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

starjedi · 02-21-2018, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by sculptor666

this is good news

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

if the dynamic pixel shift is as good as what advertised, it might be worthy to do that.

Doundounba · 02-21-2018, 04:49 PM

If someone were to take a photo of their mainboard before and after the upgrade, that would (hopefully) put to rest the mumblings about the "accelerator chip" being only a software improvement/change...

DeadJohn · 02-21-2018, 04:52 PM

"West Caldwell, NJ". Now I know where Ricoh's USA camera staff are hiding

mee · 02-21-2018, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by serothis

Do we trust precision cameras? I've quite few horror stories.

well.. I've had a horror story years ago.. with a lens.

Opening up the body means breaking the weather sealing (at least temporarily). I would hope they replace the rubber seals that are exposed but I suspect they won't. That would be my only concern and its a minor one. I think they seem to have a fairly decent track record of body repair... so no I think it would be ok. Especially with this being a specific procedure and not a guessing game for them to work through before repairing. It is with lenses I'd have a second thought.

Adam · 02-21-2018, 05:02 PM - **4 Likes**

Pretty cool- but wouldn't it be more economical to sell your K-1 and buy a K-1 II?

Doubt you'll hear any horror stories with something like this, that's fresh and current.

**clickclick** · 02-21-2018, 05:04 PM - **2 Likes**

This is a really great idea and something I was hoping for. In one of the original threads about a possible new full frame camera, the source text referenced sounded like an upgrade was possible. I wasn't sure if it was just the translation or reality. So, kudos to Ricoh/Pentax for this. Having bought my K-1 last June, this gives me a path I'll probably take and makes me feel much better about shelling out the bucks when I did. I think it also sends a pretty positive message regarding taking care of the customer on a long term path. Doesn't strike me as the signs of a company planning an exit from this market segment.

Wonder what else CP+ holds?

**todd** · 02-21-2018, 05:05 PM

Good news indeed! Looking forward to some photo results and reviews that make it seem worthwhile to upgrade. I'd also like to see some positive reports abput the upgrade process from the brave souls who first get their cameras back from Precision. Probably too tight an upgrade window for that though... Upgrade now or forever stiff your pixel shift.

**clickclick** · 02-21-2018, 05:09 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Pretty cool- but wouldn't it be more economical to sell your K-1 and buy a K-1 II?

Doubt you'll hear any horror stories with something like this, that's fresh and current.

That has certainly crossed my mind. It will be interesting to see what market prices do after the release, and since this is a limited time upgrade offer, the pressure is on to do something one way or the other. And what is the warranty after the upgrade?

**BigMackCam** · 02-21-2018, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Pretty cool- but wouldn't it be more economical to sell your K-1 and buy a K-1 II?

In the UK, SRS Microsystems is offering a trade-in deal for excellent-condition K-1 with <=10,000 shutter count plus £699 for a new K-1II. That would be my choice, as you get a completely new camera... but I can understand some people going for the board upgrade where it's available... In those circumstances, it's great to have the choice

DimC · 02-21-2018, 05:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

Pretty cool- but wouldn't it be more economical to sell your K-1 and buy a K-1 II.

My K1 value has drop 550$ Since this news about upgrade possibility. 😵

Not a Number · 02-21-2018, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by mee

Opening up the body means breaking the weather sealing (at least temporarily). I would hope they replace the rubber seals that are exposed but I suspect they won't. That would be my only concern and its a minor one. I think they seem to have a fairly decent track record of body repair... so no I think it would be ok. Especially with this being a specific procedure and not a guessing game for them to work through before repairing. It is with lenses I'd have a second thought.

The service manual for the K10D state replacing the weather seals is standard operating procedure whenever the body is opened. I don't see this changing with later models.

Precision has had a good track record for the past 2 or so years. Warranty would be at least Precisions standard 90 day warranty perhaps longer.

transam879 · 02-21-2018, 05:30 PM

Sell current K-1 for around $1,450 give or take add the $550 to what you get for selling your current K-1 and have a brand new camera with a new warranty for about the same price. Unless of course, the used price for the K-1 drops significantly after the new release.

**Eagle94VT** · 02-21-2018, 05:30 PM

Awesome!

**BigMackCam** · 02-21-2018, 05:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by DimC

My K1 value has drop 550$ Since this news about upgrade possibility. ��

Surely not?

It drops in value to some extent purely because it's being replaced by a newer model. Users who pay the $550 to have their cameras upgraded will be able to sell it on for more than your camera is currently worth, but less than a new K-1II.

Of course, there will still be demand for the original unmodified K-1, especially with people who don't care about the new features... and that should keep original K-1 prices reasonably healthy.

Fret not... enjoy your camera

**clickclick** · 02-21-2018, 05:46 PM

Wonder if any K-1 can be upgraded or just the original customer? The current posting doesn't seem to specify. Will there be a glut of used K-1 sales as people try to do a calculated flip, or is it just the opposite, not many because many will upgrade, and then the value of a non upgraded K-1 will tank? Will that be the dreaded scenario, missed the upgrade and now the value dropped in comparison? Let's hope the new pixel shift and SR is that good!

02-21-2018, 05:40 PM - 1 Like	#29
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,694	Originally posted by DimC My K1 value has drop 550$ Since this news about upgrade possibility. �� Surely not? It drops in value to some extent purely because it's being replaced by a newer model. Users who pay the $550 to have their cameras upgraded will be able to sell it on for more than your camera is currently worth, but less than a new K-1II. Of course, there will still be demand for the original unmodified K-1, especially with people who don't care about the new features... and that should keep original K-1 prices reasonably healthy. Fret not... enjoy your camera Last edited by BigMackCam; 02-21-2018 at 05:46 PM.

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02-21-2018, 04:46 PM	#16
starjedi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 932	Originally posted by sculptor666 this is good news Ricoh announces an upgrade service for current PENTAX K-1 consumers if the dynamic pixel shift is as good as what advertised, it might be worthy to do that.

02-21-2018, 04:49 PM	#17
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	If someone were to take a photo of their mainboard before and after the upgrade, that would (hopefully) put to rest the mumblings about the "accelerator chip" being only a software improvement/change...

02-21-2018, 04:52 PM	#18
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	"West Caldwell, NJ". Now I know where Ricoh's USA camera staff are hiding

02-21-2018, 04:55 PM	#19
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by serothis Do we trust precision cameras? I've quite few horror stories. well.. I've had a horror story years ago.. with a lens. Opening up the body means breaking the weather sealing (at least temporarily). I would hope they replace the rubber seals that are exposed but I suspect they won't. That would be my only concern and its a minor one. I think they seem to have a fairly decent track record of body repair... so no I think it would be ok. Especially with this being a specific procedure and not a guessing game for them to work through before repairing. It is with lenses I'd have a second thought.

02-21-2018, 05:02 PM - 4 Likes	#20
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Pretty cool- but wouldn't it be more economical to sell your K-1 and buy a K-1 II? Doubt you'll hear any horror stories with something like this, that's fresh and current.

02-21-2018, 05:04 PM - 2 Likes	#21
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,904	This is a really great idea and something I was hoping for. In one of the original threads about a possible new full frame camera, the source text referenced sounded like an upgrade was possible. I wasn't sure if it was just the translation or reality. So, kudos to Ricoh/Pentax for this. Having bought my K-1 last June, this gives me a path I'll probably take and makes me feel much better about shelling out the bucks when I did. I think it also sends a pretty positive message regarding taking care of the customer on a long term path. Doesn't strike me as the signs of a company planning an exit from this market segment. Wonder what else CP+ holds?

02-21-2018, 05:05 PM	#22
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,799	Good news indeed! Looking forward to some photo results and reviews that make it seem worthwhile to upgrade. I'd also like to see some positive reports abput the upgrade process from the brave souls who first get their cameras back from Precision. Probably too tight an upgrade window for that though... Upgrade now or forever stiff your pixel shift.

02-21-2018, 05:09 PM	#23
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,904	Originally posted by Adam Pretty cool- but wouldn't it be more economical to sell your K-1 and buy a K-1 II? Doubt you'll hear any horror stories with something like this, that's fresh and current. That has certainly crossed my mind. It will be interesting to see what market prices do after the release, and since this is a limited time upgrade offer, the pressure is on to do something one way or the other. And what is the warranty after the upgrade?

02-21-2018, 05:11 PM	#24
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,694	Originally posted by Adam Pretty cool- but wouldn't it be more economical to sell your K-1 and buy a K-1 II? In the UK, SRS Microsystems is offering a trade-in deal for excellent-condition K-1 with <=10,000 shutter count plus £699 for a new K-1II. That would be my choice, as you get a completely new camera... but I can understand some people going for the board upgrade where it's available... In those circumstances, it's great to have the choice

02-21-2018, 05:13 PM - 1 Like	#25
DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813	Originally posted by Adam Pretty cool- but wouldn't it be more economical to sell your K-1 and buy a K-1 II. My K1 value has drop 550$ Since this news about upgrade possibility. 😵

02-21-2018, 05:28 PM	#26
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by mee Opening up the body means breaking the weather sealing (at least temporarily). I would hope they replace the rubber seals that are exposed but I suspect they won't. That would be my only concern and its a minor one. I think they seem to have a fairly decent track record of body repair... so no I think it would be ok. Especially with this being a specific procedure and not a guessing game for them to work through before repairing. It is with lenses I'd have a second thought. The service manual for the K10D state replacing the weather seals is standard operating procedure whenever the body is opened. I don't see this changing with later models. Precision has had a good track record for the past 2 or so years. Warranty would be at least Precisions standard 90 day warranty perhaps longer.

02-21-2018, 05:30 PM	#27
transam879 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 651	Sell current K-1 for around $1,450 give or take add the $550 to what you get for selling your current K-1 and have a brand new camera with a new warranty for about the same price. Unless of course, the used price for the K-1 drops significantly after the new release.

02-21-2018, 05:30 PM	#28
Eagle94VT Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 291	Awesome!

02-21-2018, 05:46 PM	#30
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,904	Wonder if any K-1 can be upgraded or just the original customer? The current posting doesn't seem to specify. Will there be a glut of used K-1 sales as people try to do a calculated flip, or is it just the opposite, not many because many will upgrade, and then the value of a non upgraded K-1 will tank? Will that be the dreaded scenario, missed the upgrade and now the value dropped in comparison? Let's hope the new pixel shift and SR is that good!