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09-19-2012, 05:22 PM   #1
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Funny place to ask, I know

Which would you buy now (new): Pentax K5 or Nikon D7000 ?

And why?

09-19-2012, 05:45 PM   #2
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K5

It is still the best camera in its class.

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09-19-2012, 05:46 PM   #3
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Me its simple I love Pentax not Nikon, and Pentax has lead with darn good features before others did
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What do you plan to do with it? There are applications for which the D7000 is superior. If its general use, the K-5. However, if it's for specific use in something like high speed sports, working with a group that already has Nikon equipment you could share, etc. then the 7000 makes more sense.

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I just made this decision and went with the K-5. I know that with the Nikon, I would have had better AF in the dark, plus smaller points. Not to mention, Nikon actually has fast wide-angle lenses, which Pentax lacks.

What the Pentax has over the Nikon: cleaner high ISO output, particularly above ISO6400 (I shoot concerts at 10,000). Pixel Mapping, dust reduction, slightly sharper output, smaller body.

Edit: forgot about IBIS with Pentax. That's a big deal. Not to mention, I am regularly using an M85 F2, and while there are certain drawbacks using manual lenses, the Pentax has pretty stellar legacy lens support and functionality.

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QuoteOriginally posted by snake Quote
I just made this decision and went with the K-5. I know that with the Nikon, I would have had better AF in the dark, plus smaller points. Not to mention, Nikon actually has fast wide-angle lenses, which Pentax lacks.

What the Pentax has over the Nikon: cleaner high ISO output, particularly above ISO6400 (I shoot concerts at 10,000). Pixel Mapping, dust reduction, slightly sharper output, smaller body.
Plus lower cost and WR.
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QuoteOriginally posted by Docrwm Quote
Plus lower cost and WR.
Can you even get a D7000 now? In the spring they were in very short supply.

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Asking this question on a Pentax centric website is not very representative.
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Pentax K-5 wins hands down.

But I'd get the K-5II.
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QuoteOriginally posted by blackcloudbrew Quote
Asking this question on a Pentax centric website is not very representative.
And asking this on Nikon centric website would be different how?
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QuoteOriginally posted by Ex Finn. Quote
And asking this on Nikon centric website would be different how?
Point taken!
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QuoteOriginally posted by blackcloudbrew Quote
Asking this question on a Pentax centric website is not very representative.
The OP acknowledged that in the title, plus I bet he'll get more diverse answers here than he would on a Nikon forum.
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Nikon makes good stuff. My cousin is a hard-core Nikon guy. I will stick with Pentax because I have a limited budget due to having kids and this is a hobby.
You need to choose the tool that most fits your needs.
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Why get the K-5 over 7K: PIXEL MAPPING! Or did it get fixed by Nikon?.
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The Nikon has a better strap......

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