Hands on with the Pentax K-1

Mousehill · 03-04-2016, 08:34 AM - **8 Likes**

This week I had the chance to some initial impressions with the K-1.
A small report can be found on my website

Short version: I love it :-)

aleonx3 · 03-04-2016, 08:53 AM

Even though the write-up is based on the preproduction model, it is joy to hear from fellow Pentaxian that Ricoh/Pentax delivers a solid above class FF camera; well written hands on review, thanks for sharing.

loco · 03-04-2016, 08:57 AM

Sounds great and those look like fantastic shots you got with it! Thanks very much for the preview!

Kunzite · 03-04-2016, 08:58 AM

Thanks.
But you do realize you're only making waiting harder

Mousehill · 03-04-2016, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by aleonx3

Even though the write-up is based on the preproduction model, it is joy to hear from fellow Pentaxian that Ricoh/Pentax delivers a solid above class FF camera; well written hands on review, thanks for sharing.

I wish I could share larger versions of the files. It really is a joy to watch them on 100% :-)
Apart from that the handling of the camera is as we know it so all attention can go out to getting that shot instead of controlling the camera!

---------- Post added 03-04-2016 at 05:09 PM ----------

Originally posted by loco

Sounds great and those look like fantastic shots you got with it! Thanks very much for the preview!

My pleasure Loco!

---------- Post added 03-04-2016 at 05:10 PM ----------

Originally posted by Kunzite

Thanks.
But you do realize you're only making waiting harder

After all these years it's a fraction of time ;-)

str8talk83 · 03-04-2016, 09:45 AM

Thanks for sharing. I have toyed with the idea of using Pentax for my wildlife due to the weather sealing but have never been able to go for it. Do you feel like the k1 focus is better than k3?

**ffking** · 03-04-2016, 09:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mousehill

This week I had the chance to some initial impressions with the K-1.

nice pix

**todd** · 03-04-2016, 10:06 AM - **1 Like**

Still getting down and dirty even with the tilty screen! Good man.

Great article and shots! Thanks for sharing!

bobmaxja · 03-04-2016, 10:12 AM - **1 Like**

Nice photo, that seem to be a dream machine

Stickl · 03-04-2016, 10:18 AM - **1 Like**

Nicely written, oh and those photos! I've been waiting to see some amazing samples taken by pro photographer and all I can say now is that I'm impressed, can't wait to get this beast on my hands.

Mousehill · 03-04-2016, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by str8talk83

Thanks for sharing. I have toyed with the idea of using Pentax for my wildlife due to the weather sealing but have never been able to go for it. Do you feel like the k1 focus is better than k3?

The autofocus must be at least on par with the K-3 and I have no hesitation to give praise for the wildlife and outdoor possibilities of the K-1. it's sealing is a strength indeed, but also the ruggedness of the body and the fact you can take 700+ images with a single battery charge.

hansenn · 03-04-2016, 10:24 AM

nice review Mike.
BTW, what store did borrow you the camera? And did they tell you when the K-1 will be expected there?

**monochrome** · 03-04-2016, 10:38 AM

Inspiring photos!

bobell69 · 03-04-2016, 11:25 AM

Mike when able it would be nice to see some of the images a full Rez. Your image of the deer is the sharpest I have seen yet from the dfa 150-450.

Kunzite · 03-04-2016, 11:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mousehill

After all these years it's a fraction of time ;-)

Maybe for you. For me, well, I'm only waiting since 2013...

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aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Even though the write-up is based on the preproduction model, it is joy to hear from fellow Pentaxian that Ricoh/Pentax delivers a solid above class FF camera; well written hands on review, thanks for sharing.

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loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Sounds great and those look like fantastic shots you got with it! Thanks very much for the preview!

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Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Thanks. But you do realize you're only making waiting harder

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Mousehill Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 58 Original Poster	Originally posted by aleonx3 Even though the write-up is based on the preproduction model, it is joy to hear from fellow Pentaxian that Ricoh/Pentax delivers a solid above class FF camera; well written hands on review, thanks for sharing. I wish I could share larger versions of the files. It really is a joy to watch them on 100% :-) Apart from that the handling of the camera is as we know it so all attention can go out to getting that shot instead of controlling the camera! ---------- Post added 03-04-2016 at 05:09 PM ---------- Originally posted by loco Sounds great and those look like fantastic shots you got with it! Thanks very much for the preview! My pleasure Loco! ---------- Post added 03-04-2016 at 05:10 PM ---------- Originally posted by Kunzite Thanks. But you do realize you're only making waiting harder After all these years it's a fraction of time ;-)

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str8talk83 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bluffton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 674	Thanks for sharing. I have toyed with the idea of using Pentax for my wildlife due to the weather sealing but have never been able to go for it. Do you feel like the k1 focus is better than k3?

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ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by Mousehill This week I had the chance to some initial impressions with the K-1. nice pix

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todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,789	Still getting down and dirty even with the tilty screen! Good man. Great article and shots! Thanks for sharing!

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bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Nice photo, that seem to be a dream machine

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Stickl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oulu Posts: 271	Nicely written, oh and those photos! I've been waiting to see some amazing samples taken by pro photographer and all I can say now is that I'm impressed, can't wait to get this beast on my hands.

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Mousehill Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 58 Original Poster	Originally posted by str8talk83 Thanks for sharing. I have toyed with the idea of using Pentax for my wildlife due to the weather sealing but have never been able to go for it. Do you feel like the k1 focus is better than k3? The autofocus must be at least on par with the K-3 and I have no hesitation to give praise for the wildlife and outdoor possibilities of the K-1. it's sealing is a strength indeed, but also the ruggedness of the body and the fact you can take 700+ images with a single battery charge.

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hansenn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: twente Photos: Gallery Posts: 123	nice review Mike. BTW, what store did borrow you the camera? And did they tell you when the K-1 will be expected there?

03-04-2016, 10:38 AM	#13
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Inspiring photos!

03-04-2016, 11:25 AM	#14
bobell69 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Courtenay BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 498	Mike when able it would be nice to see some of the images a full Rez. Your image of the deer is the sharpest I have seen yet from the dfa 150-450.

03-04-2016, 11:31 AM - 1 Like	#15
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Mousehill After all these years it's a fraction of time ;-) Maybe for you. For me, well, I'm only waiting since 2013...