K5IIs sample?

Jean Poitiers · 10-29-2012, 06:19 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

Putting up pictures and making people like them.

Agreed ... my photo hobby is a pleasurable aspect that I like to share and further to grow through and with other PF members' photos & comments ...

JinDesu · 10-29-2012, 06:29 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Agreed ... my photo hobby is a pleasurable aspect that I like to share and further to grow through and with other PF members' photos & comments ...

I was actually attempting to be funny with the coercive "making them like them"

Jean Poitiers · 10-29-2012, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

I was actually attempting to be funny with the coercive "making them like them"

I know ... and I still agree.

A little arm-twisting never hurt anyone ... well, not that much and not for very long either!

westmill · 10-29-2012, 06:39 AM

And it does not hurt once the pain stops

mecrox · 10-29-2012, 06:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by beholder3

Sure.

I shoot as a hobby and I revel in associating that hobby with as much misery and anger as I can. And I wish to freely share my misery with anyone who falsely enjoyed his hobby until he met me. What else are photo forums for?

Lol, artists being known for their genial common sense, lack of rancour and sober reliability. Imagine if, say, Michelangelo and Caravaggio after a few ~~barrels~~ glasses of vino were on the paintbrush suppliers subforum here. The place would be a smoking ruin in about five minutes. I reckon folks on here have a pretty easy time in the circumstances.

**TER-OR** · 10-29-2012, 08:41 AM

That K-5 IIs sharpness really does tempt me - for my macro work in the field. The images I get with the K-5 are very good, but I can see how the filter cripples the sensor resolution. Wow. Maybe if this year's bonus is good I'll be able to convince my wife it's worth the money and then sell the K-5...or wait for whatever follows the K-5 family, but get the non-filtered version.

Inlogvil · 10-29-2012, 11:37 PM

Does any body know anything about these guys? or had it done to there K5 ( New Page 1 ), maybe if you can't afford the upgrade to the K5IIs or the wife wont let you . This might be an option to hotrod (HiRes) your K5. I mean if the only advantage of the K5IIs is the better IQ from not having the AA filter, and better Autofocus in the dark which doesn't mean that much to me, as the AF assist light works fine for me . So besides the autofocus, would this make K5 comparable to the K5IIs?

Last edited by Inlogvil; 10-30-2012 at 01:23 AM.

**Rondec** · 10-30-2012, 03:40 AM

Originally posted by Inlogvil

Does any body know anything about these guys? or had it done to there K5 ( New Page 1 ), maybe if you can't afford the upgrade to the K5IIs or the wife wont let you . This might be an option to hotrod (HiRes) your K5. I mean if the only advantage of the K5IIs is the better IQ from not having the AA filter, and better Autofocus in the dark which doesn't mean that much to me, as the AF assist light works fine for me . So besides the autofocus, would this make K5 comparable to the K5IIs?

Klaus had the AA filter taken off of his K5 (on Photozone) and it made his camera unusable, ended up having to get a new camera, not sure why. Photozone - Pentax K5 tests -

**David** · 10-30-2012, 04:00 AM

Originally posted by TER-OR

That K-5 IIs sharpness really does tempt me - for my macro work in the field. The images I get with the K-5 are very good, but I can see how the filter cripples the sensor resolution. Wow. Maybe if this year's bonus is good I'll be able to convince my wife it's worth the money and then sell the K-5...or wait for whatever follows the K-5 family, but get the non-filtered version.

At least you will be in good company:

The Leica M-E features an 18-megapixel high-resolution CCD sensor in full 35 mm format. The sensor is perfectly attuned to its role in the very compact M-System and the superior performance of M-Lenses. The special layout of the micro lens makes it tolerant of oblique light rays impinging on its surface, and guarantees uniform exposure and extreme sharpness from corner to corner in every image. The omission of the otherwise usual low-pass filter reduces the need for digital post-processing and ensures that images possess a particularly natural visual impact.

not to mention the Nikon 800E!

Two bodies are a very handy thing in any case.

David

thibs · 10-30-2012, 04:36 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

Klaus had the AA filter taken off of his K5 (on Photozone) and it made his camera unusable, ended up having to get a new camera, not sure why. Photozone - Pentax K5 tests -

Well, if they did it stupidly, no wonder.
Removing an optical element without repalcing it with something neutral is aking for problems.
I'm sure Klaus knows this, but maybe not the guys who removed the AA filter.

**Rondec** · 10-30-2012, 06:25 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Well, if they did it stupidly, no wonder.
Removing an optical element without repalcing it with something neutral is aking for problems.
I'm sure Klaus knows this, but maybe not the guys who removed the AA filter.

I think he uses a company that does this for a variety of makes of SLR and they hadn't experienced this before.

thibs · 10-30-2012, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

I think he uses a company that does this for a variety of makes of SLR and they hadn't experienced this before.

Well, I hope they warned him that the result may be unsatisfactory otherwise I'd call it a scam.

westmill · 10-30-2012, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Well, I hope they warned him that the result may be unsatisfactory otherwise I'd call it a scam.

Or Vandalism lol

philbaum · 10-30-2012, 03:11 PM

Here's one company that does it, i think i've seen them referred before in these forums. Anyway, they provide a lot of options for replacment of the existing AA. Not every result i'm sure goes OK, but they have a number of success stories. (i have no oar in this water, no shares in the company, etc., just where there is a demand, often someone will step in and try to fill the demand)

Conversions

**Ex Finn.** · 10-30-2012, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by philbaum

Here's one company that does it, i think i've seen them referred before in these forums. Anyway, they provide a lot of options for replacment of the existing AA. Not every result i'm sure goes OK, but they have a number of success stories. (i have no oar in this water, no shares in the company, etc., just where there is a demand, often someone will step in and try to fill the demand)

Conversions

So they finally added Pentax to their line, good news.

10-30-2012, 03:11 PM	#344
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	Here's one company that does it... Here's one company that does it, i think i've seen them referred before in these forums. Anyway, they provide a lot of options for replacment of the existing AA. Not every result i'm sure goes OK, but they have a number of success stories. (i have no oar in this water, no shares in the company, etc., just where there is a demand, often someone will step in and try to fill the demand) Conversions

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Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by JinDesu Putting up pictures and making people like them. Agreed ... my photo hobby is a pleasurable aspect that I like to share and further to grow through and with other PF members' photos & comments ...

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JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Agreed ... my photo hobby is a pleasurable aspect that I like to share and further to grow through and with other PF members' photos & comments ... I was actually attempting to be funny with the coercive "making them like them"

10-29-2012, 06:36 AM	#333
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by JinDesu I was actually attempting to be funny with the coercive "making them like them" I know ... and I still agree. A little arm-twisting never hurt anyone ... well, not that much and not for very long either!

10-29-2012, 06:39 AM	#334
westmill Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Stoke on Trent Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	And it does not hurt once the pain stops

10-29-2012, 06:52 AM - 1 Like	#335
mecrox Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oxford, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,375	Originally posted by beholder3 Sure. I shoot as a hobby and I revel in associating that hobby with as much misery and anger as I can. And I wish to freely share my misery with anyone who falsely enjoyed his hobby until he met me. What else are photo forums for? Lol, artists being known for their genial common sense, lack of rancour and sober reliability. Imagine if, say, Michelangelo and Caravaggio after a few ~~barrels~~ glasses of vino were on the paintbrush suppliers subforum here. The place would be a smoking ruin in about five minutes. I reckon folks on here have a pretty easy time in the circumstances.

10-29-2012, 08:41 AM	#336
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	That K-5 IIs sharpness really does tempt me - for my macro work in the field. The images I get with the K-5 are very good, but I can see how the filter cripples the sensor resolution. Wow. Maybe if this year's bonus is good I'll be able to convince my wife it's worth the money and then sell the K-5...or wait for whatever follows the K-5 family, but get the non-filtered version.

10-29-2012, 11:37 PM	#337
Inlogvil Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Brisbane Posts: 20	Does any body know anything about these guys? or had it done to there K5 ( New Page 1 ), maybe if you can't afford the upgrade to the K5IIs or the wife wont let you . This might be an option to hotrod (HiRes) your K5. I mean if the only advantage of the K5IIs is the better IQ from not having the AA filter, and better Autofocus in the dark which doesn't mean that much to me, as the AF assist light works fine for me . So besides the autofocus, would this make K5 comparable to the K5IIs? Last edited by Inlogvil; 10-30-2012 at 01:23 AM.

10-30-2012, 03:40 AM	#338
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by Inlogvil Does any body know anything about these guys? or had it done to there K5 ( New Page 1 ), maybe if you can't afford the upgrade to the K5IIs or the wife wont let you . This might be an option to hotrod (HiRes) your K5. I mean if the only advantage of the K5IIs is the better IQ from not having the AA filter, and better Autofocus in the dark which doesn't mean that much to me, as the AF assist light works fine for me . So besides the autofocus, would this make K5 comparable to the K5IIs? Klaus had the AA filter taken off of his K5 (on Photozone) and it made his camera unusable, ended up having to get a new camera, not sure why. Photozone - Pentax K5 tests -

10-30-2012, 04:00 AM	#339
David Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 347	Originally posted by TER-OR That K-5 IIs sharpness really does tempt me - for my macro work in the field. The images I get with the K-5 are very good, but I can see how the filter cripples the sensor resolution. Wow. Maybe if this year's bonus is good I'll be able to convince my wife it's worth the money and then sell the K-5...or wait for whatever follows the K-5 family, but get the non-filtered version. At least you will be in good company: The Leica M-E features an 18-megapixel high-resolution CCD sensor in full 35 mm format. The sensor is perfectly attuned to its role in the very compact M-System and the superior performance of M-Lenses. The special layout of the micro lens makes it tolerant of oblique light rays impinging on its surface, and guarantees uniform exposure and extreme sharpness from corner to corner in every image. The omission of the otherwise usual low-pass filter reduces the need for digital post-processing and ensures that images possess a particularly natural visual impact. not to mention the Nikon 800E! Two bodies are a very handy thing in any case. David

10-30-2012, 04:36 AM	#340
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Rondec Klaus had the AA filter taken off of his K5 (on Photozone) and it made his camera unusable, ended up having to get a new camera, not sure why. Photozone - Pentax K5 tests - Well, if they did it stupidly, no wonder. Removing an optical element without repalcing it with something neutral is aking for problems. I'm sure Klaus knows this, but maybe not the guys who removed the AA filter.

10-30-2012, 06:25 AM	#341
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by thibs Well, if they did it stupidly, no wonder. Removing an optical element without repalcing it with something neutral is aking for problems. I'm sure Klaus knows this, but maybe not the guys who removed the AA filter. I think he uses a company that does this for a variety of makes of SLR and they hadn't experienced this before.

10-30-2012, 08:08 AM	#342
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Rondec I think he uses a company that does this for a variety of makes of SLR and they hadn't experienced this before. Well, I hope they warned him that the result may be unsatisfactory otherwise I'd call it a scam.

10-30-2012, 10:40 AM	#343
westmill Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Stoke on Trent Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	Originally posted by thibs Well, I hope they warned him that the result may be unsatisfactory otherwise I'd call it a scam. Or Vandalism lol

10-30-2012, 04:40 PM	#345
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by philbaum Here's one company that does it, i think i've seen them referred before in these forums. Anyway, they provide a lot of options for replacment of the existing AA. Not every result i'm sure goes OK, but they have a number of success stories. (i have no oar in this water, no shares in the company, etc., just where there is a demand, often someone will step in and try to fill the demand) Conversions So they finally added Pentax to their line, good news.