Please tell me how happy you are after using your K-5iis for some time now. Do you wish you had paid more and gotten (or waited for) the K-3? Or do you wish you had bought the K-50 and saved some money? Thanks in advance for your time! Please tell me how happy you are after using your K-5iis for some time now. Do you wish you had paid more and gotten (or waited for) the K-3? Or do you wish you had bought the K-50 and saved some... » Read More Please tell me how happy you are after using your K-5iis for some time now. Do you wish you had paid more and gotten (or waited for) the K-3? Or do you wish you had bought the K-50 and saved some money? Thanks in advance for your time! « Show Less
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The k-5 IIs is a great camera. For the money, especially now, it really can't be beat. Although I just recently purchased a K-3 I was more than satisfied with the K-5IIs. The image quality is excellent producing easily processed RAW files with great dynamic range. The focusing is fast and sure, better than the K-20D (obviously) and K-30 that I have previously owned. The K-50 is a good bargain and is a little more modern than the K-5IIs as far as video and live view so you can't go wrong with that. I'm still in the testing stage with the K-3 and I bought it more for the expanded AF points, video features, etc, not necessarily seeking better image quality The k-5 IIs is a great camera. For the money, especially now, it really can't be beat. Although I just recently purchased a K-3 I was more than satisfied with the K-5IIs. The image quality is excellent producing easily processed RAW files with great dynamic range. The focusing is fast and sure, better than the K-20D (obviously) and K-30 that I have previously owned. The K-50 is a good bargain and is a little more modern than the K-5IIs as far as video and live view so you can't go wrong with that. I'm still in the testing stage with the K-3 and I bought it more for the expanded AF points,... » Read More The k-5 IIs is a great camera. For the money, especially now, it really can't be beat. Although I just recently purchased a K-3 I was more than satisfied with the K-5IIs. The image quality is excellent producing easily processed RAW files with great dynamic range. The focusing is fast and sure, better than the K-20D (obviously) and K-30 that I have previously owned. The K-50 is a good bargain and is a little more modern than the K-5IIs as far as video and live view so you can't go wrong with that. I'm still in the testing stage with the K-3 and I bought it more for the expanded AF points, video features, etc, not necessarily seeking better image quality « Show Less
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I'm quite pleased with my K-5iis. It's the best camera I've ever owned. I actually purchased the K-5iis right after the K-3 came out, precisely because I was not thrilled with the K-3's specs (24 MP is too much for an APS-C sensor). The K-50 was never really an option, as I needed a no-compromise field camera.
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I really didn't consider K-3 or K-50. The K-5IIs is a very nice camera that takes fantastic pictures. Its sturdy and extremely well built and feels like it will last. Shutter has a nice crisp sound and feel. Would maybe have been nice to have Wi-Fi built in, but I bought Eye-Fi SD card and that works reasonable well as well.
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First let me say that I had researched the K-5 and the K-5 IIs and to me, the K-5 IIs was by far the better camera for my use (amateur photographer interested in getting better). This camera has much more bang for the buck than the K-3 and a far better camera than the K-50. Although these are strictly my opinions, I have used several digital cameras including Nikon and Canon of equal quality and models. The advancements Pentax continue to make yearly are great and the fact that all my lenses are interchangeable make me want to stay with Pentax. I am totally happy with my choice.
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I really dont have any regrets with my camera, and I think dxo mark gave it a better overall rating than the K-3. The only cAmera I would have probably waited for is a full frame Pentax but dont know when that would happen.
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I owned a K3 for a month, then bought a K5IIs. IMO, the K5IIs takes sharper photos more often. The K3 is a very unforgiving camera. You will discard the majority of your shots, where the reverse is true for the 5IIs. K3 software is much better, esp focus peaking, but that does not overcome its very steep learning curve and requirement for meticulous technique on every shot. IMO, the sweet spot is 16 megapixel on aps-c.
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I'm happy with my K5 IIS, for me it's a great camera. I feel the K3 does not offer me a radical change, to think about paying more money for it. I am convinced that the IIS K5 is one of the best Pentax cameras.
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Yeah but try to describe it, beyond saying it's "better". ThanksP.S. Interestingly, I just talked to their company this morning. It seems that they left the belt-clip out of my box, they're going to mail me one. A couple of months ago I went there to swap my old 400 for a newer 400 when its FM went out. Had I heard from you before that, I would have asked them if I could give the 210 another listen. Several months ago they let me sit and compare ALL the models.P.P.S. Surprisingly, today they told me that this is actually the manufacturer here (in El Monte CA). Yeah but try to describe it, beyond saying it's "better". ThanksP.S. Interestingly, I just talked to their company this morning. It seems that they left the belt-clip out of my box, they're going to mail me one. A couple of months ago I went there to swap my old 400 for a newer 400 when its FM went out. Had I heard from you before that, I would have asked them if I could give the 210 another listen. Several months ago they let me sit and compare ALL the models.P.P.S. Surprisingly, today they told me that this is actually the manufacturer here (in El Monte CA).
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When I bought the K5, it was several hundred dollars less than the K5ll. So, the K5ll is probably a great value at that price. I'm very happy with my K5. I don't think you'd go wrong either way.
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Both are outstanding cameras and the difference between the two is very little. I have a K5 and I would not upgrade to a K5II, but if the difference in price had been only $30 when i purchased mine I would have gone with the newer K5II. So yes for that little extra cost go with the K5II but you will be very happy with either.
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I was a little concerned also because what I found was that this "Body Only" K-5 II was actually a K-5 II Kit with the Kit zoom lens removed. I examined the camera, cables, manuals, charger, etc. very carefully and I found no indication whatsoever that the camera had ever been used. I kept the camera and love it! This was an upgrade from a K10D so I kept my lenses, flash, filters, etc. I really believe the K-5 II is the equal of any DX sensor camera on the market. Pentax doesn't get enough respect!!
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I am very happy with the k3. It works well with the light I get inside. It was a good upgrade from the 5d mark II and 7d I had. I hope to buy another one soon. I thought about the k50 or k5IIs but there's no need to go back to a lesser brand when the new one is only $1000 right now. Unless you like the color of the k50. The k3 has everything that they both have plus more.
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Absolutely works with K-3. It took less than a minute to set it up... Works from front and back. One button for focusing and another for shutter. Has 1 and 3 second delay as well. Great product.
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i loved my kk2, it was great to learn how to fly. The Dji is amazing at stabilization, gps positionning, the handling has improved a lot.It was a great improvement for me.
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I have a K-50 as well and I bought the K-3 so I would have two different bodies that use the same lenses. To be honest I would look for a good deal on the K-5iis or a K-50. The K-3 has some advantages but not enough to warrant the price compared to the k-50. I am sure you would be happy with either camera. If I only had the k-50 I would not feel cheated.
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Baku: I purchased a D70 s new. I purchased 2 used D 70 s cameras, one through Amazon. 1. I was pleased with the quality/condition of the unit; there was an instruction booklet, charger - the condition was more than I expected. Now let me tell you what a premier repair shop in Cleveland said. "It is everything you need" talking to me. I have a 35-70 2.8, 80 - 200 2.8 and a 85 1.8 among others. Mike's retired principal has a D 60 and he takes great photos. If you can purchase a D 70 s used ( I assume you have Nikon lenses ), it is worth purchasing. I know, I know the latest sounds like it is a great camera & some people like to take streaming video but, I am a bit of a purist. Mike
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Thank you very much for your review and for posting the pics, which look really great. I am kicking myself for not preordering this camera. I kept vacillating between the Pentax K-X and this one. I would like to be able to take good photos in low light and to have a big zoom (like a moon shot, for example). Any insight you might have would be welcome.
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I don't have a K3 (sadly), but I do know that this lens is fully compatible with my K5 and K5IIs. Therefore, I am confident that it is fully compatible with your K3. Pentax seems to be a company that avoids incompatibilities between cameras and lenses. I have often wondered where this advice came from - no idea, but I believe it to be either incorrect or based on criteria of which most of us are unaware.
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I've been watching the ice color for about a month and a half. It's been fluctuating between 279$ and 299$ Today I found it for 239$ from Amazon, the rebate ends in 3 days, but they send you 40$ back and a free book and also a mag subscription. I opted for the free shipping, and Amazon has an offer thru the 30th of Sept if you use their Amazon shop card. So I got the mixer in the color I've been wanting [hopefully it's cool} for 199$,[after rebate] free shipping, no tax and 6 months to pay it off, with no interest if you pay it within the 6 months. Yowsa I'm happy!
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I own 2 K12s, 4 K10's and 2 K8's. Hands down, the K10 is the sweet spot ; )
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I, personally just ordered a K-7. From what I understand, the high ISO performance of a D90 might best a K-7, but other than that, the features on the K-7 leave the D90 in the dust. They really arent in the same class. Not to mention how much more rugged and durable the K-7 is. I think the K-7 is a much better choice based on a lot of research.
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yes, i owned this for a while, unfortunately i havent been able to find the kdeading piece, i have recently ordered the WP one from hsn, lots of people liked over emerils, and the fact i can do payments on it works for me, maybe not the best way to go bt for someone without an income this is a plus, i can't wait to get it!!!!
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Did you ever get a lens? I'm making the same decision now. If so, what did you buy? Are you happy with your decision? Is there anything else you would add that would help me make a decision. Thanks!