I think I want the K5

benjikan · 09-11-2010, 04:08 PM

Well...I may actually bite the bullet and actually pay for a camera...

The K5 is looking awfully appealing to me. I think that I will pick one up when it comes out, as well as the grip. I have a feeling it is going to be a real keeper.

Adam · 09-11-2010, 04:33 PM

Do you have a K-7 currently, Ben? If so, the grip will likely remain compatible with the K-5

I'm definitely getting the K-5 as well when it comes out. Given that the sticker price will end up being $1649, I expect it to end up costing $1400-1500 once it's released at retailers such as B&H and Adorama. If I sell my K-7 (which I will- I have two), then that'll shave an extra $600 or so off the price, leaving the remainder quite affordable.

future_retro · 09-11-2010, 05:14 PM

[On paper, and given the leaks are at all reliable]

I want it too, it looks to be a very capable camera. The only bad part is that while it's a very very capable camera on paper, it's not priced significantly lower than the competition, so it will have to compete on merit alone and not by price

At least in my mind the K7 on paper was a great alternative to the 7d for a fraction of the price, even if the high ISO performance and video mode weren't on par, it doesn't seem like the K-5 will follow suit....but I guess if you already have a Pentax lens collection that now you have a 7d like monster of a body to put it on

snostorm · 09-11-2010, 05:51 PM

Hi Ben,

I hope you can take the time and write a review. I know I'd be very interested in your impressions, and think many others would also.

I'm pretty much convinced that I'll get one, but that's only based on the rumors. It won't be too long before we see if these rumors pan out. . .

Scott

labnut · 09-12-2010, 12:42 AM

My normal strategy is to skip one or two versions before upgrading. So, if I was to stick to this I would buy the K5's successor (I have a K7).
But, I know when the K5 is released, I will be sorely tempted to abandon my strategy and buy the K5.
Peter

RubyT · 09-12-2010, 07:07 AM

Lucky for me I skipped the K7. I have my eye on the K5 for my next birthday.

Boris · 09-12-2010, 07:22 AM

Skippin' it, if you don't mind

...

GeneV · 09-12-2010, 07:49 AM

Originally posted by RubyT

Lucky for me I skipped the K7. I have my eye on the K5 for my next birthday.

I also skipped the K7, and the K-5 reportedly has features whose lack kept me from being terribly interested me in the K7, but I'd really feel compelled to sell something to add another body.

Northern Soul · 09-12-2010, 11:10 AM

I'm still on a K10d, but from what I've read, a used K5 will be on my shopping list when / if the K10 expires.

Eagle_Friends · 09-12-2010, 11:43 AM

if rumors are true, the specs of the K5 and the Nikon D7000 will be very similar. I think K5 will win out in FPS but D7000 will win out in AF functions (something Pentax always had an issue with). Both could be weather sealed and similar megapixels and ISO expansion.

I've been a Pentax guy, but the Nikon is very intriguing to me. I think the deciding factor would be ISO performance and AF issues. =/

ivoire · 09-12-2010, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by Eagle_Friends

if rumors are true, the specs of the K5 and the Nikon D7000 will be very similar. I think K5 will win out in FPS but D7000 will win out in AF functions (something Pentax always had an issue with). Both could be weather sealed and similar megapixels and ISO expansion.

I've been a Pentax guy, but the Nikon is very intriguing to me. I think the deciding factor would be ISO performance and AF issues. =/

I'm in the same camp on this one. Selling off all my gear would cover the cost of the switch. But then i may keep the K7 and Da40 plus my manual lens collection. Awaiting price, specs and reviews.

Clicker · 09-12-2010, 12:47 PM

I'm not ...holding out instead for the 645D

**jeffshaddix** · 09-12-2010, 01:07 PM

Dang dude, good luck with the 645D!

pspentax · 09-12-2010, 02:54 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Well...I may actually bite the bullet and actually pay for a camera...

The K5 is looking awfully appealing to me. I think that I will pick one up when it comes out, as well as the grip. I have a feeling it is going to be a real keeper.

Hi Ben,

For me you all ready play with the Kr and also with the K5

.
Tell us more about it

Cheers,
Pedro

Urkeldaedalus · 09-12-2010, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Well...I may actually bite the bullet and actually pay for a camera...

The K5 is looking awfully appealing to me. I think that I will pick one up when it comes out, as well as the grip. I have a feeling it is going to be a real keeper.

Get two, one for the photo shoots, the other for your behind the scenes videos.

09-11-2010, 04:08 PM	#1
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	I think I want the K5 Well...I may actually bite the bullet and actually pay for a camera... The K5 is looking awfully appealing to me. I think that I will pick one up when it comes out, as well as the grip. I have a feeling it is going to be a real keeper.

09-11-2010, 04:33 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Do you have a K-7 currently, Ben? If so, the grip will likely remain compatible with the K-5 I'm definitely getting the K-5 as well when it comes out. Given that the sticker price will end up being $1649, I expect it to end up costing $1400-1500 once it's released at retailers such as B&H and Adorama. If I sell my K-7 (which I will- I have two), then that'll shave an extra $600 or so off the price, leaving the remainder quite affordable. 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:

09-12-2010, 02:54 PM	#14
pspentax Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 367	Originally posted by benjikan Well...I may actually bite the bullet and actually pay for a camera... The K5 is looking awfully appealing to me. I think that I will pick one up when it comes out, as well as the grip. I have a feeling it is going to be a real keeper. Hi Ben, For me you all ready play with the Kr and also with the K5. Tell us more about it Cheers, Pedro

09-11-2010, 05:14 PM	#3
future_retro Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Western Washington Posts: 572	[On paper, and given the leaks are at all reliable] I want it too, it looks to be a very capable camera. The only bad part is that while it's a very very capable camera on paper, it's not priced significantly lower than the competition, so it will have to compete on merit alone and not by price At least in my mind the K7 on paper was a great alternative to the 7d for a fraction of the price, even if the high ISO performance and video mode weren't on par, it doesn't seem like the K-5 will follow suit....but I guess if you already have a Pentax lens collection that now you have a 7d like monster of a body to put it on

09-11-2010, 05:51 PM	#4
snostorm Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago suburb, IL, USA Posts: 1,535	Hi Ben, I hope you can take the time and write a review. I know I'd be very interested in your impressions, and think many others would also. I'm pretty much convinced that I'll get one, but that's only based on the rumors. It won't be too long before we see if these rumors pan out. . . Scott

09-12-2010, 12:42 AM	#5
labnut Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 56	My normal strategy is to skip one or two versions before upgrading. So, if I was to stick to this I would buy the K5's successor (I have a K7). But, I know when the K5 is released, I will be sorely tempted to abandon my strategy and buy the K5. Peter

09-12-2010, 07:07 AM	#6
RubyT Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TN Photos: Gallery Posts: 621	Lucky for me I skipped the K7. I have my eye on the K5 for my next birthday.

09-12-2010, 07:22 AM	#7
Boris Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Israel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 932	Skippin' it, if you don't mind ...

09-12-2010, 07:49 AM	#8
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by RubyT Lucky for me I skipped the K7. I have my eye on the K5 for my next birthday. I also skipped the K7, and the K-5 reportedly has features whose lack kept me from being terribly interested me in the K7, but I'd really feel compelled to sell something to add another body.

09-12-2010, 11:10 AM	#9
Northern Soul Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The North of England Photos: Albums Posts: 494	I'm still on a K10d, but from what I've read, a used K5 will be on my shopping list when / if the K10 expires.

09-12-2010, 11:43 AM	#10
Eagle_Friends Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 971	if rumors are true, the specs of the K5 and the Nikon D7000 will be very similar. I think K5 will win out in FPS but D7000 will win out in AF functions (something Pentax always had an issue with). Both could be weather sealed and similar megapixels and ISO expansion. I've been a Pentax guy, but the Nikon is very intriguing to me. I think the deciding factor would be ISO performance and AF issues. =/

09-12-2010, 11:55 AM	#11
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Originally posted by Eagle_Friends if rumors are true, the specs of the K5 and the Nikon D7000 will be very similar. I think K5 will win out in FPS but D7000 will win out in AF functions (something Pentax always had an issue with). Both could be weather sealed and similar megapixels and ISO expansion. I've been a Pentax guy, but the Nikon is very intriguing to me. I think the deciding factor would be ISO performance and AF issues. =/ I'm in the same camp on this one. Selling off all my gear would cover the cost of the switch. But then i may keep the K7 and Da40 plus my manual lens collection. Awaiting price, specs and reviews.

09-12-2010, 12:47 PM	#12
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	I'm not ...holding out instead for the 645D

09-12-2010, 01:07 PM	#13
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Dang dude, good luck with the 645D!

09-12-2010, 02:58 PM	#15
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by benjikan Well...I may actually bite the bullet and actually pay for a camera... The K5 is looking awfully appealing to me. I think that I will pick one up when it comes out, as well as the grip. I have a feeling it is going to be a real keeper. Get two, one for the photo shoots, the other for your behind the scenes videos.