Paul, is the K5 brighter than the K7 in the viewfinder ? Joe
I think it's possible. As you said, just idle specification. But
your APS-C camera would still be just as good as it is now, and I
think you can expect that Pentax will continue to focus a lot of
attention on future APS-C products.
Paul
On Apr 23, 2012, at 8:57 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote:
I know this is all just idle speculation, but -- are you suggesting
that they'd take a 645D body & stick a 24 x 36mm sensor in there? And
it wouldn't be a K mount? Because if that happens, I'll have one heck
of a fire sale...
:)
-c
On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 8:01 PM, Paul Stenquist
<pnstenqu...@comcast.net> wrote:
Most K mount users are probably shooting with DA glass, so a 24 x
36 camera isn't really a viable upgrade path. But it could serve
as an entry level camera for the 645D line, and it would fit in
nicely with the brands other pro offerings. That would also spur
645D lens development. I don't think a 24 x 36 camera is coming
soon to any Pentax line, but if it does, it may make more sense to
make it part of the pro line.
Paul
On Apr 23, 2012, at 5:48 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:
Actually Paul that makes no particular sense. It makes a little
sense to build a K mount with approximately 24x36mm sensor, from
a marketing standpoint, it would give K mount users an upgrade
path even if 99% never took it. But if they were going to put
that size sensor in a 645D I'd think that their engineering and
marketing departments were working against them. Pentax's next
645D will have to have a 60mp sensor to keep ahead of the
competition from Nikon's and Canon's full frame offerings.
On 4/23/2012 5:29 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:
I don't think Pentax will continue the K-5 as a nameplate.
However, the next camera will probably be very similar. Giving
it a new name is good marketing in the photo biz these days. And
if Pentax does ever go "full frame" (all cameras have full
frames, just different sizes), they will undoubtedly continue
to focus on APS-C. That's where their glass lives. No way,
they'll abandon it. I wouldn't be surprised if a 24 x 36 Pentax
is part of the 645D family. That would make sense.
Paul
On Apr 23, 2012, at 3:33 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:
Darren,
That's the right attitude. And I didn't mean to say is was
superceded yet.
My bet is that Pentax will release one more 'K-5 like' camera before
it goes full frame.
If that should happen, the K-5 will still be a great value.
Regards, Bob S.
On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 2:24 PM, Darren
Addy<pixelsmi...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 11:06 AM, Bob
Sullivan<rf.sulli...@gmail.com> wrote:
Darren,
Good for you! Enjoy using it and know it's not obsolete,
just superseded.
Words of Wisdon, Bob! Thanks!
That's the thing though: I really don't think it has been superseded
*yet* which I find impressive.
Most objective analysis seems to find it still to be the Best APS-C
DSLR currently available.
Frankly, give it's acclaim, I think that Pentax would be wise to not
discontinue it and to simply offer new cameras around it (let the
market decide).
I realize that new Pentax models are probably imminent, but I don't
think that necessarily means they are better cameras - at least
regarding the things that I think are most important. For example,
most of the recent DSLR advancements have been made with videographers
in mind (and more megapixels). Taking into account the physics of
sensors, I find it hard to believe that putting 50% more pixels on a
sensor (of the same size) is NOT going to result in a lowering of the
high ISO performance (more noise).
Mark Roberts opined the other day that the 16MP of the K-5 represents
a sort of "sweet spot" and I think that is quite possible. We won't
>>>>>> know until we have other models to judge from, but I'm pretty
confident that as long as the K-5 functions as it should, it will
probably be my last APS-C camera. I'm still hopeful that Pentax offers
a FF model "down the road" but if/when they do I won't be one of the
early adopters. I like to wait and see what Real Users say.
On that score, the K-5 remains impressive. 75 people have reviewed it
on Amazon. NO one has rated it lower than a 3 (very unusual for any
product). 3% of reviewers gave it 3 stars (I suspect that most of them
work for Canon or Nikon). :) 10% gave it 4 stars; A whopping 87% gave
it 5 stars. And Amazon reviewers are no anomaly. Look at the reviewers
at B&H or Adorama and you'll find the same thing. 176 reviewers at B&H
and it has an overall 4.8 stars out of 5. "Short battery life" is the
only "con" listed. Similar at Adorama, but only 25 reviews: A
consistent 4.8 stars.
The most recent review at B&H:
Title: "Enjoying photography again"
By WayneJohn
from: Minnesota
About Me: Semi-pro Photographer
"I love this camera. My previous camera was a K2000, and I have been
looking to upgrade for a while now. People told me I would be better
off just spending the money on lenses. I finally bought a K-5, It's
the best decision I've made. This camera is a joy use. I use alot of
manual focus lenses, and the bright viewfinder makes it so much easier
to focus. Highly recommend this camera."
In short: CAN'T WAIT.
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