Even for K7 owners, it is ver enticing. Should have waited for this but I dun regret getting the K7 :devil:
K-5 Officially Announced :D
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At last, official released 
Now still have to wait another 1 or 2 months before can see at store :sweatsm:
Now still have to wait another 1 or 2 months before can see at store :sweatsm:
I hope the AF is on par with the competition and the DC motor will be more successful than SDM.
When Pentax is out of the red I hope they give some more Limited Lenses...
When Pentax is out of the red I hope they give some more Limited Lenses...
K-5 vs K-7
Other than what K-7 already has, K-5 has some improvement on the following:
Other than what K-7 already has, K-5 has some improvement on the following:
- New CMOS sensor with integrated A/D converter and 16.3 MP (4928 x 3264) (hope its high ISO performance is on par of or better than Kx)
- Noise reduction configurable per ISO
- 7.0 fps.
- New SAFOX IX+ 11 point autofocus with higher light sensitivity (larger light intake). "Complete rehaul and faster and more accurate".
- ISO 80 to 51200 (standard is 100 to 12800).
- Full HD video with 1920x1080 25fps.
- HDR with image alignment and adjustable equalizing parameter.
- Golden rule grid and scale grid in LV.
- Electronic horizon for roll (K-7 also has) and pitch (in K-5 only).
- NR (Noise Reduction) function, with a choice of Auto, On and Off modes (thank you Pentax!)
- Cross process mode
flowerpot
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[*]Electronic horizon for roll (K-7 also has) and pitch (in K-5 only).
Whoa...This one is special...
Whoa...This one is special...
flowerpot
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My logic tell me, if K5 can push ISO to 51200, they must have improved ISO 100 to 12800
These expanded feature usually are software tune... not actual amplification by the sensor...
It's probably something newly developed by Pentax. Don't think it's another SDM type motor, otherwise it won't be called DC I guess. Based on DPR, the lens features a rotation-free mechanism to keep the focus ring stationary. But our DA*1650/50135/60250 and etc also have non-rotational focusing rings :dunno: Let's hope Pentax would have an official clearer statement about this new design
Here is the patent about this DC motor driven stuff from Hoya:
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/20090323208.pdf
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flowerpot
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It's probably something newly developed by Pentax. Don't think it's another SDM type motor, otherwise it won't be called DC I guess. Based on DPR, the lens features a rotation-free mechanism to keep the focus ring stationary. But our DA*1650/50135/60250 and etc also have non-rotational focusing rings :dunno: Let's hope Pentax would have an official clearer statement about this new design
Could be a joined developement with Tokina... Since Tokina also coming out with BIM lens.. anyway the word "SDM" kinda make ppl uneasy, a change of name is good...:bsmilie:
Pics or it didn't happen. :bsmilie:
Sensor shift still in there? I never did see it in action at the outings... :think:
I'd rather it has one card slot only so they can keep the body as compact as possible
You can get a 32gb SD card if you like to take a lot photos in one trip
My logic tell me, if K5 can push ISO to 51200, they must have improved ISO 100 to 12800
Heard it's better than the K-x at high ISO ;p
i think the long exposure one is the most important one for me
finally! too bad got no money :bsmilie:
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