What's the K5 replacement going to offer?

MikePerham · 02-25-2012, 08:42 PM

I currently have a K7 and debating whether I should purchase the K5 ...prices are so good right now. But, what's holding me back is something I read that Pentax will be introducing another DSLR at Photokina this fall. If this is a K5 replacement, what do you folks think it will offer over the current K5?

Alizarine · 02-25-2012, 09:06 PM

Originally posted by MikePerham

I currently have a K7 and debating whether I should purchase the K5 ...prices are so good right now. But, what's holding me back is something I read that Pentax will be introducing another DSLR at Photokina this fall. If this is a K5 replacement, what do you folks think it will offer over the current K5?

Better video control, for sure. If not, then the K-01 will beat it in that aspect (which I am sure Pentax will not allow for their enthusiast line).

Adam · 02-25-2012, 09:13 PM

The upcoming DSLRs should both have the Prime M engine, which will deliver increased processing performance as well as better video. The K-5's successor will have 24 megapixels and may or may not be a full-frame, but in any case, it should be a step above the K-5 (not that the K-5 is bad or anything, though).

causey · 02-25-2012, 09:49 PM

24mp and hopefully better AF.

aleonx3 · 02-25-2012, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by causey

24mp and hopefully better AF.

I tend to agree with that... sensor and AF improvement..

VisualDarkness · 02-25-2012, 10:28 PM

Better AF and quality control would really boost the company's image. Also things like free tethering (even though I don't need it) and double memory slots.

joe.penn · 02-25-2012, 10:44 PM

All of the above available in a shiny new Hot Pink and Black Body designed by Marc Newson

VisualDarkness · 02-25-2012, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by joe.penn

All of the above available in a shiny new Hot Pink and Black Body designed by Marc Newson

Can you buy me a yellow one? It's not too far away 'til my birthday.

pilgrimingvine · 02-26-2012, 12:16 AM

the K-5 is so good. but i hope to see improvements in autofocus and navigational speed in playback.

I think the K-5's autofocus can be improved with a firmware update.. Not sure if it's just mine or with all K-5s... but I find that K-5 is very conservative with using the AF assist light. This is where I'm torn. I want the light to come on more readily if I have it turned on. But I also wish the light was a simple white light instead of green. I find the green light more intrusive than white.

I had the D700 for about a month. The AF is simply miles ahead, with or without the AF light turned on, especially in low light. But D700 also utilizes the AF light more when I had it on. D7000 is probably a better comparison in terms of pricing... but I don't have much experience with it.

Patajac · 02-26-2012, 12:28 AM

Get the k5 if you need to shoot higher iso. Otherwise i would wait.

utopian · 02-26-2012, 12:39 AM

i hope they improve the autofocus, i didnt find it much of an improvement over the K7...

Chex · 02-26-2012, 02:09 AM

I would stick with your K-7 for now.. this fall when the next camera's are announced make the decision.. worst case scenario is you get the K-5 for cheaper than it is now... best case, you spend the extra and get the new hot-rod.

cmohr · 02-26-2012, 03:41 AM

I just upgraded to the K-5 from the K-7..... I was worth it...... definately worth it..

reeftool · 02-26-2012, 06:57 AM

The next model will probably have a newer and better (hopefully) sensor, some better AF, etc. Digital technology is changing and improving at a rapid rate. It will also be more expensive. Consider that the K5 is now dipping under $1000 on occasion and some good deals will pop up as time gets closer to the introduction of the new model. Also, most of the early issues have been fixed so buying a camera after it has been in production for a couple of years is less likely to have problems. The K5 is a real fine camera and you'll be saving a good $500 or maybe more.

DaveHolmes · 02-26-2012, 07:38 AM - **1 Like**

Improved 'Quallity Control' in the manufacturing stage should in my opinion be the top of Pentax's list of priorities!!

They'll undoubtebly make a brilliant camera but if the new models have 'sensor-stains' or crappy 'e-dials' then they may as well give up the ghost!!
Hoping they've employed a team to do proper quality control tests before the ship...

Reputations are not easilly built but easilly wounded...

02-25-2012, 08:42 PM	#1
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02-25-2012, 09:13 PM	#3
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02-25-2012, 09:06 PM	#2
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by MikePerham I currently have a K7 and debating whether I should purchase the K5 ...prices are so good right now. But, what's holding me back is something I read that Pentax will be introducing another DSLR at Photokina this fall. If this is a K5 replacement, what do you folks think it will offer over the current K5? Better video control, for sure. If not, then the K-01 will beat it in that aspect (which I am sure Pentax will not allow for their enthusiast line).

02-25-2012, 09:49 PM	#4
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	24mp and hopefully better AF.

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aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by causey 24mp and hopefully better AF. I tend to agree with that... sensor and AF improvement..

02-25-2012, 10:28 PM	#6
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Better AF and quality control would really boost the company's image. Also things like free tethering (even though I don't need it) and double memory slots.

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joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	All of the above available in a shiny new Hot Pink and Black Body designed by Marc Newson

02-25-2012, 10:51 PM	#8
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by joe.penn All of the above available in a shiny new Hot Pink and Black Body designed by Marc Newson Can you buy me a yellow one? It's not too far away 'til my birthday.

02-26-2012, 12:16 AM	#9
pilgrimingvine Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 54	the K-5 is so good. but i hope to see improvements in autofocus and navigational speed in playback. I think the K-5's autofocus can be improved with a firmware update.. Not sure if it's just mine or with all K-5s... but I find that K-5 is very conservative with using the AF assist light. This is where I'm torn. I want the light to come on more readily if I have it turned on. But I also wish the light was a simple white light instead of green. I find the green light more intrusive than white. I had the D700 for about a month. The AF is simply miles ahead, with or without the AF light turned on, especially in low light. But D700 also utilizes the AF light more when I had it on. D7000 is probably a better comparison in terms of pricing... but I don't have much experience with it.

02-26-2012, 12:28 AM	#10
Patajac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 241	Get the k5 if you need to shoot higher iso. Otherwise i would wait.

02-26-2012, 12:39 AM	#11
utopian New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 13	i hope they improve the autofocus, i didnt find it much of an improvement over the K7...

02-26-2012, 02:09 AM	#12
Chex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The 'Stoke, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,678	I would stick with your K-7 for now.. this fall when the next camera's are announced make the decision.. worst case scenario is you get the K-5 for cheaper than it is now... best case, you spend the extra and get the new hot-rod.

02-26-2012, 03:41 AM	#13
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	I just upgraded to the K-5 from the K-7..... I was worth it...... definately worth it..

02-26-2012, 06:57 AM	#14
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,555	The next model will probably have a newer and better (hopefully) sensor, some better AF, etc. Digital technology is changing and improving at a rapid rate. It will also be more expensive. Consider that the K5 is now dipping under $1000 on occasion and some good deals will pop up as time gets closer to the introduction of the new model. Also, most of the early issues have been fixed so buying a camera after it has been in production for a couple of years is less likely to have problems. The K5 is a real fine camera and you'll be saving a good $500 or maybe more.

02-26-2012, 07:38 AM - 1 Like	#15
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	Improved 'Quallity Control' in the manufacturing stage should in my opinion be the top of Pentax's list of priorities!! They'll undoubtebly make a brilliant camera but if the new models have 'sensor-stains' or crappy 'e-dials' then they may as well give up the ghost!! Hoping they've employed a team to do proper quality control tests before the ship... Reputations are not easilly built but easilly wounded...