and would want it for the honeymoon. As I'm upgrading from my GX20 the K5II is quite exciting (as was the K30) but I can see why K5 owners would be disappointed with the recent announcement, though it always suprises me when people upgrade every time a new model is released.

09-14-2012, 10:40 AM	#568
dankoBanana Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 533	Originally posted by Class A The K-5 II is not a new flagship. It is the model between the K-30 and the real new flagship (the K-3). it is for now. the K-3 does not exist. I wish it did, but it doesnt.

09-14-2012, 10:42 AM	#569
LamyTax Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 376	Originally posted by dankoBanana it is for now. the K-3 does not exist. I wish it did, but it doesnt. Until you actually can buy a K5II, it doesn't exist really, either.

09-14-2012, 11:06 AM	#570
7samurai Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 474	I've been thinking we're missing the forest for the trees. The K-30 is the K-5 replacement. The baby K-5. I've been waiting for focus peaking and better video and it's sitting in the K-30.