Pentax K-5 review

Pentax K-5 video review - What Digital Camera tests the K-5 DSLR

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[Drinapropriatetouch]

At least Pentax actually brings out new cameras.

As of march 2011 we're just getting our first look at the a700's replacement and then only to find out its got an evf. It's an 'slt' camera which I personally DO NOT WANT.

I am jumping ship with the next body I buy because although I love my a700 I hate where sony is going. I think Pentax looks good right now.

[WhatDigitalCamera]

@Drinapropriatetouch But Sony released the A33 and A560, A55 and A580, will it be A77 and A790? We'll have to wait and see...

[rimofheaven]

I don't like to complain, but one of the comments was dead on in that the writer expressed some anger over pentax dishing out cameras that are so incomplete or just near copies of previous models. This is true in some regard. I was pissed about the k20D and the k7 because my k10D had better image quality, and that is what matters most. Still, the k5 is very impressive. It is what the two previous models should have been, but inexcusably were not.

[WhatDigitalCamera]

@rimofheaven The K-5 is the biggest jump from Pentax for some time (ignoring the recent medium format 645D release - also impressive). They've optimised the K-5's sensor to perform really, really well. Between this, the D7000 (same sensor) and Canon 60D (different sensor), technical testing (not necessarily real world shots) would suggest that the Pentax comes out on top.

[dbkfrogkaty1]

I am amazed about how many people comment on video. Listen to the review. It does 1080p video. Keep in mind it is first a still camera. Most of the review is about that capability. It's a good review of the main function of the camera, being able to take great photos. Excellent high ISO performance, good fps, IQ is good and it has solid weather tight construction.

[WhatDigitalCamera]

@dbkfrogkaty1 Thing is, if the K-5 had an even better video mode as well as all those other great things then it may have caused even more of a storm in a slightly different market sector.

[ParisiusIsid7694]

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[Zed100000]

what the hell was the that shot with the chick in the spandex dress - that just totally distracted me.... 

[thehalflifedude]

@Drinapropriatetouch

The IQ loss is an increase in noise that shouldn't exist, because the camera compensates for the light loss [up to 30% I believe] by increasing the ISO. This isn't particularly problematic but it's a problem that shouldn't exist, it should either have a OVF or no mirror at all.

[Drinapropriatetouch]

@thehalflifedude Not sure what exactly what your point is.

But the light loss is only very small and the comparison tests done between the A77 & Nex 7 which has no mirror have shown only a negligible loss of image quality. So I’m not really disappointed in the IQ the A77 has, I’d just like an OVF version if I could have one if thats what you're getting at.

[CalebFilmsPresent]

what editor you have used?

[dadautube]

not only great for its price, but also great in terms of delivering a number of items and features that no other camera in any price range have!

i own this camera, plus the K-7 (still an impressive piece indeed!) as well as the K-x (White) and love them all! hail on thee Pentax to offer the thrifty photographers invaluable jewels at reasonably low costs since ancient times ...

[thehalflifedude]

@Drinapropriatetouch

Guess what? We've got a SLT that sheds the sensor of light and indirectly IQ, and you get a EVF to back it up! :D

[KRE8TVT]

@WhatDigitalCamera its a77 :)

[Bahecuk]

I Just love Pentax for NOT having other semi-pro/pro dslrs in their line up, because when canikon realeses new prosumer camera they need to step back a little bit, just because they need to sell d300's and 7d's, while Pentax is free to add any features they want!

[Bahecuk]

@sampreap

try out limited lenses. their are just superb!