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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

New K-5 Reviews

At the PhotographyBLOG:-

http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/pentax_k5_review/image_quality/


And the Ephotozine:-

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Pentax-K5-15123

I won't comment further this time and will let You measurebate and decide!


Read Also:-

K-r Full Review at the PhotographyBLOG

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Riiiight · 749 weeks ago

Or you won't comment because they're good reviews, hater.
1 reply · active less than 1 minute ago
Boy, if I just don't want you (or anyone here) to see the reviews, I could simply choose not to post the links! You're really so clever! :-o
If only these reviews were done by a famous German magazine...

I must admit, I am somwhat surprising they were mentioned here at all.
Oh, I see:
When you find a bad review you say "I think there must be some good reasons behind, otherwise they won't put such a low score." http://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2010/11/famous-germa...

And when the reviews are good (both give the maximum rate to image quality) then : "I won't comment further this time and will let You measurebate and decide!"

This time it's me who won't comment further, there is no need...isn't it?
I must say that I love these discussions! So, Rice, keep up the good word, what would food be without salt and spice?
Lars
1 reply · active less than 1 minute ago
....and syanide :)
Design 4.5
Features 5
Ease-of-use 4.5
Image Quality 5
Value for money 4.5

or

Pentax K-5: Verdict
Here Pentax have a camera that is punching very much above its weight. The K-5 can happily take on cameras costing twice as much or more and especially with this fine new sensor will be in a position to challenge any of the APS-C alternatives, at any price. It offers certain critical advantages over the lower priced K-r, such as higher resolution and weather sealing and in terms of value for money is an extraordinary package in the market place as a whole.

In terms of general advantages, Pentax are offering a very compact design that is highly effective. The lenses have always been of the highest quality and there is no doubt that the K-5 will deliver the goods on most levels. Backwards compatibility with thousands of lenses is already well assured.

The quality of colour is exceptional and I suggest that portrait and wedding photographers consider this camera very carefully. Pentax do have some limitations as regards their own telephoto lenses, but alternatives are available from other manufacturers if needed.

In summary, an excellent camera that is very highly recommended.

Great performance and excellent value for money. Pentax K-5: Pros
Robust and light
Superb colour
Weathersealing
Quality of lenses
Ergonomic design
Value for money
Backwards Compatibility with lenses

Pentax K-5: Cons
Fiddly SD card removal
Limited range of Pentax telephoto lenses

FEATURES9
HANDLING9
PERFORMANCE 10
VALUE FOR MONEY10
OVERALL 10
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anonymous (again) · 749 weeks ago

Look at what is going on at dpreview forums.... http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?fo...
Chaotic!!!
after Klaus comments in his forums about AA filter on K5 http://forum.photozone.de/index.php?/topic/483-pe...
OMG this is party time!!! bring over lots and lots of popcorn ;-)

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