Pentax K-1 arrived today

biz-engineer · 07-11-2019, 06:00 AM

Originally posted by normhead

I've done extensive analysis and decided I don't really need it... but do you think I could consider selling it for even a half second? Not going to happen. It's luxury, one of my few.

You could have bought a D500 instead, it would have suited your shooting style better than the K-1

Sandy Hancock · 07-11-2019, 06:15 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

I've done extensive analysis and decided I don't really need it...

I did the same research. Now I have two. And a 645Z.
Where does it end?

**gaweidert** · 07-17-2019, 10:32 AM

I got my K1 in June 2016 from Camera Cottage in Billings MT. I was on my way to Yellowstone and stopped in to see the place as I had purchased a few items from them via the internet. Once I picked it up I had to buy it. When I started looking at the images I was hooked. Just something about the image quality. I now have added a K1-II to the mix. I have been very happy with my decision to go full frame. My K5-IIs and K3 are not as happy with that decision.

TerryL · 08-03-2019, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I did the same research. Now I have two. And a 645Z.
Where does it end?

Sandy,
Do you use your 645Z much? I don't hear you mention it very often.

Sandy Hancock · 08-03-2019, 07:11 PM

Originally posted by TerryL

Do you use your 645Z much?

Alas no. I keep thinking I should sell all my medium format gear - then I get handle it and change my mind

TerryL · 08-13-2019, 06:09 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Alas no. I keep thinking I should sell all my medium format gear - then I get handle it and change my mind

I certainly understand that.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-13-2019, 10:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by barondla

Pentax K-1 arrived today

Enjoy that camera, it's a fine piece of kit, capable of producing some very fine imagery with your help.

TerryL · 08-19-2019, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by gaweidert

I got my K1 in June 2016 from Camera Cottage in Billings MT. I was on my way to Yellowstone and stopped in to see the place as I had purchased a few items from them via the internet. Once I picked it up I had to buy it. When I started looking at the images I was hooked. Just something about the image quality. I now have added a K1-II to the mix. I have been very happy with my decision to go full frame. My K5-IIs and K3 are not as happy with that decision.

Did you find much difference between the two?

**gaweidert** · 08-20-2019, 04:37 AM

Originally posted by TerryL

Did you find much difference between the two?

Not a lot. Autofocus is a wee bit faster. Since the K1 autofocus is pretty decent as is this makes a larger difference that one would think. My K1-II does not suffer from shutter shock. I tend to keep my ISO below 400 whenever possible so this avoids what some people regard as image degradation at higher ISO's.

When I go to places like Yellowstone I keep a D FA 150-450 on my K1-II and a D FA 28-105 on my K1 and work around the shutter shock. Not hard to do with TAv mode. Whenever I need a different lens I just use whatever camera is handy. I cannot really tell any difference in the images.

Sadly the K1-II does not seem to write images any faster that the K1. Not usually a problem but occasionally frustrating.

SSGGeezer · 08-22-2019, 11:38 AM - **3 Likes**

I have wanted a K-1 since I played around a bit with one at Hunt's photo in Portland, Maine and had to have them take it away so I wouldn't go into debt buying one. Then early this month, one showed up here on PF and I had to buy it. So much more to learn but so amazing with my FA* lenses. Love at first click.

**Rondec** · 08-22-2019, 12:46 PM

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

I have wanted a K-1 since I played around a bit with one at Hunt's photo in Portland, Maine and had to have them take it away so I wouldn't go into debt buying one. Then early this month, one showed up here on PF and I had to buy it. So much more to learn but so amazing with my FA* lenses. Love at first click.

Congrats. It is such a fun camera to use. I've owned one basically since they were released and I don't regret the purchase for one second.

**kiwi_jono** · 10-25-2019, 03:58 PM

Hi barondla,

I'm sure you will love the K-1 even more over time. I know mine has continued to grow on me and really enjoy trying all my old lenses on it.

bryza_bone · 10-27-2019, 05:21 AM

Originally posted by gaweidert

I got my K1 in June 2016 from Camera Cottage in Billings MT. I was on my way to Yellowstone and stopped in to see the place as I had purchased a few items from them via the internet. Once I picked it up I had to buy it. When I started looking at the images I was hooked. Just something about the image quality. I now have added a K1-II to the mix. I have been very happy with my decision to go full frame. My K5-IIs and K3 are not as happy with that decision.

I got my K-1 not too long after it was released.. and yes my poor old K-3 sat patiently waiting for attention...
Then the K-1mk2 upgrade program happened... and still my poor k-3 sat in my cabinet with my K-P for company, while I played with handheld pixel-shift..

but, I pulled the old girl out after a while, and remembered just how great and easy it was to use for wildlife!

IMHO the k-3 is A wonderful 2nd body to the k-1 for a crop lens/FF lens combo when out shooting, particularly wildlife, as the K-3 has such a nice shutter speed- 8.3fps vs 4.4 on the K-1

With a grip for extra coolness, my little K-3 is again loved and used alongside the newer bodies

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07-11-2019, 06:00 AM	#16
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,237	Originally posted by normhead I've done extensive analysis and decided I don't really need it... but do you think I could consider selling it for even a half second? Not going to happen. It's luxury, one of my few. You could have bought a D500 instead, it would have suited your shooting style better than the K-1

07-11-2019, 06:15 AM - 4 Likes	#17
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by normhead I've done extensive analysis and decided I don't really need it... I did the same research. Now I have two. And a 645Z. Where does it end?

07-17-2019, 10:32 AM	#18
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	I got my K1 in June 2016 from Camera Cottage in Billings MT. I was on my way to Yellowstone and stopped in to see the place as I had purchased a few items from them via the internet. Once I picked it up I had to buy it. When I started looking at the images I was hooked. Just something about the image quality. I now have added a K1-II to the mix. I have been very happy with my decision to go full frame. My K5-IIs and K3 are not as happy with that decision.

08-03-2019, 06:21 PM	#19
TerryL Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 850	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I did the same research. Now I have two. And a 645Z. Where does it end? Sandy, Do you use your 645Z much? I don't hear you mention it very often.

08-03-2019, 07:11 PM	#20
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by TerryL Do you use your 645Z much? Alas no. I keep thinking I should sell all my medium format gear - then I get handle it and change my mind

08-13-2019, 06:09 PM	#21
TerryL Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 850	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Alas no. I keep thinking I should sell all my medium format gear - then I get handle it and change my mind I certainly understand that.

08-13-2019, 10:29 PM - 1 Like	#22
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 barondla Pentax K-1 arrived today Enjoy that camera, it's a fine piece of kit, capable of producing some very fine imagery with your help.

08-19-2019, 01:25 PM	#23
TerryL Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 850	Originally posted by gaweidert I got my K1 in June 2016 from Camera Cottage in Billings MT. I was on my way to Yellowstone and stopped in to see the place as I had purchased a few items from them via the internet. Once I picked it up I had to buy it. When I started looking at the images I was hooked. Just something about the image quality. I now have added a K1-II to the mix. I have been very happy with my decision to go full frame. My K5-IIs and K3 are not as happy with that decision. Did you find much difference between the two?

08-20-2019, 04:37 AM	#24
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Originally posted by TerryL Did you find much difference between the two? Not a lot. Autofocus is a wee bit faster. Since the K1 autofocus is pretty decent as is this makes a larger difference that one would think. My K1-II does not suffer from shutter shock. I tend to keep my ISO below 400 whenever possible so this avoids what some people regard as image degradation at higher ISO's. When I go to places like Yellowstone I keep a D FA 150-450 on my K1-II and a D FA 28-105 on my K1 and work around the shutter shock. Not hard to do with TAv mode. Whenever I need a different lens I just use whatever camera is handy. I cannot really tell any difference in the images. Sadly the K1-II does not seem to write images any faster that the K1. Not usually a problem but occasionally frustrating.

08-22-2019, 11:38 AM - 3 Likes	#25
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	I have wanted a K-1 since I played around a bit with one at Hunt's photo in Portland, Maine and had to have them take it away so I wouldn't go into debt buying one. Then early this month, one showed up here on PF and I had to buy it. So much more to learn but so amazing with my FA* lenses. Love at first click.

08-22-2019, 12:46 PM	#26
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,662	Originally posted by SSGGeezer I have wanted a K-1 since I played around a bit with one at Hunt's photo in Portland, Maine and had to have them take it away so I wouldn't go into debt buying one. Then early this month, one showed up here on PF and I had to buy it. So much more to learn but so amazing with my FA* lenses. Love at first click. Congrats. It is such a fun camera to use. I've owned one basically since they were released and I don't regret the purchase for one second.

10-25-2019, 03:58 PM	#27
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Hi barondla, I'm sure you will love the K-1 even more over time. I know mine has continued to grow on me and really enjoy trying all my old lenses on it.

10-27-2019, 05:21 AM	#28
bryza_bone New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 9	Originally posted by gaweidert I got my K1 in June 2016 from Camera Cottage in Billings MT. I was on my way to Yellowstone and stopped in to see the place as I had purchased a few items from them via the internet. Once I picked it up I had to buy it. When I started looking at the images I was hooked. Just something about the image quality. I now have added a K1-II to the mix. I have been very happy with my decision to go full frame. My K5-IIs and K3 are not as happy with that decision. I got my K-1 not too long after it was released.. and yes my poor old K-3 sat patiently waiting for attention... Then the K-1mk2 upgrade program happened... and still my poor k-3 sat in my cabinet with my K-P for company, while I played with handheld pixel-shift.. but, I pulled the old girl out after a while, and remembered just how great and easy it was to use for wildlife! IMHO the k-3 is A wonderful 2nd body to the k-1 for a crop lens/FF lens combo when out shooting, particularly wildlife, as the K-3 has such a nice shutter speed- 8.3fps vs 4.4 on the K-1 With a grip for extra coolness, my little K-3 is again loved and used alongside the newer bodies