Looking For K-1 RAW Files!

Pantecks · 10-28-2016, 05:51 AM

Hi, Fuji shooter here. I have been interested in the K-1 since it was released, I love the long history of the K mount and being able to utilise so many greater older lenses.

However.. Many (all) of my local camera stores don't stock Pentax, nor is the K-1 available at any camera rental places close to me (nor even far away).

I would really like to get my hands on some K-1 RAW to help me better understand how the camera performs before I make any purchases.

I have come here in the hopes that someone may be able to supply me with some K-1 RAW files, or point me in the direction of some..

I did already find a few online but there were all shot in (London?) and the shots were shot in very overcast weather and extremely dull/flat. I would like to get some better samples so I can see how the files push and pull. I primarily shoot architecture/interiors/exteriors and would love some samples of that.

Anyway, hope someone can help.

Thanks!

Adam · 10-28-2016, 06:06 AM

There are plenty for download here:
Pentax K-1 Review - Sample Photos | PentaxForums.com Reviews

rawr · 10-28-2016, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by Pantecks

I would really like to get my hands on some K-1 RAW

DPreview has lots of K-1 RAW's for download here:
K-1 Sample galleries: Digital Photography Review

and PhotograpghyBlog have about 40 K-1 RAW's to download as well (see the bottom half of the page):
Pentax K-1 Review - Sample Images | PhotographyBLOG

Note that what you see out of the K-1 PEF's or DNG's will be highly dependent on your RAW processor, of course. Colour defaults, detail rendering etc will vary with whatever tool you choose to process the files. Tools like the supplied Pentax Digital Camera Utility RAW processor, DxO, Lightroom, Capture One, dcraw etc have different personalities and capabilities. Not all support K-1 features like pixel-shift either.

clking61 · 07-12-2017, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by rawr

DPreview has lots of K-1 RAW's for download here:
K-1 Sample galleries: Digital Photography Review

and PhotograpghyBlog have about 40 K-1 RAW's to download as well (see the bottom half of the page):
Pentax K-1 Review - Sample Images | PhotographyBLOG

Note that what you see out of the K-1 PEF's or DNG's will be highly dependent on your RAW processor, of course. Colour defaults, detail rendering etc will vary with whatever tool you choose to process the files. Tools like the supplied Pentax Digital Camera Utility RAW processor, DxO, Lightroom, Capture One, dcraw etc have different personalities and capabilities. Not all support K-1 features like pixel-shift either.

Does anyone know if the affinity for Mac can open or use with Dng raw files ? Just got my K1 yesterday

**Mikesul** · 07-13-2017, 05:57 AM

Affinity for Windows opens Pentax DNGs without issues so the Mac version must as well.

Dr_who · 07-14-2017, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by Pantecks

Hi, Fuji shooter here. I have been interested in the K-1 since it was released, I love the long history of the K mount and being able to utilise so many greater older lenses.

However.. Many (all) of my local camera stores don't stock Pentax, nor is the K-1 available at any camera rental places close to me (nor even far away).

I would really like to get my hands on some K-1 RAW to help me better understand how the camera performs before I make any purchases.

I have come here in the hopes that someone may be able to supply me with some K-1 RAW files, or point me in the direction of some..

I did already find a few online but there were all shot in (London?) and the shots were shot in very overcast weather and extremely dull/flat. I would like to get some better samples so I can see how the files push and pull. I primarily shoot architecture/interiors/exteriors and would love some samples of that.

Anyway, hope someone can help.

Thanks!

If you still want some raw files I can send some as well.

10-28-2016, 05:51 AM	#1
Pantecks New Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 1	Looking For K-1 RAW Files! Hi, Fuji shooter here. I have been interested in the K-1 since it was released, I love the long history of the K mount and being able to utilise so many greater older lenses. However.. Many (all) of my local camera stores don't stock Pentax, nor is the K-1 available at any camera rental places close to me (nor even far away). I would really like to get my hands on some K-1 RAW to help me better understand how the camera performs before I make any purchases. I have come here in the hopes that someone may be able to supply me with some K-1 RAW files, or point me in the direction of some.. I did already find a few online but there were all shot in (London?) and the shots were shot in very overcast weather and extremely dull/flat. I would like to get some better samples so I can see how the files push and pull. I primarily shoot architecture/interiors/exteriors and would love some samples of that. Anyway, hope someone can help. Thanks!

10-28-2016, 06:06 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	There are plenty for download here: Pentax K-1 Review - Sample Photos \| PentaxForums.com Reviews Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

10-28-2016, 07:16 AM	#3
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Pantecks I would really like to get my hands on some K-1 RAW DPreview has lots of K-1 RAW's for download here: K-1 Sample galleries: Digital Photography Review and PhotograpghyBlog have about 40 K-1 RAW's to download as well (see the bottom half of the page): Pentax K-1 Review - Sample Images \| PhotographyBLOG Note that what you see out of the K-1 PEF's or DNG's will be highly dependent on your RAW processor, of course. Colour defaults, detail rendering etc will vary with whatever tool you choose to process the files. Tools like the supplied Pentax Digital Camera Utility RAW processor, DxO, Lightroom, Capture One, dcraw etc have different personalities and capabilities. Not all support K-1 features like pixel-shift either. Last edited by rawr; 10-28-2016 at 07:24 AM.

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07-12-2017, 01:38 PM	#4
clking61 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Camden, N.C. Posts: 43	Originally posted by rawr DPreview has lots of K-1 RAW's for download here: K-1 Sample galleries: Digital Photography Review and PhotograpghyBlog have about 40 K-1 RAW's to download as well (see the bottom half of the page): Pentax K-1 Review - Sample Images \| PhotographyBLOG Note that what you see out of the K-1 PEF's or DNG's will be highly dependent on your RAW processor, of course. Colour defaults, detail rendering etc will vary with whatever tool you choose to process the files. Tools like the supplied Pentax Digital Camera Utility RAW processor, DxO, Lightroom, Capture One, dcraw etc have different personalities and capabilities. Not all support K-1 features like pixel-shift either. Does anyone know if the affinity for Mac can open or use with Dng raw files ? Just got my K1 yesterday

07-13-2017, 05:57 AM	#5
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Affinity for Windows opens Pentax DNGs without issues so the Mac version must as well.

07-14-2017, 06:22 PM	#6
Dr_who Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 777	Originally posted by Pantecks Hi, Fuji shooter here. I have been interested in the K-1 since it was released, I love the long history of the K mount and being able to utilise so many greater older lenses. However.. Many (all) of my local camera stores don't stock Pentax, nor is the K-1 available at any camera rental places close to me (nor even far away). I would really like to get my hands on some K-1 RAW to help me better understand how the camera performs before I make any purchases. I have come here in the hopes that someone may be able to supply me with some K-1 RAW files, or point me in the direction of some.. I did already find a few online but there were all shot in (London?) and the shots were shot in very overcast weather and extremely dull/flat. I would like to get some better samples so I can see how the files push and pull. I primarily shoot architecture/interiors/exteriors and would love some samples of that. Anyway, hope someone can help. Thanks! If you still want some raw files I can send some as well.