I've sold my K-x

DaveHolmes · 09-14-2012, 08:16 AM

My K5 (mark one) arrives on Monday...

No way I will be able to afford to upgrade to a mkII but this is still a massive upgrade for me

Unfortunately, I no longer have a comic book collection... My adolescence it seems is truly over...

I got a used 'body-only' with a years warranty from SRS (UK company) and my K-x and 18-55 kit lens is sold to a friend (who's hubby also has a K-x)

altopiet · 09-14-2012, 08:21 AM

Don't come back crying when you start missing K-x! Hope you get a good copy of the K-5, enjoy it

cali92rs · 09-14-2012, 09:03 AM

Get a focusing screen to go along with it and you will love it

HenrikDK · 09-14-2012, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by altopiet

Don't come back crying when you start missing K-x! Hope you get a good copy of the K-5, enjoy it

Note sure why OP would ever miss his K-x. I LOVED my K-5 upgrading from a K-x - it seemed a substantial upgrade in quality, and I much prefer the additional easily accessible controls. I am not arguing that the pictures are substially better, but for me the upgrade was totally worth it. I since got a backup K-x (second body) for travels, but I rarely use it, and continue to be surprised how much noisier it is. Hope to get a K-5 Mark VII so I can relegate my current K-5 to backup status, AND have similar controls ;-)

YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!

Docrwm · 09-14-2012, 12:33 PM

Congratulations on the K-5. I replied to your Battery Grip thread with my experiences with both the Pentax and knock-off grips.

Alizarine · 09-14-2012, 06:35 PM

Congratulations on your purchase Dave, and for making one more Pentaxian! You'll love the K-5. I don't even have one but I love it

and soon enough, you'll be looking for another K-x. You'll feel it too.

altopiet · 09-14-2012, 09:53 PM

Originally posted by HenrikDK

Note sure why OP would ever miss his K-x. I LOVED my K-5 upgrading from a K-x - it seemed a substantial upgrade in quality, and I much prefer the additional easily accessible controls. I am not arguing that the pictures are substially better, but for me the upgrade was totally worth it. I since got a backup K-x (second body) for travels, but I rarely use it, and continue to be surprised how much noisier it is. Hope to get a K-5 Mark VII so I can relegate my current K-5 to backup status, AND have similar controls ;-)

YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!

Ever heard of something being said "tongue in cheek"

HenrikDK · 09-15-2012, 02:39 PM

Poor guy -first we tell him we hope he gets a good copy, and then we tell him he needs to get a focus screen and THEN he will love it. Just trying to make sure OP does not get buyers remorse ;-)

DaveHolmes · 09-16-2012, 01:42 AM

If it's a bad copy it's going back, my lenses are getting sold and I'll get a 2nd hand CaNikon and some glass ASAP... Maybe...

Sure it'll be fine...

DaveHolmes · 09-17-2012, 07:31 AM

First impressions are very good... Build quality is far superior to the K-x (and I still maintain that K-x build is high)... It feels really nice...

Only had a chance to take a few 'snaps' as yet but the level of detail captured appears to be much greater...

Really like that the top display shows howmany shots are left on the card (or is it the battery?)

Only gripes so far are down to me not knowing the layout and slight menu diferences etc (took me ages to set up the green button as I had it set on the K-x but cracked it)

Now I just have to get used to button positions (keep hitting the ISO button thinking its the Green one and the right arrow instestead of the ISO button!) as the layout is very different to the K-x...

Giving it a workout in the Gallery tomorrow as Yan and I continue with her 'Leap' project with the public!!

DaveHolmes · 09-17-2012, 07:33 AM

Oh... And the viewfinder is MUCH better than the K-x... And focus indicators (absent in the K-x)... I'm spoiled!! :-)

Docrwm · 09-17-2012, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by DaveHolmes

Oh... And the viewfinder is MUCH better than the K-x... And focus indicators (absent in the K-x)... I'm spoiled!! :-)

Glad you like it. I have trouble using my K-x now that I am spoiled by my K-5 and all it adds to the photography experience.

09-14-2012, 08:16 AM	#1
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	I've sold my K-x My K5 (mark one) arrives on Monday... No way I will be able to afford to upgrade to a mkII but this is still a massive upgrade for me Unfortunately, I no longer have a comic book collection... My adolescence it seems is truly over... I got a used 'body-only' with a years warranty from SRS (UK company) and my K-x and 18-55 kit lens is sold to a friend (who's hubby also has a K-x)

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09-14-2012, 08:21 AM	#2
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	Don't come back crying when you start missing K-x! Hope you get a good copy of the K-5, enjoy it

09-14-2012, 09:03 AM	#3
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Get a focusing screen to go along with it and you will love it

09-14-2012, 10:56 AM	#4
HenrikDK Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 386	Originally posted by altopiet Don't come back crying when you start missing K-x! Hope you get a good copy of the K-5, enjoy it Note sure why OP would ever miss his K-x. I LOVED my K-5 upgrading from a K-x - it seemed a substantial upgrade in quality, and I much prefer the additional easily accessible controls. I am not arguing that the pictures are substially better, but for me the upgrade was totally worth it. I since got a backup K-x (second body) for travels, but I rarely use it, and continue to be surprised how much noisier it is. Hope to get a K-5 Mark VII so I can relegate my current K-5 to backup status, AND have similar controls ;-) YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!

09-14-2012, 12:33 PM	#5
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Congratulations on the K-5. I replied to your Battery Grip thread with my experiences with both the Pentax and knock-off grips.

09-14-2012, 06:35 PM	#6
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Congratulations on your purchase Dave, and for making one more Pentaxian! You'll love the K-5. I don't even have one but I love it and soon enough, you'll be looking for another K-x. You'll feel it too.

09-14-2012, 09:53 PM	#7
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	Originally posted by HenrikDK Note sure why OP would ever miss his K-x. I LOVED my K-5 upgrading from a K-x - it seemed a substantial upgrade in quality, and I much prefer the additional easily accessible controls. I am not arguing that the pictures are substially better, but for me the upgrade was totally worth it. I since got a backup K-x (second body) for travels, but I rarely use it, and continue to be surprised how much noisier it is. Hope to get a K-5 Mark VII so I can relegate my current K-5 to backup status, AND have similar controls ;-) YOU WILL LOVE IT!!! Ever heard of something being said "tongue in cheek"

09-15-2012, 02:39 PM	#8
HenrikDK Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 386	Poor guy -first we tell him we hope he gets a good copy, and then we tell him he needs to get a focus screen and THEN he will love it. Just trying to make sure OP does not get buyers remorse ;-)

09-16-2012, 01:42 AM	#9
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501 Original Poster	If it's a bad copy it's going back, my lenses are getting sold and I'll get a 2nd hand CaNikon and some glass ASAP... Maybe... Sure it'll be fine...

09-17-2012, 07:31 AM	#10
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501 Original Poster	First impressions are very good... Build quality is far superior to the K-x (and I still maintain that K-x build is high)... It feels really nice... Only had a chance to take a few 'snaps' as yet but the level of detail captured appears to be much greater... Really like that the top display shows howmany shots are left on the card (or is it the battery?) Only gripes so far are down to me not knowing the layout and slight menu diferences etc (took me ages to set up the green button as I had it set on the K-x but cracked it) Now I just have to get used to button positions (keep hitting the ISO button thinking its the Green one and the right arrow instestead of the ISO button!) as the layout is very different to the K-x... Giving it a workout in the Gallery tomorrow as Yan and I continue with her 'Leap' project with the public!!

09-17-2012, 07:33 AM	#11
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501 Original Poster	Oh... And the viewfinder is MUCH better than the K-x... And focus indicators (absent in the K-x)... I'm spoiled!! :-)

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09-17-2012, 07:55 AM	#12
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by DaveHolmes Oh... And the viewfinder is MUCH better than the K-x... And focus indicators (absent in the K-x)... I'm spoiled!! :-) Glad you like it. I have trouble using my K-x now that I am spoiled by my K-5 and all it adds to the photography experience.