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rawr · 09-10-2010, 07:15 AM

I think it's good news that they appear to have kept the K-7 form factor. I always much admired the compactness and handling of the K-7.

r0ckstarr · 09-10-2010, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by ivoire

The "purported" K5 pic is also here:

Pentax K-5 DSLR leaks out, leaves us guessing at the specs -- Engadget

Did anybody read the comments in the link? Wow... Some people..

opiedog · 09-10-2010, 07:47 AM

Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T

It's real.

Apparently is fully compatible with K-7 grip.

if the grip is k7/k5 compatible, excellent!

opiedog · 09-10-2010, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

Did anybody read the comments in the link? Wow... Some people..

apparently, some folks are just... what's a word to describe them that wouldn't be too harsh...

ah, uninformed, uneducated !#$%#$#

lurchlarson · 09-10-2010, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

Did anybody read the comments in the link? Wow... Some people..

They are victims of Canikon brainwashing...A.K.A. ---->

Ryan Trevisol · 09-10-2010, 08:50 AM

I stood up for us in there.

It never ceases to amaze me how people equate spending more money with taking better pictures.

aleonx3 · 09-10-2010, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by Matjazz

Since it just like K7 I doubt it will have AA support (without additional grip that is). Seems like I'll be with K20D for better or worse till death do us part.

Don't understand why AA support in camera for a high-end model is important?

JeffJS · 09-10-2010, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Pentax fanboys take a bit more time taking photos with their cameras, and less time justifying their purchase in forums.

This says it better than I've ever seen it stated.

Re the K5, I'm waiting to see what is inside (and for the bugs to be worked out) before I consider tossing my K7 to the side.

Rashedul · 09-10-2010, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by JeffJS

This says it better than I've ever seen it stated.

Re the K5, I'm waiting to see what is inside (and for the bugs to be worked out) before I consider tossing my K7 to the side.

Please don't toss it to the side. Send it to me, I'll pay for shipment. It will be a nice upgrade from my grampa old istDL.

JeffJS · 09-10-2010, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by Rashedul

Please don't toss it to the side. Send it to me, I'll pay for shipment. It will be a nice upgrade from my grampa old istDL.

I may be happy to at that point but it'll cost a little more than shipping

2 things are going to have to be on the K5 though. Predictive autofocus so I can take sharp pictures of the hound running around the back yard, and Kx like high ISO performance. Otherwise, I see no point in buying a K5 (for my use)..

lurchlarson · 09-10-2010, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by Ryan Trevisol

I stood up for us in there.

It never ceases to amaze me how people equate spending more money with taking better pictures.

As did I.

johnmflores · 09-10-2010, 10:55 AM - **1 Like**

I'm sorry but that 4th row of nubs on the mode dial is a deal breaker for me. I was actually hoping that the next body would have 2 rows and not 3. Going to 4 rows of nubs has a profoundly negative impact on IQ, ISO, SR, APS-C, WR, DA (and FA too) and is completely against where the marketplace is going. Canon and Nikon pro bodies have 2 rows of nubs on their mode dials and the rumor is that Sony will be releasing a 1 row mode dial at Photokina.

Some might argue that this is a camera for advanced amateurs and that 4 rows of nubs are appropriate. But Canon and Nikon pro cameras have 2 rows of nubs and if Pentax wants to be taken seriously they need to move in that direction now. Otherwise, we'll be seeing the PentaxForum marketplace flooded with used cameras with 3 and 4 rows of nubs as the most respected photographers in this forum move to 2 rows of nubs with other brands.

This is the beginning of the end for this once vaunted brand.

**tomwil** · 09-10-2010, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by angst

LensTip.com has a first photo of Pentax K-5

Pentax K-5 photo leaked - Lenstip.com

Appears the original link is now dead?

Dan · 09-10-2010, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by johnmflores

I'm sorry but that 4th row of nubs on the mode dial is a deal breaker for me. ... <rant snipped> ...

An absolutely perfect, hilarious post.

Dan

JohnBee · 09-10-2010, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by emr

I don't know if this was already posted, but in addition to the mode wheel and the AF switch, also the front wheel is different. I believe this is a genuine picture and the K-5 being so similar to the K-7 fits the rumored dimensions which are the same as K-7's.

Yet another great find

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09-10-2010, 07:15 AM	#31
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	I think it's good news that they appear to have kept the K-7 form factor. I always much admired the compactness and handling of the K-7.

09-10-2010, 07:31 AM	#32
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by ivoire The "purported" K5 pic is also here: Pentax K-5 DSLR leaks out, leaves us guessing at the specs -- Engadget Did anybody read the comments in the link? Wow... Some people..

09-10-2010, 07:47 AM	#33
opiedog Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 787	Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T It's real. Apparently is fully compatible with K-7 grip. if the grip is k7/k5 compatible, excellent!

09-10-2010, 07:54 AM	#34
opiedog Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 787	Originally posted by r0ckstarr Did anybody read the comments in the link? Wow... Some people.. apparently, some folks are just... what's a word to describe them that wouldn't be too harsh... ah, uninformed, uneducated !#$%#$#

09-10-2010, 08:27 AM	#35
lurchlarson Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oregon, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 681	Originally posted by r0ckstarr Did anybody read the comments in the link? Wow... Some people.. They are victims of Canikon brainwashing...A.K.A. ---->

09-10-2010, 08:50 AM	#36
Ryan Trevisol Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 312	I stood up for us in there. It never ceases to amaze me how people equate spending more money with taking better pictures.

09-10-2010, 09:04 AM	#37
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by Matjazz Since it just like K7 I doubt it will have AA support (without additional grip that is). Seems like I'll be with K20D for better or worse till death do us part. Don't understand why AA support in camera for a high-end model is important?

09-10-2010, 09:08 AM	#38
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Quote: Pentax fanboys take a bit more time taking photos with their cameras, and less time justifying their purchase in forums. This says it better than I've ever seen it stated. Re the K5, I'm waiting to see what is inside (and for the bugs to be worked out) before I consider tossing my K7 to the side.

09-10-2010, 09:18 AM	#39
Rashedul Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 54	Originally posted by JeffJS This says it better than I've ever seen it stated. Re the K5, I'm waiting to see what is inside (and for the bugs to be worked out) before I consider tossing my K7 to the side. Please don't toss it to the side. Send it to me, I'll pay for shipment. It will be a nice upgrade from my grampa old istDL.

09-10-2010, 09:48 AM	#40
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by Rashedul Please don't toss it to the side. Send it to me, I'll pay for shipment. It will be a nice upgrade from my grampa old istDL. I may be happy to at that point but it'll cost a little more than shipping 2 things are going to have to be on the K5 though. Predictive autofocus so I can take sharp pictures of the hound running around the back yard, and Kx like high ISO performance. Otherwise, I see no point in buying a K5 (for my use)..

09-10-2010, 10:34 AM	#41
lurchlarson Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oregon, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 681	Originally posted by Ryan Trevisol I stood up for us in there. It never ceases to amaze me how people equate spending more money with taking better pictures. As did I.

09-10-2010, 10:55 AM - 1 Like	#42
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	I'm sorry but that 4th row of nubs on the mode dial is a deal breaker for me. I was actually hoping that the next body would have 2 rows and not 3. Going to 4 rows of nubs has a profoundly negative impact on IQ, ISO, SR, APS-C, WR, DA (and FA too) and is completely against where the marketplace is going. Canon and Nikon pro bodies have 2 rows of nubs on their mode dials and the rumor is that Sony will be releasing a 1 row mode dial at Photokina. Some might argue that this is a camera for advanced amateurs and that 4 rows of nubs are appropriate. But Canon and Nikon pro cameras have 2 rows of nubs and if Pentax wants to be taken seriously they need to move in that direction now. Otherwise, we'll be seeing the PentaxForum marketplace flooded with used cameras with 3 and 4 rows of nubs as the most respected photographers in this forum move to 2 rows of nubs with other brands. This is the beginning of the end for this once vaunted brand.

09-10-2010, 10:56 AM	#43
tomwil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 778	Originally posted by angst LensTip.com has a first photo of Pentax K-5 Pentax K-5 photo leaked - Lenstip.com Appears the original link is now dead?

09-10-2010, 11:29 AM	#44
Dan Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 325	Originally posted by johnmflores I'm sorry but that 4th row of nubs on the mode dial is a deal breaker for me. ... <rant snipped> ... An absolutely perfect, hilarious post. Dan

09-10-2010, 03:35 PM	#45
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by emr I don't know if this was already posted, but in addition to the mode wheel and the AF switch, also the front wheel is different. I believe this is a genuine picture and the K-5 being so similar to the K-7 fits the rumored dimensions which are the same as K-7's. Yet another great find

Pentax K-5 first photo

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