upgrading my pentax k-r

safc · 10-26-2012, 12:53 PM

Hello all thinking of upgrading my pentax k-r with something with a better auto focus and a quieter shutter release iv been looking at the pentax k5ll or the nikon D7000 I would like your thoughts please, thanks in advance

Na Horuk · 10-26-2012, 01:41 PM

The K-5II is better. And you probably already have some lenses for it.

safc · 10-26-2012, 11:47 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

The K-5II is better. And you probably already have some lenses for it.

thanks for replay probs would be beta to stick with pentax my k-r been a geat little camera

Na Horuk · 10-27-2012, 03:29 AM

The thing is, the K-5 and that Nikon have the same Sony sensor, but Pentax squeezed more out of it (allows ISO 50, has better noise performance..). The K-5II also has an improved focusing module.
The K-5II is WR and it is newer. It also allows both expensive as well as legacy lenses to be used perfectly well. With Nikon you need a map to figure out which lens will work and to what extent.

koolimy · 10-27-2012, 08:52 AM

I also agree it's better to get the K5, if only for the reason that you already have some lenses for it (even if you just have the bundle lens, that's 1 less lens to buy). I don't have any experience with either camera (I have the K-30) so I can't give you much more advice, sorry.
But this is a Pentax forum, so I bet you everybody will advise you to choose the K5. So if you are seriously thinking about the Nikon, it would probably be good to go to some other forums (such as a nikon forum) to get more information.

ihasa · 10-27-2012, 09:14 AM

Sounds like a job for the K5II (or possibly K30 even).

10-26-2012, 12:53 PM	#1
safc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: sunderland tyne and wear Posts: 75	upgrading my pentax k-r Hello all thinking of upgrading my pentax k-r with something with a better auto focus and a quieter shutter release iv been looking at the pentax k5ll or the nikon D7000 I would like your thoughts please, thanks in advance

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10-26-2012, 01:41 PM	#2
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	The K-5II is better. And you probably already have some lenses for it.

10-26-2012, 11:47 PM	#3
safc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: sunderland tyne and wear Posts: 75 Original Poster	Originally posted by Na Horuk The K-5II is better. And you probably already have some lenses for it. thanks for replay probs would be beta to stick with pentax my k-r been a geat little camera

10-27-2012, 03:29 AM	#4
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	The thing is, the K-5 and that Nikon have the same Sony sensor, but Pentax squeezed more out of it (allows ISO 50, has better noise performance..). The K-5II also has an improved focusing module. The K-5II is WR and it is newer. It also allows both expensive as well as legacy lenses to be used perfectly well. With Nikon you need a map to figure out which lens will work and to what extent.

10-27-2012, 08:52 AM	#5
koolimy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 42	I also agree it's better to get the K5, if only for the reason that you already have some lenses for it (even if you just have the bundle lens, that's 1 less lens to buy). I don't have any experience with either camera (I have the K-30) so I can't give you much more advice, sorry. But this is a Pentax forum, so I bet you everybody will advise you to choose the K5. So if you are seriously thinking about the Nikon, it would probably be good to go to some other forums (such as a nikon forum) to get more information.

10-27-2012, 09:14 AM	#6
ihasa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Midlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,066	Sounds like a job for the K5II (or possibly K30 even).