Pentax K-1 Officially Announced

Cynog Ap Brychan · 04-15-2016, 02:49 AM

Finally, I've pulled the trigger and pre-ordered the K-1. The sensible part of me counselled that I should wait until some reviews appeared, and PF members had reported back on their experiences with the camera... But, as I suspected it would, the impulsive part of me (stricken as I am with terminal PBA - Pentax Buying Addiction) finally won over. The £130 discount on the accompanying lens helped, too. According to the gentleman at SRS Microsystems, UK, they expect to be shipping on 25 May. My procrastination has meant that I will not be among the first recipients as all the first shipment is already spoken for, and although I am envious of those of you who will be getting the camera very soon now, I think I can endure the wait. I'm particularly looking forward to trying out the pixel shift mode, as I am very impressed with its implementation on the K-3 II, albeit in controlled circumstances.

gorme · 04-15-2016, 03:17 AM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

Official date for first availability in France is April, 28th : same as for Japan.

I just read this that can be useful for all French Pentaxians willing to try it : Venez prendre en main le reflex Pentax K-1
Enjoy

rawr · 04-15-2016, 04:49 AM

Originally posted by gorme

I just read this that can be useful for all French Pentaxians willing to try it

A good idea - Pentax organising 'discovery days' in major regional cities to allow people to check the new camera out with the new lenses etc, and maybe bring their own. Similar to what Pentax Japan has organised, I believe.

Hopefully something like that might happen in Australia.

mee · 04-15-2016, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by virusn3t

Every time i recieve a notification update from this thread i think i will finally read "my k1 have been shipped" or see the picture of Kenspo with two K1 .... Unsuscribing the thread for sanity reason... The wait was more bearable when i know still was left months to realease rather than just a few weeks

Sorry. It's your own fault -- the delivery needed to go 10000 paces east. You told them to go weast.

Zygonyx · 04-15-2016, 05:19 AM

Originally posted by gorme

I just read this that can be useful for all French Pentaxians willing to try it : Venez prendre en main le reflex Pentax K-1
Enjoy

Eventually, some reasonnable thing

bobmaxja · 04-15-2016, 05:37 AM

The big news in this french article, is They receive their TEST camera from Pentax.

This mean they got the final version and they confirm the full review is coming soon.

It's seem very quiet from all test site , I am sure they are in what we call in marketing the Quiet Period , is the timeline were all testers can not talk about the product(As they receive the final version) until an official date. I am sure Pentax Forum got their copy and are bind by the same rule. And same for Kenspo, he is very quiet lately.
When the official day come, then the a flood of reviews will be coming. This create a buzz in the market . You also have to check publishing date of the key Photo magazine to make sure they are close to the launch date and normally will be showing on the first page.

Rico · 04-15-2016, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Says who?

(apart from you, obviously )

The DA 40 and DA 70 both can cover full frame but they were not made for full frame. APS-H crop would ensure that these lenses don't have any problems. APS-H could well be the sweet spot for these lenses. I would rather have an APS-H crop that uses more of the pixels the sensor has.

As for cropping a full frame capture after the image has been taken doesn't help me while I am taking the image in the first place. I don't crop my images. I frame the images from the viewfinder. So I would rather have an APS-H crop in the viewfinder so I can better realize the composition while taking the image.

kenspo · 04-15-2016, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

And same for Kenspo, he is very quiet lately.

Me quiet?

thibs · 04-15-2016, 08:40 AM

DA40 is an M40 in disguise so it was made for full frame.
It wasn't made according to modern FF standards though....

virusn3t · 04-15-2016, 09:18 AM - **1 Like**

When i was looking for a small lightweight tripod, i step in this RRS - L-plate for Pentax K-1 aparently RRS is going to manufacture a L plate for the K1, i hope they do one for the K1+Grip..

bobmaxja · 04-15-2016, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

Me quiet?

Quiet regarding K-1.

D1N0 · 04-15-2016, 09:57 AM

Calm before the storm

**stubyles** · 04-15-2016, 11:26 AM - **1 Like**

The Guy at SRS told me today that they expect to get their full order on the 25th April, also that Pentax are ringing them up every morning to find out who has ordered the Grip Bundle.
Took the "Next-Day" delivery option so expecting mine a week Tuesday, Yay!

kenspo · 04-15-2016, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

Quiet regarding K-1.

I think @D1N0 just said it

Not a Number · 04-15-2016, 01:23 PM - **2 Likes**

Yup, prepare yourselves for a new round of squealing over video, crop modes, OBF, WiFi, GPS, crippled mount and whatever.

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04-15-2016, 02:49 AM	#1006
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Finally, I've pulled the trigger and pre-ordered the K-1. The sensible part of me counselled that I should wait until some reviews appeared, and PF members had reported back on their experiences with the camera... But, as I suspected it would, the impulsive part of me (stricken as I am with terminal PBA - Pentax Buying Addiction) finally won over. The £130 discount on the accompanying lens helped, too. According to the gentleman at SRS Microsystems, UK, they expect to be shipping on 25 May. My procrastination has meant that I will not be among the first recipients as all the first shipment is already spoken for, and although I am envious of those of you who will be getting the camera very soon now, I think I can endure the wait. I'm particularly looking forward to trying out the pixel shift mode, as I am very impressed with its implementation on the K-3 II, albeit in controlled circumstances.

04-15-2016, 03:17 AM	#1007
gorme Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Galway - Ireland Posts: 213	Originally posted by Zygonyx Official date for first availability in France is April, 28th : same as for Japan. I just read this that can be useful for all French Pentaxians willing to try it : Venez prendre en main le reflex Pentax K-1 Enjoy

04-15-2016, 04:49 AM	#1008
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by gorme I just read this that can be useful for all French Pentaxians willing to try it A good idea - Pentax organising 'discovery days' in major regional cities to allow people to check the new camera out with the new lenses etc, and maybe bring their own. Similar to what Pentax Japan has organised, I believe. Hopefully something like that might happen in Australia.

04-15-2016, 05:14 AM	#1009
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by virusn3t Every time i recieve a notification update from this thread i think i will finally read "my k1 have been shipped" or see the picture of Kenspo with two K1 .... Unsuscribing the thread for sanity reason... The wait was more bearable when i know still was left months to realease rather than just a few weeks Sorry. It's your own fault -- the delivery needed to go 10000 paces east. You told them to go weast.

04-15-2016, 05:19 AM	#1010
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by gorme I just read this that can be useful for all French Pentaxians willing to try it : Venez prendre en main le reflex Pentax K-1 Enjoy Eventually, some reasonnable thing

04-15-2016, 05:37 AM	#1011
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	The big news in this french article, is They receive their TEST camera from Pentax. This mean they got the final version and they confirm the full review is coming soon. It's seem very quiet from all test site , I am sure they are in what we call in marketing the Quiet Period , is the timeline were all testers can not talk about the product(As they receive the final version) until an official date. I am sure Pentax Forum got their copy and are bind by the same rule. And same for Kenspo, he is very quiet lately. When the official day come, then the a flood of reviews will be coming. This create a buzz in the market . You also have to check publishing date of the key Photo magazine to make sure they are close to the launch date and normally will be showing on the first page.

04-15-2016, 07:21 AM	#1012
Rico Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,204	Originally posted by Mistral75 Says who? (apart from you, obviously ) The DA 40 and DA 70 both can cover full frame but they were not made for full frame. APS-H crop would ensure that these lenses don't have any problems. APS-H could well be the sweet spot for these lenses. I would rather have an APS-H crop that uses more of the pixels the sensor has. As for cropping a full frame capture after the image has been taken doesn't help me while I am taking the image in the first place. I don't crop my images. I frame the images from the viewfinder. So I would rather have an APS-H crop in the viewfinder so I can better realize the composition while taking the image.

04-15-2016, 07:53 AM	#1013
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by bobmaxja And same for Kenspo, he is very quiet lately. Me quiet?

04-15-2016, 08:40 AM	#1014
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	DA40 is an M40 in disguise so it was made for full frame. It wasn't made according to modern FF standards though....

04-15-2016, 09:18 AM - 1 Like	#1015
virusn3t Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 676	When i was looking for a small lightweight tripod, i step in this RRS - L-plate for Pentax K-1 aparently RRS is going to manufacture a L plate for the K1, i hope they do one for the K1+Grip..

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04-15-2016, 09:56 AM	#1016
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Originally posted by kenspo Me quiet? Quiet regarding K-1.

04-15-2016, 09:57 AM	#1017
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Calm before the storm

04-15-2016, 11:26 AM - 1 Like	#1018
stubyles Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 824	The Guy at SRS told me today that they expect to get their full order on the 25th April, also that Pentax are ringing them up every morning to find out who has ordered the Grip Bundle. Took the "Next-Day" delivery option so expecting mine a week Tuesday, Yay!

04-15-2016, 01:04 PM	#1019
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by bobmaxja Quiet regarding K-1. I think @D1N0 just said it

04-15-2016, 01:23 PM - 2 Likes	#1020
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Yup, prepare yourselves for a new round of squealing over video, crop modes, OBF, WiFi, GPS, crippled mount and whatever.