09-18-2010, 10:40 PM
[quote name='Alexander ' timestamp='1284751874' post='2884']
If rumors are true, the K-5 is no replacement for either of those, but a level above. The K-r is more of a replacement for the K10D/K20D and below K-7 IMO. Yes, no weather sealed body, but still.
Anyhow, I'm very excited about this announcement. Most likely it's my new camera we're waiting for, the one which will make my K-x my second body. I was planning on buying a second K-x before I knew of these new announcements that were to come.
Here are some ISO examples from the K-r: http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/pentax-k-r-analisis_muestras,1_6740
PS: I've not been logged in as I'm on a laptop and my stationary is down due to a dead PSU, but now I had to write something and managed to figure out my login <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> My user name for login is not my user name here as it turns out, but now I'm remembering that.
Also, I now own the Sigma 8-16mm and Pentax 16-50mm. I had to sell my previous 16-50mm unfortunately, but it's nice to have it again. I also had to sell my 10-20mm 1:4-5.6. The 8-16mm is fantastic and better than my old super wide angle form Sigma.
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True the K-5 may be a class above the K-7 or previous K10D/K20D market wise or specifications wise but to me its a replacement or upgrade for users of those cameras I mentioned. A K-R would not feel like an upgrade handling / build wise to a K20D for example, it lacks the 2nd dial and capacity for a grip <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
The K-5 looks to be a very good upgrade for those still with a K10D or K20D especially and perhaps there is enough for the K-7 users as well.
Off topic a little but do you have examples of shots taken with the Sigma 8-16 online anywhere?
If rumors are true, the K-5 is no replacement for either of those, but a level above. The K-r is more of a replacement for the K10D/K20D and below K-7 IMO. Yes, no weather sealed body, but still.
Anyhow, I'm very excited about this announcement. Most likely it's my new camera we're waiting for, the one which will make my K-x my second body. I was planning on buying a second K-x before I knew of these new announcements that were to come.
Here are some ISO examples from the K-r: http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/pentax-k-r-analisis_muestras,1_6740
PS: I've not been logged in as I'm on a laptop and my stationary is down due to a dead PSU, but now I had to write something and managed to figure out my login <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> My user name for login is not my user name here as it turns out, but now I'm remembering that.Also, I now own the Sigma 8-16mm and Pentax 16-50mm. I had to sell my previous 16-50mm unfortunately, but it's nice to have it again. I also had to sell my 10-20mm 1:4-5.6. The 8-16mm is fantastic and better than my old super wide angle form Sigma.
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True the K-5 may be a class above the K-7 or previous K10D/K20D market wise or specifications wise but to me its a replacement or upgrade for users of those cameras I mentioned. A K-R would not feel like an upgrade handling / build wise to a K20D for example, it lacks the 2nd dial and capacity for a grip <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />The K-5 looks to be a very good upgrade for those still with a K10D or K20D especially and perhaps there is enough for the K-7 users as well.
Off topic a little but do you have examples of shots taken with the Sigma 8-16 online anywhere?