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**durr3** · 09-19-2012, 05:22 PM

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

And why?

**seventhdr** · 09-19-2012, 05:45 PM

It is still the best camera in its class.

Regards

Chris Stone

sqjaw · 09-19-2012, 05:46 PM

Me its simple I love Pentax not Nikon, and Pentax has lead with darn good features before others did

Docrwm · 09-19-2012, 05:49 PM

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.

snake · 09-19-2012, 05:59 PM

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.

Docrwm · 09-19-2012, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by snake

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.

**boriscleto** · 09-19-2012, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Plus lower cost and WR.

Can you even get a D7000 now? In the spring they were in very short supply.

**blackcloudbrew** · 09-19-2012, 06:08 PM

Asking this question on a Pentax centric website is not very representative.

Ubuntu_user · 09-19-2012, 06:10 PM

Pentax K-5 wins hands down.

But I'd get the K-5II.

**Ex Finn.** · 09-19-2012, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

Asking this question on a Pentax centric website is not very representative.

And asking this on Nikon centric website would be different how?

**blackcloudbrew** · 09-19-2012, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

And asking this on Nikon centric website would be different how?

Point taken!

Docrwm · 09-19-2012, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

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.

**Ex Finn.** · 09-19-2012, 06:32 PM

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.

**Ex Finn.** · 09-19-2012, 06:47 PM

Why get the K-5 over 7K: PIXEL MAPPING! Or did it get fixed by Nikon?.

sam-joseph · 09-19-2012, 07:13 PM

The Nikon has a better strap......

Regards

09-19-2012, 05:22 PM	#1
durr3 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mississippi Photos: Albums Posts: 146	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
seventhdr Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,440	K5 It is still the best camera in its class. Regards Chris Stone

09-19-2012, 05:59 PM	#5
snake Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY/Germany Posts: 1,183	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. Last edited by snake; 09-20-2012 at 01:22 AM.

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sqjaw Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Quincy,Ma. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 224	Me its simple I love Pentax not Nikon, and Pentax has lead with darn good features before others did

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09-19-2012, 06:03 PM	#6
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by snake 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.

09-19-2012, 06:06 PM	#7
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by Docrwm 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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09-19-2012, 06:10 PM	#9
Ubuntu_user Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,545	Pentax K-5 wins hands down. But I'd get the K-5II.

09-19-2012, 06:11 PM	#10
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew 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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blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	Originally posted by Ex Finn. And asking this on Nikon centric website would be different how? Point taken!

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Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew 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.

09-19-2012, 06:32 PM	#13
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	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.

09-19-2012, 06:47 PM	#14
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Why get the K-5 over 7K: PIXEL MAPPING! Or did it get fixed by Nikon?.

09-19-2012, 07:13 PM	#15
sam-joseph Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,086	The Nikon has a better strap...... Regards