I'm not sure, but I would guess not. I didn't notice any difference. Paul On Apr 23, 2012, at 10:36 PM, jn289 wrote:
> Paul, is the K5 brighter than the K7 in the viewfinder ? Joe > > >> I think it's possible. As you said, just idle specification. But your APS-C >> camera would still be just as good as it is now, and I think you can expect >> that Pentax will continue to focus a lot of attention on future APS-C >> products. >> Paul >> On Apr 23, 2012, at 8:57 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote: >> >>> I know this is all just idle speculation, but -- are you suggesting >>> that they'd take a 645D body & stick a 24 x 36mm sensor in there? And >>> it wouldn't be a K mount? Because if that happens, I'll have one heck >>> of a fire sale... >>> >>> :) >>> -c >>> >>> On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 8:01 PM, Paul Stenquist <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>>> Most K mount users are probably shooting with DA glass, so a 24 x 36 >>>> camera isn't really a viable upgrade path. But it could serve as an entry >>>> level camera for the 645D line, and it would fit in nicely with the brands >>>> other pro offerings. That would also spur 645D lens development. I don't >>>> think a 24 x 36 camera is coming soon to any Pentax line, but if it does, >>>> it may make more sense to make it part of the pro line. >>>> Paul >>>> On Apr 23, 2012, at 5:48 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: >>>> >>>>> Actually Paul that makes no particular sense. It makes a little sense to >>>>> build a K mount with approximately 24x36mm sensor, from a marketing >>>>> standpoint, it would give K mount users an upgrade path even if 99% never >>>>> took it. But if they were going to put that size sensor in a 645D I'd >>>>> think that their engineering and marketing departments were working >>>>> against them. Pentax's next 645D will have to have a 60mp sensor to keep >>>>> ahead of the competition from Nikon's and Canon's full frame offerings. >>>>> >>>>> On 4/23/2012 5:29 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >>>>>> I don't think Pentax will continue the K-5 as a nameplate. However, the >>>>>> next camera will probably be very similar. Giving it a new name is good >>>>>> marketing in the photo biz these days. And if Pentax does ever go "full >>>>>> frame" (all cameras have full frames, just different sizes), they will >>>>>> undoubtedly continue to focus on APS-C. That's where their glass lives. >>>>>> No way, they'll abandon it. I wouldn't be surprised if a 24 x 36 Pentax >>>>>> is part of the 645D family. That would make sense. >>>>>> Paul >>>>>> On Apr 23, 2012, at 3:33 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Darren, >>>>>>> That's the right attitude. And I didn't mean to say is was superceded >>>>>>> yet. >>>>>>> My bet is that Pentax will release one more 'K-5 like' camera before >>>>>>> it goes full frame. >>>>>>> If that should happen, the K-5 will still be a great value. >>>>>>> Regards, Bob S. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 2:24 PM, Darren Addy<[email protected]> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 11:06 AM, Bob Sullivan<[email protected]> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> Darren, >>>>>>>>> Good for you! Enjoy using it and know it's not obsolete, just >>>>>>>>> superseded. >>>>>>>> Words of Wisdon, Bob! Thanks! >>>>>>>> That's the thing though: I really don't think it has been superseded >>>>>>>> *yet* which I find impressive. >>>>>>>> Most objective analysis seems to find it still to be the Best APS-C >>>>>>>> DSLR currently available. >>>>>>>> Frankly, give it's acclaim, I think that Pentax would be wise to not >>>>>>>> discontinue it and to simply offer new cameras around it (let the >>>>>>>> market decide). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I realize that new Pentax models are probably imminent, but I don't >>>>>>>> think that necessarily means they are better cameras - at least >>>>>>>> regarding the things that I think are most important. For example, >>>>>>>> most of the recent DSLR advancements have been made with videographers >>>>>>>> in mind (and more megapixels). Taking into account the physics of >>>>>>>> sensors, I find it hard to believe that putting 50% more pixels on a >>>>>>>> sensor (of the same size) is NOT going to result in a lowering of the >>>>>>>> high ISO performance (more noise). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Mark Roberts opined the other day that the 16MP of the K-5 represents >>>>>>>> a sort of "sweet spot" and I think that is quite possible. We won't >> >>>>>> know until we have other models to judge from, but I'm pretty >>>>>>>> confident that as long as the K-5 functions as it should, it will >>>>>>>> probably be my last APS-C camera. I'm still hopeful that Pentax offers >>>>>>>> a FF model "down the road" but if/when they do I won't be one of the >>>>>>>> early adopters. I like to wait and see what Real Users say. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On that score, the K-5 remains impressive. 75 people have reviewed it >>>>>>>> on Amazon. NO one has rated it lower than a 3 (very unusual for any >>>>>>>> product). 3% of reviewers gave it 3 stars (I suspect that most of them >>>>>>>> work for Canon or Nikon). :) 10% gave it 4 stars; A whopping 87% gave >>>>>>>> it 5 stars. And Amazon reviewers are no anomaly. Look at the reviewers >>>>>>>> at B&H or Adorama and you'll find the same thing. 176 reviewers at B&H >>>>>>>> and it has an overall 4.8 stars out of 5. "Short battery life" is the >>>>>>>> only "con" listed. Similar at Adorama, but only 25 reviews: A >>>>>>>> consistent 4.8 stars. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The most recent review at B&H: >>>>>>>> Title: "Enjoying photography again" >>>>>>>> By WayneJohn >>>>>>>> from: Minnesota >>>>>>>> About Me: Semi-pro Photographer >>>>>>>> "I love this camera. My previous camera was a K2000, and I have been >>>>>>>> looking to upgrade for a while now. People told me I would be better >>>>>>>> off just spending the money on lenses. I finally bought a K-5, It's >>>>>>>> the best decision I've made. This camera is a joy use. I use alot of >>>>>>>> manual focus lenses, and the bright viewfinder makes it so much easier >>>>>>>> to focus. Highly recommend this camera." >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> In short: CAN'T WAIT. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>>>>>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>>>>>>> follow the directions. >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>>>>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>>>>>> follow the directions. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Don't lose heart! 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