K5II Megatempation

**Biff** · 11-29-2013, 09:27 AM

Hey folks-

Am I the only one out there forcing myself to hold off that $599 deal on the K5II for a IIs or K3?

I have a K200D and a couple K-01s.

I know everyone has different photography needs, wants and priorities. Maybe I should just jump on the deal and work with any shortcomings in "post."

How is anyone else considering a similar dilemma?

jimr-pdx · 11-29-2013, 09:55 AM

The II deal was too much to bear for me, but it won't be the camera for everyone. I know that my imaging talents are not going to improve with a IIs or 3, and I see enough improvement over the K-5 classic for how I shoot (-3EV focusing, expanded-mode AF, f/2.8 precision on central point) that several items I'm not using much can go to fund this. The budget will groan and flex for a few months, but the K-3 would break it - and we cannot be certain of a IIs deal that might or might not be here soon. It's a tough call though - as always

Adam · 11-29-2013, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by Biff

Hey folks-

Am I the only one out there forcing myself to hold off that $599 deal on the K5II for a IIs or K3?

I have a K200D and a couple K-01s.

I know everyone has different photography needs, wants and priorities. Maybe I should just jump on the deal and work with any shortcomings in "post."

How is anyone else considering a similar dilemma?

Well, at less than half the price of the K-3 I would say the K-5 Ii is the way to go if you're upgrading from a K200D. The K-3 is great too, but it a much more complicated camera in many ways.

**jatrax** · 11-29-2013, 11:08 AM

Unless you need 24mp I would go for the k-5II. You won't (in most cases) see any difference in image quality. The k-3 has some nice improvements and being able to do huge crops is one of them but the K-5II is an awesome camera and at that price is a steal.

Originally posted by Biff

Maybe I should just jump on the deal and work with any shortcomings in "post."

There aren't any 'shortcomings'. In some ways the k-5II sensor is better than the k-3 sensor, so don't think you are giving up anything by 'settling' for the k-5II. Unless you need 24mp and no AA filter of course.

**Biff** · 11-29-2013, 11:38 AM

Thanks everyone so much, these are exactly the realistic and objective type answers I was hoping for. I think I'll order it when I get home tonight.

Happy holidays.

Adam, and thank you for this top notch site.

thechumpen · 11-29-2013, 12:20 PM

We've got some good deals in UK as well as some stores are copying the whole Black Friday thing. I have just picked up a K-5 II with DA 18-135 and a DA 50. Some great prices in the IIs as well but I decided to go for the II.

11-29-2013, 09:27 AM	#1
Biff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Photos: Albums Posts: 1,081	K5II Megatempation Hey folks- Am I the only one out there forcing myself to hold off that $599 deal on the K5II for a IIs or K3? I have a K200D and a couple K-01s. I know everyone has different photography needs, wants and priorities. Maybe I should just jump on the deal and work with any shortcomings in "post." How is anyone else considering a similar dilemma?

11-29-2013, 11:08 AM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by Biff Hey folks- Am I the only one out there forcing myself to hold off that $599 deal on the K5II for a IIs or K3? I have a K200D and a couple K-01s. I know everyone has different photography needs, wants and priorities. Maybe I should just jump on the deal and work with any shortcomings in "post." How is anyone else considering a similar dilemma? Well, at less than half the price of the K-3 I would say the K-5 Ii is the way to go if you're upgrading from a K200D. The K-3 is great too, but it a much more complicated camera in many ways. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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11-29-2013, 09:55 AM	#2
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	The II deal was too much to bear for me, but it won't be the camera for everyone. I know that my imaging talents are not going to improve with a IIs or 3, and I see enough improvement over the K-5 classic for how I shoot (-3EV focusing, expanded-mode AF, f/2.8 precision on central point) that several items I'm not using much can go to fund this. The budget will groan and flex for a few months, but the K-3 would break it - and we cannot be certain of a IIs deal that might or might not be here soon. It's a tough call though - as always

11-29-2013, 11:08 AM	#4
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Unless you need 24mp I would go for the k-5II. You won't (in most cases) see any difference in image quality. The k-3 has some nice improvements and being able to do huge crops is one of them but the K-5II is an awesome camera and at that price is a steal. Originally posted by Biff Maybe I should just jump on the deal and work with any shortcomings in "post." There aren't any 'shortcomings'. In some ways the k-5II sensor is better than the k-3 sensor, so don't think you are giving up anything by 'settling' for the k-5II. Unless you need 24mp and no AA filter of course.

11-29-2013, 11:38 AM	#5
Biff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Photos: Albums Posts: 1,081 Original Poster	Thanks everyone so much, these are exactly the realistic and objective type answers I was hoping for. I think I'll order it when I get home tonight. Happy holidays. Adam, and thank you for this top notch site.

11-29-2013, 12:20 PM	#6
thechumpen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Middle of England Photos: Albums Posts: 296	We've got some good deals in UK as well as some stores are copying the whole Black Friday thing. I have just picked up a K-5 II with DA 18-135 and a DA 50. Some great prices in the IIs as well but I decided to go for the II.

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