Should I buy a K-1?

Chester UK · 03-16-2019, 01:41 PM

You only get prints up to 20 x 30 cm? Then the K5 you currently already own has better definition than you need.
I've had good 40 x 60 cm prints from my K5 when using decent lenses, and some at 50 x 75 cm that look pretty good too, so you are not yet using the K5 to its full potential.

Or, if you have the funds, get a K1 and continue with your 20 x 30 cm prints whilst owning a camera body that should allow you to get decent 50 x 75 cm prints, and probably much larger, when used with a decent lens.

If you stick with 20 x 30 cm prints. I'd keep the K5 and spend the money on decent lenses.

Last edited by Chester UK; 10-09-2019 at 12:32 PM. Reason: missing word

ghosteclipse · 10-06-2019, 08:00 PM

If your lenses is not full frame then why not stick with the APS C flagships. Some say the KP IQ is up there with the K1.

MJKoski · 10-21-2019, 03:26 AM

I just picked up a used K-5 for ~200 bucks as it came with 2x original D-LI90 batteries in good shape. So I practically bought batteries and got a bonus camera body. It shall serve as a backup and star trail stack camera when I get a fish-eye for it. I found that there is no real difference in IQ compared to K-1 MK2 crop mode @ base ISO. K-5 shutter is a lot more silent and does not have any shutter shock issues around ~1/2s exposure timing.

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03-16-2019, 01:41 PM	#46
Chester UK Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 47	You only get prints up to 20 x 30 cm? Then the K5 you currently already own has better definition than you need. I've had good 40 x 60 cm prints from my K5 when using decent lenses, and some at 50 x 75 cm that look pretty good too, so you are not yet using the K5 to its full potential. Or, if you have the funds, get a K1 and continue with your 20 x 30 cm prints whilst owning a camera body that should allow you to get decent 50 x 75 cm prints, and probably much larger, when used with a decent lens. If you stick with 20 x 30 cm prints. I'd keep the K5 and spend the money on decent lenses. Last edited by Chester UK; 10-09-2019 at 12:32 PM. Reason: missing word

10-06-2019, 08:00 PM	#47
ghosteclipse Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 165	If your lenses is not full frame then why not stick with the APS C flagships. Some say the KP IQ is up there with the K1.

10-21-2019, 03:26 AM	#48
MJKoski Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,784	I just picked up a used K-5 for ~200 bucks as it came with 2x original D-LI90 batteries in good shape. So I practically bought batteries and got a bonus camera body. It shall serve as a backup and star trail stack camera when I get a fish-eye for it. I found that there is no real difference in IQ compared to K-1 MK2 crop mode @ base ISO. K-5 shutter is a lot more silent and does not have any shutter shock issues around ~1/2s exposure timing.