For me the k-5 is about the ideal size. I compared the other day. The k-5 is quite a bit larger and heavier than my k1000. My zx-7 is a feather in comparison. Its clear to me that dslrs are going to be larger and heavier than film cameras for some time. Between my k-5 and the 5dmk2 at my job there isn't a huge difference in resolution imo. Its there, but with sharp glass on my k-5, I can get pretty darned close. I'm thinking that the differences are even more marginal with the k-5 IIs. Personally I have adapted to aps-c and have grown to appreciate it. A full frame would give me easier access to wa, but that's about it. I'm quite happy with what I am turning out in terms of iq. A d800 would be nice, but for the cost in body + glass, I would rather invest in medium format if I had the disposable cash. There's not a huge difference in terms of size or weight. Honestly, either camera is too big for me to carry constantly, but the k-5 never leaves my shoulder.
"P. J. Alling" <[email protected]> wrote: >I think the sweet spot for most photographers in a FF camera would be >24mp with 14bit color depth and at least the same capabilities of the >K-5II in most other respects. I think if Pentax managed to put that >into >either a K-5 sized body or a MZ-S style body, and managed to actually >market the damned thing for a change, it would be a winner. However I >don't expect anyone to actually listen to me. > >On 2/4/2013 9:03 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: >> Darren Addy wrote: >> >>> Suggested reading: >>> http://www.bythom.com/nikond800review.htm >>> Particularly the section entitled: "Resolution, Diffraction, and To >E >>> or Not to E" >> His entire article seems to be based on resolution, which is only one >> possible reason for buying the camera. I'm much more interested in >the >> subtle tonal gradation Mike Johnston's been writing about, especially >> as it seems to be particularly advantageous in B&W work. >> >> Quite frankly, I'm satisfied with 24 megapixels in full-frame. But if >> the D800 did in-body image stabilization I'd probably have bought one >> by now, regardless. >> >> >http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2012/11/nikon-d800-and-d800e-review.html >> >http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2012/11/delighted-by-photo-ninja.html >> >> -- 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.
