well the main reason Im considering the K5 IIs is they are still
available new in box and cost only $700 compared to around $1100 for a K3.
The K5 IIs seems to have gotten good reviews and is significantly
cheaper than a K3. Of course, its not the same as a K3, but it should be
worth $700.
On 7/11/2014 1:26 PM, P.J. Alling wrote:
Objective testing by various web sites and magazines have come to the
consensus that there is a small but noticeable difference in
sharpness, at the pixel level with a greater chance of noticeable
moire. Since most of us don't print at the pixel level, I wouldn't
worry about it either way. The K5II has much improved auto focus at
lower light levels. There's also some possibility that Ricoh put more
effort into sourcing better components than Hoya so K-5(( cameras may
have longer trouble free lifetimes than K-5 cameras. That last is
conjecture, and may or may not be important given the shortened life
cycle of digital photo equipment, as the K-5 series is already
obsolete as a product.
On 7/11/2014 11:53 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote:
Im considering selling one of my lenses and buying a K5 II or IIs
with the funds but I am undecided because I dont know a couple of
things about these two bodies.
1. How much real sharpness difference do you really see between the
II and IIs when using a really sharp lens?
2. How often and how much of a problem is moire with the IIs body
using really sharp lenses?
Any guidance would be appreciated, and thanks in advance.
P.S. 3. Could someone remind me what is the difference between a K5
and a K5II?
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