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PiDicus Rex · 01-27-2017, 03:37 AM

..., How to lock the K-5's ISO etc in Video?

There's 2 still in the boxes at a local photoshop, and at AU$700, they have more appeal then any of the new models.

Steve.Ledger · 01-27-2017, 04:37 AM - **1 Like**

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PiDicus Rex · 01-27-2017, 04:52 AM - **1 Like**

You legend, I could not find it for the life on me...

Oooooo, that's pretty easy,... Methinks I'll be looking very closely at a K-5 for Handheld work.

pathdoc · 01-27-2017, 09:06 AM

There are STILL K-5's new in box?

Wow.

Setting aside all the things that even loyal Pentaxians like to complain about when it comes to Pentax DSLR video, they are not bad cameras. I still refuse to replace my K-5 with another APS-C body, simply because I do not NEED the things a better APS-C body can give me. If I'm going to spend the money trading up, then given my substantial library of film-era glass, going full-frame makes more sense for me.

In fact it will be interesting to see how the KP's vaunted high-ISO performance works out, because if that's anything like worthwhile then it may be worth waiting for a second iteration of the K-1. Those custom modes on the new menu-selection dial are also tempting (I already know what I would use them for), and if they made an appearance on a second-generation full-frame then we would have a significantly more flexible camera.

My first suggestion to a new Pentaxian, or one moving up from a much older model on a budget, would almost always be a lightly used K-5 - but if you can get one completely new with warranty intact, and you have a B&M store to take it to if there are issues, why not go the extra mile?

Steve.Ledger · 01-27-2017, 02:49 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by PiDicus Rex

You legend, I could not find it for the life on me....

You're welcome.
And if you do pick up the K-5 (or is it the K-5ii/s ?) be sure to let me know just how noisy that mechanical SR is when recording video

richandfleur · 01-29-2017, 08:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

You're welcome.
And if you do pick up the K-5 (or is it the K-5ii/s ?) be sure to let me know just how noisy that mechanical SR is when recording video

Likewise

01-27-2017, 03:37 AM	#1
PiDicus Rex Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,381	Does anybody remember,.... ..., How to lock the K-5's ISO etc in Video? There's 2 still in the boxes at a local photoshop, and at AU$700, they have more appeal then any of the new models.

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PiDicus Rex Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,381 Original Poster	You legend, I could not find it for the life on me... Oooooo, that's pretty easy,... Methinks I'll be looking very closely at a K-5 for Handheld work.

01-27-2017, 09:06 AM	#4
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	There are STILL K-5's new in box? Wow. Setting aside all the things that even loyal Pentaxians like to complain about when it comes to Pentax DSLR video, they are not bad cameras. I still refuse to replace my K-5 with another APS-C body, simply because I do not NEED the things a better APS-C body can give me. If I'm going to spend the money trading up, then given my substantial library of film-era glass, going full-frame makes more sense for me. In fact it will be interesting to see how the KP's vaunted high-ISO performance works out, because if that's anything like worthwhile then it may be worth waiting for a second iteration of the K-1. Those custom modes on the new menu-selection dial are also tempting (I already know what I would use them for), and if they made an appearance on a second-generation full-frame then we would have a significantly more flexible camera. My first suggestion to a new Pentaxian, or one moving up from a much older model on a budget, would almost always be a lightly used K-5 - but if you can get one completely new with warranty intact, and you have a B&M store to take it to if there are issues, why not go the extra mile?

01-27-2017, 02:49 PM - 2 Likes	#5
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by PiDicus Rex You legend, I could not find it for the life on me.... You're welcome. And if you do pick up the K-5 (or is it the K-5ii/s ?) be sure to let me know just how noisy that mechanical SR is when recording video

01-29-2017, 08:23 PM - 1 Like	#6
richandfleur Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand Photos: Albums Posts: 1,788	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger You're welcome. And if you do pick up the K-5 (or is it the K-5ii/s ?) be sure to let me know just how noisy that mechanical SR is when recording video Likewise

Does anybody remember,....

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