Pentax K5, ISO 1600. I thought this was amazing for a crop sensor. AND ISO 4000

[KmH]

In camera NR (chrominance). Looks good. But not SOOC as the blank EXIF fields show.

I didn't even think about that.
In camera noise reduction may be turned on.

But still.
ISO 4000????????
God almighty!

How about ISO 102,400:

iso 102400 - Flickr: Search

 

[Ron Evers]

I think if I were to go looking for a big heavy camera a K5 would be @ the top of the list.

 

[jimpurcell]

Huh? A K5 is not a big heavy camera. It isn't! When I bought it I was amazed at how small it was! And on the ISO factor it is a dream! I have really great shots higher than 4000 ISO for sure. I once shot a butterfly posted it, and someone couldn't believe I could get a usable photo at 9000 ISO. I hadn't even noticed that.

Now you may mean that the 645d, the Pentax medium format 40MP camera is big and heavy...well not really on that front either. Yes it is bigger than your normal dslr, but it handles so well you don't notice the size.

I love Pentax. Their lenses rock! They weren't the first on the market with digital because they were trying to figure out how to make a digital camera compatible with all their old lenses. They did a great job! Here's a high ISO HDR. I shot this at between 6400-12800 ISO.


Love, by Robert Indiana by Jim Purcell, on Flickr

 

[gsgary]

The A77 is much better worlds best camera

 

[LightSpeed]

The A77 is much better worlds best camera

Leave it to Gary.
You can't get by Gary. He's always there and has a zinger for all occasions.
lol

 

[gsgary]

The A77 is much better worlds best camera

Leave it to Gary.
You can't get by Gary. He's always there and has a zinger for all occasions.
lol

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/sony/262029-sony-a77.html

 

[gsgary]

The A77 is much better worlds best camera

Leave it to Gary.
You can't get by Gary. He's always there and has a zinger for all occasions.
lol

Have you got an 85mmF1.4 pentax lens that is meant to be a killer lens better than nikon F1.4 and Canon F1.2

 

[Nikon_Josh]

Lightspeed I am doing some promotion work on your behalf at the moment!

There is a poster on photography and equipment who is now considering a Pentax K5 over a Canon 60D? Partly because I said it is a great alternative to Nikon and Canon offerings, get over there and seal the deal for him with your amazing sales charm!!

He is currently seeking opinions on the subject...

 

[gsgary]

Lightspeed I am doing some promotion work on your behalf at the moment!

There is a poster on photography and equipment who is now considering a Pentax K5 over a Canon 60D? Partly because I said it is a great alternative to Nikon and Canon offerings, get over there and seal the deal for him with your amazing sales charm!!

He is currently seeking opinions on the subject...

He has got as much charm as a snail

 

[Nikon_Josh]

The A77 is much better worlds best camera

Leave it to Gary.
You can't get by Gary. He's always there and has a zinger for all occasions.
lol

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/sony/262029-sony-a77.html

HAHAHA! Gary.. please don't... I am now praying Skieur dosen't see this... PLEASE LORD HAVE MERCY.. another 40 page thread about the A77 being better than all other cameras! :lmao:

 

[jimpurcell]

I think snails are pretty cute, now slugs are another story.

 

[gsgary]

I think snails are pretty cute, now slugs are another story.

I like the crunching sound of snails when i walk back from the pub, slugs are just too slippery

 

[GnipGnop]

If you've ever handled a K5 in manual mode, you'll wonder why you spend any time bumbling through the Canikon menus/ergonomics. Such a joy to shoot with.

 

[LightSpeed]

K5 is definitely a fine camera body.
I love the way it feels and the way it performs.
If you're not gripped, get gripped. You'll like it even better.

 

[eccs19]

I've got the K7, and I keep pondering the K5, because as Lightspeed mentioned the higher ISO on the K5 is like ISO 200 or 400 on the K7. Love my K7, but in poor light, it typically disappoints somewhat. The good news is that the price has been dropping lately. I may just have to bite the bullet.