Pentax K5iis $526 New with battery grip

Pentax K5iis $526 New with battery grip · 02:19 PM

What do you guys think of this deal?

Pentax K-5 IIs Digital SLR Camera 12050 B&H Photo Video

black-kx · 10-29-2014, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by stormtech

I have both the K-30 and K-5IIs. One other point to make with your feature list is the huge difference in battery life.

Thank you, that's another plus. I do however have AA adapter for my K-30 and extra set of Eneloop batteries and do change them quite often as they don't hold for very long. Plus you can just buy them anywhere. With K-5iis, I will probably get an extra battery pack to keep it in the bag just incase.
Since you have both, how does image quality compare between them? (for sharpness/resolution and low light/high ISO)
Thank you!!!

stormtech · 10-29-2014, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by black-kx

Thank you, that's another plus. I do however have AA adapter for my K-30 and extra set of Eneloop batteries and do change them quite often as they don't hold for very long. Plus you can just buy them anywhere. With K-5iis, I will probably get an extra battery pack to keep it in the bag just incase.
Since you have both, how does image quality compare between them? (for sharpness/resolution and low light/high ISO)
Thank you!!!

I've been very happy with my K-5IIs - just phenomenal IQ - so much so that I've never even been tempted by the newer K-3. I bought a used K-30 from a great forum member here over a year ago as a backup/second body. Truth be told once I did the fine tune adjustments with it and my DA* lenses it comes very close in IQ - just a tad less than the IIs. But certain things just make me love the IIs - the awesome soft shutter sound, the beautiful build quality, and use of the grip. I do a lot of wildlife photograahy with my DA* 300 and DA* 60-250 and the grip has been essential for my arthritic hands to hold it.

You do realize that the grip for the IIs comes with an AA battery tray, right?

black-kx · 10-29-2014, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

I've been very happy with my K-5IIs - just phenomenal IQ - so much so that I've never even been tempted by the newer K-3. I bought a used K-30 from a great forum member here over a year ago as a backup/second body. Truth be told once I did the fine tune adjustments with it and my DA* lenses it comes very close in IQ - just a tad less than the IIs. But certain things just make me love the IIs - the awesome soft shutter sound, the beautiful build quality, and use of the grip. I do a lot of wildlife photograahy with my DA* 300 and DA* 60-250 and the grip has been essential for my arthritic hands to hold it.

You do realize that the grip for the IIs comes with an AA battery tray, right?

Thank you for the info and your opinion. I was thinking to sell the grip to keep my upgrade cost lower... (but maybe I will keep it)

I don't own any heavy lenses like DA*s and don't think I would like the grip on it as it will make the package much larger and heavier.

What exact setting did you fine tune on K-30 to get IQ better besides "focus +/- for lenses" ?

Thanks for your feedback and the info!!!

stormtech · 10-29-2014, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by black-kx

What exact setting did you fine tune on K-30 to get IQ better besides "focus +/- for lenses" ?

Each lens has to be calibrated to each camera for fine tune focus adjustment.

**jpzk** · 10-29-2014, 04:37 PM

That is a very goo deal.

My "old" K5 is just around the 80,000 clicks on the shutter count, so maybe I should go ahead with this ?
I have been very happy with the K5 and this looks like it (K5IIs) could well perform and last as long.
Then again, there's the K3 out there tempting me.

JP

dchriselle · 10-29-2014, 06:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ttran88

What do you guys think of this deal?

Pentax K-5 IIs Digital SLR Camera 12050 B&H Photo Video

How can you resist such sweet deal?! GRAB IT! (I did yesterday! <3!) That $596 offer is available till Oct 31!

Tanzer · 10-30-2014, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by richandfleur

Does this have the real mechanical sensor stabilisation of the k-5 in video mode?

Originally posted by jeffshaddix

yep - it's one great camera. i have no intention of replacing it until the FF hits.

I believe that while the K-5 uses mechanical SR during video, the K5II and K5IIs unfortunately dropped this in favor of electronic stabilization during video. I'm happy to be wrong about this.

goodnight · 10-30-2014, 09:06 AM

Holy crap - the 20-40 is $596.95 if it's bundled with either this deal or the K-3. It's almost like Pentax decided to preempt BF.

stormtech · 10-30-2014, 09:38 AM

Here's a list of the lens prices when bundled with the camera:

HD 20-40 black or silver - $597
DA 10-17 Fisheye - $397
HD DA 15 - $447
HD DA 70 black or silver - $490
HD DA 35 macro silver - $520
DA 50 1.8 - 117
DFA 50 2.8 macro - 447
DA 35 2.4 AL = 122

limpet · 10-30-2014, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by limpet

I was wondering, as I`m still not sure whether I`ve got the cash for this for a couple of days. Would it perhaps pay to wait for any potential Black Friday offers, which I think will be in about 4 or 5 weeks, I think.
As I`m a Brit and this "event" doesn`t happen over here I`m not sure how good the potential deals might be.
Thanks guys

In answer to my own question

It appears that I wont be getting the cash together in time anyway so it looks like the decision has been made.

Never mind eh?

Limpet

**jeffshaddix** · 10-30-2014, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by Tanzer

I believe that while the K-5 uses mechanical SR during video, the K5II and K5IIs unfortunately dropped this in favor of electronic stabilization during video. I'm happy to be wrong about this.

Err..huh? I just tried out video mode with my ear on the camera...the mechanical whirring is definitely there. I'm pretty confident it's mechanical SR. Can I get a back up @Adam?

**qblade** · 10-31-2014, 09:42 PM

Price has expired @ B&H - now showing $1,179.96. Still reduced for one more day at Adorama...

BigCTM · 11-01-2014, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by qblade

Price has expired @ B&H - now showing $1,179.96. Still reduced for one more day at Adorama...

No free grip and battery at adorama now. They removed them this morning.

**csa** · 11-01-2014, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by qblade

Price has expired @ B&H - now showing $1,179.96. Still reduced for one more day at Adorama...

I'm sick about not being able to get the camera at this price.

But, I won't have avail funds for at least another month, so am sooo hoping, they might have this price again before the holidays.

**Mikesul** · 11-02-2014, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by csa

I'm sick about not being able to get the camera at this price.

But, I won't have avail funds for at least another month, so am sooo hoping, they might have this price again before the holidays.

Don't despair. It or an even better deal will almost certainly return, and fairly soon.

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10-30-2014, 08:08 PM	#26
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Originally posted by Tanzer I believe that while the K-5 uses mechanical SR during video, the K5II and K5IIs unfortunately dropped this in favor of electronic stabilization during video. I'm happy to be wrong about this. Err..huh? I just tried out video mode with my ear on the camera...the mechanical whirring is definitely there. I'm pretty confident it's mechanical SR. Can I get a back up @Adam? Last edited by jeffshaddix; 10-30-2014 at 08:14 PM.

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10-29-2014, 11:49 AM	#16
black-kx Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 125	Originally posted by stormtech I have both the K-30 and K-5IIs. One other point to make with your feature list is the huge difference in battery life. Thank you, that's another plus. I do however have AA adapter for my K-30 and extra set of Eneloop batteries and do change them quite often as they don't hold for very long. Plus you can just buy them anywhere. With K-5iis, I will probably get an extra battery pack to keep it in the bag just incase. Since you have both, how does image quality compare between them? (for sharpness/resolution and low light/high ISO) Thank you!!!

10-29-2014, 02:52 PM	#17
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by black-kx Thank you, that's another plus. I do however have AA adapter for my K-30 and extra set of Eneloop batteries and do change them quite often as they don't hold for very long. Plus you can just buy them anywhere. With K-5iis, I will probably get an extra battery pack to keep it in the bag just incase. Since you have both, how does image quality compare between them? (for sharpness/resolution and low light/high ISO) Thank you!!! I've been very happy with my K-5IIs - just phenomenal IQ - so much so that I've never even been tempted by the newer K-3. I bought a used K-30 from a great forum member here over a year ago as a backup/second body. Truth be told once I did the fine tune adjustments with it and my DA* lenses it comes very close in IQ - just a tad less than the IIs. But certain things just make me love the IIs - the awesome soft shutter sound, the beautiful build quality, and use of the grip. I do a lot of wildlife photograahy with my DA* 300 and DA* 60-250 and the grip has been essential for my arthritic hands to hold it. You do realize that the grip for the IIs comes with an AA battery tray, right?

10-29-2014, 03:05 PM	#18
black-kx Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 125	Originally posted by stormtech I've been very happy with my K-5IIs - just phenomenal IQ - so much so that I've never even been tempted by the newer K-3. I bought a used K-30 from a great forum member here over a year ago as a backup/second body. Truth be told once I did the fine tune adjustments with it and my DA* lenses it comes very close in IQ - just a tad less than the IIs. But certain things just make me love the IIs - the awesome soft shutter sound, the beautiful build quality, and use of the grip. I do a lot of wildlife photograahy with my DA* 300 and DA* 60-250 and the grip has been essential for my arthritic hands to hold it. You do realize that the grip for the IIs comes with an AA battery tray, right? Thank you for the info and your opinion. I was thinking to sell the grip to keep my upgrade cost lower... (but maybe I will keep it) I don't own any heavy lenses like DA*s and don't think I would like the grip on it as it will make the package much larger and heavier. What exact setting did you fine tune on K-30 to get IQ better besides "focus +/- for lenses" ? Thanks for your feedback and the info!!!

10-29-2014, 04:13 PM	#19
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by black-kx What exact setting did you fine tune on K-30 to get IQ better besides "focus +/- for lenses" ? Each lens has to be calibrated to each camera for fine tune focus adjustment.

10-29-2014, 04:37 PM	#20
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	That is a very goo deal. My "old" K5 is just around the 80,000 clicks on the shutter count, so maybe I should go ahead with this ? I have been very happy with the K5 and this looks like it (K5IIs) could well perform and last as long. Then again, there's the K3 out there tempting me. JP

10-29-2014, 06:42 PM - 1 Like	#21
dchriselle New Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 15	Originally posted by ttran88 What do you guys think of this deal? Pentax K-5 IIs Digital SLR Camera 12050 B&H Photo Video How can you resist such sweet deal?! GRAB IT! (I did yesterday! <3!) That $596 offer is available till Oct 31!

10-30-2014, 08:46 AM	#22
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Originally posted by richandfleur Does this have the real mechanical sensor stabilisation of the k-5 in video mode? Originally posted by jeffshaddix yep - it's one great camera. i have no intention of replacing it until the FF hits. I believe that while the K-5 uses mechanical SR during video, the K5II and K5IIs unfortunately dropped this in favor of electronic stabilization during video. I'm happy to be wrong about this.

10-30-2014, 09:06 AM	#23
goodnight Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 128	Holy crap - the 20-40 is $596.95 if it's bundled with either this deal or the K-3. It's almost like Pentax decided to preempt BF.

10-30-2014, 09:38 AM	#24
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Here's a list of the lens prices when bundled with the camera: HD 20-40 black or silver - $597 DA 10-17 Fisheye - $397 HD DA 15 - $447 HD DA 70 black or silver - $490 HD DA 35 macro silver - $520 DA 50 1.8 - 117 DFA 50 2.8 macro - 447 DA 35 2.4 AL = 122

10-30-2014, 02:02 PM	#25
limpet Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Nottinghamshire Photos: Albums Posts: 47	Originally posted by limpet I was wondering, as I`m still not sure whether I`ve got the cash for this for a couple of days. Would it perhaps pay to wait for any potential Black Friday offers, which I think will be in about 4 or 5 weeks, I think. As I`m a Brit and this "event" doesn`t happen over here I`m not sure how good the potential deals might be. Thanks guys In answer to my own question It appears that I wont be getting the cash together in time anyway so it looks like the decision has been made. Never mind eh? Limpet

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10-31-2014, 09:42 PM	#27
qblade Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Edina, MN Posts: 258	Price has expired @ B&H - now showing $1,179.96. Still reduced for one more day at Adorama...

11-01-2014, 08:11 AM	#28
BigCTM Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cordova, TN Photos: Albums Posts: 64	Originally posted by qblade Price has expired @ B&H - now showing $1,179.96. Still reduced for one more day at Adorama... No free grip and battery at adorama now. They removed them this morning.

11-01-2014, 09:19 AM	#29
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by qblade Price has expired @ B&H - now showing $1,179.96. Still reduced for one more day at Adorama... I'm sick about not being able to get the camera at this price. But, I won't have avail funds for at least another month, so am sooo hoping, they might have this price again before the holidays.

11-02-2014, 08:16 AM	#30
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by csa I'm sick about not being able to get the camera at this price. But, I won't have avail funds for at least another month, so am sooo hoping, they might have this price again before the holidays. Don't despair. It or an even better deal will almost certainly return, and fairly soon.