Just got my K5

szs · 09-11-2017, 07:15 AM - **1 Like**

Hello all,

After shooting with an analog Canon AE-1 for years and several (Samsung and Canon) compact digital cameras, I wanted a SLR again and for convenience and because we are in the 21st century, a DSLR.

So I compared starting with Canon, but quickly found (also with the help of this forum) the Pentax line. The K5 was exactly my balance between reasonable prices of used cameras and features. It arrived a few days ago and I am very very happy

I am looking forward to posting some photos soon,

cheers, Steffen

**pres589** · 09-11-2017, 07:29 AM

Steffen, welcome to the forum, hope to see what you've been taking. Hope you enjoy your time here on the Forum.

**twilhelm** · 09-11-2017, 08:24 AM

Welcome to the forums! I use to shoot with the AE1 years ago. I made the switch when the K10 D came out, I've been very pleased with the decision and I'm sure you will too, the K5 is still an amazing camera.

Adam · 09-11-2017, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by szs

Hello all,

After shooting with an analog Canon AE-1 for years and several (Samsung and Canon) compact digital cameras, I wanted a SLR again and for convenience and because we are in the 21st century, a DSLR.

So I compared starting with Canon, but quickly found (also with the help of this forum) the Pentax line. The K5 was exactly my balance between reasonable prices of used cameras and features. It arrived a few days ago and I am very very happy

I am looking forward to posting some photos soon,

cheers, Steffen

Welcome aboard and congrats on the K-5!

Adam
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**babywriter** · 09-11-2017, 02:54 PM

Awesome! Welcome to the forum!

MarkJerling · 09-11-2017, 05:45 PM

As another K5 owner I welcome you to the forum.
If you have any questions - feel free to ask!

Kind regards,
Mark
(New Zealand)

szs · 09-12-2017, 01:30 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome. And apparently the sun never sets in Pentaxland

@twilhelm the AE-1 is a great camera indeed. I was a little sad to find out ( in some other thread) that image quality suffers greatly when using an FD -> K converter... Do you have experiences with that?

**twilhelm** · 09-12-2017, 03:03 AM

Originally posted by szs

Thanks for the warm welcome. And apparently the sun never sets in Pentaxland

@twilhelm the AE-1 is a great camera indeed. I was a little sad to find out ( in some other thread) that image quality suffers greatly when using an FD -> K converter... Do you have experiences with that?

From personal experience, just don't do it. With the AE-1, I was always very pleased with image quality from FD lenses. With them adapted I suddenly became very disappointed. Even my FD 85 f/1.2 didn't stack up to a kit lens.

Unregistered User 8 · 09-12-2017, 04:39 AM

Hi from Australia Steffen, and welcome to the Pentax forums. Good to have you here.

JohannSMac · 09-12-2017, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by szs

Hello all,

After shooting with an analog Canon AE-1 for years and several (Samsung and Canon) compact digital cameras, I wanted a SLR again and for convenience and because we are in the 21st century, a DSLR.

So I compared starting with Canon, but quickly found (also with the help of this forum) the Pentax line. The K5 was exactly my balance between reasonable prices of used cameras and features. It arrived a few days ago and I am very very happy

I am looking forward to posting some photos soon,

cheers, Steffen

Hi Steffen and welcome to the Pentax forum! I found myself in your shoes as well and purchased a used K-3 which is a very able camera that yields amazing quality images. I sold an Oly mirrorless and a couple of lenses to go back to the DSLR world. Am selling the K-3 now with the anticipation of purchasing a Fuji X100F and in the future a K-1 to get into full frame. No complaints on the K-3 though, it's an amazing camera.

**Kerrowdown** · 09-12-2017, 10:09 AM

Welcome to the forum and also welcome to photography the Pentax way.

**TER-OR** · 09-18-2017, 05:57 AM

Used K5s are an amazing value. They're built like tanks so you can have plenty of confidence it will keep providing quality results for a long time.

EUPPhotography · 09-18-2017, 06:19 AM

Welcome! I have the K-5 IIs and its a great camera. The k-5 series in general is just amazing. The button layout is by far my favorite of any of the pentax cameras, and it just makes sense. Not to mention that beefy sensor as well. Glad to have you here and can't wait to see what images you take!

szs · 10-19-2017, 02:43 PM

Wow, what can I say...

After a few weeks I just can't leave home without the camera. It is so much fun!!

I got a couple of lenses, my favourites being the (rebranded?) Pentax 28-200 (it does a little bit of everything: wide, tele, macro) and an inexpensive Revuenon 50/1.7 fixed lens (also for macro with extension tubes), which gives me the analogue feeling.

But I also enjoy the 18-55 WR that came with the camera, and the 55-300 WR whenever I want to shoot the moon or birds etc.

I will just post a photo I took of a good friend of mine here and put some more in the respective threads/forums (macro, pinhole, K-5, ...).

See you there.

View image in gallery

cowlitzJim · 10-19-2017, 04:41 PM

Nothing wrong with a K-5, not at all. Enjoy it!

09-11-2017, 07:15 AM - 1 Like	#1
szs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Morelia, Michoacán Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 126	Just got my K5 Hello all, After shooting with an analog Canon AE-1 for years and several (Samsung and Canon) compact digital cameras, I wanted a SLR again and for convenience and because we are in the 21st century, a DSLR. So I compared starting with Canon, but quickly found (also with the help of this forum) the Pentax line. The K5 was exactly my balance between reasonable prices of used cameras and features. It arrived a few days ago and I am very very happy I am looking forward to posting some photos soon, cheers, Steffen

10-19-2017, 02:43 PM	#14
szs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Morelia, Michoacán Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 126 Original Poster	Wow, what can I say... After a few weeks I just can't leave home without the camera. It is so much fun!! I got a couple of lenses, my favourites being the (rebranded?) Pentax 28-200 (it does a little bit of everything: wide, tele, macro) and an inexpensive Revuenon 50/1.7 fixed lens (also for macro with extension tubes), which gives me the analogue feeling. But I also enjoy the 18-55 WR that came with the camera, and the 55-300 WR whenever I want to shoot the moon or birds etc. I will just post a photo I took of a good friend of mine here and put some more in the respective threads/forums (macro, pinhole, K-5, ...). See you there. View image in gallery Last edited by szs; 10-20-2017 at 02:29 AM. Reason: added picture that got lost somehow

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09-11-2017, 07:29 AM	#2
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	Steffen, welcome to the forum, hope to see what you've been taking. Hope you enjoy your time here on the Forum.

09-11-2017, 08:24 AM	#3
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	Welcome to the forums! I use to shoot with the AE1 years ago. I made the switch when the K10 D came out, I've been very pleased with the decision and I'm sure you will too, the K5 is still an amazing camera.

09-11-2017, 10:53 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by szs Hello all, After shooting with an analog Canon AE-1 for years and several (Samsung and Canon) compact digital cameras, I wanted a SLR again and for convenience and because we are in the 21st century, a DSLR. So I compared starting with Canon, but quickly found (also with the help of this forum) the Pentax line. The K5 was exactly my balance between reasonable prices of used cameras and features. It arrived a few days ago and I am very very happy I am looking forward to posting some photos soon, cheers, Steffen Welcome aboard and congrats on the K-5! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-11-2017, 02:54 PM	#5
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969	Awesome! Welcome to the forum!

09-11-2017, 05:45 PM	#6
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,405	As another K5 owner I welcome you to the forum. If you have any questions - feel free to ask! Kind regards, Mark (New Zealand)

09-12-2017, 01:30 AM	#7
szs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Morelia, Michoacán Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 126 Original Poster	Thanks for the warm welcome. And apparently the sun never sets in Pentaxland @twilhelm the AE-1 is a great camera indeed. I was a little sad to find out ( in some other thread) that image quality suffers greatly when using an FD -> K converter... Do you have experiences with that?

09-12-2017, 03:03 AM	#8
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	Originally posted by szs Thanks for the warm welcome. And apparently the sun never sets in Pentaxland @twilhelm the AE-1 is a great camera indeed. I was a little sad to find out ( in some other thread) that image quality suffers greatly when using an FD -> K converter... Do you have experiences with that? From personal experience, just don't do it. With the AE-1, I was always very pleased with image quality from FD lenses. With them adapted I suddenly became very disappointed. Even my FD 85 f/1.2 didn't stack up to a kit lens.

09-12-2017, 04:39 AM	#9
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi from Australia Steffen, and welcome to the Pentax forums. Good to have you here.

09-12-2017, 08:13 AM	#10
JohannSMac Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Greater Cincinnati Posts: 41	Originally posted by szs Hello all, After shooting with an analog Canon AE-1 for years and several (Samsung and Canon) compact digital cameras, I wanted a SLR again and for convenience and because we are in the 21st century, a DSLR. So I compared starting with Canon, but quickly found (also with the help of this forum) the Pentax line. The K5 was exactly my balance between reasonable prices of used cameras and features. It arrived a few days ago and I am very very happy I am looking forward to posting some photos soon, cheers, Steffen Hi Steffen and welcome to the Pentax forum! I found myself in your shoes as well and purchased a used K-3 which is a very able camera that yields amazing quality images. I sold an Oly mirrorless and a couple of lenses to go back to the DSLR world. Am selling the K-3 now with the anticipation of purchasing a Fuji X100F and in the future a K-1 to get into full frame. No complaints on the K-3 though, it's an amazing camera.

09-12-2017, 10:09 AM	#11
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Welcome to the forum and also welcome to photography the Pentax way.

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09-18-2017, 05:57 AM	#12
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Used K5s are an amazing value. They're built like tanks so you can have plenty of confidence it will keep providing quality results for a long time.

09-18-2017, 06:19 AM	#13
EUPPhotography New Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Kincheloe, Michigan Posts: 22	Welcome! I have the K-5 IIs and its a great camera. The k-5 series in general is just amazing. The button layout is by far my favorite of any of the pentax cameras, and it just makes sense. Not to mention that beefy sensor as well. Glad to have you here and can't wait to see what images you take!

10-19-2017, 04:41 PM	#15
cowlitzJim Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Cowlitz county, Washington state USA Photos: Albums Posts: 62	Nothing wrong with a K-5, not at all. Enjoy it!