K-1 Mark II April 20th 2018 Go On Sale

Pentax_WA · 03-30-2018, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by ForAlfie

I've received my K-1 II (and the FA 43/1.9) today.

Nice. Take some shots and post it pls.

Zygonyx · 03-31-2018, 06:32 AM

So, what's the news with first hand users ?

ForAlfie · 03-31-2018, 09:21 AM

I went out today to take some test shots. I have no experience with pixel shift but I've tried to create a jpg with raw therapee from a hand-held pixel shift photo of the Hochburg taken with the FA 31/1.8: Hochburg - Wikipedia

If you want to experiment you can find the original DNG file (183,5 MB) here:
MEGA

This is a larger version of the JPG file (32,7 MB) but please keep in mind that it's only a first try:
MEGA

ForAlfie · 03-31-2018, 09:47 AM - **2 Likes**

So hand-held pixel shift seems to work. Here is a high iso example (ISO 18.000) converted from DNG with lightroom taken with the DFA 24-70/2.8 at 24mm with f/4. The first one is processed without noise reduction in post, the second one using topaz denoise 6.

Attached Images

Last edited by ForAlfie; 03-31-2018 at 12:23 PM.

ForAlfie · 03-31-2018, 10:04 AM - **3 Likes**

These photos have been taken in Freiburg and the Black Forest today. I've used my prime set which I've completed with the FA 43: the three limiteds and the FA 20. This will be my favourite "plenty of time, good weather"-kit and I really like the camera and the lenses.

FA 77/1.8, f/5.6, 1/750s, ISO 100
FA 77/1.8, f/6.7, 1/250s, ISO 100
FA 31/1.8, f/8.0, 1/180s, ISO 100
FA 20/2.8, f/5.6, 1/750s, ISO 100
FA 43/1.9, f/6.7, 1/180s, ISO 100

bigfoxkiB · 03-31-2018, 12:53 PM

Now I am stuck, should I get a used Mk1 or Mk2...
Is there any major upgrade on Mk2?

**jlstrawman** · 03-31-2018, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by bigfoxkiB

Now I am stuck, should I get a used Mk1 or Mk2...
Is there any major upgrade on Mk2?

PENTAX K-1 Mark II | RICOH IMAGING

ForAlfie · 03-31-2018, 01:29 PM

Well, I don‘t see myself using (hand-held) pixel-shift a lot. If I were you I‘d wait for the reviews to see if there is a measurable difference in high iso and autofocus performance. My impression was that there is but I didn‘t use the K-1 long enough to confirm it.

bigfoxkiB · 03-31-2018, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by jlstrawman

PENTAX K-1 Mark II | RICOH IMAGING

"The AF system featuring a new algorithm assures high-precision focusing even with moving subjects." So they improve the AF as well?

Zygonyx · 03-31-2018, 02:21 PM

It is said so, but as always difficult to prove.

Tanks for posting ForAlfie

RonHendriks1966 · 03-31-2018, 03:11 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by bigfoxkiB

Now I am stuck, should I get a used Mk1 or Mk2...
Is there any major upgrade on Mk2?

When you ask this question. .......you probably are good to go with a Mk1 for a few years.

bigfoxkiB · 03-31-2018, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

When you ask this question. .......you probably are good to go with a Mk1 for a few years.

I guess so, I am not skillful enough on making photo and use every little function yet.
So newest will probably a waste on my hands

ForAlfie · 03-31-2018, 04:24 PM - **1 Like**

What I like about the K-1 (both versions) is the attention to detail.
For example, I can finally read the current focal length of zoom lenses on the rear display.
I've waited for ages for this feature and now I can put the mm tile wherever works for me.
The light button is excellent but even better is that I can define what it does.
I have only started with the first of five presets and they are all selectable via hardware dial.
I can rename it to "Action" which is way better than something like "User Mode 1".
The camera tries really hard not to get in your way while you are busy taking photos.

polaco · 03-31-2018, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by ForAlfie

I went out today to take some test shots. I have no experience with pixel shift but I've tried to create a jpg with raw therapee from a hand-held pixel shift photo of the Hochburg taken with the FA 31/1.8: Hochburg - Wikipedia

If you want to experiment you can find the original DNG file (183,5 MB) here:
MEGA

This is a larger version of the JPG file (32,7 MB) but please keep in mind that it's only a first try:
MEGA

so you created the jpg in camera? on the K3II i always used DCU5 to trasnsform the pixelshift shot into a tiff and then work on it on ps or lr, as in my experience those softwares doesn't process pixel shifted shots accordingly.

biz-engineer · 03-31-2018, 11:55 PM

Originally posted by ForAlfie

For example, I can finally read the current focal length of zoom lenses on the rear display.

how do you do that?

03-31-2018, 09:21 AM	#33
ForAlfie New Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 18	I went out today to take some test shots. I have no experience with pixel shift but I've tried to create a jpg with raw therapee from a hand-held pixel shift photo of the Hochburg taken with the FA 31/1.8: Hochburg - Wikipedia If you want to experiment you can find the original DNG file (183,5 MB) here: MEGA This is a larger version of the JPG file (32,7 MB) but please keep in mind that it's only a first try: MEGA Last edited by ForAlfie; 03-31-2018 at 12:22 PM.

03-31-2018, 10:04 AM - 3 Likes	#35
ForAlfie New Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 18	These photos have been taken in Freiburg and the Black Forest today. I've used my prime set which I've completed with the FA 43: the three limiteds and the FA 20. This will be my favourite "plenty of time, good weather"-kit and I really like the camera and the lenses. FA 77/1.8, f/5.6, 1/750s, ISO 100 FA 77/1.8, f/6.7, 1/250s, ISO 100 FA 31/1.8, f/8.0, 1/180s, ISO 100 FA 20/2.8, f/5.6, 1/750s, ISO 100 FA 43/1.9, f/6.7, 1/180s, ISO 100 Attached Images Last edited by ForAlfie; 03-31-2018 at 02:25 PM.

03-31-2018, 01:29 PM	#38
ForAlfie New Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 18	Well, I don‘t see myself using (hand-held) pixel-shift a lot. If I were you I‘d wait for the reviews to see if there is a measurable difference in high iso and autofocus performance. My impression was that there is but I didn‘t use the K-1 long enough to confirm it. Last edited by ForAlfie; 03-31-2018 at 01:54 PM.

03-31-2018, 04:24 PM - 1 Like	#43
ForAlfie New Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 18	What I like about the K-1 (both versions) is the attention to detail. For example, I can finally read the current focal length of zoom lenses on the rear display. I've waited for ages for this feature and now I can put the mm tile wherever works for me. The light button is excellent but even better is that I can define what it does. I have only started with the first of five presets and they are all selectable via hardware dial. I can rename it to "Action" which is way better than something like "User Mode 1". The camera tries really hard not to get in your way while you are busy taking photos. Last edited by ForAlfie; 03-31-2018 at 04:34 PM.

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03-30-2018, 07:29 PM	#31
Pentax_WA Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Seattle Posts: 307	Originally posted by ForAlfie I've received my K-1 II (and the FA 43/1.9) today. Nice. Take some shots and post it pls.

03-31-2018, 06:32 AM	#32
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	So, what's the news with first hand users ?

03-31-2018, 09:47 AM - 2 Likes	#34
ForAlfie New Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 18	So hand-held pixel shift seems to work. Here is a high iso example (ISO 18.000) converted from DNG with lightroom taken with the DFA 24-70/2.8 at 24mm with f/4. The first one is processed without noise reduction in post, the second one using topaz denoise 6. Attached Images Last edited by ForAlfie; 03-31-2018 at 12:23 PM.

03-31-2018, 12:53 PM	#36
bigfoxkiB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 100	Now I am stuck, should I get a used Mk1 or Mk2... Is there any major upgrade on Mk2?

03-31-2018, 01:27 PM	#37
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Originally posted by bigfoxkiB Now I am stuck, should I get a used Mk1 or Mk2... Is there any major upgrade on Mk2? PENTAX K-1 Mark II \| RICOH IMAGING

03-31-2018, 01:47 PM	#39
bigfoxkiB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 100	Originally posted by jlstrawman PENTAX K-1 Mark II \| RICOH IMAGING "The AF system featuring a new algorithm assures high-precision focusing even with moving subjects." So they improve the AF as well?

03-31-2018, 02:21 PM	#40
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	It is said so, but as always difficult to prove. Tanks for posting ForAlfie

03-31-2018, 03:11 PM - 2 Likes	#41
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by bigfoxkiB Now I am stuck, should I get a used Mk1 or Mk2... Is there any major upgrade on Mk2? When you ask this question. .......you probably are good to go with a Mk1 for a few years.

03-31-2018, 03:41 PM	#42
bigfoxkiB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 100	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 When you ask this question. .......you probably are good to go with a Mk1 for a few years. I guess so, I am not skillful enough on making photo and use every little function yet. So newest will probably a waste on my hands

03-31-2018, 09:12 PM	#44
polaco Junior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 31	Originally posted by ForAlfie I went out today to take some test shots. I have no experience with pixel shift but I've tried to create a jpg with raw therapee from a hand-held pixel shift photo of the Hochburg taken with the FA 31/1.8: Hochburg - Wikipedia If you want to experiment you can find the original DNG file (183,5 MB) here: MEGA This is a larger version of the JPG file (32,7 MB) but please keep in mind that it's only a first try: MEGA so you created the jpg in camera? on the K3II i always used DCU5 to trasnsform the pixelshift shot into a tiff and then work on it on ps or lr, as in my experience those softwares doesn't process pixel shifted shots accordingly.

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03-31-2018, 11:55 PM	#45
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,222	Originally posted by ForAlfie For example, I can finally read the current focal length of zoom lenses on the rear display. how do you do that?