The official K-1 to K-1 Mark II Upgrade Feedback Thread

Sandy Hancock · 06-07-2018, 05:45 AM - **2 Likes**

For what it's worth, this was from my first set of test shots in near darkness.

CDAF in near darkness, and ZERO noise reduction.

Darkness

**southlander** · 06-07-2018, 07:40 AM

Pretty respectable for ISO 25600.

LensBeginner · 06-07-2018, 07:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by southlander

Pretty respectable for ISO 25600.

Definitely, even at reduced size (yes, I went on Flickr and checked full size!

)

...and a sweet looking dog!

Not a Number · 06-07-2018, 02:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

For what it's worth, this was from my first set of test shots in near darkness.

CDAF in near darkness, and ZERO noise reduction.

Darkness

Pity about all the fur detailed that was "destroyed","baked", or "cooked" out by the accelerator chip. Perhaps that's why the dog looks a little sad.

LensBeginner · 06-07-2018, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Pity about all the fur detailed that was "destroyed","baked", or "cooked" out by the accelerator chip. Perhaps that's why the dog looks a little sad.

Uh... I can see detail around the eye.
The rest of the fur looks more like OoF than "baked" to me... DoF was thin at f/3.2 I reckon.

jcdoss · 06-07-2018, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

For what it's worth, this was from my first set of test shots in near darkness.
CDAF in near darkness, and ZERO noise reduction.

Jesus, that's so unusable. Pentax is DOOOMED!!!

LOL

Seriously, for US Precision camera customers, do you know how one might get additional service done with the upgrade? I'm going to ask for a thorough cleaning for my black unit when I send it in, and so far all I see is a text box where I can add instructions. I presume they'll bill me later? Cheers!!

Not a Number · 06-07-2018, 08:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LensBeginner

Uh... I can see detail around the eye.
The rest of the fur looks more like OoF than "baked" to me... DoF was thin at f/3.2 I reckon.

I guess I need the [ sarcasm ] [ /sarcasm] tags after all. I thought the "air" quotes and bit about the sad dog were sufficient.

LensBeginner · 06-08-2018, 12:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Not a Number

I guess I need the [ sarcasm ] [ /sarcasm] tags after all. I thought the "air" quotes and bit about the sad dog were sufficient.

Poe's law...

**Mikesul** · 06-08-2018, 07:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Not a Number

I guess I need the [ sarcasm ] [ /sarcasm] tags after all. I thought the "air" quotes and bit about the sad dog were sufficient.

Sarcasm is always at least risky and often a bad idea in internet forums. It will/can almost always be interpreted as it appears.

Heebie · 06-08-2018, 02:28 PM

I've received my camera back from Johnson's Photopia in the UK (I'm in Ireland.)
They sent a nice padded box and had it picked up on the 31st. I received it back 7 days later. (within an hour or so of being exactly 7 days turnaround.)
The staff were pleasant and competent etc.., I couldn't hope for better customer service via telephone and e-mail. I have high expectations that the quality of the work was spot-on.
Along with the camera, I received a software CD and a manual.

I haven't had a chance to put my cameras through their paces. (I now have a K-1 Mark II, and a K-1 "Mark II" and I plan on doing some A/B comparisons with them to see just how similarly they perform. (I'll do them for free and share the results for free instead of asking for money because I don't want to be proven wrong... unlike some people. :/ )

I did notice right away that the product tag on the bottom of the camera has the same model number on both of them now. I'm assuming they changed that.
The only visual cues that they aren't identical cameras are the "K-1" vs "K-1 II" and "II" vs "SR" in another spot on the body. (and the aforementioned product ID tag on the bottom.)

I look forward to sharing my test results once I've done the tests. I'm hoping some other folks will do the same.

normhead · 06-08-2018, 02:35 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Not a Number

Pity about all the fur detailed that was "destroyed","baked", or "cooked" out by the accelerator chip. Perhaps that's why the dog looks a little sad.

Ya, I think the fur detail was pooched. <sarcasm>.

LensBeginner · 06-08-2018, 02:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

Ya, I think the fur detail was pooched. <sarcasm>.

Ok, this one it's so evident it's a word play, even for a non-native speaker - that the tag is superfluous. I think.

**manishved** · 06-09-2018, 09:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Heebie

(I now have a K-1 Mark II, and a K-1 "Mark II" and I plan on doing some A/B comparisons with them to see just how similarly they perform.

This will be interesting - please keep us posted...

awscreo · 06-10-2018, 08:26 AM

Youtu.be

I think he said it's his last video on the topic.

LensBeginner · 06-10-2018, 08:53 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by awscreo

Pentax K1 Mk II SilkyPix + Conclusion - YouTube

I think he said it's his last video on the topic.

...I had to force myself to watch the video after the initial "Whazgoinoooon YouTuuuube!!!" scream...

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06-07-2018, 05:45 AM - 2 Likes	#46
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	For what it's worth, this was from my first set of test shots in near darkness. CDAF in near darkness, and ZERO noise reduction. Darkness

06-07-2018, 07:40 AM	#47
southlander Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Adelaide Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,364	Pretty respectable for ISO 25600.

06-07-2018, 07:57 AM - 1 Like	#48
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by southlander Pretty respectable for ISO 25600. Definitely, even at reduced size (yes, I went on Flickr and checked full size! ) ...and a sweet looking dog!

06-07-2018, 02:22 PM - 1 Like	#49
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock For what it's worth, this was from my first set of test shots in near darkness. CDAF in near darkness, and ZERO noise reduction. Darkness Pity about all the fur detailed that was "destroyed","baked", or "cooked" out by the accelerator chip. Perhaps that's why the dog looks a little sad.

06-07-2018, 02:25 PM	#50
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by Not a Number Pity about all the fur detailed that was "destroyed","baked", or "cooked" out by the accelerator chip. Perhaps that's why the dog looks a little sad. Uh... I can see detail around the eye. The rest of the fur looks more like OoF than "baked" to me... DoF was thin at f/3.2 I reckon.

06-07-2018, 02:32 PM	#51
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,769	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock For what it's worth, this was from my first set of test shots in near darkness. CDAF in near darkness, and ZERO noise reduction. Jesus, that's so unusable. Pentax is DOOOMED!!! LOL Seriously, for US Precision camera customers, do you know how one might get additional service done with the upgrade? I'm going to ask for a thorough cleaning for my black unit when I send it in, and so far all I see is a text box where I can add instructions. I presume they'll bill me later? Cheers!!

06-07-2018, 08:44 PM - 1 Like	#52
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by LensBeginner Uh... I can see detail around the eye. The rest of the fur looks more like OoF than "baked" to me... DoF was thin at f/3.2 I reckon. I guess I need the [ sarcasm ] [ /sarcasm] tags after all. I thought the "air" quotes and bit about the sad dog were sufficient.

06-08-2018, 12:50 AM - 1 Like	#53
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by Not a Number I guess I need the [ sarcasm ] [ /sarcasm] tags after all. I thought the "air" quotes and bit about the sad dog were sufficient. Poe's law...

06-08-2018, 07:47 AM - 1 Like	#54
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by Not a Number I guess I need the [ sarcasm ] [ /sarcasm] tags after all. I thought the "air" quotes and bit about the sad dog were sufficient. Sarcasm is always at least risky and often a bad idea in internet forums. It will/can almost always be interpreted as it appears.

06-08-2018, 02:28 PM	#55
Heebie Forum Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Dublin, Ireland Photos: Albums Posts: 79	I've received my camera back from Johnson's Photopia in the UK (I'm in Ireland.) They sent a nice padded box and had it picked up on the 31st. I received it back 7 days later. (within an hour or so of being exactly 7 days turnaround.) The staff were pleasant and competent etc.., I couldn't hope for better customer service via telephone and e-mail. I have high expectations that the quality of the work was spot-on. Along with the camera, I received a software CD and a manual. I haven't had a chance to put my cameras through their paces. (I now have a K-1 Mark II, and a K-1 "Mark II" and I plan on doing some A/B comparisons with them to see just how similarly they perform. (I'll do them for free and share the results for free instead of asking for money because I don't want to be proven wrong... unlike some people. :/ ) I did notice right away that the product tag on the bottom of the camera has the same model number on both of them now. I'm assuming they changed that. The only visual cues that they aren't identical cameras are the "K-1" vs "K-1 II" and "II" vs "SR" in another spot on the body. (and the aforementioned product ID tag on the bottom.) I look forward to sharing my test results once I've done the tests. I'm hoping some other folks will do the same.

06-08-2018, 02:35 PM - 3 Likes	#56
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Not a Number Pity about all the fur detailed that was "destroyed","baked", or "cooked" out by the accelerator chip. Perhaps that's why the dog looks a little sad. Ya, I think the fur detail was pooched. <sarcasm>.

06-08-2018, 02:39 PM - 1 Like	#57
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by normhead Ya, I think the fur detail was pooched. <sarcasm>. Ok, this one it's so evident it's a word play, even for a non-native speaker - that the tag is superfluous. I think.

06-09-2018, 09:53 PM - 1 Like	#58
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,651	Originally posted by Heebie (I now have a K-1 Mark II, and a K-1 "Mark II" and I plan on doing some A/B comparisons with them to see just how similarly they perform. This will be interesting - please keep us posted...

06-10-2018, 08:53 AM - 2 Likes	#60
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by awscreo Pentax K1 Mk II SilkyPix + Conclusion - YouTube I think he said it's his last video on the topic. ...I had to force myself to watch the video after the initial "Whazgoinoooon YouTuuuube!!!" scream...