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Pentax K5 16.3 Megapixel DSLR Camera Body
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
5 stars
(based on 5 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to use(3), Fast shutter speed(3), Good battery life(3), Good in low light(3), Great resolution(3)
Best Uses:
Family photos(3), Low light(4), Macro photography(3), Sports/action(3), Travel(4)
Was this a gift?:
No(4)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Super SLR
By bhuanaVerified Reviewer from Saudi Arabia on 5/18/2011
Which of the following features do you use on your digital camera?:
Continuous shooting, Fast Auto focus, HDMI or component video output, High-speed shooting, Image stabilization, Interchangeable lenses, Low-light shooting, Waterproof
What do you do with your digital images?:
Print using a home printer, Save to disk, Upload to online photo sharing sites, Use in personal blogs, web sites, and social media sites
Picture Quality (e.g. clarity, sharpness, color):
10
Ease of Operation:
10
Shutter Speed/Lag Time:
10
Variety of features (e.g. zoom, image stabilization, low light):
10
Durability/reliability (e.g. damage resistance, battery life and sturdiness):
10
Overall Experience:
10
How likely are you to recommend your digital camera to your friends, family, co-workers, etc.:
Definitely will
Pros:
Easy To Use, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Image Quality, Good Image Stabilization, High ISO Performance, Large Clear LCD, Quiet
Best Uses:
Family Photos, Indoors/Low Light, Landscape/Scenery, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events, Wildlife photos
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax K5 16.3 Megapixel DSLR Camera Body:

Just got converted from Nikon and glad it is the right decision. Apart from slower AF, this camera has everything you need in a smaller & compact body. Ergonomics & menu access is really designed for each photographer.

As the 5* rating said: Perfect. It doesn't get any better

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
out of the box (update)
By over-the-hill from south suburban Chicagoland on 1/22/2011
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax K5 16.3 Megapixel DSLR Camera Body:

I've had the camera for two weeks now. While a nasty cold has kept me from trying everything I wanted to test the camera with I have had opportunity to test its latitude, color accuracy and freedom from digital noise. Poor light conditions (especially on cloudy days) often mean pictures with digital noise in deep blues, greens and blacks. One thing I like to do is to photograph trains, so a shutter speed of 1/500 is about as slow as I dare go. With the lens open to f4.5 and 1/500th second, using the TAV program, the camera chose an ISO equivalent of 9000. In earlier cameras even 1600 would mean annoying digital noise, in the K-5 at ISO 9000 the pictures are virtually noise free. Absolutely incredible (and I remember when Kodachrome 2 had a then astounding ASA of 25)!!! Pentax has got one great camera here.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Pentax K-5
By JuleVerified Purchaser from New York City on 1/14/2011
Pros:
Fantastic camera, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Battery Life, Good in Low Light, Great Resolution, Great Zoom, Large Clear LCD
Best Uses:
Family Photos, Indoors/Low Light, Macro Photography, Sports/Action, Travel, Video, Weddings/Events, Wildlife photos
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax K5 16.3 Megapixel DSLR Camera Body:

The Pentax K-5 outshines every other camera I have ever used. The image quality is stunning even up to ISO 51200.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Camera
By John2Verified Purchaser from Caribbean on 1/14/2011
Pros:
Easy to Use, Good Battery Life, Good in Low Light, Great Resolution, Large Clear LCD, Small / Compact
Best Uses:
Indoors/Low Light, Macro Photography, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events, Wildlife photos
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax K5 16.3 Megapixel DSLR Camera Body:

The only criticism would be the lack of dual media card slots. Otherwise a near perfect camera.

[2 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
PENTAX K5.
By napoleon79Verified Purchaser from Highland Park, Illinois, USA on 1/12/2011
Pros:
Easy to Use, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Battery Life, Good in Low Light, Great Resolution, Great Zoom, Large Clear LCD, Small / Compact
Best Uses:
Family Photos, Indoors/Low Light, Macro Photography, Travel, Weddings/Events, Wildlife photos
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax K5 16.3 Megapixel DSLR Camera Body:

I create images for fine art sales and for books that I write, including a book currently in progress, highlighting my city's beauty, as well as portraits that are often used for my DVD titles that are sold on my website, as well as for my high end clients. [@]

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