Pentax K-1 Officially Announced

kenspo · 04-21-2016, 03:55 AM - **1 Like**

All K-1's go through Paris office before shipping out to shops. Not arrived there yet, at least not when i spoke to them earlier today.

Zygonyx · 04-21-2016, 04:50 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

All K-1's go through Paris office before shipping out to shops. Not arrived there yet, at least not when i spoke to them earlier today.

Really ?!
Time to apply the highjacking strategy !!!

kenspo · 04-21-2016, 05:19 AM

Thats what they told me

They will distribute from Paris.

Kunzite · 04-21-2016, 05:28 AM

Availability: beginning of May, in Romania...

veraikon · 04-21-2016, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

So how about the quake in Japan. Could it affect the
K-1? Obviously the first batch is ready, but at least one sony cmos plant is out of order.

I interpret Sony´s press release: http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/IR/news/20160418E.pdf that the factory is dammaged , but there are enought sensors in stock.

falconeye · 04-21-2016, 03:15 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by falconeye

That's why I asked if we know anything about the motor, spec-wise.

Hi. A buddy of mine now tried a K-1 with DFA 70-200/2.8. According to him, the AF is fast, on par with a D750 + current Tamron 70-200/2.8. So maybe, not all is lost

Adam · 04-21-2016, 03:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by falconeye

Hi. A buddy of mine now tried a K-1 with DFA 70-200/2.8. According to him, the AF is fast, on par with a D750 + current Tamron 70-200/2.8. So maybe, not all is lost

I received the 70-200mm a few days ago. The motor sounds different than on other Pentax lenses, even the 150-450mm. Will be exciting to test it with the K-1!

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gazonk · 04-22-2016, 02:06 AM

Originally posted by veraikon

I interpret Sony´s press release: http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/IR/news/20160418E.pdf that the factory is dammaged , but there are enought sensors in stock.

Are they making the FF sensors at this plant anyway? (A news article said something about small sensors for phones)

Zygonyx · 04-22-2016, 03:51 AM - **1 Like**

Maybe the FF sensors have been reduced to smartphone sensors after the earthcake...

Wolfeye · 04-22-2016, 06:16 AM

Amazon says the K-1 is available on April 25th. I thought it was the 22nd?

D1N0 · 04-22-2016, 06:31 AM

Originally posted by Wolfeye

Amazon says the K-1 is available on April 25th. I thought it was the 22nd?

Did you? Well it's been the 25th for a while now. Until further notice

Not a Number · 04-22-2016, 08:21 AM - **2 Likes**

Oh no! Pentax lied once again! It's all BS, there is no FF.

veraikon · 04-22-2016, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

Are they making the FF sensors at this plant anyway? (A news article said something about small sensors for phones)

The Kumamoto Technology Center is

Originally posted by Sony:

... the primary manufacturing site for image sensors for digital cameras and security cameras as well as for micro-display devices

Sonys Nagasaki Technology Center is the site where they produce image sensors for smartphones . It started productiom on 17.04.2016

**jatrax** · 04-22-2016, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by Wolfeye

Amazon says the K-1 is available on April 25th. I thought it was the 22nd?

I've heard 25th and 28th never 22nd. But on Pentax K-1 site there is an article released on the 22nd, maybe that is what you saw?
Challengers | PENTAX K-1 Special site | RICOH IMAGING

Wolfeye · 04-22-2016, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

I've heard 25th and 28th never 22nd. But on Pentax K-1 site there is an article released on the 22nd, maybe that is what you saw?
Challengers | PENTAX K-1 Special site | RICOH IMAGING

I think I was thinking the deadline date to get in the pre-order prize contest.

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04-21-2016, 03:55 AM - 1 Like	#1111
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	All K-1's go through Paris office before shipping out to shops. Not arrived there yet, at least not when i spoke to them earlier today.

04-21-2016, 04:50 AM	#1112
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by kenspo All K-1's go through Paris office before shipping out to shops. Not arrived there yet, at least not when i spoke to them earlier today. Really ?! Time to apply the highjacking strategy !!!

04-21-2016, 05:19 AM	#1113
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Thats what they told me They will distribute from Paris.

04-21-2016, 05:28 AM	#1114
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Availability: beginning of May, in Romania...

04-21-2016, 08:38 AM	#1115
veraikon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Inside the Blue Banana ;) Posts: 255	Originally posted by D1N0 So how about the quake in Japan. Could it affect the K-1? Obviously the first batch is ready, but at least one sony cmos plant is out of order. I interpret Sony´s press release: http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/IR/news/20160418E.pdf that the factory is dammaged , but there are enought sensors in stock.

04-21-2016, 03:15 PM - 2 Likes	#1116
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by falconeye That's why I asked if we know anything about the motor, spec-wise. Hi. A buddy of mine now tried a K-1 with DFA 70-200/2.8. According to him, the AF is fast, on par with a D750 + current Tamron 70-200/2.8. So maybe, not all is lost

04-21-2016, 03:22 PM - 1 Like	#1117
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594 Original Poster	Originally posted by falconeye Hi. A buddy of mine now tried a K-1 with DFA 70-200/2.8. According to him, the AF is fast, on par with a D750 + current Tamron 70-200/2.8. So maybe, not all is lost I received the 70-200mm a few days ago. The motor sounds different than on other Pentax lenses, even the 150-450mm. Will be exciting to test it with the K-1! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-22-2016, 02:06 AM	#1118
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by veraikon I interpret Sony´s press release: http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/IR/news/20160418E.pdf that the factory is dammaged , but there are enought sensors in stock. Are they making the FF sensors at this plant anyway? (A news article said something about small sensors for phones)

04-22-2016, 03:51 AM - 1 Like	#1119
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Maybe the FF sensors have been reduced to smartphone sensors after the earthcake...

04-22-2016, 06:16 AM	#1120
Wolfeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 782	Amazon says the K-1 is available on April 25th. I thought it was the 22nd?

04-22-2016, 06:31 AM	#1121
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by Wolfeye Amazon says the K-1 is available on April 25th. I thought it was the 22nd? Did you? Well it's been the 25th for a while now. Until further notice

04-22-2016, 08:21 AM - 2 Likes	#1122
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Oh no! Pentax lied once again! It's all BS, there is no FF.

04-22-2016, 09:01 AM	#1123
veraikon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Inside the Blue Banana ;) Posts: 255	Originally posted by gazonk Are they making the FF sensors at this plant anyway? (A news article said something about small sensors for phones) The Kumamoto Technology Center is Originally posted by Sony: ... the primary manufacturing site for image sensors for digital cameras and security cameras as well as for micro-display devices Sonys Nagasaki Technology Center is the site where they produce image sensors for smartphones . It started productiom on 17.04.2016

04-22-2016, 10:03 AM	#1124
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by Wolfeye Amazon says the K-1 is available on April 25th. I thought it was the 22nd? I've heard 25th and 28th never 22nd. But on Pentax K-1 site there is an article released on the 22nd, maybe that is what you saw? Challengers \| PENTAX K-1 Special site \| RICOH IMAGING

04-22-2016, 10:35 AM	#1125
Wolfeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 782	Originally posted by jatrax I've heard 25th and 28th never 22nd. But on Pentax K-1 site there is an article released on the 22nd, maybe that is what you saw? Challengers \| PENTAX K-1 Special site \| RICOH IMAGING I think I was thinking the deadline date to get in the pre-order prize contest.