K-1 mark II imminent

redrockcoulee · 02-21-2018, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by reh321

So someone, anyone, could start a rumor that tomorrow Pentax will release a FF camera with AF faster and more accurate than the Nikon D500, with 20fps burst, 100 image buffer, DxOMark score of 110, priced at $700??

Yep, start the rumour and folks will be demanding that Pentax release it right away

Ronald Oakes · 02-21-2018, 02:53 PM

here it is !

Kiwipixter · 02-21-2018, 03:12 PM

Improved AF-C tracking algorithm. Lets see if we'll see this in a firmware update for the K1.

redpit · 02-21-2018, 03:21 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kiwipixter

Improved AF-C tracking algorithm. Lets see if we'll see this in a firmware update for the K1.

News

Glorfindelrb · 02-21-2018, 03:24 PM

Hardware update.
Just waiting to see the results with the accelerator unit now.

LukeOB · 02-21-2018, 03:25 PM - **2 Likes**

and there is an upgrade announcement so the original K1 can be modified with the new SR mechanism, thats good of them!

Ricoh announces an upgrade service for current PENTAX K-1 consumers

MarkJerling · 02-21-2018, 03:32 PM

PENTAX K-1 MARK II

No longer a rumor.

HarisF1 · 02-21-2018, 03:37 PM - **1 Like**

Ricoh have all but ruled out the possibility of adding features through a firmware update by offering a logic board swap for $550.

This actually means the SR unit in the K-1 is already complete and all the K-1 was missing was the extra processing capability to perform the Dynamic Pixel Shift calculations. That and a small tweak to the AF processing too. It's significant enough to warrant a new model while at the same time being such a tiny improvement that it's infuriating.

**BigMackCam** · 02-21-2018, 03:40 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by HarisF1

Ricoh have all but ruled out the possibility of adding features through a firmware update by offering a logic board swap for $550

Really? That's great. I mean, it's not inexpensive by any means, but it gives existing owners an upgrade path whilst hanging on to their existing cameras. It's a great alternative to selling your K-1 and buying the K-1II...

I wouldn't be infuriated by the level of change. Whilst the feature set may not be hugely different, it is - as you say - enough to warrant a new refresh model. And we know by now that there's more than just firmware required to turn a K-1 into a K-1II. Most people won't need to upgrade... New buyers, however, are in luck

zazism_rx · 02-21-2018, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by LukeOB

and there is an upgrade announcement so the original K1 can be modified with the new SR mechanism, thats good of them!

Ricoh announces an upgrade service for current PENTAX K-1 consumers

Woah, interesting... You think they'll upgrade my Silver Edition?

So i'll have a K-1 II Silver Edition? That would be pretty sweet.

**BigMackCam** · 02-21-2018, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by zazism_rx

Woah, interesting... You think they'll upgrade my Silver Edition?

So i'll have a K-1 II Silver Edition? That would be pretty sweet.

Yeah, but you'll have to use a Sharpie marker to add the "II" labelling

EDIT: Maybe they include a Sharpie marker??

LukeOB · 02-21-2018, 03:48 PM

I dont see why not! That would be pretty sweet indeed

I got the silver K3 but the black K1 - it was the only option at launch!

swanlefitte · 02-21-2018, 03:52 PM

" Additionally the current SR logo on the PENTAX K-1 MKII will be replaced with the new PENTAX K-1 MKII logo"

photoptimist · 02-21-2018, 03:53 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Really? That's great. I mean, it's not inexpensive by any means, but it gives existing owners an upgrade path whilst hanging on to their existing cameras. It's a great alternative to selling your K-1 and buying the K-1II...

I wouldn't be infuriated by the level of change. Whilst the feature set may not be hugely different, it is - as you say - enough to warrant a new refresh model. And we know by now that there's more than just firmware required to turn a K-1 into a K-1II. Most people won't need to upgrade... New buyers, however, are in luck

For about 1/4th the price of a K-1ii, I get a K-1ii. Sweet!

I get an extra EV or two of high-ISO performance without the added weight and cost of a bunch of new big-aperture lenses. Plus I can probably leave the tripod at home and still do pixelshift.

That's a nice upgrade for such a low price.

**BigMackCam** · 02-21-2018, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by photoptimist

For about 1/4th the price of a K-1ii, I get a K-1ii. Sweet!

I get an extra EV or two of high-ISO performance without the added weight and cost of a bunch of new big-aperture lenses. Plus I can probably leave the tripod at home and still do pixelshift.

That's a nice upgrade for such a low price.

I couldn't agree more. And Ricoh deserves kudos for offering the upgrade. I do hope we'll see plenty of vocal support here in the forums for them taking this approach!

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02-21-2018, 02:53 PM	#226
redrockcoulee Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 2,306	Originally posted by reh321 So someone, anyone, could start a rumor that tomorrow Pentax will release a FF camera with AF faster and more accurate than the Nikon D500, with 20fps burst, 100 image buffer, DxOMark score of 110, priced at $700?? Yep, start the rumour and folks will be demanding that Pentax release it right away

02-21-2018, 03:12 PM	#228
Kiwipixter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auckland Posts: 248	Improved AF-C tracking algorithm. Lets see if we'll see this in a firmware update for the K1.

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redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by Kiwipixter Improved AF-C tracking algorithm. Lets see if we'll see this in a firmware update for the K1. News

02-21-2018, 03:24 PM	#230
Glorfindelrb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 364	Hardware update. Just waiting to see the results with the accelerator unit now.

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LukeOB Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 76	and there is an upgrade announcement so the original K1 can be modified with the new SR mechanism, thats good of them! Ricoh announces an upgrade service for current PENTAX K-1 consumers

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	PENTAX K-1 MARK II No longer a rumor.

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HarisF1 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 543	Ricoh have all but ruled out the possibility of adding features through a firmware update by offering a logic board swap for $550. This actually means the SR unit in the K-1 is already complete and all the K-1 was missing was the extra processing capability to perform the Dynamic Pixel Shift calculations. That and a small tweak to the AF processing too. It's significant enough to warrant a new model while at the same time being such a tiny improvement that it's infuriating.

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BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,645	Originally posted by HarisF1 Ricoh have all but ruled out the possibility of adding features through a firmware update by offering a logic board swap for $550 Really? That's great. I mean, it's not inexpensive by any means, but it gives existing owners an upgrade path whilst hanging on to their existing cameras. It's a great alternative to selling your K-1 and buying the K-1II... I wouldn't be infuriated by the level of change. Whilst the feature set may not be hugely different, it is - as you say - enough to warrant a new refresh model. And we know by now that there's more than just firmware required to turn a K-1 into a K-1II. Most people won't need to upgrade... New buyers, however, are in luck

02-21-2018, 03:41 PM	#235
zazism_rx Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Kentucky, US Posts: 54	Originally posted by LukeOB and there is an upgrade announcement so the original K1 can be modified with the new SR mechanism, thats good of them! Ricoh announces an upgrade service for current PENTAX K-1 consumers Woah, interesting... You think they'll upgrade my Silver Edition? So i'll have a K-1 II Silver Edition? That would be pretty sweet.

02-21-2018, 03:46 PM	#236
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,645	Originally posted by zazism_rx Woah, interesting... You think they'll upgrade my Silver Edition? So i'll have a K-1 II Silver Edition? That would be pretty sweet. Yeah, but you'll have to use a Sharpie marker to add the "II" labelling EDIT: Maybe they include a Sharpie marker??

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02-21-2018, 03:48 PM	#237
LukeOB Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 76	I dont see why not! That would be pretty sweet indeed I got the silver K3 but the black K1 - it was the only option at launch!

02-21-2018, 03:52 PM	#238
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	" Additionally the current SR logo on the PENTAX K-1 MKII will be replaced with the new PENTAX K-1 MKII logo"

02-21-2018, 03:53 PM - 2 Likes	#239
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,121	Originally posted by BigMackCam Really? That's great. I mean, it's not inexpensive by any means, but it gives existing owners an upgrade path whilst hanging on to their existing cameras. It's a great alternative to selling your K-1 and buying the K-1II... I wouldn't be infuriated by the level of change. Whilst the feature set may not be hugely different, it is - as you say - enough to warrant a new refresh model. And we know by now that there's more than just firmware required to turn a K-1 into a K-1II. Most people won't need to upgrade... New buyers, however, are in luck For about 1/4th the price of a K-1ii, I get a K-1ii. Sweet! I get an extra EV or two of high-ISO performance without the added weight and cost of a bunch of new big-aperture lenses. Plus I can probably leave the tripod at home and still do pixelshift. That's a nice upgrade for such a low price.

02-21-2018, 03:56 PM	#240
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,645	Originally posted by photoptimist For about 1/4th the price of a K-1ii, I get a K-1ii. Sweet! I get an extra EV or two of high-ISO performance without the added weight and cost of a bunch of new big-aperture lenses. Plus I can probably leave the tripod at home and still do pixelshift. That's a nice upgrade for such a low price. I couldn't agree more. And Ricoh deserves kudos for offering the upgrade. I do hope we'll see plenty of vocal support here in the forums for them taking this approach!