Mojoni Loc: Eastern Tennessee

I've been looking into getting a new camera lately and have been considering getting a Pentax K5 11s. The price has gone down lately and I just can't afford to get the K3. Anyone have the pleasure of shooting with this?

john vance Loc: Granbury,Texas

Great camera, I have a KR for sale with a ton of lenses and carrying case if interested let me know less than 500 clicks, like new.

gtrrt

Great camera but not too many people know about it. I have a cheaper one a K-7 I nev told people what camera I have and they can't believe its a cheap Pentax K-7.

Nosaj Loc: Sarasota, Florida

Yes. It's a excellent choice. Check some reviews on Pentax Forums, DP review, and Amazon: it get very high marks.

royden Loc: Decatur, GA

I got one when B&H had them with grip and 64 GB Sandisk. Net to me was $529.95. I was a bit worried about the size as I like the feel of the K20D. The camera is awesome and with the grip attached, it's the perfect size, Will post a few pics later

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WayneL Loc: Baltimore Md

I bought one a few weeks ago from B&H for under $500. A great price for a great camera. You will not be disappointed.

Mashubi1 Loc: Salem, Oregon

I recently went from a K-7 to a K-3, which is based off of the K-5 IIs, and it is a very wonderful camera...If you can't do the K-3 then the K-5 IIs would be your best step.When the K-5 and K-5 IIs were released I had just purchased my K-7....I kicked myself for not going for a K-5...either choice K-5 IIs or K-3 is a good decision.

royden Loc: Decatur, GA

[quote=Mojoni]I've been looking into getting a new camera lately and have been considering getting a Pentax K5 11s. The price has gone down lately and I just can't afford to get the K3. Anyone have the pleasure of shooting with this?[/quote

Atached one pic with my earlier post. Couldn't seem to add more. So here.

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Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Pentax lenses are not "Cheap" they are most excellent!!!!!!!!!

jburlinson Loc: Austin, TX

I have the K5 iis and love it. It has everything good about the Pentax line -- rugged, great interface, superb jpg processor, top-flight ergonomics, etc. Like all Pentax dslr's, other than the new KS2, it lacks an articulating or tilting lcd. (The older I get, the more attractive this feature gets. I don't like getting on the ground to compose through the viewfinder (optical viewfinder is excellent, btw) for those special shots (and getting up again is even more trouble!)

The big issue, though, is the absence of an anti-aliasing filter, which was deliberately removed on the 5iis in order to sharpen the image up. The K5 and the K5 ii both have the anti-aliasing filter in place. The K3, I believe, lets the user select or de-select this feature through use of a simulator.

Whereas the absence of the filter does arguably make the image sharper, it also increases the risk of getting moire, which can turn up in the darndest places if you're not careful.

Take a look at this web page for a technical explanation and a really good example of the real-world consequences of moire where you might not expect it.

http://users.wfu.edu/matthews/misc/DigPhotog/alias/

If this kind of thing bothers you, it might be better to look for the Pentax K5ii (without the "s"). The price is even better (though not by much).

Either way, I'll bet you'll be happy. I'm a pixel peeper and I love blowing my images up 200 to 400% and marvelling at how good they look, even at ISO 1600.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Excellent article.
Thank you for sharing it with us.

Mojoni Loc: Eastern Tennessee

Thanks to everyone that has responded to my querie. As I am not one who
would purchase a brand most of the masses would buy, this camera definitely fits my needs. Can't wait to get my new toy!!

Nosaj Loc: Sarasota, Florida

:thumbup: :thumbup: :D

Nosaj Loc: Sarasota, Florida

[quote=Architect1776]Pentax lenses are not "Cheap" they are most excellent!!!!!!!!![/quot

Very well said.

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wolfd Loc: Vancouver, Canada

I have a K5.
I am very pleased with it.