Canon 5D Mk III, Q4/2011:-
http://www.canonrumors.com/2011/01/canon-5d-mark-iii-1d-mark-ivn/
http://www.canonrumors.com/2011/01/more-5d-mark-iii-1d-mark-v-lenses-cr2/
Meanwhile, I think I shall have my new K-r for another year throughout 2011 as the main DSLR body of mine. I have sold my 5D already and possibly will sell my Navy K-x (which is deteriorating) shortly.. Btw, my Canon L and prime lenses are just all sitting there in my dry cabinets and waiting for a new (super) body! :-o :-[
If Pentax finally manages to give us old film Pentaxians some news about a Full Frame body by that time when the 5D3 is on sales, i.e., within 2011, I might consider to buy the Pentax Full Frame body instead, but which is still very unlikely from what we have learnt (nothing) up till now! :-(
Nevertheless, I am still not convinced that I should buy the K-5 instead of the K-r and I do like smaller and lighter body as well (unless it really has the true flagship performance like those Full Frame bodies of others). So, I simply ordered a custom coloured K-r + DAL 35 kit from Japan, at an almost 50% dearer total cost than what I can buy for a completely black kit locally - just in order to be different! ;-D I hope my ordered and custom-made kit set will arrive within one to two weeks, hopefully - will sure to share with you guys when it arrives! :-)
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Zebooka · 742 weeks ago
If they do, they will do it when nobody will want it. Sales will be low, and prices very high.
PS: I'm still happy with my LX5, still not switched to Nikon (actually we (with wife) consider buying K-5, not to sell all lenses) and considering buying LX (I'll have LX and LX5 :) hahaha)
:)
RiceHigh 110p · 742 weeks ago
Frankly, the K-5 is not the true flagship I hoped for and it shares mostly the design limitations with the K-r. In contrast, K-r does share the same improvements such as LV AF and AF speeds and continuous tracking etc. with the K-5 for the SAFOX IX. As such, why not the K-r if you are to stay with Pentax and yet want to upgrade? Do note that the K-r and kits are far cheaper. With the saved money, you can buy more Pentax lenses, so that you can't think of switching more often in the future! This will save much your time and there will be no more worries and troubles! ;-D
Zebooka · 741 weeks ago
K-5 - at least somehow:
1) WR
2) two e-dials
3) other controlls
4) speed, buffer size
5) viewfinder
6) metal body
7) Large Li-Ion
I'm talking of professional usage for weddings and studio. I know that good shots can be shot even with Zenit, but I have some requirements for a camera.
PS: I need only 70-200/2.8 and super telephoto. And maybe macro. All other lens already in my pocket (18-50/2.8, 50/1.4, lensbaby, fisheye 8/3.5, cheap 70-300)
RiceHigh 110p · 741 weeks ago
Of course! :-) It's an "entry level" model! ;-)
> K-5 - at least somehow:
Many factors depend..
> 1) WR
I won't shoot in rain, non most of my Pentax lenses and collection neither! :-o
> 2) two e-dials
This is a non-issue. I have used to use no matter one-dial or dual-dial DSLRs of various brands for so many years - it is just a matter of habit afterall!
> 3) other controlls
Ditto. Sometimes I even found that the consolidated all-software control menu at the back LCD of the K-alphabet is easy to use and everything is at a single glance! With the K-5/K-7, I yet need to see this lever and that knob to see if every setting is in order as I wished, physically and one by one! :-(
> 4) speed, buffer size
K-r has 6 fps, K-5 has 7, of which this difference is simply a non-issue to me in practical term. As for the buffer size, K-r just shoots more frames in a chain for both with the latest firmware!
> 5) viewfinder
It has a slight edge. But the OVF size of any APS-C DSLR is still nothing that can be compared to the Full Frame ones!
> 6) metal body
Non-issue again. The K-5/K-7 metal and textural feel is yet nothing comparable to the MZ-S anyway, yet once again! Furthermore, plastic materials are usually more elastic and are far less susceptible for deformation upon collision.
> 7) Large Li-Ion
The difference is small practically, standby battery is always necessary btw.
Zebooka · 741 weeks ago
For me K-r is not my choice. I shoot in rain and wet snow. I need + in SAFOX. I need metal reliable boy. And so on...
RiceHigh 110p · 741 weeks ago
BTW, just go ahead for your K-5, if it suits your needs.
Zebooka · 741 weeks ago
(need to sell second K10D first and buy car :)
Michael A. · 742 weeks ago
RiceHigh 110p · 742 weeks ago
N.B. I don't encourage you or anyone to use wording like "silly armchair expertise", which does no good to an healthy and harmonious discussion, really. So, Michael, please take my advice. :-)
Michael A. · 741 weeks ago
RiceHigh 110p · 741 weeks ago
Zebooka · 741 weeks ago
RiceHigh 110p · 741 weeks ago
http://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2010/10/two-major-me...
Tomasz Worek · 742 weeks ago
What is so nice in full frame actually...?
uray · 741 weeks ago
Koshak · 741 weeks ago
Zebooka · 741 weeks ago
RiceHigh 110p · 741 weeks ago
So, people would think that the 4/3s are the best, but then many people forget that high ISO picture quality is also very important for macro photography, which the 4/3s lack!
Lurker · 742 weeks ago
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RiceHigh 110p · 741 weeks ago