Oct. 15th is creeping up on us. Anyone else Impatiently waiting for the K-5 IIs ?

Isnwm · 09-26-2012, 12:16 PM

Well. I already have my K-5 sold, and now I'm just playing the waiting game. I literally daydream about how sharp the 2-S is going to be with my 50-135. I will probably have to wear Thick leather gloves when using it, so I don't chop a finger off. It's probably going to cut a hole in the bottom of my camera bag. Ok, I'm slightly exaggerating, but C'MON... How can you not be excited about this camera ? I feel like a kid waiting on Christmas. Anybody else getting antsy ?

**dadipentak** · 09-26-2012, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by Isnwm

Anybody else getting antsy ?

I'm playing it cool, waiting for early adopters to convince me that I have to get one (it shouldn't take too long given my history ;~)

Docrwm · 09-26-2012, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

I'm playing it cool, waiting for early adopters to convince me that I have to get one (it shouldn't take too long given my history ;~)

+1 here as well.

RonHendriks1966 · 09-26-2012, 12:29 PM

Well, my experience is that we always have to wait just some days extra, so I'm tipping on november. But no stress on my site, I will get one this year and sell one of my K-5's.

Isnwm · 09-26-2012, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Well, my experience is that we always have to wait just some days extra, so I'm tipping on november. But no stress on my site, I will get one this year and sell one of my K-5's.

You mean they may not ship till November ? I surely hope not. Not only for my lack of patience , but I have a very important event scheduled on the 27th that I am shooting. I guess if worse came to worst, I'll have to rent a K-5. Because I will be without a body from 10/12 till whenever my K-5 2-S comes in the mail.

RonHendriks1966 · 09-26-2012, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by Isnwm

You mean they may not ship till November ? I surely hope not. Not only for my lack of patience , but I have a very important event scheduled on the 27th that I am shooting. I guess if worse came to worst, I'll have to rent a K-5. Because I will be without a body from 10/12 till whenever my K-5 2-S comes in the mail.

Well the K-7 was 6 weeks delayed, I remember because I already sold my K20D, and K-5 was delayed overhere for two weeks and I only got one from the second shipment waiting another week. So for the K-5 II I don't expected any line waiting, so the first shipment is fro grabs allready.

This time I can't sell any camera early. I want to replace my black k-5, since it is the regular one. My K-5 Silver is over 100k images, so I'm not going to depend on that camera for some weeks, when the K-5 II is delayed and the shutter would break I would be out of a camera for some time and I don't want that to happen.

Isnwm · 09-26-2012, 12:53 PM

Crap... I need to call B & H I guess when it gets closer. I was planning on putting my pre order in on the 5th. I'm out if town till the 4th and can't meet the guy to sell my K-5 till then. If they're going to be back ordered, I better hang onto my k5 until after the 27th :-/

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 09-27-2012, 02:14 AM

Well, I am very curious to see some sample images. Especially identical shots with the II and the IIs side by side.

**twilhelm** · 09-27-2012, 03:39 PM

I was planning on November also. Just have to convince myself to sell the K20d...

cali92rs · 09-27-2012, 04:26 PM

I am very 'Eh' about this camera. I can sell my K-5 for $650 which means I have to come up with another $650. No thanks. If I was upgrading from an older model, it would be a no brainer.

Isnwm · 09-27-2012, 06:10 PM

Yeah, that was my thoughts originally. But my wife is supportive of my photography hobby, and the expendable income is there, so I said to heck with it, I'm just gonna buy it.

DeadJohn · 09-27-2012, 07:06 PM

I'm waiting for reviewers and early adopters to test for problems before I order.

For those planning to preorder from B&H, I think they are closed for 2 weeks starting Sept 30. Adorama might be closed too. You better place your preorders quickly.

arnie0674 · 09-27-2012, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by Isnwm

Crap... I need to call B & H I guess when it gets closer. I was planning on putting my pre order in on the 5th. I'm out if town till the 4th and can't meet the guy to sell my K-5 till then. If they're going to be back ordered, I better hang onto my k5 until after the 27th :-/

Just an FYI

Quote:

Upcoming Succos Holiday Closing
The B&H SuperStore and offices will close in observance of the Succos Holiday on Sunday, September 30, at 1:00PM EDT, and will reopen on Wednesday, October 10, at 9:00AM EDT.

**newmikey** · 10-01-2012, 06:22 AM

Yep, so happy Succos holiday to all PF members!

Winder · 10-01-2012, 08:06 AM

I'll be interested in the test reviews for AF and to see how well the 2s performs without AA filter. I don't think I will be buying one however. My K-5 still serves it purpose and I'm more interested in the K-3.

The new 24MP sensor in the D3200 is not the same as the 24MP sensor that is in the NEX-7. I think Pentax can take the 24MP sensor and exceed the K-5's IQ even at high ISO. A 24MP sensor without an AA filter is what I am looking for.

09-26-2012, 12:16 PM	#1
Isnwm Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 98	Oct. 15th is creeping up on us. Anyone else Impatiently waiting for the K-5 IIs ? Well. I already have my K-5 sold, and now I'm just playing the waiting game. I literally daydream about how sharp the 2-S is going to be with my 50-135. I will probably have to wear Thick leather gloves when using it, so I don't chop a finger off. It's probably going to cut a hole in the bottom of my camera bag. Ok, I'm slightly exaggerating, but C'MON... How can you not be excited about this camera ? I feel like a kid waiting on Christmas. Anybody else getting antsy ?

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09-26-2012, 12:26 PM	#2
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Isnwm Anybody else getting antsy ? I'm playing it cool, waiting for early adopters to convince me that I have to get one (it shouldn't take too long given my history ;~)

09-26-2012, 12:27 PM	#3
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by dadipentak I'm playing it cool, waiting for early adopters to convince me that I have to get one (it shouldn't take too long given my history ;~) +1 here as well.

09-26-2012, 12:29 PM	#4
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Well, my experience is that we always have to wait just some days extra, so I'm tipping on november. But no stress on my site, I will get one this year and sell one of my K-5's.

09-26-2012, 12:37 PM	#5
Isnwm Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 98 Original Poster	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Well, my experience is that we always have to wait just some days extra, so I'm tipping on november. But no stress on my site, I will get one this year and sell one of my K-5's. You mean they may not ship till November ? I surely hope not. Not only for my lack of patience , but I have a very important event scheduled on the 27th that I am shooting. I guess if worse came to worst, I'll have to rent a K-5. Because I will be without a body from 10/12 till whenever my K-5 2-S comes in the mail.

09-26-2012, 12:41 PM	#6
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Isnwm You mean they may not ship till November ? I surely hope not. Not only for my lack of patience , but I have a very important event scheduled on the 27th that I am shooting. I guess if worse came to worst, I'll have to rent a K-5. Because I will be without a body from 10/12 till whenever my K-5 2-S comes in the mail. Well the K-7 was 6 weeks delayed, I remember because I already sold my K20D, and K-5 was delayed overhere for two weeks and I only got one from the second shipment waiting another week. So for the K-5 II I don't expected any line waiting, so the first shipment is fro grabs allready. This time I can't sell any camera early. I want to replace my black k-5, since it is the regular one. My K-5 Silver is over 100k images, so I'm not going to depend on that camera for some weeks, when the K-5 II is delayed and the shutter would break I would be out of a camera for some time and I don't want that to happen.

09-26-2012, 12:53 PM	#7
Isnwm Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 98 Original Poster	Crap... I need to call B & H I guess when it gets closer. I was planning on putting my pre order in on the 5th. I'm out if town till the 4th and can't meet the guy to sell my K-5 till then. If they're going to be back ordered, I better hang onto my k5 until after the 27th :-/

09-27-2012, 02:14 AM	#8
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374	Well, I am very curious to see some sample images. Especially identical shots with the II and the IIs side by side.

09-27-2012, 03:39 PM	#9
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	I was planning on November also. Just have to convince myself to sell the K20d...

09-27-2012, 04:26 PM	#10
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	I am very 'Eh' about this camera. I can sell my K-5 for $650 which means I have to come up with another $650. No thanks. If I was upgrading from an older model, it would be a no brainer.

09-27-2012, 06:10 PM	#11
Isnwm Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 98 Original Poster	Yeah, that was my thoughts originally. But my wife is supportive of my photography hobby, and the expendable income is there, so I said to heck with it, I'm just gonna buy it.

09-27-2012, 07:06 PM	#12
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	I'm waiting for reviewers and early adopters to test for problems before I order. For those planning to preorder from B&H, I think they are closed for 2 weeks starting Sept 30. Adorama might be closed too. You better place your preorders quickly.

09-27-2012, 07:39 PM	#13
arnie0674 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 173	Originally posted by Isnwm Crap... I need to call B & H I guess when it gets closer. I was planning on putting my pre order in on the 5th. I'm out if town till the 4th and can't meet the guy to sell my K-5 till then. If they're going to be back ordered, I better hang onto my k5 until after the 27th :-/ Just an FYI Quote: Upcoming Succos Holiday Closing The B&H SuperStore and offices will close in observance of the Succos Holiday on Sunday, September 30, at 1:00PM EDT, and will reopen on Wednesday, October 10, at 9:00AM EDT.

10-01-2012, 06:22 AM	#14
newmikey Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,287	Yep, so happy Succos holiday to all PF members!

10-01-2012, 08:06 AM	#15
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	I'll be interested in the test reviews for AF and to see how well the 2s performs without AA filter. I don't think I will be buying one however. My K-5 still serves it purpose and I'm more interested in the K-3. The new 24MP sensor in the D3200 is not the same as the 24MP sensor that is in the NEX-7. I think Pentax can take the 24MP sensor and exceed the K-5's IQ even at high ISO. A 24MP sensor without an AA filter is what I am looking for.