PENTAX K-1 Discontinued

texandrews · 02-24-2020, 10:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by D1N0

Discontinued is not death, it means it is now on it's own. It has become a grown up

Is that what I am, "discontinued"?

**stevebrot** · 02-24-2020, 10:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Might be a sign that the K1 successor is on its way.

As mentioned above, it basically means that they are unable to supply distributors from residual stock.

Steve

cartesio · 02-24-2020, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Now both K1 and K1 II sell at the same price new.

Not in Europe. In some countries they ask 500 euros more for the Mark ii.

https://www.idealo.de/preisvergleich/OffersOfProduct/4966072_-k-1-pentax.html

lesmore49 · 02-24-2020, 03:07 PM

I've had my K1 since Feb, 2017. Very pleased with it. Great camera.

**Merv-O** · 02-24-2020, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by reh321

So did I. I wasn’t planning to purchase one regardless

Ha reh--good one. considering I've had mine almost 2 years and the Forum had already listed it as discontinued following the release of the K-1 mk II, this announcement is meaningless....As an aside, I checked the FMV for the K-3ii and that has shot up in value. DO you think it's because of the delay in the "new" APS-c flagship Ricoh has been toting around?

**noelpolar** · 02-24-2020, 04:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by texandrews

Is that what I am, "discontinued"?

I consider myself "bespoke".

travelswsage · 02-24-2020, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Might be a sign that the K1 successor is on its way.

Hope so -- looking forward to see what improvements would be in a K-1 iii. The k-1 is a wonderful camera and one of my favorite small format cameras ever, just a hair behind my long ago retired Canon T-90.

BruceBanner · 02-24-2020, 06:59 PM

Yes I thought this was well known, its very hard to find a new K-1 in a shop... K-1ii however... easy peasy and will be for some time I imagine.

disconnekt · 02-24-2020, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

Good catch.... I might have to buy another one just in case..... ooops.... I already did.....

*Brittany Spears "Oops, I Did It Again" plays in background* 😂

D1N0 · 02-25-2020, 02:44 AM

Originally posted by texandrews

Is that what I am, "discontinued"?

you are a one off model, so it depends on whether you still live with your parents or not

**Zygonyx** · 02-25-2020, 02:57 AM

4 years already...
Life's too short

**barondla** · 02-25-2020, 04:37 PM - **1 Like**

Thought it had been discontinued long ago. Still love mine. It would be interesting if Pentax kept the mkII in the line up when the higher performance and priced mkIII arrives.
Thanks,
barondla

**Oktyabr** · 02-25-2020, 08:53 PM

Had the Mk2 and was happy to replace it with the Mk1, after learning more about the accelerator chip! Should still be plenty of Mk1 around, used at a discount, for anyone that wants a second (or their first?)

**Serkevan** · 02-26-2020, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by Oktyabr

Had the Mk2 and was happy to replace it with the Mk1, after learning more about the accelerator chip! Should still be plenty of Mk1 around, used at a discount, for anyone that wants a second (or their first?)

Did you notice any difference in actual shooting?

**Oktyabr** · 02-26-2020, 01:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Serkevan

Did you notice any difference in actual shooting?

The MK2's accelerator chip seemed to deal with high ISO better (12800 and above) but I don't like any more "in camera" processing than absolutely necessary, especially when shooting raw. Ultimately it was the price difference between the two, used, when I made the switch. Stepping back "down" to the mark 1 freed up more money to throw towards the 150-450 that I bought at roughly the same time.

Both are excellent bodies but if I had to do it again? I'd take a lightly used mk1 over a new mk2, assuming a significant savings could be found.

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02-24-2020, 10:49 AM - 1 Like	#16
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 1,888	Originally posted by D1N0 Discontinued is not death, it means it is now on it's own. It has become a grown up Is that what I am, "discontinued"?

02-24-2020, 10:52 AM - 1 Like	#17
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 39,140	Originally posted by biz-engineer Might be a sign that the K1 successor is on its way. As mentioned above, it basically means that they are unable to supply distributors from residual stock. Steve

02-24-2020, 03:03 PM	#18
cartesio Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 413	Originally posted by biz-engineer Now both K1 and K1 II sell at the same price new. Not in Europe. In some countries they ask 500 euros more for the Mark ii. https://www.idealo.de/preisvergleich/OffersOfProduct/4966072_-k-1-pentax.html

02-24-2020, 03:07 PM	#19
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 8,579	I've had my K1 since Feb, 2017. Very pleased with it. Great camera.

02-24-2020, 04:17 PM	#20
Merv-O Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Philadelphia Photos: Albums Posts: 2,097	Originally posted by reh321 So did I. I wasn’t planning to purchase one regardless Ha reh--good one. considering I've had mine almost 2 years and the Forum had already listed it as discontinued following the release of the K-1 mk II, this announcement is meaningless....As an aside, I checked the FMV for the K-3ii and that has shot up in value. DO you think it's because of the delay in the "new" APS-c flagship Ricoh has been toting around?

02-24-2020, 04:52 PM - 1 Like	#21
noelpolar Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,024	Originally posted by texandrews Is that what I am, "discontinued"? I consider myself "bespoke".

02-24-2020, 05:13 PM	#22
travelswsage Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 327	Originally posted by biz-engineer Might be a sign that the K1 successor is on its way. Hope so -- looking forward to see what improvements would be in a K-1 iii. The k-1 is a wonderful camera and one of my favorite small format cameras ever, just a hair behind my long ago retired Canon T-90.

02-24-2020, 06:59 PM	#23
BruceBanner Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,201	Yes I thought this was well known, its very hard to find a new K-1 in a shop... K-1ii however... easy peasy and will be for some time I imagine.

02-24-2020, 07:16 PM	#24
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Riverside, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,230	Originally posted by noelpolar Good catch.... I might have to buy another one just in case..... ooops.... I already did..... Brittany Spears "Oops, I Did It Again" plays in background 😂

02-25-2020, 02:44 AM	#25
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,347	Originally posted by texandrews Is that what I am, "discontinued"? you are a one off model, so it depends on whether you still live with your parents or not

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02-25-2020, 02:57 AM	#26
Zygonyx Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 3,807	4 years already... Life's too short

02-25-2020, 04:37 PM - 1 Like	#27
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,989	Thought it had been discontinued long ago. Still love mine. It would be interesting if Pentax kept the mkII in the line up when the higher performance and priced mkIII arrives. Thanks, barondla

02-25-2020, 08:53 PM	#28
Oktyabr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 354	Had the Mk2 and was happy to replace it with the Mk1, after learning more about the accelerator chip! Should still be plenty of Mk1 around, used at a discount, for anyone that wants a second (or their first?)

02-26-2020, 11:33 AM	#29
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,780	Originally posted by Oktyabr Had the Mk2 and was happy to replace it with the Mk1, after learning more about the accelerator chip! Should still be plenty of Mk1 around, used at a discount, for anyone that wants a second (or their first?) Did you notice any difference in actual shooting?

02-26-2020, 01:16 PM - 1 Like	#30
Oktyabr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 354	Originally posted by Serkevan Did you notice any difference in actual shooting? The MK2's accelerator chip seemed to deal with high ISO better (12800 and above) but I don't like any more "in camera" processing than absolutely necessary, especially when shooting raw. Ultimately it was the price difference between the two, used, when I made the switch. Stepping back "down" to the mark 1 freed up more money to throw towards the 150-450 that I bought at roughly the same time. Both are excellent bodies but if I had to do it again? I'd take a lightly used mk1 over a new mk2, assuming a significant savings could be found.