Hi i'm a canon user. I'm interested with the Pentax K-5 capabilities. And i'm just wondering of the pros and cons of using a Pentax and Canon. I'm currently using a Canon EOS 550D. Anyone care to give any suggestion/infos/updates/reviews.? Thanks. =)
Hi i'm a canon user. I'm interested with the Pentax K-5 capabilities. And i'm just wondering of the pros and cons of using a Pentax and Canon. I'm currently using a Canon EOS 550D. Anyone care to give any suggestion/infos/updates/reviews.? Thanks. =)
I started my dSLR journey with Canon 500D. I was beginning to enjoy the Canon EOS system until I faced 2 factors:
1) Canon is upping the sensor megapixel in new EOS models, which 'forces' users towards the expensive L lenses in order to reap the potential of the high megapixels. Meanwhile, the stable of non-L lenses remain the same, the best being the 15-85mm zoom lens. I don't like this strategy.
2) Canon EOS dSLRs produce skin tones under tungsten light that is too warm for my taste. Sometimes the skin appeared like jaundice. Under flourescent light, the skin tone is too pinkish, but this is entirely subjective. I shoot mainly portraits of my family.
I switched to Nikon & loved the skin tone. Nikkor 18-200mm lens was all I needed & used. But what drew me to Pentax was its unassuming characteristic & its inexpensive lenses relative to Canon & Nikon lenses. Although I prefer Nikon's skin tone, Pentax's is unique; can't really describe it. I'm enjoying my K5 + 18-135mm + FA 50mm.
As I used dSLR more, I realised the value of ergonomics, which wasn't important to me when I started. The ergonomics of K5 is much better than all the entry level Canon dSLRs & on par with 60D. You will have to try them to appreciate K5 ergonomics. These are my 2-cent worth.
i didnt know pentax sells camels..
Anthony Lee said:Generally, the K5 color rendition under the condition you mentioned is much better than the current Canon APS-C cameras, including the 7D. But in outdoor shooting, I don't like the K5's rendition of green and blue. The K5 is an excellent camera and should hold its own against even the Canon 7D. Having used the K5 for 4 months after moving from Canon, what I missed most is Canon's EOS utilities especially in conectivity, post processing software, OEM localised technical services, easier access to lenses and accessories, especially when one can easily rent one, shoot it for a day before deciding to buy or not. Ergonomics was not my concern when I switched as one will get used to another style soon, but I hate the location of the on/off button as that place should have been for the shutter wheel. Overall, definitely a better camera than any Canon APS-C except maybe in the AF department in both the body and lenses. So TS, it depends on why you want to switch from Canon and what's wrong with your 550D.
Have you found out how to solve the green & blue issue when shooting outdoors? I have tried playing with the Colour Hue thing but it doesn't seem to have much effect.
Plus there's this reddish skin colour tones on faces sometimes. It's weird and I think it happens in certain lighting only... Don't know maybe it's my wrong settings?
I'm using Vibrant, adding values to Sharpness and contrast and some saturation.
How to tweak it to make it better?
As a newbie I find that lens also plays a part in colour temperature. The new 18-135 has a more vibrant colours as compared to DA35 2.4.