K-1 mark II imminent

zazism_rx · 02-21-2018, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by swanlefitte

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

Yeah i think its just going to say "SRII" instead of "SR" but the logo on the new one looks the same as on the Mk.I, maybe that's just not an updated photo.

**BigMackCam** · 02-21-2018, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by swanlefitte

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

Seriously? The logic board and new logo for $550?

Way to go, Ricoh!!

Originally posted by zazism_rx

Yeah i think its just going to say "SRII" instead of "SR" but the logo on the new one looks the same as on the Mk.I, maybe that's just not an updated photo.

Even so, that's still impressive. And owners of the upgraded K-1 who subsequently sell their cameras in future (when the K-2 comes out) will have a camera that's visibly differentiated, so potential buyers will realise it has added value. Nice

davidsladek · 02-21-2018, 03:59 PM - **1 Like**

The Pentax K-1 Mark II Has Arrived & We Have Sample Photos To Share

**jatrax** · 02-21-2018, 04:07 PM - **1 Like**

I'm not sure I can remember any company offering such a hardware upgrade. Firmware, sure.

Kunzite · 02-21-2018, 04:08 PM - **1 Like**

On the other forum people are whining about the upgrade being paid and not instantaneous.

SirTomster · 02-21-2018, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by davidsladek

The Pentax K-1 Mark II Has Arrived & We Have Sample Photos To Share

You know. When you (Pentax) keep pushing AstroTracer and the high ISO features of the camera. You really should include pictures using the features/settings.

**BigMackCam** · 02-21-2018, 04:13 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Kunzite

On the other forum people are whining about the upgrade being paid and not instantaneous.

Can I just say, if that starts to happen over here, I may well overstep my moderating boundaries...

How can anyone complain about this?! Anyway, let's hope that PentaxForums members are a better class of owner...

Kunzite · 02-21-2018, 04:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Seriously? The logic board and new logo for $550?

Way to go, Ricoh!!

The logic board is a $50 commodity; but the artist painting the "II"s on the camera is expensive!

Sandy Hancock · 02-21-2018, 04:16 PM - **2 Likes**

I'll wait for post-market surveillance first, but will almost certainly pay to have at least one of my K-1 bodies upgraded.
This is an astounding service to be offering to existing K-1 customers.

Kunzite · 02-21-2018, 04:17 PM

Yeah, I'll also want to see exactly what are the differences, and if we'll get some of the features via a firmware update.
But it is tempting; I would surely try that Dynamic Pixel Shift thing. And, the upgrade program was rumored (leaked) a while back; sounded too good to be true.

**BigMackCam** · 02-21-2018, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

The logic board is a $50 commodity; but the artist painting the "II"s on the camera is expensive!

If you can get me the board for $50, I'll buy the outgoing K-1 right now... and I don't care about the labelling

LukeOB · 02-21-2018, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I'll wait for post-market surveillance first, but will almost certainly pay to have at least one of my K-1 bodies upgraded.
This is an astounding service to be offering to existing K-1 customers.

Pretty sure I'll do it too - assuming it is offered in Oz too that is!

Will be very interested to see really how good this new high ISO performance is. And any improvements to PS would be good to have (even though I dont do a great deal of hand held shooting, it is always good to have the newest developments on board).

Most likely I wouldnt have bought the Mkii so offering an upgrade is a great service

zazism_rx · 02-21-2018, 04:28 PM

I've seen all the parts that go into these little camera things... I'll leave taking it apart to the professionals.

**clackers** · 02-21-2018, 04:28 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by LukeOB

Most likely I wouldnt have bought the Mkii so offering an upgrade is a great service

Wonderful lateral thinking by Pentax ... basically selling the new model to existing owners, by compromise.

A niche camera maker has to be inventive like that, well done!

**gaweidert** · 02-21-2018, 04:29 PM

The upgrade looks intriguing. I wonder what the turnaround time will be in the US??? Great way for Ricoh to recover some extra R&D money too.

02-21-2018, 03:59 PM - 1 Like	#243
davidsladek Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Surrey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 346	With Hi Res Samples The Pentax K-1 Mark II Has Arrived & We Have Sample Photos To Share

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02-21-2018, 03:57 PM	#241
zazism_rx Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Kentucky, US Posts: 54	Originally posted by swanlefitte " Additionally the current SR logo on the PENTAX K-1 MKII will be replaced with the new PENTAX K-1 MKII logo" Yeah i think its just going to say "SRII" instead of "SR" but the logo on the new one looks the same as on the Mk.I, maybe that's just not an updated photo.

02-21-2018, 03:58 PM	#242
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,645	Originally posted by swanlefitte " Additionally the current SR logo on the PENTAX K-1 MKII will be replaced with the new PENTAX K-1 MKII logo" Seriously? The logic board and new logo for $550? Way to go, Ricoh!! Originally posted by zazism_rx Yeah i think its just going to say "SRII" instead of "SR" but the logo on the new one looks the same as on the Mk.I, maybe that's just not an updated photo. Even so, that's still impressive. And owners of the upgraded K-1 who subsequently sell their cameras in future (when the K-2 comes out) will have a camera that's visibly differentiated, so potential buyers will realise it has added value. Nice

02-21-2018, 04:07 PM - 1 Like	#244
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	I'm not sure I can remember any company offering such a hardware upgrade. Firmware, sure.

02-21-2018, 04:08 PM - 1 Like	#245
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	On the other forum people are whining about the upgrade being paid and not instantaneous.

02-21-2018, 04:08 PM	#246
SirTomster Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 416	Originally posted by davidsladek The Pentax K-1 Mark II Has Arrived & We Have Sample Photos To Share You know. When you (Pentax) keep pushing AstroTracer and the high ISO features of the camera. You really should include pictures using the features/settings.

02-21-2018, 04:13 PM - 3 Likes	#247
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,645	Originally posted by Kunzite On the other forum people are whining about the upgrade being paid and not instantaneous. Can I just say, if that starts to happen over here, I may well overstep my moderating boundaries... How can anyone complain about this?! Anyway, let's hope that PentaxForums members are a better class of owner...

02-21-2018, 04:14 PM - 1 Like	#248
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by BigMackCam Seriously? The logic board and new logo for $550? Way to go, Ricoh!! The logic board is a $50 commodity; but the artist painting the "II"s on the camera is expensive!

02-21-2018, 04:16 PM - 2 Likes	#249
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	I'll wait for post-market surveillance first, but will almost certainly pay to have at least one of my K-1 bodies upgraded. This is an astounding service to be offering to existing K-1 customers.

02-21-2018, 04:17 PM	#250
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Yeah, I'll also want to see exactly what are the differences, and if we'll get some of the features via a firmware update. But it is tempting; I would surely try that Dynamic Pixel Shift thing. And, the upgrade program was rumored (leaked) a while back; sounded too good to be true.

02-21-2018, 04:18 PM	#251
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,645	Originally posted by Kunzite The logic board is a $50 commodity; but the artist painting the "II"s on the camera is expensive! If you can get me the board for $50, I'll buy the outgoing K-1 right now... and I don't care about the labelling

02-21-2018, 04:26 PM	#252
LukeOB Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 76	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I'll wait for post-market surveillance first, but will almost certainly pay to have at least one of my K-1 bodies upgraded. This is an astounding service to be offering to existing K-1 customers. Pretty sure I'll do it too - assuming it is offered in Oz too that is! Will be very interested to see really how good this new high ISO performance is. And any improvements to PS would be good to have (even though I dont do a great deal of hand held shooting, it is always good to have the newest developments on board). Most likely I wouldnt have bought the Mkii so offering an upgrade is a great service

02-21-2018, 04:28 PM	#253
zazism_rx Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Kentucky, US Posts: 54	I've seen all the parts that go into these little camera things... I'll leave taking it apart to the professionals.

02-21-2018, 04:28 PM - 4 Likes	#254
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by LukeOB Most likely I wouldnt have bought the Mkii so offering an upgrade is a great service Wonderful lateral thinking by Pentax ... basically selling the new model to existing owners, by compromise. A niche camera maker has to be inventive like that, well done!

02-21-2018, 04:29 PM	#255
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	The upgrade looks intriguing. I wonder what the turnaround time will be in the US??? Great way for Ricoh to recover some extra R&D money too.

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