Please tell me how happy you are after using your K-5iis for some time now. Do you wish you had paid more and gotten (or waited for) the K-3? Or do you wish you had bought the K-50 and saved some money? Thanks in advance for your time!
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I own K-30 and K-5 IIs. I had a Sony a35 and Nikon 5100 - these two were sold. I'm happy I tried Pentax, K-30 is already very good camera, but K-5 IIs is a blessing. The auto focus works so nice and precise that I couldn't believe while first days using it. It takes perfect focus even when my eyes can't see the details. In four months since I bought my K-5IIs I saw it using the focus light only once. The shutter is smooth and low noise, ultrasound sensor cleaner, perfect layout of controls, menus -- everything is intuitive and human friendly. The embedded flash is intelligent and absolutely useable. When I shown my X-mas party pictures to one of my mates, those were all taken with 18-135 lens using the embedded flash, he couldn't believe. He told me that his Nikon D800 is great camera, but its embedded flash would never let him do anything close to my shots in such a situation, he says that all Nikon embedded flashes are next to useless. He was looking at the picture of bottle rows which I took in the barman corner and couldn't believe there was flash used. The guy even opened that image in Photoshop to inspect the histograms :) . This camera delivers tremendous dynamic range, which always gives me last chance in case if there is under- or over-exposed shot or too dark or too bright part of image which I want to recover. I can hardly imagine what else would I want to expect from a DSLR camera. I'm checking K-3 sample photos on the net and thinking that I wouldn't exchange my K-5IIs for K-3. The sensor of K-5II is a kind of 16Mp technology apogee. Look, FujiFilm, Olympus and Panasonic stick to 16Mp in their new mirrorless cameras. 16Mp is enough to print a 6ft poster. The 16Mp RAW files are easier and faster to post-process on your PC. I think I'll keep/use my K-5IIs for years to come.
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Hey Oleg, I was just wondering if you might give me/us an update on the TV. I'm about to pull the trigger on the same model/size as the one you bought and just wanted to know how satisfied you are with your purchase. Also was wondering how well the 3D works, if you would be so kind. Thank You!
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I know this was a couple months ago, but did you decide on a system and what are your thoughts on them if you did? I'm looking at the same three systems and it's up in the air. Also, Happy Birthday tomorrow! haha
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I shoot butterflies, as the most critical situation. More pixels= better cropping, the autofocus is supposedly improved (comparespecs), and the low noise sensor gives better results at highISO, which allows greater depth of field with high shutter speed;only ISO noise has been tested as the butterflies are not outyet. So far for general and landscape I am pleased, but my photosare not hugely better than this class with the K5. It seems thatprice goes with performance, so how much performance do you needfor your main application?
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Just facing a major repair issues with this camera, it is about 2 yrs old. But if you are an amateur or pro shooter who go through thousands of photos a month, this could have come sooner in 3-6 months. My use of this camera has not been as heavy as my previous K5 in the same frame of time. Just a thought, how has your camera done since your Jan 2013 purchase? I purchased mine in summer of 2013
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what is your 5dmarkiii like ? have you solved your focus,moisture and other design/production problems ???? is it lighter and better than the nikons ????? when can i have it and at what price ? arnmax1@ gmx.com/ have you solved
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JonW - To be honest, I never ended up making the purchase due to the fact that my wife gave birth to our first children, twins...and my "spare" time has all but vanished, at least for the last year. I will always have the need though so I appreciate F. Rush's insights, they are helpful as I do intend to purchase a scanner in the future. I have had my eyes on the 9000f since its release and if I were making this purchase right now that is likely the direction I would go. I wish you luck in deciding and please keep me updated with your choice and feedback.
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I really didn't consider K-3 or K-50. The K-5IIs is a very nice camera that takes fantastic pictures. Its sturdy and extremely well built and feels like it will last. Shutter has a nice crisp sound and feel. Would maybe have been nice to have Wi-Fi built in, but I bought Eye-Fi SD card and that works reasonable well as well.
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Yes, This is for the complete K-50, everything pictured is included. Please let me know if there is anything else that I can help you with today. Thank you for your interest in our company and products! Have a great day!
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Thank you very much for your review and for posting the pics, which look really great. I am kicking myself for not preordering this camera. I kept vacillating between the Pentax K-X and this one. I would like to be able to take good photos in low light and to have a big zoom (like a moon shot, for example). Any insight you might have would be welcome.
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Thanks to both of you. I have about decided on the 50G10, but it will be about a month or six weeks before I move on it so it will be interesting to see what happens to the price. I just hope we don't get a rave review from CU like the Sammy A650 did, or the price will probably increase.Thanks again. lYou both helped make up my mind.
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The K-5 does very well in low light settings. It renders images very well and precisely. I have done low-light action and stills with the camera and have had excellent results with my K-5. I have seen some reviews that state the K-5II does even better than the K-5 in low light and in sharpness, but others state that they are about the same. I have two K-5s and am very happy with the results they have produced. Producing low noise images in low light is one of its standout features that distinguishes it from its' predecessor the K-20D. The K-5 is one of the highest ranked cameras on the market and is an outstanding tool. The K-5 does very well in low light settings. It renders images very well and precisely. I have done low-light action and stills with the camera and have had excellent results with my K-5. I have seen some reviews that state the K-5II does even better than the K-5 in low light and in sharpness, but others state that they are about the same. I have two K-5s and am very happy with the results they have produced. Producing low noise images in low light is one of its standout features that distinguishes it from its' predecessor the K-20D. The K-5 is one of the highest ranked cameras on the... » Read More The K-5 does very well in low light settings. It renders images very well and precisely. I have done low-light action and stills with the camera and have had excellent results with my K-5. I have seen some reviews that state the K-5II does even better than the K-5 in low light and in sharpness, but others state that they are about the same. I have two K-5s and am very happy with the results they have produced. Producing low noise images in low light is one of its standout features that distinguishes it from its' predecessor the K-20D. The K-5 is one of the highest ranked cameras on the market and is an outstanding tool. « Show Less
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Quite happy. I had a K10D previously (still have it as backup) and have a pretty good complement of lenses because of that. I feel like I am getting more out of the other lenses because of the K-3. I was out shooting with the long lens (300-500mm zoom) last weekend, and saw the benefits. Still feel like I am on learning curve, but have no regrets.
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Thanks Victor. They look amazing and wish I had known earlier. I did buy KEF (KHT 5005.2) though and they are pretty decent.
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When I bought the K5, it was several hundred dollars less than the K5ll. So, the K5ll is probably a great value at that price. I'm very happy with my K5. I don't think you'd go wrong either way.
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Did you ever get a lens? I'm making the same decision now. If so, what did you buy? Are you happy with your decision? Is there anything else you would add that would help me make a decision. Thanks!
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I own 2 K12s, 4 K10's and 2 K8's. Hands down, the K10 is the sweet spot ; )