If You Haven't Already Seen This. ...

tabl10s · 02-18-2016, 08:24 PM

Youtu.be

LeDave · 02-18-2016, 08:36 PM

Utilitarian...? Ugly?...

Steve.Ledger · 02-18-2016, 08:46 PM

That guy is creepy.. But I agree, the K-1 is not a pretty design to my eye. The K-7/K-5 bodies were the best looking cameras from the stable.

tabl10s · 02-18-2016, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

That guy is creepy.. But I agree, the K-1 is not a pretty design to my eye. The K-7/K-5 bodies were the best looking cameras from the stable.

Yeah,

But do you really want to go back to those(lost the lens button twice)?

npc · 02-18-2016, 09:08 PM

Whoever this guy is, he's never seen the camera or the lenses in person. He's just comenting on the specs everyone can find on the internet and not even reading them very carefully...

Imp · 02-18-2016, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by npc

Whoever this guy is, he's never seen the camera or the lenses in person. He's just comenting on the specs everyone can find on the internet and not even reading them very carefully...

He used to be very Nikon oriented, i'm glad he's been trying to branch out a bit. Give him a break

Enrique S Toso · 02-18-2016, 09:15 PM - **1 Like**

I love the aesthetics of the K1. Its the kind of "beauty" that I like. The beauty of a Lamborghini Diablo, or a Walther P40. It looks tough, bad ass, and little. Its like a Joe Pesci kind of beauty, lol.

**Canada_Rockies** · 02-18-2016, 09:17 PM

Who cares what it looks like? My all time favourite body was the film KX. It felt like a brick, it looked like a brick, and was durable like a brick. Took lots and lots of slides and film. It worked. Every time. For a long time.

VisualDarkness · 02-18-2016, 09:22 PM

Matt Granger is a nice guy, he just went from covering almost only Nikon to be more general. In short he got his taste and it is no secret.
He was seriously ill just a short time ago so it isnt that remarkable that he seems to lack a bit of energy now in the videos.

Adam · 02-18-2016, 09:32 PM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

That guy is creepy.. But I agree, the K-1 is not a pretty design to my eye. The K-7/K-5 bodies were the best looking cameras from the stable.

I agree, the front looks a little bulky. But lenses should do a good job of covering that up.

For me appearance means almost nothing, though, as long as the camera doesn't look like a toy (cough k-01 cough k-s1).

**clackers** · 02-18-2016, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

Matt Granger is a nice guy, he just went from covering almost only Nikon to be more general. In short he got his taste and it is no secret.
He was seriously ill just a short time ago so it isnt that remarkable that he seems to lack a bit of energy now in the videos.

Yes, that was his original Youtube series, 'That Nikon Guy'.

He even had a go at a 645Z and enjoyed the experience.

He's no Rockwell or DXOMark, he's almost a Friend of Pentax.

Steve.Ledger · 02-18-2016, 09:41 PM

Originally posted by tabl10s

Yeah,

But do you really want to go back to those(lost the lens button twice)?

Never lost mine

Though the mode dial cap fell off the K-01 not long after buying it.

tabl10s · 02-18-2016, 10:23 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I agree, the front looks a little bulky. But lenses should do a good job of covering that up.

For me appearance means almost nothing, though, as long as the camera doesn't look like a toy (cough k-01 cough k-s1).

I can't wait to stick your brother's FA85 on mine when I get it.

glee46 · 02-18-2016, 10:34 PM

I've watched a number of his video's over the years. He went from being a really enthusiastic amateur & could get on your nerves, but did good reviews, to where he has branched out and is respected in photography. He's done a number of videos with Mark Wallace, and Gavin Hoey. He also has close to 400,000 subscribers. So, him giving the K1 for the most part (He didn't like the way it looks) a really good review is a win for Pentax & us. I think we'll see more new members is also a win once people see that Pentax makes great and affordable cameras.

KDAFA · 02-19-2016, 02:17 AM

Originally posted by clackers

... he's almost a Friend of Pentax.

That title is hilarious and really brings a smile - "Friend of Pentax", ha ha!

02-18-2016, 09:32 PM	#10
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger That guy is creepy.. But I agree, the K-1 is not a pretty design to my eye. The K-7/K-5 bodies were the best looking cameras from the stable. I agree, the front looks a little bulky. But lenses should do a good job of covering that up. For me appearance means almost nothing, though, as long as the camera doesn't look like a toy (cough k-01 cough k-s1). 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:

02-18-2016, 10:34 PM	#14
glee46 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North of San Francisco, California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 598	I've watched a number of his video's over the years. He went from being a really enthusiastic amateur & could get on your nerves, but did good reviews, to where he has branched out and is respected in photography. He's done a number of videos with Mark Wallace, and Gavin Hoey. He also has close to 400,000 subscribers. So, him giving the K1 for the most part (He didn't like the way it looks) a really good review is a win for Pentax & us. I think we'll see more new members is also a win once people see that Pentax makes great and affordable cameras. Last edited by glee46; 02-18-2016 at 10:35 PM. Reason: Spelling mistake.

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Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	That guy is creepy.. But I agree, the K-1 is not a pretty design to my eye. The K-7/K-5 bodies were the best looking cameras from the stable.

02-18-2016, 09:04 PM	#4
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424 Original Poster	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger That guy is creepy.. But I agree, the K-1 is not a pretty design to my eye. The K-7/K-5 bodies were the best looking cameras from the stable. Yeah, But do you really want to go back to those(lost the lens button twice)?

02-18-2016, 09:08 PM	#5
npc Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 313	Whoever this guy is, he's never seen the camera or the lenses in person. He's just comenting on the specs everyone can find on the internet and not even reading them very carefully...

02-18-2016, 09:12 PM	#6
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Originally posted by npc Whoever this guy is, he's never seen the camera or the lenses in person. He's just comenting on the specs everyone can find on the internet and not even reading them very carefully... He used to be very Nikon oriented, i'm glad he's been trying to branch out a bit. Give him a break

02-18-2016, 09:15 PM - 1 Like	#7
Enrique S Toso Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Mendoza - Argentina Posts: 141	I love the aesthetics of the K1. Its the kind of "beauty" that I like. The beauty of a Lamborghini Diablo, or a Walther P40. It looks tough, bad ass, and little. Its like a Joe Pesci kind of beauty, lol.

02-18-2016, 09:17 PM	#8
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Who cares what it looks like? My all time favourite body was the film KX. It felt like a brick, it looked like a brick, and was durable like a brick. Took lots and lots of slides and film. It worked. Every time. For a long time.

02-18-2016, 09:22 PM	#9
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Matt Granger is a nice guy, he just went from covering almost only Nikon to be more general. In short he got his taste and it is no secret. He was seriously ill just a short time ago so it isnt that remarkable that he seems to lack a bit of energy now in the videos.

02-18-2016, 09:38 PM	#11
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by VisualDarkness Matt Granger is a nice guy, he just went from covering almost only Nikon to be more general. In short he got his taste and it is no secret. He was seriously ill just a short time ago so it isnt that remarkable that he seems to lack a bit of energy now in the videos. Yes, that was his original Youtube series, 'That Nikon Guy'. He even had a go at a 645Z and enjoyed the experience. He's no Rockwell or DXOMark, he's almost a Friend of Pentax.

02-18-2016, 09:41 PM	#12
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by tabl10s Yeah, But do you really want to go back to those(lost the lens button twice)? Never lost mine Though the mode dial cap fell off the K-01 not long after buying it.

02-18-2016, 10:23 PM	#13
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam I agree, the front looks a little bulky. But lenses should do a good job of covering that up. For me appearance means almost nothing, though, as long as the camera doesn't look like a toy (cough k-01 cough k-s1). I can't wait to stick your brother's FA85 on mine when I get it.

02-19-2016, 02:17 AM	#15
KDAFA Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 528	Originally posted by clackers ... he's almost a Friend of Pentax. That title is hilarious and really brings a smile - "Friend of Pentax", ha ha!