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07.06.2012
10/10
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I had been put off by the large size DSLR's and matching huge lenses. I looked around and had (for the added image quality and enhanced low light ability) decided to get a full frame (FF) Canon or Nikon, but the entry price and enormous files didn't appeal; this is no joke, huge files take a fast processor and a LOT of hard drive, something you may want to consider. I took a look at the Pentax K5 and found a relatively compact camera with some large advantages. It's constructed with a magnesium and stainless steel frame and feels it. It feels solid and the switches have a positive and solid feel; it fits the hand well. It is weatherproofed, something important with electronic gear -a light rain can be an expensive one without this feature; weatherproofed lenses are also available. It has a nearly 100% viewfinder which is a rarity, what you see is what you get with no guessing at the edges. Using a viewfinder for composing is advantageous, since the camera is held to the eye it also is anchored by the head, arms and body, something the two arms outstretched stance to view with an LCD screen will not do. It also closes off extraneous elements that might otherwise distract. It has a built in shake reduction system, so any lens, regardless of manufacturer, has this benefit. It allows the lenses to be smaller, a welcome feature. It does not have the vast number of lenses available that Nikon/Canon have, so if you need or want that many lenses, it might be best to look elsewhere. Having said that, the lenses available are extremely well regarded for sharpness and contrast, for example a macro that actually goes 1:1 instead of the common 1:2 magnification, and the limited series of lenses that are not only sharp, but exquisitely made of metal. It's entirely possible to carry a camera and keep 2 other prime lenses comfortably in your pockets. Last, it is backwards compatible with all Pentax lenses, which is a considerable number. Using a viewfinder to compose makes the battery last an impressively long time; using the Live View will proportionately decrease battery life. The K5 is an excellent low light performer with little noise, in fact it continues to surprise using a relatively high ISO rating(ISO is the relative sensitivity to light). The camera uses DNG format for its RAW files, which is a good thing since it gets away from the proprietary files some others use. It can be shot in JPEG, RAW, or JPEG and RAW. A RAW file enables you to adjust for lighting and other parameters when you process it; a JPEG is considered a lossy file since bits of information are not kept to keep the files smaller. The JPEGs from the K5 look very good and many will not find the need to use RAW, but the DNG files are very good indeed and worth the extra effort for the micro-details. It comes with a program to use DNG, or they can be processed in the camera. Other programs, such as DXO, are also available for this. Pentaxforums dot com is a superb place to gather information about this, and other Pentax cameras and the marketplace is a great place to pick up a lens, or camera at substantial savings. I suggest that you upgrade the firmware as soon as you receive the camera. I am very pleased with the performance of both the camera and lenses; I prefer the 50macro and the 43 ltd. The kit lens, BTW, is very good. The disadvantage of this camera is that your local camera store is probably not going to have them, something that is very surprising considering the solid value for money. The K5 is a photographer's camera with a great deal of control. This camera and system will not fit all needs, but if it meets yours I feel you will be pleased. I hope this will be useful to those looking.If you use an LCD screen protector, one you might consider is the GGS DSLR optical glass screen protector. The pros are: it's glass so no bubbles and it's easy to clean, no distortion. The con is that it is glass and while it will protect your delicate LCD screen, if broken it will have sharp glass shards. I am pleased with mine and it's well priced. Oddly enough, the one that will fit the K5 is for the Nikon DSLR 3000. There are other excellent screen protectors that will do an excellent job, such as Giottos, but cost more and some are still glass, a choice you will have to make.There is a great deal of confusion regarding the APS-C sensor size vs Full Frame. What appears in the viewfinder for a given focal length, say 50mm, will seem to be approximately 50% larger in the APS-C (Pentax); in this example the 50mm acting as a 75mm. This is misleading, it is actually a change in the field of view (FOV)which is a cropped image from the smaller sensor size. I would refer anyone interested in a full explanation to pentaxforums dot com and use the search function to look for: APS-C does not increase focal length over FF, it decreases field of viewThis is an excellent discussion that makes this confusing subject understandable.
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28.04.2012
10/10
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This won't be a technical review. You can read technical reviews elsewhere, for instance on dpreview. Just 1 comment on these reviews. Most of them praise the K-5 and rank it higher than the very popular and close to the K-5 Nikon D7000 (they share the same sensor). Except for 2 things: high introductory price and lenses availability. Now the price has dropped and K-5 is now cheaper than any of its equivalent competitors. Lenses selection is not an issue in case you know that the lens you need is available (most of us do not need all 100 or 200 available lenses, right?).It is so common nowadays to ask a lot (more) of a product. I remember when I was choosing my first digital camera and it always seemed like there is no ideal solution - every option was lacking in 1 or more ways. Either the zoom was not enough or the size was too big or the price was too high or the quality was not good enough ... And this theme reappeared every time I was involved in helping my friends choosing a digital camera (including dSLRs)This is the first time ever I was so satisfied with a product I was not able to find anything extra to wish for for quite a while and even now after owning it for 5 months I can only think of a few very minor extras which could imho be added through a firmware update).I was shooting film recently and thus "spoiled" by Full Frame (35mm) format. digital FF was out of my price range though. After getting the K-5 I feel I don't need/want FF anymore.PROS:- according to reviews it is better and now also cheaper than any competitor = a win-win situation (closest and imho almost even competitor is Nikon D7000)- backwards compatibility with all Pentax-made lenses- the best body for adapting 3-rd party M-42 and M-39 lenses. Infinity focus = yes, focus confirmation = yes unlike Nikon or Canon which are either impossible to adapt or require tricky adapters which do affect image quality as far as I know.- a unique range of very compact "limited" primes.- great and tight Pentaxians communityCONS:- Pentax is not doing well as a company. It has been bought twice in the last few years and nobody knows if it will recover (personally I'm optimistic)- Pentax is not very common in the US, which means you will have fewer opportunities to swap lenses with your friends or get first-hand advice from another Pentax shooter you know in person (in my case the closest Pentax shooter I know lives thousands of miles away). This might be a big issue for some.- consequences of the above is that used lenses for rental are hard to find and Pentax availability in BM stores is very limited.- biggest issue is maybe lesser selection of lenses than Canon or Nikon. An alarming fact is that 3rd party manufacturers (Tamron, Sigma etc) are disregarding Pentax mount more and more often. Hopefully this will change with newly instituted policies by Pentax-Ricoh. To me personally this issue is balanced by 2 factors: M-42 lenses which work best on Pentax and I have a bunch of them and the fact that the lens I needed was present in the Pentax mount line up (Tamron 17-50 f2.8) at the same price as other mounts.Note: the new owner of Pentax (Ricoh) seams to be doing a lot to rebuild the Pentax brand in the US so maybe soon the above will not be an issue anymore. It looks to me Pentax is on the right track now. Only time will tell if that's really the case though.How did I personally arrive to buying the Pentax K-5:I have no brand loyality what's so ever, however my search was driven by what are the most popular models nevertheless.When I was picking my dSLR in November 2011 I started with looking at FF options first. The by far best value at that time was Canon 5D MarkII, you could get body-only at ~$2000 (now even cheaper). This was definitely out of my price range though, so I started looking at higher end APS-C dSLRs.I started with Canon and Nikon offerings (Canon 7D and 60D and Nikon D7000). Not only was the Nikon newer than either Canon option, it was also ranked higher by most reviewers and was a better value. 7D looked way overpriced, a bit outdated (it is 1 year older model than 60D or D7000) and seemed to have less features on-paper. It is supposed to be a higher end camera and I'm sure those who know what it offers that the lower-end models do not have can benefit from it. 60D with its plastic body was a noticeably more lower-end than the Nikon. Anyway my conclusion was that unlike with Full Frame Canon doesn't really offer a good option in the $1k-2k price range, unlike the Nikon with its D7000. So I was set to get the Nikon.While reading Nikon D7000 reviews I've learned of the almost equivalent due to the same sensor Pentax K-5. Reviews were ranking it (slightly) higher than the D7000 (both were the same price at that moment ~$1200 for the body). I was still inclined towards the Nikon, as it was a much more popular and widespread camera. But then there was a $230 discount on the Pentax and I have jumped on it. Lens selection was not an is
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13.08.2012
10/10
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Since I own both cameras I thought I'd do little comparison between the two. Both are very excellent cameras and neither one would be a bad choice. The K5 has image stabilization built into the camera body which means it will work with any lens. Supposedly VR built into Nikon's zooms and longer lenses is a little better than in camera image stabilization but older lenses and most primes don't have any VR so I suppose the advantage depends on what lens you are using. The way both cameras work with older lenses is quite different. With the D7000 when you use an older manual focus AIS lens, you set the widest aperture and assign a number to the lens. As you change the f stop on the lens there is a mechanical connection to the aperture of the lens so the camera knows the f stop and you can use aperture priority mode. The camera sets the shutter speed which will change as you manually move the aperture on the lens. Pre AI lenses can't be used unless they have been modified. Nikon's AF lenses have electrical contacts that communicate with the camera body so all modes are available. The K5 has what they call a crippled mount which means that there is no mechanical connection which allows the camera to know when you manually change the aperture on an older lens. However you can press a button that momentarily stops down the lens (obviously this is done mechanically) and during this moment the camera meters and sets the shutter speed after which you press the shutter and take the picture. What I really like about Pentax though is that long before AF lenses came out they produced their A series of lenses which have electrical contacts to convey exposure information to the camera and also to enable the camera to electrically set the f stop of the lens. These lenses were being produced while Nikon was still making the AIS lenses which had no electrical contacts. Third party lenses also came in the A series with electrical contacts. These lenses are sometimes quite reasonable on the used market and allow you to use program mode on the K5 which means you have basically everything except AF.To sum it up you have three kinds of mounts for Nikon, pre AIS which need modified, AIS where you manually set the aperture and AF. On Pentax you actually have four. The older screw mount which requires an adapter, the PK M mount which has to be stopped down to meter, the PK A which has automatic metering features and the full AF mount. With both Nikon and Pentax you have AF lenses that use a screw drive from the camera and some with built in focus motors. Supposedly Nikon's in lens focus motors are better???The disadvantage of the K5 is that there are a lot more lenses for Nikon including both new, discontinued and third party so there is more competition in the Nikon lens market both new and used. Also it is harder to find extension tubes, teleconverters, etc. for Pentax. Two very nice lenses available for Nikon and not Pentax is the Tokina 11-16mm wide angle and the Tokina 100mm macro. One very nice lens for Pentax is the DA 300mm f4 which is the lightest most hand holdable lens in it's class.The K 5 is presently $200 cheaper than the D7000. The K5 is slightly lighter weight, smaller and fits nicer in your hand especially when combined with some of the smaller primes. The K5 has a sensitivity mode (ISO priority) which the D7000 doesn't have. I have two very nice Vivitar series one macro zoom lenses by Komine 70-210 f2.8-4. that don't extend when zooming like many other zooms. They are identical except that one has a Nikon AIS mount and the other a Pentax A (PK A) mount. With the Pentax version I get full programing mode plus image stabilization which I don't get with the Nikon version. One thing with Pentax A lenses is the focal length information is not sent to the camera so with a zoom the camera doesn't know the focal length as you zoom in and out. Of course the AF lenses do send focal length information to the camera. My conclusion is that they are both really great cameras. When I was in high school my first camera was a Contaflex one. It was a single lens reflex but didn't have interchangeable lenses nor a light meter and was expensive considering what a dollar would buy in 1957. By comparison these two cameras (in combination with my Mac mini) are absolutely amazing.
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07.10.2011
10/10
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This camera was an upgrade for me from the K10d, and I feel like it was a worthy upgrade. The specifications are out there, but the ones that enticed me to upgrade from the k10d were the+low light handling (high ISO) capabilities+The high dynamic range (better than the 12-bits in the K10d+The improved focal handling+The continued support for older K-Mount lenses.There are other positives including the ability to customize buttons and the sequences they go through when selected and custom user functions, but they weren't the strong factors.I've had the camera for about 6 months now, and I love it. It works extremely well and doesn't change much from the K10d. I've adjusted to many of the differences and feel that if you are considering the K5 as an upgrade from a previous Pentax dSLR, you won't be sorry. The upgrade will probably be most worthwhile for those coming from the K20d and lower. The High-Iso performance is fairly impressive. I feel very confident taking photos up to ISO 6400 with this camera although I prefer sticking at 1600 and below.The 16MP images make it easy to pixel-peep and be too critical of your images. These large resolution images always appear worse on your monitor at 100% and should not be criticized too much for noise and sharpness at these levels. I've found that my images come out extremely sharp once printed and looked at in a more "normal" sized setting than if you zoom in and look at it at a 100% (pixel for pixel) size. My initial feeling was my photos were lacking, but once I had a few 4 x 6 to 8 x 10 prints made (not sure on larger), I was blown away. The resolution also changes how one should approach editing with respect to sharpness and noise, but that is a discussion left for photoshop forums and enthusiasts.The Pentax brand dSLR's are worthwhile for those who may already own Pentax cameras (as I did) including film cameras. All the K mount and even older lenses can be used with the K5. I love it. I actually started with my previous K10d because as a student it was nice to be able to pick up used lenses, including older 1970's vintage lenses, at an affordable price. You don't necessarily get all the nice automatic features, but the lenses have great quality, and I learned more about photography with those older lenses than I ever did before. The on-body anti-shake makes all your lenses anti-shake, and the weather sealing gives me confident that being out on a wet or drizzly day isn't going to ruin the camera. Just remember that full weather sealing (not water-proofing) requires a weather sealed lens to be 100%. I only have one or two lenses that meet that standard, but I still feel confident that moisture isn't going to seep through buttons, the SD card slot, or battery.My only complaints about this camera are more nit-picking than anything. The battery is to be complained about because it would have been nice to have kept the size compatible across the Pentax dSLR models. I suppose there is a good electronic reason for not doing that, but it would have been nice to keep taking advantage of my K10d batteries, even if it meant less photos on a full charge (due to a likely lower voltage).The mode selection dial seems awkward as I used to quickly roll through modes (aperture priority to full manual) quite easily but a button must now be engaged to change modes. I think the purpose was to keep people from accidentally changing modes, but I'm not a huge fan. The camera is a bit smaller than my K10d, and I am a bit big handed. This isn't a huge problem, but I do feel things are a bit awkward.Last, I feel that the access compartments for the battery and SD cards are a little lower in quality than the K10d. I don't that is a "real" problem, but just something that feels different on this camera.Pentax does have good customer support, and it is worth looking at the "PentaxForums" website if you are seriously considering this camera without much knowledge of the Pentax brand and this model. Early runs of the K5 had problems that Pentax replaced very nicely for its users.The K5 is a good camera from a good company. It may not match up to Nikon or Canon but it does perhaps provide the most value for your money.UPDATE: I also want to add that one other "flaw" comes in the PK2 mount and its interaction with older attachments. With my K10d, I was able to attach items, such as manual extension tubes, that didn't have full contacts and the camera could still adjust the aperture lever as it should (not talking A-Mode here but selecting the aperture on the lens itself). On the K5, that is not possible unless all 7 pins on the body are in contact with the attached lens setup. This causes issues with extension tubes that have no contacts or even a bellows type setup. It isn't the end of the world, mind you. The work around is to short the pins on the body via aluminum foil or removing anodized paint off of the objects making contact. Once this is done, the came
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27.07.2011
10/10
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My K-5 experience has been a real adventure: first I was sent a broken, used camera (palmed off as new) by an Amazon seller (Essex Technology Group); then Amazon sent me one that was either damaged or defective. Whatever the reason, the images from this second camera were uniformly terrible--muddy and ugly, with no definition. Amazon was terrific: they sent me a replacement K-5, which arrived today. The third time's the charm! What a difference! This camera is great, I am I very glad I got it. I already have a K-r, so I have something to compare with. I like the K-r very much, but the K-5 is a significant upgrade in all respects.What's good about the K-5:--16+MP (up from 12+ in the K-r), increased DR, 14-bit color (up from 12-bit in the K-r).--You can shoot remote (IR) from behind or from in front of the camera. Great improvement over K-r (you had to be beside or in front of the camera).--You can shoot remote (IR) burst and remote timer. Another improvement over the K-r.--You can shoot with cable shutter release, which can be more convenient than IR in some situations. (K-r is IR only.)--With the v1.11 firmware upgrade, you can capture over two dozen RAW images in burst mode at 7fps before the shooting speed begins to slow down. A huge improvement over the K-r, and one of the main reasons I upgraded to the K-5. Very few cameras at this level can do this.--You can set WB to Kelvin temperature numbers. Very useful; for me it's easier than remembering a list of terms ("shade" "fluorescent light" etc.) which may or may not be entirely applicable. (Althought these in-camera numbers don't correspond to what Adobe thinks they are in PhotoShop, the differences aren't too great.)--At any given WB setting, the color seems to be a tiny bit better than K-r. But this is highly subjective and could be due to inevitable slight differences in environment, due to time required to remove lens from one camera and put in on the other.--Even in flat light, it appears to generate better images (more contrast and more detail) than the K-r, which was already a very good camera in any light.--The increased resolution is very noticeable in enlargements, which is going to mean better large prints and crops.--Even JPEG images are very good--I just gave it a quick test for some images to view on the computer, so I haven't yet shot and looked at RAW.*NOTE: for some reason, the camera comes with JPEG quality set to less than maximum. With all this firepower, I don't know why Pentax assumes that the user wants to generate anything but the best possible images. But this is quickly changed through the Info Menu.--You can shoot DNG (Adobe's version of RAW) which means instant compatiblity with Photoshop's earlier versions.--You can make countless modifications to programs and settings, to customize everything in a way that works best for your shooting style and image preferences. For example, it feels more natural for me to have the front e-dial for aperture and the rear e-dial for shutter speed. Pentax has it set up the opposite, but it was a matter of moments to go into the menu and switch the dials' function to suit my preference.--Redundancy: there is more than one way to access most key functions to change them. In many cases, you can go through a button, through Info, or through Menu. This makes it much quicker and easier to find what you are looking for.--User friendly! Many settings can be accessed at the touch of a button. The choices are generally very good and take very little getting used to.--Like the K-r, other key settings can be accessed and changed by simply pressing the Info button once or twice, then changing from the matrix of a dozen items.In short, what's not to like? The price has come down, the kit lenses work great, the camera is compact and easy to use, IQ is terrific. Can't wait to take some surf shots with the zoom. (Of course, some waves would help, and sunshine would be good, too.)In my original review I had some comments about the physical features of the K-5; they are very minor and with use I have gotten used to them, but they are real and I am including them here...................From my original, "First thoughts" review:At this point I can only comment on the handling of the K-5, since I haven't had a chance to use it much. I have a K-r, which I like a lot. I realize that anything new takes some getting used to, but I feel that the K-r was a little better in terms of handling. Examples:1. The Mode dial (PASM)on the K-5 is a lot stiffer, and it's awkward and unneccessary to have to push down the button atop the dial in order to make the dial turn.LATER NOTE: I always shoot Manual mode, so at this point this is a very minor issue.2. The AF selector dial is also too stiff--very hard to turn. [Still irritating.]3. I also find the battery cover opening mechanism to be needlessly complicated. A simple push-to-open (like the memory card cover) or a simple latch (like the K-r) would b
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22.09.2011
8/10
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I am going to write a short and sweet review. I will also keep it not technical that has been done well above. I started digital with the K100D the moved up to the K20D which is a very good camera. I was a pro for many years during the film days and once I got shooting again I love digital. My daughter wants to become a photographer so I am back at it. Here is the only place where the Pentax falls down. They just do not make some of the things a pro would like to have. The K5 cannot tether which in many conditions would be a huge help and even required for others in a pro shoot. You cannot buy a remote flash trigger that allows you to use PTTL. There are just many accessories for Canon and Nikon that I wish I could get for the K5. That said I do love the camera, they really thought out the ergonomics on this one, a vast improvement over the K20D, which by the way was fine, I would never have thought anything about them if I had not got the K5. It is just very intuitive to use, everything is right where it ought to be, I hardly have to bring the camera from my to change settings. The photos are fantastic. I was a bit put off by the auto focus but as it turns out it was the lenses I was using. Okay they were not bad at all I am just being very picky. But when I stepped up to the star lenses the auto focus performs wonderfully. I took a shot of a raft going down a river that I shot through tree branches in the winter, the AF found the raft, ignored the branches and gave me a perfectly focused shot. I rate this camera very high a nine or ten on its use and quality. If the lack of some things that would only really bother a pro doesn't bother you then this is the camera for you, it does out perform many cameras in its price range and even of some vastly more expensice. Shooting at high ISO is great it took me a while to do it as I am old school but I have taken shots at 3200 and 6400 that are great even 12K us usable, 1600 looks like the 400 of other cameras I have used. If you have light room you can easily clean up the noise at the highest ISO as well and get some great photos. Well I guess it was not that short, but I had to say what a joy it is to use this camera. Even if I have to go to a D3s for some studio things and for the accessories, I will continue to shoot with the K5 for a great many things.....of course if Pentax decides to create firm ware to aid tethering hint, hint, I can do without remote PTTL as I shoot off camera flash on manual anyway. Oh yeah the video is great and as for the auto focus, all the pro videographers I know never shoot with auto focus anyway.Okay, now that I have used the camera for a good amount of time I would like to revise the review a bit. I still love the K5, there is something about it that just makes me enjoy having it in my hands. Picture quality is wonderful, as good as cameras costing many times as much but here are the problems that I have had. First I ordered a star lens it came with the autofocus motor not working, it was replaced but still a hassel. Second since I got back into shooting professinaly the K5 has not held up. It is in the shop getting repaired right now. I know that electronic devices break and it did right in the middle of a shoot. I was able to pull out my K20D and finish fine though. I am not going to get into what happened just that it made shooting with it impossible for that day. Where I am really not happy is with Pentax customer service. I have about two months left on warrenty and that seems to make them not so interested in being prompt. They have had my K5 for a month now, they said it would be fifteen to twenty days. I called at twenty days and they said they had just got the camera ten days before. I mentioned that I had a signed receipt for the day it was delivered. They said wait ten days and call back so I did. Then they said the they had just got the camera five days later than before. When I questioned the guy about that he said oh wait there is a hold on your camera because it is on warenty. I asked him if that made a difference on their turnaround time and he just said call back when it has been twenty days, which of course it had been over that. It is hard because I do really like the camera but with this kind of customer service I am going to fork out for the Nikon D3s I guess when you put the camera through pro work you really need a pro camera. I will still use the K5 especially for travel and landscape work. I really dont think that if someone uses the camera like an amature would and not shooting thousands of photos in a day there would be no problems, and maybe not anyway I may have just been unlucky but thanks to their customer service I am going elsewhere before I have so much invested I cant do so.
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27.11.2011
10/10
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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!
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30.10.2013
10/10
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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.
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09.03.2012
10/10
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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.
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15.05.2011
6/10
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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
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04.05.2011
10/10
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I had to replace my Pentax K20d, which I liked a lot, because of a thief who broke into my car. I really wouldn't have considered spending the money to upgrade to the K5 without this prodding, but although I would gladly consign the thief to jail, I admit to feeling like I wound up winning with the new K5! This camera is so much more of an upgrade to the K20d than I expected.First, the CCD sensor is getting a lot of praise for its high ISO capabilities, which was one of the K20d weaknesses. I would do everything that I could to avoid going beyond ISO 800 on the K20, but I have taken shots at 6400 on the K5 that easily rival 800 on the K20d! Why is this important? Because I can shoot in low light conditions that I couldn't have even imagined trying with the K20d. A lens that was marginal in low light now becomes remarkably useful, so a wider range of lenses can be considered, including some lower priced lenses that I might have skipped over because they were not fast enough. A definite win!Then there is the output quality. I really liked the K20d, but the color saturation seemed a bit dull at times and needed to be pushed either in camera or via software later. Not so with the K5 and using the same lens. Colors are crisper and more vibrant, which means less tweaking needed later.On the K20d, I found the 'Live View' function to be of very limited use. But with the resolution of the 3" screen on the camera and the ease of switching into Live View with just a push of a button, I use Live View routinely. Want to shoot with the camera held above your head? Touch the live view button and do it!Others have commented on the focusing improvement and I can confirm that with the same lens, the focus seems a bit faster but more importantly, hunts far less and locks onto targets the first time almost all of the time. Focusing in low light is remarkably improved. So shots that I may have missed before are more likely to be captured.I really loved how the K20d felt in my hand so I was a bit worried that the K5 would be a letdown since it is smaller, but the K5 feels solid and yet comfortable because of the grip ergonomics and the textured finish. I recently picked up a used Pentax 60-250mm lens that is over 6"long and 2 1/2 lbs, but while it is a heavy combo, it feels balanced and is remarkably comfortable for such a big lens. It is easy to hold the K5 in one hand and reach all of the important functions. With the 60-250mm lens you would definitely want to use two hands after a while - the lens is great but it definitely adds a lot of weight - but taking one handed shots is possible because of the ergonomics of the K5, especially with the in-camera stabilization function.Speaking of the anti-shake function, there are pros and cons to in-camera vs. in-lens stabilization, but I have to say that I prefer the in-camera version for three key reasons: First, every lens you mount on the camera becomes a stabilized lens; second, non-stabilized lenses are less expensive to purchase than stabilized lenses, and third, a stabilized lens more rapidly uses the battery charge than the in-camera stabilization because you are moving glass lens elements instead of a light CCD sensor. So while you cannot see the stabilization working via the viewfinder, I will sacrifice this slight advantage for better battery life, cheaper lens cost and always-available stabilization regardless of the lens you are using!There is so much more I love about the K5, but I will highlight just one more thing. The menu system on the K20d was kludgy and a bit hard to work with. The menu on the k5 is much cleaner and easier to use. I can find what I am looking for more easily (and there is a ton of stuff you can do in the menus!)and making adjustments is fast and sure. More importantly, the things I use the most are directly accessed by the wealth of buttons on the camera, but for those occasions where I need to use a menu the K5 is a definite step up. And just for the fun of it, here are a few things in the menus that you can do, many of which you cannot do with the 'big name' brands:* Fine tune focus adjustment for each lens you own. I checked and my 60-250 front focused just a little bit, but with about 20 minutes of work (using Live View), I was able to adjust this myself and lock in that adjustment for that particular lens. Mount another lens and this adjustment does not apply because the setting is saved as lens specific!* In camera HDR capability, even hand held, lens correction (based upon the specific lens you are using!), dynamic range enhancement, etc.! (I haven't played with much of this yet, but there are some good comments on this on Pentax forums. And just the ability to have this at your fingertips gives you a lot more creativity to play with.)* Shooting sports today and landscapes tomorrow? You can set up the camera to 'favor' speed or depth of field. Or you can set the camera to use the MTF scores of the specific lens
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19.04.2011
10/10
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I've shot with the K-5 for a month now, and I'd like to share my viewpoints on it. First, the noise level in the high-ISO images really is as excellent as the technical reviews say it is. This means that you can use a higher ISO number and get results equivalent to other cameras at lower ISO numbers. You can take your shot with either a faster shutter time (better motion freezing) or smaller aperture (better sharpness, etc) or just enjoy the reduced noise. This puts the camera at an advantage over all other APS-C cameras and a few of the full frame cameras. Next, the movie mode is a mixed bag. It has the 1920x1080 at 25fps setting, as well as 1280x720 at 30fps settings, and lower settings too. The 25fps setting is often quoted as a major problem, with videographers wanting to shoot 23.976fps as a "cinema" mode, but it takes only a bit of video conversion to change the frame rate to 23.976 and resample the 32k s/s stereo signal to match. So, if you're desperate you can manage, but even then it is clear that this is not a camera for someone who wants video as a major use. The biggest problem is the inability to autofocus while shooting. The worst-case test of this is shooting a 2-year old running around in a house. Being indoors with available light, the aperture is open and depth of field is short; as soon as the child runs towards you the focus is way out. The camera is simply not usable in this kind of situation. On the other hand, with available light and a subject which is not in wild motion, the results are acceptable, but even then, a much less expensive camcorder often gives superior results. The only place where the K-5 shines in video is if you are outdoors, and you have a 500mm telephoto mounted, and you want video of distant wildlife - then, you have a system giving nice results. However, again, if you want a camera with great video capability and very good but not quite great still capability, go for the Panasonic-DMC-GH2. Next, color gradient linearity. A partly subjective criteria, not an easy item to quantify, but not too hard for a professional photographer to see. This is the quality of a color image which makes it as lifelike and genuine-looking in the shadows and highlights as in the midranges. A face is a good choice, especially a baby's face - a fair skinned baby should have subtle colorations in the midranges perceivable because their skin is so thin it is nearly transparent. The shadows should look like skin in shadow, not various types of dirty brown, and the highlights should look like brightly illuminated skin not just brightly-colored areas. Being able to set the K-5 with 14-bit linearity may be the key to its terrific color gradient linearity. The K-5 has a wonderfully realistic treatment of living things, and subtle colors which extend from bright to dark look authentic in a way which the eye can see but which are hard to describe - to put a phrase on it, the beauty of the image is deep. The genuineness of the color gradients give a realistic sense of depth which stay in the image even after you have blown it up and put it on your wall. Again, this is hard to quantify, but you won't see this much in the Panasonic GH-2. Or even the Canon Rebel 550D. Pentax has gotten this just so right. I've seen Nikon D7000 shots with similar qualities, but I'd have to still give the K-5 the advantage here. To me, this is one of the deciding features of the K-5, and it has nothing to do with all the technical tests at which it has excelled. Let me say a few words about the image stabilization, which unlike most cameras is in the camera body. You can put any lens on the camera, including old classics, and get modern image stabilization. If you try this with Canon, you will end up stuck on your tripod. Why don't other manufacturers do this? And yes, it works extremely well. Even for long lenses. Now, auto-focus. I have to say, when shooting a still subject the K-5 is near perfection. It is fast and positive in bright light, slower but certain in fairly dim light. If it fails to find a focus in autofocus mode, it will not acknowledge the shutter press. The focus-assist LED is excellent and works well for darkened rooms, but only for distances less than about 5 feet, above that it gets a little less reliable. I sometimes take flash shots in absolute darkness of subjects over 5 feet away, and I've gotten good results using a small hand held flashlight to get a temporary focus, then hold it and turn off the flashlight, and take the shot. This gives you the ability to get dramatic shots like an animal in water at night, splashing, with every drop suspended in air. On the other hand - the situation with a baby running around in circles in front of you, the test I gave for the video mode focus problem, remains a worst case. Moving to continuous focus mode, you get excellent sharp shots, but the timing may be awkward - for instance, with the child running in circle
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12.02.2013
10/10
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I bought this camera on the 10th, and got it today (the 12th) so this review may be a bit premature. In short. I am in love with this camera. I haven't seen the images on my computer yet, but from the on camera display, this thing takes really stunning images. As an upgrade from my Pentax K10D (which is also a fantastic camera) this camera truly is the best DSLR I have ever used, many of my friends own Canon and Nikon's, and they spend literally thousands of dollars on a single camera body, but so far, they do not even compare. I really like the high ISO range, and very low noise, on my K10d I am afraid to go above 400, with the K5 I have been shooting at 3200+ and still getting crisp, clear images. But much like any camera, this one has it's pros and cons. A few things I really like about this, is the fast (or what is fast compared to other cameras I have used) auto focus system, it's fast, but slow compared to Canon or Nikon, but as a bonus with Pentax's AF system, is that the trade off of ultra high speed is ultra accuracy. However one thing I am finding really hard to get use to is the ever so slightly smaller size. This may not be a problem for everyone, but I am use to being able to fit all four of my fingers on the camera body, and having one hang off the K5 to me is just uncomfortable, this can also be corrected by using the battery grip for it. I also really like some of the features they have packed into this little guy, such as the built in level, which I think is very useful if you are shooting from a tripod on uneven ground, and you are unable to perfectly level your tripod. Another thing I am finding odd to adjust to is button placement. While convenient, it's just simply different to what I have been using for the past four years. Over all though, this is an amazing camera, with stunning image capture, that is true to life, this thing is built like a tank (much like all other Pentax cameras) it isn't too heavy, if anything compared to what I am use to it is a bit too light, but that will just take some adjustment. This is a really, really great camera if you are just a beginner, or if you are a pro, it's not only inexpensive, but the quality is all there. Compared to Nikon or Canon, the price to product ratio is much higher, and frankly I am not too impressed with Nikon, Canon, or really any other camera maker out there. If only Pentax made a full frame format camera (other than the 640d) In other words, if you are looking for a new DSLR, buy this, you will not be disappointed. I only highlighted a new nice things about this camera, order it, and you too will find out all the amazing features this camera holds!
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06.08.2011
10/10
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While there are some areas that I think the Pentax K-5 could use some improvement... it is absolutely top-notch in the area that matters above everything else, and that is photo quality.I really think that if you are not really interested in video, don't have any particular allegiance to Canon or Nikon and simply want a tough, rugged, sub-$1,500 DSLR which will stand up to all the elements and take absolutely top-notch photos (even with the kit lens), then the K-5 is for you.The camera itself is very well-made and surprisingly compact next to its competitors in its price range. It is basically like a little tank. The hand-grip is nice but only accomodates three fingers with your index finger resting on the dial wheel above the hand-grip. In practice, it doesn't feel uncomfortable but I do think this is one area where the Canon 60d and Nikon D7000 do a bit of a better job (but of course they are also larger). But overall it's not too bad.As expected for a camera in this price range, there are many direct access controls for adjusting setting such as the ISO and other nice things like a RAW button for switching to raw from jpeg. Your thumb is positioned very comfortably on the back of the DSLR, making access to most buttons a breeze.The menu system is the same as most Pentax's of late. It's main menu system is pretty similar to Canon's with respect to how you navigate through it and how everything is laid out. I like Canon's menu system a lot, so this is a good thing. As would be expected, this DSLR is jam packed with features, so a read-through of the manual is highly encouraged.Photo quality, as I said before, is top notch. What strikes me is the level of detail that is captured in my shots with the K-5, even with the lowly kit lens. Even high-sun shots look pretty decent (well, about as good as you could expect given the conditions). I have experienced excellent noise performance up to ISO1600 but even ISO3200 is pretty respectable. One trademark Pentax trait is very vibrant and saturated colors. In most instances, this works out quite well. Although there maybe some shooting conditions where you might want to dial back the saturation just a little.If you order it with the 18-55 WR kit lens, you will find that its a pretty decent performer. As well as the 50-200 WR kit lens. There is also the 18-135 WR lens as well, which is alright too. Pentax deserves tons of credit for offering a line of a very reasonably-priced, decent-performing weather-sealed kit lenses. The 18-55 WR (weather-resistant) kit lens is around $150 and the 50-200 WR kit lens is about $210. However, as with a lot of DSLRs, it takes some top-notch glass to bring out the K-5's full potential. So it's worthwhile to invest in at least one lens from Pentax's DA* line.Now, onto to some annoyances. I think the autofocus system is good but not as decent as it could/should be. It is just a hair slower than the 60d and the D7000 in most instances. But certainly not subpar though. However, I think this is an area where some improvement should be made. Another major irritant is how much time it takes for the camera to display a picture you just took on screen. It is noticeably slower than some other DSLRs and this is also something Pentax needs to work on. Also, the viewfinder is 100% coverage, which is nice. And while it's perfectly decent, it is not as good of a magnification as the 60d's (although the 60d has only 96% coverage) and while it is good, it could be better. I was also non-plussed by the LCD quality. I think its ok, and certainly the resolution number is competitive, but it doesn't hold a candle to the ones found on the Canons.The video mode is not really great on this DSLR. Still-shooting performance is my top priority so I honestly could care less about the video mode, as I only will need it on rare occaisions. But this is one area where both Canon and Nikon have an advtange.But, overall, I still give this camera 5 stars due to its photo quality and its ability to take superb photos in just about any condition you throw at it. Something that can't really be said about any of the other DSLRs in this price range. Despite my criticisms, the camera's performance is overall good, but needs improvement in some areas. But if you are shopping in the $1,500 range, this deserves as much consideration (or perhaps even more depending on what you're shooting in) as Canon's and Nikon's competing DSLRs.
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10.02.2013
8/10
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I love everything about this camera and, having switched from Olympus, find the low-light capabilities to be extraordinarily. The real technical details may be found in other reviews and consider using [...] to see how it compares to other DSLR choices.BUT...and this is a very big but, there is a problem with the mirror locking up that is pervasive and Pentax refuses to acknowledge and remedy this fatal flaw either with firmware or fix/replacement options. You will be right in the middle of a shoot and the camera locks up, forcing you to pull the battery, replace it and sometimes, give it a little hit on the side. Search the web and you will see the magnitude of this concern. I even bought a battery grip, hoping it would fix the problem but to no avail. It seems most frequent in the Tv mode but can occur in any mode of shooting, including manual.So if you are shooting a wedding or happen on the Loch Ness monster you may be be very frustrated. Even during casual shooting, this is a major pain for a flagship camera.So caveat emptor and save all your receipts and warranty cards. Mine started doing this about 14 months after I bought it through Amazon and I thought it was a fluke until I read up on the problem, now widely reported on the net.This issue aside, it is a great camera and for the current price (about half of what I paid shortly after release) it is a lot of bang for the buck. I would just get the body and consider the Pentax 16-45mm and the 55-300 WR lenses for starters. I've added several in addition to these but find I use these lenses most with the 16-45 clearly a cut above the very decent 18-55 kit lens. You can get very good lenses at reasonable prices. I scored a 50mm 1.7f manual lens on Ebay for $55 and it is the sharpest lens in my kit.And besides...it is pretty cool to not have what everyone else has dangling from your neck and produce images that often blow Canon and Nikon shots out of the water. Just try the in-camera HDR function when you are out with some friends on a shoot and listen to the ooohs, ahhhs and "what are your settings?" Heh, heh, heh.
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12.10.2011
8/10
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I saw all the rave reviews from both buyers and camera review sites on the K5 so I just had to have it. I recently sold my Nikon D90 and was in need of an upgrade.The ergonomics of the K5 are JUST great. It makes you want to pick it up and use it. The weight, the solid build, LCD, and all the buttons seem to be in the right place REALLY great. A sort of non issue, out of the box I had two hot pixels. Thanks though to the in camera pixel mapping a BIG advantage over the Nikon D7000, I had a perfect camera in seconds after just clicking pixel remap.My problems with the K5 are I had way too many pictures where it focused behind what I wanted IT to focus on, OR focused REALLY on nothing. Despite the fact it LOOKED focused in either the viewfinder and or live view. I set it to one point certainly not multi. (I shot a lot of People shots) Unless I was very close to the subject(s) OR "if the subject didn't have a lot of things close by behind" like trees etc.,over and over the K5 had really focused behind my target.I tend to shoot a lot in places of nature like Arboretums etc..so it's then when I noticed the most out of focus shots, when the background was sort of busy. If I was shooting a portrait shot, say by the Ocean, I always had PERFECT sharp focus as there was nothing CLOSE behind my subject like a tree obviously.Another thing that bothered me on the K5 was it's OVERALL rendition of skin tones. I know certain settings are out of the box too saturated with too much contrast but most pictures no matter what I did, had unrealistic skin tones.In raw I was usually able to get VERY good skin tone but I hated to ALWAYS have to manipulate nearly every picture I took in order to get realistic looking skin tones.Fast Forward, I was getting frustrated with the focus and COLOR accuracy. I picked up a Nikon D7000 and without doing a whole review, without question the D7000 had way better accurate auto focus in most situations, and much better looking ACCURATE color, especially skin tones. (This was MY experience don't shoot the messenger :))Long story short without a doubt I enjoyed the overall feel and customization level much more on the K5 vs the Nikon. Also high ISO goes to the K5. As to grain or Chroma noise my tests showed the K5 was the winner over the D7000 which was close.However due to the focus and skin tone issues I sadly returned my K5 and will be keeping the D7000. There is no doubt the Pentax is a SUPER great camera. I suppose if you enjoy a ton of post processing it will reward you big time. The auto focus issue? I don't know..I missed far too many shots that should have been in focus..and that's probably the main reason I chose the D7000 over the Pentax.This is just my opinion, and from what I've read the K5 usually comes up the winner. However due to the issues I listed at least in my case, the D7000 was the better camera for ME though not ergonomically. Also as far as the initial kit lenses go, if you buy these cameras with the kit lens..the K5'S lens will show MUCH more purple fringing, The D7000 wins again on the kit lens. Not an issue if you plan to buy some good glass as they say with your camera. All said though, the K5 is a great camera, but you may want to try a D7000 and see if it may not be the better camera in the REAL WORLD..Not dxo charts, shooting manikins in a studio, and all that sort of thing.I know there are some die hard Pentax people out there I can see why, as Pentax seems riddled with QUALITY and is a bit DIFFERENT than the same old boring? Nikon/ Canons. I am actually the type who PREFERS to be different, (I have an X100 LOVE IT!! I won't even go there now). I WANTED to choose the K5 over the D7000 but my pictures wouldn't let me do that..JUST my eyes and opinion.
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03.02.2014
10/10
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Best camera I've ever owned. Not too long after purchasing, I caught the full-frame bug and moved to Canon 5dmkII. NOT a better camera. L series lenses not better than DA* or Limited glass. Best image quality you'll get for under $2,000. Best ergonomics, period. Best weather resistant camera, period. Lowest overall system cost, period. Cons: AF system needs some improvement. Sourcing lenses, peripherals in person is nearly impossible unless you live in NY, LA or Chicago. If you're worried about impressing people by the name brand of your gear, this isn't for you either.A last thought to ponder: Pentax is the manufacturer of the bestselling SLR of ALL TIME, The K-1000. For good reason--simple design, reliable and inexpensive.
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30.06.2013
10/10
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I switched from Nikon D40 to the Pentax system, because I now consider myself an enthusiast up from an amateur. Alas in these difficult economic time I can't afford $2000.00 for a weather resistant Nikon with a better sensor, but I can afford the Pentax which has the aforementioned qualities I'm looking for. Pentax is such an easy to operate camera, it has all the switches and dials on the camera, no more diving into the menu to adjust ISO or to get continuous focus or metering. And the lenses are affordable, even for the fast primes as compared to Nikon fast lenses. Backwards compatibility you got it, K mount is a popular mount, this allows for purchasing high quality glass affordably, ebay has thousands of quality lenses. Also it seems that Pentax has enthusiastic fan base with helpful forums, which comes in handy from time to time. For such a powerful camera it's tiny, as small as my D40, and the lenes are small, which is cool for carrying around all day. The down side of being small is my pinky finger drops off the camera, so I ordered a battery grip, and I bet it's still going to be compact. Speaking of ergonomics the camera is easy to hold, due to its deep grip, and the switches and dials have a quality feel. The fit and finish is superb. I'm glad I made the switch, I like being a "rebel", in the world of cameras anyway!
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22.09.2013
10/10
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So,I will not reinvent the wheel. Read the glowing reviews of this camera and take everyone's word for it. This camera rocks. I bought this camera for three reasons. 1) It's a Pentax and I have been happy with Pentax since I bought a Spotmatic in the early seventies. 2) Some of the forum reviews thought the K-5ii feature set wasn't worth the higher price vs. this camera, 3) I was going to the Burning Man festival and I wanted a weather-sealed high end camera to use in one of the harshest environments on the planet. All I can say is that I have not been disappointed. The camera worked like a dream. I am totally happy with my photos and despite heat and ferocious dust that thoroughly coated the outside of the camera (aka Playafied) it never quit. Indeed I have not been able to detect any dust getting inside the camera at all (don't take off the WR lens though). BTW: I bought mine from Beach Camera and was totally satisfied unlike another recent reviewer.
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13.11.2010
10/10
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This is quite simple the best camera I've ever owned. It takes great photos and is very well built. I wasn't going to upgrade yet. I'm the type to wait until a new electronics product has been out for a while and dropped in price, but the reports I've seen about this camera triggered my choice to take a chance.The first thing I noticed is how petite the K-5 looks, though looks are deceiving. This baby is dense and weighs much more than you'd expect from the size. I'm sure that the magnesium body and extensive weather seals have a lot to do with that. This is one solid piece of kit. The camera has plenty of external controls, about what you'd expect from a body in this price range. I've shot with my sealed K20D in the Pacific Northwest rain a lot with no problems. My two shoots with the K-5 in the wet show it to be as least as good. Though Pentax has dropped the multiple exposure button. You can program the custom program button to duplicate that feature. As far a programming, the K-5 has the extensive customizability I came to love with my K20D. The feature list is extensive and way too long to go over in a short review.And the photos! This camera has a huge dynamic range, over 14 stops! Even at ISO 800 it has the same exposure range of my K20D at 100 ISO. The tonality you can get from a print is beautiful. Another nice feature is the ability to choose 14 bit as opposed to 12 bit RAW files. It's a small thing but brings the camera in line with Nikon's offerings. I can't comment on the many shooting modes and effects available. They only apply to JPEG images. I don't understand why anyone would buy a camera this costly and capable and throw away so much potential image quality by shooting JPEG. That's not to say that the JPEGs from the K-5 aren't perfectly fine. They are. It's just that RAW files from this camera hold so much more information than a JPEG can. And that information translates into a very real difference in what you can print if you take the time and care to. My experience seems to mirror the incredible sensor abilities that DXO Labs has published for the K-5.One other huge advance is the focus speed. This is the fastest and most accurately focusing camera Pentax has ever built, easily in line with Canon and Nikon's offerings in the price range. One small disappointment is that the fast focus and 7 fps capture rate makes the camera suitable for sports and wildlife photography, but the camera has a somewhat limited buffer. The 40 frames of JPEG is reasonable but the 15 image RAW buffer is a bit cramped. But then Pentax doesn't make the long lenses for that kind of photography anyway. Though Sigma does make some with Pentax mounts. With the few ballgame or bird photos I take, I haven't found the buffer limit to be a problem.Looking at my histograms shows that the K-5 has a tendency to underexpose about a third of a stop. That's really no problem as I've pulled usable photos out of totally black portions of the initial image, great reason to shoot RAW. Another is the great low ISO capability of the K-5. the quality of my 6400 ISO photos is slightly better than what I get with the K20D at 1600 ISO, easily 2 1/2-3 stops improvement depending on situation. And the camera focuses much faster in low light, too.If I were a video shooter I might find a problem with the lack of autofocus in video mode. The newest Canon and Nikon cameras have that ability, though the autofocus is slow on both during video capture. That's the nature of phase detection focusing that true DSLRs use in Live View or Video. The couple of videos I've shot look great. It's enough for me. And the camera does allow for an external microphone.P.S.It was commented that this review is to impersonal and that I use terms that people don't understand. To make this more clear:14 stops of DR means in the real world is that my photos look better than any I've ever taken. Color gradations are smoother and more subtle. It means that I'm able to pull usable details out of parts of the image that I would have given up on before because they were too dark. It means that I can take single shots in situations where before I would have used HDR or exposure blending to pull in detail in both bright and dark areas of a scene. It means that I can the same tonal range at ISO 800 that I get with a K20D at ISO 100. It means that this is a terrific camera. I guess I'm a bit excited that a Pentax camera finally gets great press. I'm a bit tired of having equipment that I very much like ignored by most photographers.
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25.04.2014
10/10
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I was very happy with the fast service. There are no complaints, thank you. I will be ordering more as you make it so convenient and have a fantastic selection. L Bearss
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03.06.2012
10/10
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The K-5 is really something special. I tried our Nikon, Cannon, and Sony before landing on a K-5. Now granted, Nikon, Cannon and Sony all make great cameras - so I am not going to go into a fanboy war between all the brands - I'll just focus on why I chose the K-5, even though it is about 2 year old technology at the moment (May 2012)Feel - The K-5 is solid, rock solid. It feels like it could survive the Zombie Apocalypse, and we'll need someone taking photos - right? In all seriousness, this is a tight, weather sealed camera that is built like a tank. It is also much smaller than most DSLRs out there - almost compact (well for a DSLR) It just feels good in the hand and is an absolute pleasure to take photos with. Some have compared it to Leica Ms - but I won't go that far - however, this is a great DSLR for street photography - you wont' be scaring your subject away, especially if you use one of the Pentax wonderful limited primes (the 40mm looks like there is not even a lens in the camera)Image quality - this baby just takes great pictures. The 16.3 MP sensor is a Sony and it produces great results. Low light performance is very good. Frankly, I don't blow up my shots to life size, so I don't need 24 or 36 MP - more megapixels does not always equate to better photos - that is really up to the photographer. When paired up with a quality lens - the images a stunning. When paired up with an ok lens (kit lenses) - the images are pretty darn good.Lens selection - some will argue that Nikon and Cannon just offer more lenses - and that is correct. They offer A LOT of lenses, most of which, honestly, you will never use. Pentax offers a great number of lenses and have these absolutely amazing limited primes that exude quality. They are awesome and make the experience just all that much better while giving you wonderful image quality.But it's Pentax! - Pentax is a quirky company and they have been going through a lot of issues. With the recent acquisition of Pentax by Ricoh, I think the future is bright. And Pentax really focuses (no pun intended) on the photographic experience. Yeah - they may be the underdog, but I can tell you I get just as good, if not better, images with the K-5 and some of the prime lenses than my colleagues with their expensive and heavy Canikon gear.All in all - this is a great value DSLR. There are better out there - but I have yet to find one that has the feel of the K-5. Cameras are very subjective - so your opinion may vary.
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09.01.2011
10/10
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I just got my k-5, and it is pretty much exactly what I was looking for. I upgraded from the k20d, in the k-5 surpasses that excellent camera in every respect.The AF is so much faster than previous pentax models. It can still struggle sometimes in very low light when pointed at low contrast area, but so does pretty much any camera ever made. Liveview AF if very fast as well, even faster with the new 1.02 firmware.The dynamic range is astounding, and equals or beats pretty much any digital camera up to this point (and probably equals the exposure latitude of negative film). I can pretty much dispense with multiple exposures for HDR, because i can now just expose for the highlights and then bring the shadows up in photoshop with almost no added noise. This is probably the most revolutionary feature.High ISO is fantastic, getting pretty close to the performance of the best FF cameras of the current generation. It is at least 2 stops better than my k20d, and probably closer to 3 when you factor in that you pretty much cant make it produce banding noise at any iso, which makes the files much easier to clean up. I can use iso 6400 at A3 size and it looks great, just a quick pass with noise ninja or topaz. The ISO performance of this camera was unimaginable a few years ago when talking about aps-c sensors.The build quality is awesome, and it just feels great in the hand (i have average sized hands). Its very compact for a camera in this class (compared to nikon d300s. canon 7d, etc..), but is very solid feeling due to the magnesium alloy shell and steel frame. It is fully weather sealed and very rugged. Try doing this with any other camera besides the olympus e-5 [...] . It somehow manages to squeeze a remarkable number of manual controls in without feeling cramped.Ergonomics is a particular strong point for Pentax in general, and specifically the k-5 is probably the best pentax yet camera in this regard. All the major controls fall easily under your fingers, with no need to take your eye away to change aperture, shutter speed, iso, metering pattern, af mode, etc.. The great high iso performance makes the pentax TAV mode truly useful finally (lets you set aperture and shutter speed, and changes the iso to get proper exposure within your set auto iso range). More than any other company it seems like the pentax engineers are also photographers, and everything is laid out in a way that is logical and well conceived. Also there is the pentax unique hyper program and hyper manual modes. Hyper program lets you easily switch from your set program mode to AV or SV mode by just turning the control wheel of each. Turn the back wheel and you are in aperture priority, turn the front and you are in shutter priority, hit the green button and you are back to your program mode. In manual mode you can make your adjustments to shutter and aperture, and the green button will take a meter reading and make an exposure suggestion for you, which quickly gets you in the ballpark. Its great.The shutter/mirror sound is whisper quite, a very nice change from the loud thwack of my k20d. When i shoot with my flash, the flashbulb pop is the loudest sound coming from the camera. Its very refined and unobtrusive. The max continuous speed is an impressive 7 frames per second, and mine can go for an equally impressive 25 frames before the buffer fills. This is all pretty much class leading.This camera pairs exceptionally well with the tiny Limited primes, making it possible to have exceptional IQ with very small size, yet retaining all the control of a pro camera. Street photographers should seriously consider this combo.I can recommend this camera to anyone without reservation. It is the best camera I have ever used, and it makes the other cameras in its class feel gigantic and clunky.Pros:Fast AF14 stops of DRClean High ISO, usable ISO 6400Compact, rugged buildErgonomicsGreat color, tonal gradationsVery customizableCons:AF tracking not that great, but pretty good for all but the most demanding circumstances.Needs high quality lenses to shine, but why put crap glass on a camera like this anyway?
Скромный эксперт
02.01.2013
10/10
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I bought this camera for the following features: weather/dust seals, quality of sensor for price, interoperability with my old lenses. I was a K1000 shooter for years, and after reading many reviews, decided to give this camera a shot as my main digital. I have used it extensively for shooting car races in heat, dust and rain, usually with a 50-200 zoom. The image stabilization (in the camera, not the lenses!) has meant I could also use my old glass and get decent results. I have also shot from the bow of a sailboat in a small squall, and was pleased that the weather seals did their job (warning, your results may vary! Water resistant is NOT waterproof!).This camera is light, and fairly small compared to it's competitors, but it feels solid. Battery life is good, speed is also good for the price point. Auto focus takes some adjusting to, but it generally competent. The 18-55mm lens that came with it is very useful for general shooting, especially with 18mm being basically a wide angle substitute. Low light capability with this lens is good, and low light with some of my older manual glass is great.There are about one billion settings you can fool around with on this camera if that's your thing, but the "green" mode (point and shoot), and a couple of pre-programmed settings hold me pretty well.My only real knock is that Pentax doesn't make enough lenses, and lenses from third party suppliers range from great to really not worth the money. I would like to see a wider range of weather-resistent lenses, but am otherwise very happy.
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