Originally posted by SyncGuy Hmm... I have never used the K5, only the Kr and then the K30 and perhaps i was "lucky" not having to go through the pTTL pains.. LoL!
Nevertheless, there's a way that you can switch off the focus confirmation in the menu.. I think it's the option "Superimpose AF Points" or something along that line..
Just be aware that the red led in the viewfinder are not focus confirmation indicators, they are focus location points. They indicate where focus is/will happen. Do not rely on them to indicate the status of focus. They can be turned off.
The green hexagon is the focus confirmation indicator.
It is down in the status bar with all the other info and cannot be turned off.
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Originally posted by Maksat Tutan ...
I don't know what to choose.
I even think of Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. There is a huge after market globally, easy to find chance to buy and sell locally.
I know that the Nikon Canon have big body, not weather sealed like K5 series, not good at high ISO, can't beat k5ii at AF-ing in low light.
What do you think? What will you suggest me?
Please give me a reason, why I ought not to choose another brand.
Well, make a list of any features you use. You may find that that alone limits you pretty quickly.
While looking at the same thing myself I've found a few things such as;
- the camera may not do multiple-exposure or if it does it processes each image rather than after all are taken... causing very slow performance.
- the camera may not have intervolometer since they want to sell you a $120 cable to do that.
- the lenses you want may not have shake reduction as an option, especially in the 24-70 range
- weather sealing will likely not be as good
- can you fire remote flashes from the camera or do you need to buy an additional product?
- if their WiFi add-on a reasonable cost or extraordinary (for not much more reliability nor features than EyeFi or Flu-Card)
- sensor cleaning is not as effective (bought my K5 when they came out, haven't cleaned it yet)
- the build may not be comfortable to hold for a long event
- the build may be flimsy. Will the body stand up to being dropped? The K5/K3 likely will.
- are the controls you want easily accessible or hidden in menus
- memory cards - do you need to buy a mix of both CF and SDHC? Or all one type? If mixed, does the camera slow down when using SDHC?
Some are minor but I do use them, and I found when I added them all up, I lost a lot of features to get one in exchange.