K-5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3n4qqh7M2s (162 seconds, 149.796 MB)
(Remark: I don't believe that this video is "official", contrary to its given title. If it really is, I think the staff who made it should be fired!)
D7000: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60-xwkYsKd0 (92 seconds, 46.319 MB)
This is what eddie suggested, quoted: "I just checked out some D7000 testvids from YouTube downloaded with Firefox YT downloader addon. The video is suprisingly good! From the pentax K-5 i could only find one featuring a horse in a rather "squary" rendering. More testvids of the Pentax k-5 please! (before i sell all my Pentax stuff and get a Nikon)"
Do download the full-size files for real inspection. Eddie has suggested a download tool for the online videos including the YouTube, the DownloadHelper, which is very useful or simply Great. Really thanks, eddie! :-)
I have downloaded both video clips and viewed them on a Full HD 1920 x 1080 monitor. I've played back the video with a Quicktime movie player on a Core 2 Duo 2.83G PC machine w/ a GeForce 9800 GPU, which I think this combination is far more than enough for a super smooth playback with the highest possible video rendition quality.
I do agree with eddie that the video quality of the K-5 clip is inferior, as it is obviously more blocky and the playback is not as smooth as well.
As for the video file efficiency, both video clips are in 1080p, the K-5 file is 0.925 MB per second, whereas the D7000 file is 0.503 MB per second. So, the K-5's memory requirement is almost doubled (even putting aside the difference in video quality) and it loses again in this match! :-(
Anyway, do wait for more sample videos from different "comparable" cameras including the D7000, A55 and also the A33 or even the NEXes, which share the same or closely designed Sony sensor(s) of the same latest generation. Time will tell..
I have downloaded both video clips and viewed them on a Full HD 1920 x 1080 monitor. I've played back the video with a Quicktime movie player on a Core 2 Duo 2.83G PC machine w/ a GeForce 9800 GPU, which I think this combination is far more than enough for a super smooth playback with the highest possible video rendition quality.
I do agree with eddie that the video quality of the K-5 clip is inferior, as it is obviously more blocky and the playback is not as smooth as well.
As for the video file efficiency, both video clips are in 1080p, the K-5 file is 0.925 MB per second, whereas the D7000 file is 0.503 MB per second. So, the K-5's memory requirement is almost doubled (even putting aside the difference in video quality) and it loses again in this match! :-(
Anyway, do wait for more sample videos from different "comparable" cameras including the D7000, A55 and also the A33 or even the NEXes, which share the same or closely designed Sony sensor(s) of the same latest generation. Time will tell..
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rhermans · 758 weeks ago
bookey · 758 weeks ago
Eddie · 758 weeks ago
That it should be an "official" one is also very dubious, like Rice already comented.
Let's wait a while and see!
I use Pentax gear already for over 35 years now.
Love the old K and M-lenses and use them professionally - f.i. here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/emboschma/sets/72157...
complete gallery of the Glycine series is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/emboschma/sets/72157...
The shoot is done mainly with a SMC M-50mm 1.4 on a K20D with a small macro ring (cost lens + ring was 60 dollar!)
guest · 758 weeks ago
Mr. Big · 758 weeks ago
Whoever posted this is pulling your leg.
And whoever believes it, deserves to have his/or her leg pulled.
PS. the lease they(so called) posted could have done was upload the video in HD(lol)
david · 758 weeks ago
Then you have this well edited video shot by a pro, with scene fades and swipes, lighting is overcast, not direct and harsh like the first one. Clearly made to put the D7000 in the best light. Not saying the D7000 is not a great camera, but this was a pro shot.
Yet you decide to lead with the headline "D7000's Video Quality (Far) Better Than That of the K-5?" yet you do not really answer this question, and subtly admit that even you do not believe this comparo. Couldn't you have said "Is this k5 video real?" or "K5, D7000 videos invade YouTube" but instead you have to make a dig, kind of like when you take one minor complaint on the DPReview website and turn it into a whole failure of Pentax.
Eddie Boschma · 758 weeks ago
I just wanted to share the possibility of checking out vids on YT by using the Firefox add-on and liked the Nikon vid for it's sharpness and colour!
Also was pleased with the fact that Rice was glad with my sugestions in my post. I really love this guy's Pentax blog!
May be the silly K-5 vid is posted by someone who dislikes Pentax orso!
The Nikon and Pentax share the same sensor so the IQ can never be to different IMO!
Well at least i am looking forward putting my old-, FA limited- and DA* Pentax glass on a K-5 soon!
Lately I am into making vids with hexacopter (K-r withSMC limited 21mm DA lens (lightweight!!)) and steadycams like glidecam 3000 pro a.s.o.
Long live PENTAX!
Eddie Boschma www.earlysun.nl
mickael · 758 weeks ago
The D7000 clearly have an edge on video. For stills, it should be equals, altough, again the D7000 offer more choices like choosing between 12/14 bit raw and dual cards support, a pleasure when shooting raw+jpeg or videos.
Eddie Boschma · 758 weeks ago
Ken Rockwell also states that this D70000 is the best crop camera so far.
Now i must say that gear is less important than talent!
I am always interested in technical/creative aspecs of gear and have tried out 2nd-hand Panasonic GH1, GF1, Pentax K-7 and -K-X but sold them again, waiting patiently/restless for the second generation DSRL's capable of shooting vid.
In the end it is the shooting on location and seeing the results on Full HD screens and XL prints on canvas, photopaper or Dibond what puts a smile on my face!
What do you think about the new Sony A580/A55 (a bit strange that the light passes through a transparent mirror!) - It has AVCHD codec. AF seems to be pretty good. Expensive Zeis lenses though.
Eddie Boschma · 758 weeks ago
Eddie Boschma · 758 weeks ago
I wish i could do 24/30 fps with this IQ
quatrecouleurs · 758 weeks ago
Please ask that Youtube user to post HiRes videos !!!!
quatrecouleurs · 756 weeks ago
Michael A. · 756 weeks ago
So much for the "AF video advantage"... :o)
Michael A. · 756 weeks ago
Are "Pentax only BUGS and UGLIES" spreading to Nikon as well... :o)