K-S1 First Impressions

**THoog** · 10-29-2014, 03:23 PM

Was it DC Watch or the 'Product Story' on the Ricoh Japan site? (Or maybe both - it's definitely mentioned in the Product Story.)

Steve.Ledger · 10-29-2014, 03:38 PM

~~There are 12 'other' threads in the K-S1 forum, I don't read every thread and post at PF. Could you be more specific please. :)~~

EDIT: Oh, you edited your post while I was typing..

**monochrome** · 10-29-2014, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

There are 12 'other' threads in the K-S1 forum, I don't read every thread and post at PF. Could you be more specific please.

Steve: I edited the earlier post (to correct the source) and added a link.

It's a pretty neat story to read.

Bad day in blackrock for me, as can affect tone from time to time.

Steve.Ledger · 10-29-2014, 04:04 PM

Quote:

For the battery insertion direction, we changed to a horizontal orientation from the vertical orientation used on the K-30 and other models.

I don't understand this comment. I see no change to the battery insertion direction.

EDIT: Ah wait, they are saying they rotated the orientation. Using Vertical/Horizontal to explain this was wrong imho.
All this really does is reduce the depth of the grip, not really a plus.
I still don't accept that they could not have a separate SD card door on the side when they have no trouble doing so with the Q.

Attached Images

Last edited by Steve.Ledger; 10-29-2014 at 11:36 PM.

**THoog** · 10-30-2014, 06:09 AM - **2 Likes**

Quick video of the timer LEDs in action:

Youtu.be

(And yes, I know the white balance is screwy. The 'warm white' CFL bulbs in my office do not correspond to any spectrum known to ~~your puny human~~ science.)

**mtngal** · 10-30-2014, 06:18 AM

Originally posted by THoog

Quick video of the timer LEDs in action:

K S1 countdown timer - YouTube

(And yes, I know the white balance is screwy. The 'warm white' CFL bulbs in my office do not correspond to any spectrum known to ~~your puny human~~ science.)

That's neat - I like it, as it's something useful. Thanks for posting.

RonHendriks1966 · 10-30-2014, 07:15 AM

THis is for Japanese tourist that take such selfies when on holiday. Looks helpfull, but I only used the 12 sec timer for 2 times in the past 6 years.

**THoog** · 10-30-2014, 07:46 AM

I have to confess I've used the 12-second timer much, much more than I use HDR or interval or multi-exposure, either to use myself as a yardstick against some big thing, or for selfies (but I was doing that long before they were called 'selfies', back when you had to squint at the little lever going around). I think the 5-4-3-2-1 lights are a lot more intuitive than the usual blink-blink-blinkblinkblink LED.

**paulh** · 10-30-2014, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by THoog

(And yes, I know the white balance is screwy. The 'warm white' CFL bulbs in my office do not correspond to any spectrum known to your puny human science.)

I'm relieved to see I'm not the only one with CFL white balance problems!

Thanks for posting your impressions of this camera.

**luftfluss** · 10-30-2014, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by paulh

I'm relieved to see I'm not the only one with CFL white balance problems!

Thanks for posting your impressions of this camera.

I have problems with CFL WB, too.

---------- Post added 10-30-14 at 12:31 PM ----------

Originally posted by THoog

I have to confess I've used the 12-second timer much, much more than I use HDR or interval or multi-exposure, either to use myself as a yardstick against some big thing, or for selfies (but I was doing that long before they were called 'selfies', back when you had to squint at the little lever going around). I think the 5-4-3-2-1 lights are a lot more intuitive than the usual blink-blink-blinkblinkblink LED.

I use the 12 second timer, too, when tripod shooting. I don't have the remote.

stevebrot · 10-30-2014, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by paulh

I'm relieved to see I'm not the only one with CFL white balance problems!

Everyone has CFL white balance problems and the LED bulbs are not much better.

Steve

**THoog** · 10-31-2014, 08:30 AM

Argh, the K-S1 has inherited one feature from my K-01 that I hate - if I say I'll take it out shooting on the weekend, the forecast immediately calls for overcast skies and rain. It'll probably knock all the leaves down while it's at it.

I was so desperate to shoot something with the good light (that I've only gotten to see through the windows at work this week) that I grabbed a couple quick shots of leaves in the parking lot on my way out to pick up supper. Click to get to flickr if you want to download the full-size files and pixelpeep (I uploaded the full-size jpegs, but I don't know how much reprocessing flickr did).

100% crop (at 1200x800)

**mtngal** · 10-31-2014, 10:44 AM

I'm impressed with the detail, what lens did you use?

**paulh** · 10-31-2014, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by mtngal

I'm impressed with the detail, what lens did you use?

The Flickr page shows it to be the DA 40/2.8 Limited. I agree - very nice images.

**THoog** · 10-31-2014, 11:00 AM

DA 40 Limited - the pancake. I think I could have done a little better by shooting RAW, paying better attention to ISO versus aperture, not being in a hurry, etc.

10-31-2014, 08:30 AM	#27
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685 Original Poster	Argh, the K-S1 has inherited one feature from my K-01 that I hate - if I say I'll take it out shooting on the weekend, the forecast immediately calls for overcast skies and rain. It'll probably knock all the leaves down while it's at it. I was so desperate to shoot something with the good light (that I've only gotten to see through the windows at work this week) that I grabbed a couple quick shots of leaves in the parking lot on my way out to pick up supper. Click to get to flickr if you want to download the full-size files and pixelpeep (I uploaded the full-size jpegs, but I don't know how much reprocessing flickr did). 100% crop (at 1200x800) 100% crop (at 1200x800)

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10-29-2014, 03:23 PM	#16
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685 Original Poster	Was it DC Watch or the 'Product Story' on the Ricoh Japan site? (Or maybe both - it's definitely mentioned in the Product Story.)

10-29-2014, 03:38 PM	#17
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	~~There are 12 'other' threads in the K-S1 forum, I don't read every thread and post at PF. Could you be more specific please. :)~~ EDIT: Oh, you edited your post while I was typing..

10-29-2014, 03:40 PM	#18
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger There are 12 'other' threads in the K-S1 forum, I don't read every thread and post at PF. Could you be more specific please. Steve: I edited the earlier post (to correct the source) and added a link. It's a pretty neat story to read. Bad day in blackrock for me, as can affect tone from time to time.

10-29-2014, 04:04 PM	#19
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Quote: For the battery insertion direction, we changed to a horizontal orientation from the vertical orientation used on the K-30 and other models. I don't understand this comment. I see no change to the battery insertion direction. EDIT: Ah wait, they are saying they rotated the orientation. Using Vertical/Horizontal to explain this was wrong imho. All this really does is reduce the depth of the grip, not really a plus. I still don't accept that they could not have a separate SD card door on the side when they have no trouble doing so with the Q. Attached Images Last edited by Steve.Ledger; 10-29-2014 at 11:36 PM.

10-30-2014, 06:18 AM	#21
mtngal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever I’m Parked Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,003	Originally posted by THoog Quick video of the timer LEDs in action: K S1 countdown timer - YouTube (And yes, I know the white balance is screwy. The 'warm white' CFL bulbs in my office do not correspond to any spectrum known to ~~your puny human~~ science.) That's neat - I like it, as it's something useful. Thanks for posting.

10-30-2014, 07:15 AM	#22
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	THis is for Japanese tourist that take such selfies when on holiday. Looks helpfull, but I only used the 12 sec timer for 2 times in the past 6 years.

10-30-2014, 07:46 AM	#23
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685 Original Poster	I have to confess I've used the 12-second timer much, much more than I use HDR or interval or multi-exposure, either to use myself as a yardstick against some big thing, or for selfies (but I was doing that long before they were called 'selfies', back when you had to squint at the little lever going around). I think the 5-4-3-2-1 lights are a lot more intuitive than the usual blink-blink-blinkblinkblink LED.

10-30-2014, 08:04 AM	#24
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Originally posted by THoog (And yes, I know the white balance is screwy. The 'warm white' CFL bulbs in my office do not correspond to any spectrum known to your puny human science.) I'm relieved to see I'm not the only one with CFL white balance problems! Thanks for posting your impressions of this camera.

10-30-2014, 09:30 AM	#25
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by paulh I'm relieved to see I'm not the only one with CFL white balance problems! Thanks for posting your impressions of this camera. I have problems with CFL WB, too. ---------- Post added 10-30-14 at 12:31 PM ---------- Originally posted by THoog I have to confess I've used the 12-second timer much, much more than I use HDR or interval or multi-exposure, either to use myself as a yardstick against some big thing, or for selfies (but I was doing that long before they were called 'selfies', back when you had to squint at the little lever going around). I think the 5-4-3-2-1 lights are a lot more intuitive than the usual blink-blink-blinkblinkblink LED. I use the 12 second timer, too, when tripod shooting. I don't have the remote.

10-30-2014, 02:08 PM	#26
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by paulh I'm relieved to see I'm not the only one with CFL white balance problems! Everyone has CFL white balance problems and the LED bulbs are not much better. Steve

10-31-2014, 10:44 AM	#28
mtngal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever I’m Parked Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,003	I'm impressed with the detail, what lens did you use?

10-31-2014, 10:55 AM	#29
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Originally posted by mtngal I'm impressed with the detail, what lens did you use? The Flickr page shows it to be the DA 40/2.8 Limited. I agree - very nice images.

10-31-2014, 11:00 AM	#30
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685 Original Poster	DA 40 Limited - the pancake. I think I could have done a little better by shooting RAW, paying better attention to ISO versus aperture, not being in a hurry, etc.