Pentax K-1 Officially Announced

shiner · 02-18-2016, 08:26 PM

I wonder how an M50 1.7 would fare on the K-1.

Fcsnt54 · 02-18-2016, 08:34 PM

Im looking forward to adding that 15-30mm to my bag. Anyone know the weight of that new lens?

Also does anyone know how the pixelshift of the k1 compares to the 645d/645z?

**RGlasel** · 02-18-2016, 08:35 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by shiner

I wonder how an M50 1.7 would fare on the K-1.

Won't improve the autofocus one bit.

Steve.Ledger · 02-18-2016, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by kadajawi

I'll be getting something else when it's time to upgrade. Maybe Olympus...?

That's exactly the direction I went in December...

bertwert · 02-18-2016, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by Fcsnt54

Anyone know the weight of that new lens?

1040 g (2.29 lb)

Fcsnt54 · 02-18-2016, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

1040 g (2.29 lb)

Thank you, hmmm heavier then i thought it would be.

mee · 02-18-2016, 08:54 PM - **1 Like**

Anyone here have information on when we'll see more details of the features in actual use?

I would like to see:

1) Many more DA lenses in FF mode at different apertures
2) Motion Correction with the PIxel Shift mode in use at various locations (lake, trees in wind, people and cars moving in city scene, etc)
3) The functionality of the AF tracking and speed of locking on (esp in dark or low contrast settings -- testing the limits)
4) Shake reduction in the K-1 vs the Shake Reduction in the K-3II (any noticeable difference?)
5) More high ISO tests
6) DR values at ISO 100

Some of this will take time to assemble.. so I'm more curious when we might see this type of data?

Not a Number · 02-18-2016, 09:08 PM

You probably won't see anything until the production models actually ship.

The evaluation models in people's hands now:

are using pre-production firmware
are on "loan" for a very limited time
there appear to be restrictions on what images/videos produced can be shared/posted publicly.

mee · 02-18-2016, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

You probably won't see anything until the production models actually ship.

there appear to be restrictions on what images/videos produced can be shared/posted publicly.

yea.. I was wondering if anyone knew when the restrictions were going to be lifted. Maybe they are unable to even share that though..

**jbinpg** · 02-18-2016, 09:41 PM

I downloaded the raw DNG for this image of the car front end

Pentax K-1 Pre-Production Sample Gallery: Digital Photography Review

and played around with it. Here is a 2:1 crop (200%) of the in-focus headlight. Nice to see the 70 limited perform. Note the shallow plane of focus. Very impressive in all aspects, even more so at full resolution.

sunfog · 02-19-2016, 01:18 AM - **1 Like**

Dear fellow Pentaxians!
Does anyone know if the O-ME53 Magnifier Eyecup fits the K-1? There is no information on ricoh-imaging.

kenspo · 02-19-2016, 01:49 AM

Originally posted by mee

yea.. I was wondering if anyone knew when the restrictions were going to be lifted. Maybe they are unable to even share that though..

Not before they start shipping final product

Its the same with me, i can't share K-1 pics yet.

Simen1 · 02-19-2016, 02:05 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

with the K-1) the image is clearly unacceptable until at least 14mm

If you look at the rings you can see what is caused by the hood. Dremlin away the hood will help, but not entirely cure the 10-17mm in the wide end.

Personally I plan to use the APS-C lenses Samyang 8mm f/3,5 CSII (the one with removable hood) and Sigma 18-35mm f/1,8 in FF mode, and crop in PP when necessary. Although in most cases I cant use the full frame, I will have more freedom of choice compared to APS-C mode. Freedom to choose other aspect ratios then 3:2 and other crop factors. I think I will get about 20-25 Mp out of most cases, as oppose to 15 Mp in APS-C mode.

With some APS-C lenses without hood, I will be able to take APS-C images in portrait orientation, while holding the camera in a more comfortable landscape orientation.

noelpolar · 02-19-2016, 02:13 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Well...sad because my workflow, and the workflow of the team I built, is based in Pentax K3 cameras with their video capabilities - as well as their photography capabilities.

We use a total of 7 Pentax K3 cameras to perform various cinema duties in and around work. With those 7 cameras there are at least 21 lenses.

Our Pentax cameras have been seen in many high profile projects.

What I will now do, is abandon Pentax as a tool, as part of my workflow here at work. At the very least, 1080p/60 and clean HDMI out, were the things that could have allowed me to keep Pentax in the tools set we have.

Sad, because Sony has so many better options, I am compelled to go that route especially since we have invested in a Sony FS7 system and the associated e-mount route.

Sad because I was one of the few people who were using Pentax K3 cameras in a professional workflow.

Sad because having those two little features could have meant many more Pentax products.

Sad.

Do what you have to do....... but keep something Pentax for yourself and make sure you drop in from time to time.... for our sake!

Alizarine · 02-19-2016, 08:05 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Any dude who says any camera is beautiful has serious mental problems. They look like hunks of plastic or metal for the most part. What a drama queen.

To that I say...
"Your mother is ugly and she dresses you funny... but I still think you're OK, don't I?"

Don't tell that to the Fuji X and Nikon Df design team

02-18-2016, 09:08 PM	#338
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	You probably won't see anything until the production models actually ship. The evaluation models in people's hands now: are using pre-production firmware are on "loan" for a very limited time there appear to be restrictions on what images/videos produced can be shared/posted publicly.

02-18-2016, 09:30 PM	#339
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Not a Number You probably won't see anything until the production models actually ship. there appear to be restrictions on what images/videos produced can be shared/posted publicly. yea.. I was wondering if anyone knew when the restrictions were going to be lifted. Maybe they are unable to even share that though..

02-19-2016, 02:05 AM	#343
Simen1 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tromsø, Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 1,031	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock with the K-1) the image is clearly unacceptable until at least 14mm If you look at the rings you can see what is caused by the hood. Dremlin away the hood will help, but not entirely cure the 10-17mm in the wide end. Personally I plan to use the APS-C lenses Samyang 8mm f/3,5 CSII (the one with removable hood) and Sigma 18-35mm f/1,8 in FF mode, and crop in PP when necessary. Although in most cases I cant use the full frame, I will have more freedom of choice compared to APS-C mode. Freedom to choose other aspect ratios then 3:2 and other crop factors. I think I will get about 20-25 Mp out of most cases, as oppose to 15 Mp in APS-C mode. With some APS-C lenses without hood, I will be able to take APS-C images in portrait orientation, while holding the camera in a more comfortable landscape orientation. Last edited by Simen1; 02-19-2016 at 02:17 AM.

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02-18-2016, 08:26 PM	#331
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	I wonder how an M50 1.7 would fare on the K-1.

02-18-2016, 08:34 PM	#332
Fcsnt54 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: California Posts: 621	Im looking forward to adding that 15-30mm to my bag. Anyone know the weight of that new lens? Also does anyone know how the pixelshift of the k1 compares to the 645d/645z?

02-18-2016, 08:35 PM - 2 Likes	#333
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,229	Originally posted by shiner I wonder how an M50 1.7 would fare on the K-1. Won't improve the autofocus one bit.

02-18-2016, 08:35 PM	#334
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by kadajawi I'll be getting something else when it's time to upgrade. Maybe Olympus...? That's exactly the direction I went in December...

02-18-2016, 08:36 PM	#335
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by Fcsnt54 Anyone know the weight of that new lens? 1040 g (2.29 lb)

02-18-2016, 08:44 PM	#336
Fcsnt54 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: California Posts: 621	Originally posted by bertwert 1040 g (2.29 lb) Thank you, hmmm heavier then i thought it would be.

02-18-2016, 08:54 PM - 1 Like	#337
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Anyone here have information on when we'll see more details of the features in actual use? I would like to see: 1) Many more DA lenses in FF mode at different apertures 2) Motion Correction with the PIxel Shift mode in use at various locations (lake, trees in wind, people and cars moving in city scene, etc) 3) The functionality of the AF tracking and speed of locking on (esp in dark or low contrast settings -- testing the limits) 4) Shake reduction in the K-1 vs the Shake Reduction in the K-3II (any noticeable difference?) 5) More high ISO tests 6) DR values at ISO 100 Some of this will take time to assemble.. so I'm more curious when we might see this type of data?

02-19-2016, 01:18 AM - 1 Like	#341
sunfog New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 14	Dear fellow Pentaxians! Does anyone know if the O-ME53 Magnifier Eyecup fits the K-1? There is no information on ricoh-imaging.

02-19-2016, 01:49 AM	#342
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by mee yea.. I was wondering if anyone knew when the restrictions were going to be lifted. Maybe they are unable to even share that though.. Not before they start shipping final product Its the same with me, i can't share K-1 pics yet.

02-19-2016, 02:13 AM - 1 Like	#344
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by LaurenOE Well...sad because my workflow, and the workflow of the team I built, is based in Pentax K3 cameras with their video capabilities - as well as their photography capabilities. We use a total of 7 Pentax K3 cameras to perform various cinema duties in and around work. With those 7 cameras there are at least 21 lenses. Our Pentax cameras have been seen in many high profile projects. What I will now do, is abandon Pentax as a tool, as part of my workflow here at work. At the very least, 1080p/60 and clean HDMI out, were the things that could have allowed me to keep Pentax in the tools set we have. Sad, because Sony has so many better options, I am compelled to go that route especially since we have invested in a Sony FS7 system and the associated e-mount route. Sad because I was one of the few people who were using Pentax K3 cameras in a professional workflow. Sad because having those two little features could have meant many more Pentax products. Sad. Do what you have to do....... but keep something Pentax for yourself and make sure you drop in from time to time.... for our sake!

02-19-2016, 08:05 AM	#345
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by normhead Any dude who says any camera is beautiful has serious mental problems. They look like hunks of plastic or metal for the most part. What a drama queen. To that I say... "Your mother is ugly and she dresses you funny... but I still think you're OK, don't I?" Don't tell that to the Fuji X and Nikon Df design team