My K-1 has arrived!

alamo5000 · 06-08-2017, 04:10 PM - **6 Likes**

I just received my K-1 and brand new 24-70 today. I am pretty stoked about it. I've taken a few snaps with each of my lenses (I couldn't resist) and I put a couple of settings that I am familiar with... but I am going to read the manual and see what things are different or new. I also updated the firmware to v1.41.

So far my immediate reaction is "I love it!". I am going to go outside and take some more shots in a little while. I am curious to see some bokeh and to test out everything.

I don't really need anything, I am just happy!

If you have any tips or suggestions feel free to add them below.

rdharkins · 06-08-2017, 04:16 PM - **2 Likes**

Congrats on your new camera!! Hope you will enjoy if and create some great images. If you haven't already seen this video by Tony Northrup, I suggest you watch this. He goes through different functions and features and demonstrates how to set up your camera.

Youtu.be

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**kiwi_jono** · 06-08-2017, 04:18 PM - **2 Likes**

Congratulations!
My experience too - I quickly fell in love with it. Tips depend on what you are going to use it for but fair to say the manual is a great starting point and just try everything out for yourself as it a great (fun) learning process.

**Tas** · 06-08-2017, 04:42 PM - **1 Like**

Woohoo!

This was an awesome camera with firmware 1.0, but is even better with some of the updates, espcially the electronic shutter and the low light mode that turns your info screen to red light.

If you haven't done so already, there was an update to the user manual issued as a pdf for FW 1.4 (I think it was that one). That has the details for the electronic shutter and a few of the upgrades they added. It can be found on the downloads page.

Have fun mate.

Tas

alamo5000 · 06-08-2017, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by Tas

If you haven't done so already, there was an update to the user manual issued as a pdf for FW 1.4 (I think it was that one). That has the details for the electronic shutter and a few of the upgrades they added. It can be found on the downloads page.

Ohhh!!! Good catch! I will look for that.

**Pentax Syntax** · 06-08-2017, 06:11 PM - **1 Like**

Congratulations on the new camera! I got mine about a year ago and its a great photographic partner. Most lenses work well with it and it has so many features it will take many years to fully explore. Most of us have just scratched the surface of things this camera is capable of. Enjoy!

**jlstrawman** · 06-08-2017, 06:15 PM - **1 Like**

Congrats. Recommended settings:

Pentax K-1 Review - Recommended Settings | PentaxForums.com Reviews

Adam · 06-08-2017, 07:29 PM - **1 Like**

Congrats!

**jatrax** · 06-08-2017, 07:58 PM - **1 Like**

Congrats, you are going to have a lot of fun.

alamo5000 · 06-08-2017, 08:11 PM - **1 Like**

I tried out all my amigos and what had me MOST curious is a manual focus f1.4 50mm that I have. I knew the 3 amigos would be awesome and I was not disappointed. That 50mm though seems pretty good but I don't know how to technically measure such things. I shot every single lens wide open for almost every single shot.

I will eventually do some actual depth of field testing simply because I've been curious about it... but so far, DANG! It's fantastic. The sensor on that thing is blowing me away as well.

Unregistered User 8 · 06-08-2017, 10:23 PM - **1 Like**

Well done alamo. Looking forward to seeing some photographs from your new " TOY " veerrryy soon !!!

pschlute · 06-09-2017, 07:27 AM - **1 Like**

I would also suggest you do a proper auto-focus test and make any adjustment needed per lens.

I was initially disappointed with the AF when looking at 100% image, but after calibrating i am blown away with the K1.

31 Limited · 06-09-2017, 03:47 PM - **1 Like**

Congratulations on your K-1! I know you will love it, they are great cameras.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-11-2017, 07:24 AM

Originally posted by alamo5000

My K-1 has arrived!

Lucky you, enjoy.

kjphilippona · 06-11-2017, 06:17 PM

Congratulations, enjoy

06-08-2017, 04:10 PM - 6 Likes	#1
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962	My K-1 has arrived! I just received my K-1 and brand new 24-70 today. I am pretty stoked about it. I've taken a few snaps with each of my lenses (I couldn't resist) and I put a couple of settings that I am familiar with... but I am going to read the manual and see what things are different or new. I also updated the firmware to v1.41. So far my immediate reaction is "I love it!". I am going to go outside and take some more shots in a little while. I am curious to see some bokeh and to test out everything. I don't really need anything, I am just happy! If you have any tips or suggestions feel free to add them below.

06-08-2017, 07:29 PM - 1 Like	#8
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06-08-2017, 04:18 PM - 2 Likes	#3
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Congratulations! My experience too - I quickly fell in love with it. Tips depend on what you are going to use it for but fair to say the manual is a great starting point and just try everything out for yourself as it a great (fun) learning process.

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Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Woohoo! This was an awesome camera with firmware 1.0, but is even better with some of the updates, espcially the electronic shutter and the low light mode that turns your info screen to red light. If you haven't done so already, there was an update to the user manual issued as a pdf for FW 1.4 (I think it was that one). That has the details for the electronic shutter and a few of the upgrades they added. It can be found on the downloads page. Have fun mate. Tas

06-08-2017, 05:07 PM	#5
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tas If you haven't done so already, there was an update to the user manual issued as a pdf for FW 1.4 (I think it was that one). That has the details for the electronic shutter and a few of the upgrades they added. It can be found on the downloads page. Ohhh!!! Good catch! I will look for that.

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Pentax Syntax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 595	Congratulations on the new camera! I got mine about a year ago and its a great photographic partner. Most lenses work well with it and it has so many features it will take many years to fully explore. Most of us have just scratched the surface of things this camera is capable of. Enjoy!

06-08-2017, 06:15 PM - 1 Like	#7
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Congrats. Recommended settings: Pentax K-1 Review - Recommended Settings \| PentaxForums.com Reviews

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jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Congrats, you are going to have a lot of fun.

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alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962 Original Poster	I tried out all my amigos and what had me MOST curious is a manual focus f1.4 50mm that I have. I knew the 3 amigos would be awesome and I was not disappointed. That 50mm though seems pretty good but I don't know how to technically measure such things. I shot every single lens wide open for almost every single shot. I will eventually do some actual depth of field testing simply because I've been curious about it... but so far, DANG! It's fantastic. The sensor on that thing is blowing me away as well.

06-08-2017, 10:23 PM - 1 Like	#11
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Well done alamo. Looking forward to seeing some photographs from your new " TOY " veerrryy soon !!!

06-09-2017, 07:27 AM - 1 Like	#12
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,211	I would also suggest you do a proper auto-focus test and make any adjustment needed per lens. I was initially disappointed with the AF when looking at 100% image, but after calibrating i am blown away with the K1.

06-09-2017, 03:47 PM - 1 Like	#13
31 Limited Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 67	Congratulations on your K-1! I know you will love it, they are great cameras.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Originally posted by alamo5000 My K-1 has arrived! Lucky you, enjoy.

06-11-2017, 06:17 PM	#15
kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	Congratulations, enjoy