Pentax K-5iis and Macro photography question

KaosArt · 05-24-2014, 08:47 AM

Hi all. I just wanted to ask as a total newbie here, and an interest in the Pentax k-5iis, will the moire issue with this camera affect details in macro photography. Am interested in a purchase of this camera as a present as I know she does macro photography, and was wondering if the moire will be an issue due to the very details that insects, wings, and plant may have. Thanks for the help. Please note only know what have read as I am in no way knowledgeable in the cameras, just don't wish to make a mistake with the camera. By the way the present is for a beginner as well that just loves to photograph, and hope to make it an enjoyable present rather then not working out for her. Thanks for your assistance.

**jatrax** · 05-24-2014, 08:57 AM

It has been a complete non-issue for me. With 1,000's of images taken I have had no problems at all. YMMV

DSims · 05-24-2014, 01:27 PM

I don't think I've taken 1000 macro shots with my K-5 IIs yet, but the ones I took this week came out good.

Moire seems to affect perhaps 1 or 2 photos in 1000 for me. But the better sharpness is noticeable on 1000 of 1000 in-focus shots. You decide.

**baro-nite** · 05-24-2014, 03:21 PM

Insect compound eyes can certainly generate false color / moire under certain conditions, but for most macro shooting one stops down the lens enough that diffraction takes care of the issue.

05-24-2014, 08:47 AM	#1
KaosArt New Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 4	Pentax K-5iis and Macro photography question Hi all. I just wanted to ask as a total newbie here, and an interest in the Pentax k-5iis, will the moire issue with this camera affect details in macro photography. Am interested in a purchase of this camera as a present as I know she does macro photography, and was wondering if the moire will be an issue due to the very details that insects, wings, and plant may have. Thanks for the help. Please note only know what have read as I am in no way knowledgeable in the cameras, just don't wish to make a mistake with the camera. By the way the present is for a beginner as well that just loves to photograph, and hope to make it an enjoyable present rather then not working out for her. Thanks for your assistance.

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05-24-2014, 08:57 AM	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	It has been a complete non-issue for me. With 1,000's of images taken I have had no problems at all. YMMV

05-24-2014, 01:27 PM	#3
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	I don't think I've taken 1000 macro shots with my K-5 IIs yet, but the ones I took this week came out good. Moire seems to affect perhaps 1 or 2 photos in 1000 for me. But the better sharpness is noticeable on 1000 of 1000 in-focus shots. You decide.

05-24-2014, 03:21 PM	#4
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Insect compound eyes can certainly generate false color / moire under certain conditions, but for most macro shooting one stops down the lens enough that diffraction takes care of the issue.