Отзывы о Фотоаппарат Pentax K-1 Mark II Kit

This is the third weather sealed Pentax I've owned and I'm happy to say that I have full confidence in Pentax's ability to make a camera that I can take anywhere. Rain storms, freezing rain, snow and blowing sand will not slow me down. Other camera owners dive for cover while I get the shots.And it's not just about how rugged the k5 is built - it's comfortable, very customizable, responsive and takes great images, even at iso 25600!The grip is awesome... it feels attached to my hand and it makes it easier to hold over long periods. Plus, it actually feels lighter than what it is - I think it's how the weight is distributed, but it's what ergonomics is about.I love how I can reassign what a button does, or what a control wheel controls. For example, if I'm in AV mode (aperture priority), I can assign the the front wheel or rear wheel to change the aperture while the other wheel can control exposure compensation, iso, or nothing at all.It focuses quickly, does well at tracking and shoots quickly and quietly. This last point is interesting... the k5 is a small camera and Pentax lenses tend to be smaller and lighter than their competition, especially when you look at their prime lenses. I've noticed when using my larger lenses, the people I'm taking a picture of react much differently than when I use smaller lenses. When a smaller lens is on the camera, they are more relaxed and are less likely to know that I'm taking pictures of them. Plus with the camera shutter being very quiet, I can keep taking photos and they are likely not even aware that I'm taking pictures. I love taking candid pictures since peoples reactions are much more natural. The Pentax K5 helps me get these shots.Taking pictures indoors can be such a challenge - lighting in most areas is very low which presents photographers with many challenges. Often times it means shooting at a large aperture which means the depth of field will be very shallow - one person may be in focus, but the person next to them won't be. Or shutter speed needs to be dropped which means if your subject moves, you'll get motion blur or even if your subject is still, it makes keeping the camera still enough difficult. And another compromise that can be used is to raise the ISO (sensitivity) higher that often induces static or noise to the image. Pentax has addressed these issues head on. First, the Pentax K5 has image stabilization built in, so if you are shooting at low shutter speeds, you are much more likely to get a sharp image. The rule of thumb has been the shutter speed should equal or greater than the focal length (in 35mm equivalence). So if you're shooting with a 50mm lens and since the Pentax has a crop factor of 1.5, it has a 75mm focal length so I should shoot at 1/75th or higher to get a sharp image. But with the k5 I regularly shoot at 1/20th with a 50mm lens without issue. That means I can decrease the aperture for more depth of field and or reduce the iso to decrease noise.But the amazing thing is how little of a penalty there is for increasing the ISO on the Pentax K5. I found myself shooting in a very dimly lit Tango Dance Studio where I was needing to keep the shutter speeds at 1/100th or more since people were dancing while keeping the aperture set to f2.8 or higher. This meant I had to shoot at iso 25600 and a lot of those shots were absolutely useable! My previous cameras, I was hesitant to shoot at even iso 3200 because the noise became such a problem. But the K5 has such low chroma noise, the noise reduction feature in Lightroom 3 makes images at this high ISO useable. That's one thing I noticed on my uncles Nikon D7000 - at h4 (iso 25600), the Nikon had much more chroma noise than my pictures with the Pentax k5. And chroma noise is much harder to get rid of and makes images much less appealing.All in all, I'm so excited about having the k5. Indoor or night shooting will be much easier. Macro shooting will be easier since I can raise the ISO so I can either increase the shutter speed or increase the aperture without penalty. When I'm people shooting, I can be stealthier with a smaller camera that is very quiet. My back will be happier when I go hiking because my gear is smaller and lighter. And I don't have to cower away from nature since I know my gear is up to taking most of what mother nature has waiting for me. Pentax has made an amazing camera that is worthy of all the awards its getting. And I know I'm so lucky to own one!

The first thing that strikes my each time I pick up the K-5 is how solid it feels. Yet, it is small and lighter weight than all other DSLR's I have owned. Knowing the body (and some lenses) are weather sealed makes it easy to carry in any weather without giving a second thought to sheltering it from the elements. This is how a camera should be built.Shooting is fluid and the K-5 is instantly on and ready with either the power switch from fully off or with the shutter button from its power saving sleep state. Shutter lag is zero to my perception and the camera is clearly faster than me.Having shake reduction built into the body rather than the system's lenses was a great selling point for me. It means I can put on a twenty year old manual focus Pentax-M lens and it has the same vibration reduction as a brand new lens. I have mounted the K-5 to a telescope and also made great use of the "SR" (shake reduction) feature.Image quality is relative to the quality of the lens you mount on any camera. Coupled with good lenses the sensor in the K-5 renders colors accurately and the wide dynamic range provides alot of detail to work with in post processing. I always shoot RAW and find the results consistent and pleasing even straight from the camera.I primarily went to the Pentax system because I liked their small prime DA Limited series lenses. Coupled with the K-5 the 21mm makes a super small package for easy carrying under arm. The 18-55mm kit lens is amazing and my normal choice for carrying while hiking.There are more custom menu and in camera editing features than I would prefer. Some of the Pentax menus are not full intuitive. I think Nikon still wins in that category. So in some ways this may be a Mac vs PC kind of comparison. I guess I am a PC guy. I prefer making exposure and setup decisions myself and am willing to live with some mild idiosyncrasies of menus and button placement.Battery life has exceeded my expectations and while I carry a spare I have never run out of juice and needed to swap while carrying the K-5.

Amazing camera...brought this to replace my istDL.. The features are perfect.. The WR feature is just what I need as I shoot wildlife and landscapes. Canon nor Nikon have nothing in this price range with these capabilities... Some say this is a entry level camera, but this is definitely a mid-high level camera.. Be warned not for the faint hearted. Camera (body only kit )comes with usb cable, 1 battery, Home charger, CD, strap, body cap and a manual (1/2" thick = a lot of night time reading) I have only taken a few images with this so far (still getting used to the settings) but the ones I have taken look amazing.....focus is pin sharp... Hardly any shutter lag... Controls are very responsive...the in camera editing is spot on and allows you to cut down on post editing.The only feature I will probably not going to use is the video camera... This is a Still Camera I brought it to take stills... If you want video.. Buy a video camera.. You will get better results by far... I feel camera companies should stick to one type of media on products like this.. But as I said before the camera its self is amazing and one of the best in its class and higher...

Very good entry level camera to the DSLR world ! very pleased with purchase and already purchasing new lens & accessories only slight negative is battery life which isn't the best but easily resolved with additional battery packs and D-BH109 AA adapter comes highly recommended.

Easy to use, small body, much smaller than other DSLR Cameras, thank safe some space in rucksack:) You don't need to worry about batteries, You can use AA Batteries what are available in most shops in all the World, with adapter of course:)
No problems when is cold like -20C. I used it on Siberia in West Russia on Winter time and everything worked fine and works fine till today:)
Good Stuff. I reccomend

This is an excellent camera. I already own a Pentax KX, but wanted a waterproof one, like the Pentax K50 which also has lots of additional features like a bigger screen, full HD capability, choice of two power sources, etc... Of course, since I am in my eighties, I am still busy going with a fine comb through the Manual, which I downloaded and printed out a larger format. I am enjoying the challenge with so many features.

I just finished 2 years of shooting all over the world with my Canon EOS 60D. That camera was the best DSLR that I had handled in a long time, and bested Nikons 5200 by a long shot in my opinion. I now shoot wildlife and outdoor sporting photography and needed something that could stand up to the elements and provide high quality photos. This Pentax K30 and K50 series of cameras fit this bill perfectly, and after much consideration I went with the K50. I also purchased another WR lens in 200mm to accompany this one. The K50 body and both lenses have proven to exceed my expectations of a camera and lens system in this price range. These products easily compete with Canons and Nikons that sell for twice the cost. All specs aside, the focusing is fast and precise, the options are very extensive but lack in some areas compared to other makes, and the end result has pleased me over and over again without fail. If you need a camera to take on a rafting trip, rainy day, or want something that can hold up to dust storms in Iraq/Afghanistan, this is the clear choice for you. As a military contractor and avid amateur photographer, this camera suits my needs perfectly, and produces images at equal quality to my EOS 60D which cost me $1200. I paid $450 for this kit because the seller sold me a returned product and Amazon provided me with a 20% refund due to that. My point and shoot cost more than that, so I am beyond happy with this purchase and look forward to years of shooting with this very competitively priced and engineered marvel of a DSLR.

I loved this product! Just ordered the same kit for my 49mm lens. The folding storage pouch is especially nice; inside pockets are handy for storing memory chips as well. It slips easily into the front pocket of my gear bag, and provides enough padding to protect the lenses.

The camera takes great pictures, and is easy to use. I replaced my ist *DS with this when it gave me trouble after tenish years. I am no pro, but use three different lenses, Pentax 28-55 (from ist *DS), Sigma 55-200 (from ist *DS), and Opteka 420-800 (new), and the quality is great. The focus speed and high rate picture taking capability are great. I am really happy with the camera, and other than having to figure out a new camera, I have no complaints.

So far so good! Really excited to use this camera on our upcoming move to Alaska. I got this one because of the internal shake reduction, the weather resistant body, the durability, as well as the price point. Im still a novice so right off the bat the display was very easy to figure out. The camera is easy to change settings and customize a setting. The priority settings are really easy to use and fun to play with. I cant wait to learn more about it and have fun!

I love this camera. I had an older Pentax SLR and wanted to be able to use my older lens, which are still good quality, with this new camera. I was a little nervous getting a new camera, as I loved the picture quality of my older one, but the sensory lens had become dirty and I was tired of the spots and smudges on my photos (and I had tried having the sensory lens cleaned). I'm going from 6MP to 16MP and this canera is weather proof, which I obviously need. The quality of the pictures still impresses me. Beautiful. Pentax provides an affordable wonderful camera that is overlooked by many. I am very happy with this purchase.

Biggest issue so far is that the camera had a problem in the electronics. The camera required service. The camera otherwise is a joy to use. The repair facility Pentax / Ricoh uses in the USA is very bad at customer communication. The repair appears to have been successful but it wasn't the best experience , it took longer than anticipated and there was zero feedback until the very end of the process. The facility did not acknowledge receipt of the camera until I spent over an hour on the phone after three attempts by email to track this down failed. Overall the camera has been worth it but the level of service for repairs is very bad at the moment. The 3rd party repair facility used recently changed so the situation may be an aberration - however the company awarded this contract had a poor reputation for customer service prior to this so it doesn't appear that this is a glitch that will be addressed soon.

After much reading of reviews, I was torn between the K50 and the Nikon 5200. I went into my local Photo shop and handled both, The K50 won hands down, it just felt right, the viewfinder was much superior and it had weather-proofing, The build quality is excellent and the kit lens is also very good. Delving into the menu (by pressing 'info') gives you access to a myriad of controls so that you can compensate for any difficult scenes.
The two control wheels are also excellent enabling you to change both shutter and aperture in 'P' as well as ISO mode etc and almost all information is shown in the viewfinder as well as the monitor.
The image quality is very good with lots of detail in both the dark areas and light areas, even better when shooting RAW, which is saved as a DNG file.
The only slight niggle is the lack of an articulated LCD, but the viewfinder is so good that I use it most of the time. This all adds up to the best DSLR available for under

I like the feel of the camera better than the cannon T2I. I have used the camera for a month, there are a ton of things that I don't know about the camera yet. I bought the K50 for about $360.00 body only because I already own 2 lenses no A/F only M/F. The camera still tells when I'm in focus.

I already own an older Pentax K-x and was curious to discover what has been improved in the K-30. The answer is a lot!

The most obvious changes are a higher-resolution sensor, a weatherproof camera body, a larger, brighter viewfinder, a better LCD screen, quicker focusing, focus-point indicators in the viewfinder, and a second input wheel. There are also numerous other improvements, such user-configurable modes, a horizon meter (which can show forwards-backwards tilt as well as side-to-side), automatic horizon correction, and much more.

One feature I am quite keen on is the "focus peaking" in live view. When composing a shot using the LCD screen (rather than the viewfinder), this feature highlights, in real-time, any edges in the scene that are in focus. This is extremely useful when using manual focus lenses at wide apertures, especially when zooming in on the LCD display, since the standard viewfinder lacks any optical focussing guide.

If I were to be critical, this camera is noticeably heavier than the K-x, but the pentaprism and weatherproofing probably make this unavoidable. Also, I'm a big fan of Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable AA cells, which, unlike lithium-ion batteries, retain their charge for months on end, so are always ready to go. This camera is capable of taking 4 AA's, but this requires a separate holder, which Pentax disappointing did not see fit to include. Unbranded Chinese ones are available for a lot less than the official Pentax model. Also, I was a little surprised that the included lithium-ion battery only occupies a fraction of the battery compartment; a larger battery would have meant less frequent recharges.

The 18-55mm kit lens is fine for general amateur use, although it isn't very fast for low light situations and you can obviously get better optics if you're prepared to spend more. It's worth noting that, unlike the camera body, the lens isn't weatherproof. A windy visit to the beach saw sand entering the same kit lens on my K-x, and it never zoomed as smoothly thereafter.

This camera is pretty easy to use, even for beginners, and yet is capable of producing truly excellent results. The user manual is well written as far as it goes, although it concentrates exclusively on the "how" rather than the "why" of the various options and settings.

While Canon and Nikon may be the more popular choices, I have no regrets about going with Pentax. Its cameras and lenses are excellent and offer extremely good value.

I'm really enjoying my K-5. As much as I loved my K-7, I felt it lacked a bit in low light shooting. Still, I contemplated not upgrading as I liked just about everything from the K-7 except for a few things. Well, after buying the K-5, I'm really glad I went ahead and did so.I've noticed several people reviewing the K-5 mention it's a K-7 with different guts, but I somewhat disagree. It feels different. I mean, being familiar with the 7 makes handling the 5 a snap, but ergonomically, the body feels even more compact (if that's even possible), which I really like. My pinky hangs over the grip thanks to the neat and tidy handle design, but I quickly got used to it.The new Sony sensor really shows off its capabilities in this camera. DP Review said the K-5 is one of the best APS-C cameras currently on the market, and I have no reason to dispute that remark. While the K-7's picture making was good, the K-5 is great. Not only is the low light performance an improvement, but there are subtleties in nearly every phase that add up into making the K-5 a significant upgrade over the K-7. And please don't misunderstand me. I still think the K-7 is a very good camera. It's just the K-5 is better. Much better.Now, after reading a few reviews from folks with defective cameras, I will be honest and write I nearly switched camera systems completely. From the problematic DA* 16-50 2.8 to the rampant reports of sensor spots, mirror freeze, auto-focusing issues, and a partridge in a pear tree, I wondered if my allegiance to Pentax was coming to an end. However, I noticed most of the issues were very early on, and while it's very frustrating to get a brand new camera (especially after paying the premium Pentax was originally selling this guy for), it's not surprising for me to see a company release a new product before they really should.Thankfully, the troubles seem to be far and few, and it's great we live in a world of firmware updates. Now that the bugs are worked out, the overwhelming reviews do not lie, and the K-5's impressive functionality and performance has long since outweighed any initial quality control issues.So, to make a long story longer, I'll conclude with what I like and what I dislike about the K-5:What I like: EverythingWhat I dislike: NothingOkay, maybe I would enjoy having more lenses available for my Pentax other than the usual suspects, but I knew this prior to investing in a Pentax system, so what can you do? This is a bit nitpicky, but in both my K-7 and K-5, the focusing screens aren't perfectly set, which makes looking through them remind me of the 60's Batman series where the floors were all sideways....It's not that bad, but like the game of Operation, I guess it takes a steady hand.Lastly, I purchased my K-5 through Amazon via Emmy Photo. I'm mentioning this so you'll know I actually own the K-5, and I'm not some dork trying to make the company I own or work for look good. I've seen obviously fake reviews going the other way too, so I think it's nice when I'm reading remarks from actual owners of the products being represented. I don't think fondling it for a month or reading a spec sheet is good enough to warrant a review, but since I'm not J.P. Amazon, all I can do is say what I think after having owned the product long enough to make an honest review.In long, I've dug into my K-5 much more than I did with my K-7. The 7 was very nice, but the 5 is hard for me to put down, and has actually improved my photographic skills thanks to the sheer joy of taking pictures with it. It's light, compact, easy to use, and most importantly, it takes excellent pictures.There are so many great dslr's out there, it's really hard to make a poor choice when buying a new one. However, I'm very happy with my K-5 and would highly recommend one to anybody wanting to get serious about photography, or even someone simply wanting a sophisticated looking camera that even takes great photos set on auto.

Really good camera, I love it!! it's really comfortable and really easy to use, the viewer is so comfortable and clear!! love the lenses and the guides were pretty good. The camera is really worth

Fantastic piece of kit with the 18-135 lens and currently at bargain prices. Doesn't feel like anything is missing or reserved for higher models. Bought for astro/aurora photography and the weather shielding gives me confidence that it will survive nights out in the cold. Just wish it had a flip out screen.

Bought to replace a Pentax 1st body with a dead sensor.
A much more sophisticated camera - a lot of progress in a few years.
It is quite complicated enough as a lower end model and takes all my lenses. Seems to be rather more intelligent in using older Pentax K and Screw (with bayonet adaptor) lenses (I've been a slave to the Pentax screw mount for nearly 60 years).

The battery arrangements seem rather ad hoc : a proprietary Li ion battery clipping into a 4x round cell (AA?) space and an extra battery cage being needed to use AA batteries . The Maxsimafoto cage from Amazon is perfectly well made - no need to Pentax!

K-5 is not a bad camera. In fact, Pentax has come a long way in catching up with the big two. I am sure that many of the Pentax users will say that in some aspects they have surpassed that of Nikon and Canon. What would be most mentioned in this regard is the improved quality of the new sensor. While I do agree about the improvement and so on, at the end of the day this is an aspect of the camera that Pentax has essentially had no control, as the new sensors were being manufactured by Sony. Therefore, I feel that this is something that ought to be dealt with separately from the discussion of its true worth, (or lack there of). But I do agree; the sensor is a good one. Very good dynamic range, if you are into that sort of thing. Pictures are very sharp and clear, and JPEG outputs made me wonder very much about what kind AA filter this thing has. I know that 645D went without it (good choice), and here look as though they almost went exactly opposite. This is an easy way to please the majority, which translate to sales. But, aesthetically, I am not that fond of this sensor very much. Rather, I found K-7's sensor much more tasteful and sensual, especially with FA limiteds, especially for the kind of work I do.AF felt much more decisive, as it seemed to wonder less. I am in no mood to conduct any types of testing to compare to previous model such as K-7. It is just that AF is not something I use that frequently. I do think that when one mounts a FA limited lens with a screw drive, the difference between K-7 and 5 becomes to me even less of a big deal. To me they are both fast enough, and perhaps one slightly faster than the other.There have been many reports of K-5 AF not performing correctly in various lighting conditions, most notably tungsten of all things. It has been rumored that the latest version of the firmware had attempted to solve this problem, but at it appears that this has not been resolved.High ISO quality is another one of those things Sony improved on, not Pentax. Having said that, there is one important aspect of High ISO that not many talk about. Great high ISO on LCD monitors do not necessarily mean great output in prints. While noise may well be dramatically reduced, I still don't like how they look printed. I would rather that I shoot in as low of an ISO as I can, maximizing lighting and using a tripod. When pics are taken in low ISO (100-400), I really don't see a whole lot of improvement there. I think that this is to me a very significant factor considering its MSRP.I think that this camera at near $1,600 is too expensive. By the time of this review, the price has come down to near $1,300 mark. In hindsight, this was the price range that Pentax should have set in the beginning. Then, this would have been a sensational buy, even for those who have invested in K-7. But, Pentax chose to go the other way, and priced themselves just a bit out of the comfort zone of many consumers. I believe this was an opportunity to lure even more users of other brands.Handling is unchanged from K-7, which was a significant leap from K20D. If one had not upgraded from K20D, handling alone is a good enough reason to upgrade. Compared to other brands, what Pentax set them apart is not the arrangement of buttons, but the size of the camera. It is somewhat smaller than its counterparts, but not significant enough leap to contribute to superior handling. Some may not even like its small size if one had big set of hands. For me it is almost too small. I do think that the viewfinder is very generous, but a bit too dark for my taste.Imaging stabilization is in the camera, not in the lens, allowing nearly all previously issued lenses to be compatible - something that Pentax is known for. You have got to give them that though. At least they don't screw their customers in that department like Canon does. The mechanism itself seems to work ok.Stains - There were stains on the sensors, and something like 60% of them in the early part of production. Sony really screwed them, or that Pentax screwed themselves when installing them. It is maybe the latter, because if the sensors were defective, I would sue Sony. No?? I also do not understand why Nikon sensors which are also made by Sony, do not have stains . . . .So Conclusion:The thing is alright. I give it a 6.5 out of 10.Very expensive at $1,600. At $1,300, much more reasonable.K-7 owners who shoot in low ISO - Do not bother. Not worth it.K20D and earlier model owners - at $1,300 this is a good buy, except that you will now have to deal with the hoopla of the next model, which is probably not that far away. Mirrorless, perhaps.Other brand owners - I don't know about you guys. Probably not worth it. Pentax lenses, especially ones worth buying, are not inexpensive any more. Their lens selection is a bit odd to say the least. This brand Pentax very much own its existence on what is perceived by some to be a "cult" following w

I think this camera could be excellent, however, I received this Christmas as a gift and immediately noticed that it was missing contents, such as the rechargeable battery and charger and ac power cord. Tried taking pictures with AA batteries, and got 7 photos and batteries Died out, rendering the camera useless. I emailed the merchant and have yet to receive any kind of response. Extremely disappointed at this point

K-50 Pentax DSLR has exceptional features and quality rarely found at this price point. Focus peaking and Green button programming for TSV exposure allows use of older M K-mount lenses having manual focus and exposure. Fantastic flexibility for amateur or pro level alike.

Very nice camera bought to replace the K-M. The K-50 has a lot of new features such as time lapse functions and easily adjustable exposure controls. HD video feature with live screen is very good. Still a lot to learn, but so far I am delighted with it.

I was/am a Canon shooter but bought this because I have always loved Pentax from the days of film. Even with the kit 18-135 lens the results are fantastic and the dng files have more latitude than any I get from my Canons - both full frame and APS-C. The camera is a joy to use - just so intuitive and it just feels 'right'. In summary, whenever I go out now I just reach for the Pentax - my Canons stay in their bags.