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Pentax 5k
Aug 23, 2011 08:01:27   #
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I'm new to Uglyhedgehog and considering purchasing a Pentax 5k and would like any good or bad input before moving ahead.

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Wallace

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Aug 23, 2011 16:13:22   #
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I've been shooting with the k5 for several months now and I'm very happy with it. It's really best for stills -- for serious video work I would go with the Canon 7D. For a high-end DSLR, it's pretty small and lightweight, but the build quality is quite good. I've had great results with high ISO exposures -- 800 has little or no noticeable noise, and I've gotten pretty amazing results at 1600 and 3200. I've even shot some OK-looking snapshots at 6400. The in-camera HDR feature is fun, and you can get a decent shot in previously impossible lighting conditions. Of course you can do this in post, but it's cool to be able to see a result right away.

The main reason I got the K5 is that I already had several Pentax lenses. But one disadvantage of Pentax is that the selection of high-end lenses is nowhere near as good as you can get with, say, Canon. Especially if you're into super-telephoto.

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