Shutterbug K1 review

**UncleVanya** · 06-06-2016, 04:17 PM

Also the lx was in continuous production for a long long time.

glee46 · 06-06-2016, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Hmmm.

Do you know where I can download this picture of Pentax Line Up?

**monochrome** · 06-06-2016, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by glee46

Do you know where I can download this picture of Pentax Line Up?

Google 'Pentax SLR Poster'. At one time you could buy a poster - maybe you still can.

I believe the original was produced by Pentax Germany. There are many sources on the web for downloads.

**AggieDad** · 06-06-2016, 05:31 PM

Well, let someone with no knowledge of Pentax history ask a question:

When was the most recent full-frame Pentax prior to the K-1?

I ask, because I simply do not know. I came on board about 18 months ago and everything ever mentioned about full-frame has been in context of the K-1. Not knowing any better, the sentence in Shutterbug meant nothing special to me when I read the review.

Thanks in advance.

Don

**RobA_Oz** · 06-06-2016, 05:41 PM

Aside from the odd statement about the LX, which I think people are focussing on to the exclusion of all else in the review, I read it earlier today, and thought it was very positive. Joe Farace has been writing for Shutterbug for a very long time, so I'd have thought he's have checked a bit more thoroughly before publishing an offhand remark, but still, saying the K-1 is worth changing systems over has to carry some weight.

@AggieDad - the *ist was the last 35mm Pentax film camera. Check monochrome's chart for the others after the LX. The *istD was the first Pentax DSLR, by the way, and shared a chassis and some controls with the *ist.

lesmore49 · 06-06-2016, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by rangercarp

From the conclusion: "My philosophy in writing these reviews has always been that I don’t like to spend the reader’s money and usually point users of existing camera systems to stick to new cameras from that same manufacturer’s system. But the impressive Pentax K-1 has me changing my mind about that. If there were ever a traditional sized DSLR that could get me to dump my existing DSLR rig and change systems, the Pentax K-1 would be it."

High praise indeed!

X 2. A thorough, well done review, done by a respected reviewer in a highly regarded photography magazine. BTW, my view on the reviewer and Shutterbug magazine was this... before the K-1 test.

**Rondec** · 06-06-2016, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by AggieDad

Well, let someone with no knowledge of Pentax history ask a question:

When was the most recent full-frame Pentax prior to the K-1?

I ask, because I simply do not know. I came on board about 18 months ago and everything ever mentioned about full-frame has been in context of the K-1. Not knowing any better, the sentence in Shutterbug meant nothing special to me when I read the review.

Thanks in advance.

Don

A *ist was the last film camera Pentax made. I happen to own one...

Eyewanders · 06-06-2016, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

To hold one [MZ-S] is to understand, though to be honest, it is no Nikon F6, or even an F5 or EOS-1, then again, it is half the size

Steve

Yes. This. I've only had my MZ-S for a few months and, though I wasn't wild about it at first (for reasons that don't really matter) slowly it is becoming one my most favorite cameras, period.

Overall though, in regard to the Shutterbug review of the K-1... you'd have to say it was rather "glowing".

**UncleVanya** · 06-06-2016, 07:59 PM

Originally posted by AggieDad

Well, let someone with no knowledge of Pentax history ask a question:

When was the most recent full-frame Pentax prior to the K-1?

I ask, because I simply do not know. I came on board about 18 months ago and everything ever mentioned about full-frame has been in context of the K-1. Not knowing any better, the sentence in Shutterbug meant nothing special to me when I read the review.

2003 was when the *iST was introduced - I don't recall when it was no longer for sale.
Pentax *ist - Pentax Autofocus Film SLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

There is an entire set of full frame cameras between the LX and *iST - just look in the camera section of the website and look at the film cameras - particularly autofocus one's. My favorite of the lot is the PZ-1 for nostalgic reasons but also because it was a beast of a camera.

06-06-2016, 05:18 PM	#17
glee46 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North of San Francisco, California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 598	Do you know where I can download this picture of Pentax Line Up? Originally posted by monochrome Hmmm. Do you know where I can download this picture of Pentax Line Up?

06-06-2016, 05:24 PM	#18
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by glee46 Do you know where I can download this picture of Pentax Line Up? Google 'Pentax SLR Poster'. At one time you could buy a poster - maybe you still can. I believe the original was produced by Pentax Germany. There are many sources on the web for downloads. Last edited by monochrome; 06-06-2016 at 06:04 PM.

06-06-2016, 05:41 PM	#20
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Aside from the odd statement about the LX, which I think people are focussing on to the exclusion of all else in the review, I read it earlier today, and thought it was very positive. Joe Farace has been writing for Shutterbug for a very long time, so I'd have thought he's have checked a bit more thoroughly before publishing an offhand remark, but still, saying the K-1 is worth changing systems over has to carry some weight. @AggieDad - the ist was the last 35mm Pentax film camera. Check monochrome's chart for the others after the LX. The istD was the first Pentax DSLR, by the way, and shared a chassis and some controls with the ist. Last edited by RobA_Oz; 06-06-2016 at 05:50 PM.*

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,406	Also the lx was in continuous production for a long long time.

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AggieDad Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,453	Well, let someone with no knowledge of Pentax history ask a question: When was the most recent full-frame Pentax prior to the K-1? I ask, because I simply do not know. I came on board about 18 months ago and everything ever mentioned about full-frame has been in context of the K-1. Not knowing any better, the sentence in Shutterbug meant nothing special to me when I read the review. Thanks in advance. Don

06-06-2016, 06:03 PM	#21
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,344	Originally posted by rangercarp From the conclusion: "My philosophy in writing these reviews has always been that I don’t like to spend the reader’s money and usually point users of existing camera systems to stick to new cameras from that same manufacturer’s system. But the impressive Pentax K-1 has me changing my mind about that. If there were ever a traditional sized DSLR that could get me to dump my existing DSLR rig and change systems, the Pentax K-1 would be it." High praise indeed! X 2. A thorough, well done review, done by a respected reviewer in a highly regarded photography magazine. BTW, my view on the reviewer and Shutterbug magazine was this... before the K-1 test.

06-06-2016, 06:42 PM	#22
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by AggieDad Well, let someone with no knowledge of Pentax history ask a question: When was the most recent full-frame Pentax prior to the K-1? I ask, because I simply do not know. I came on board about 18 months ago and everything ever mentioned about full-frame has been in context of the K-1. Not knowing any better, the sentence in Shutterbug meant nothing special to me when I read the review. Thanks in advance. Don A *ist was the last film camera Pentax made. I happen to own one...

06-06-2016, 07:03 PM	#23
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by stevebrot To hold one [MZ-S] is to understand, though to be honest, it is no Nikon F6, or even an F5 or EOS-1, then again, it is half the size Steve Yes. This. I've only had my MZ-S for a few months and, though I wasn't wild about it at first (for reasons that don't really matter) slowly it is becoming one my most favorite cameras, period. Overall though, in regard to the Shutterbug review of the K-1... you'd have to say it was rather "glowing".

06-06-2016, 07:59 PM	#24
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,406	Originally posted by AggieDad Well, let someone with no knowledge of Pentax history ask a question: When was the most recent full-frame Pentax prior to the K-1? I ask, because I simply do not know. I came on board about 18 months ago and everything ever mentioned about full-frame has been in context of the K-1. Not knowing any better, the sentence in Shutterbug meant nothing special to me when I read the review. 2003 was when the iST was introduced - I don't recall when it was no longer for sale. Pentax ist - Pentax Autofocus Film SLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications There is an entire set of full frame cameras between the LX and *iST - just look in the camera section of the website and look at the film cameras - particularly autofocus one's. My favorite of the lot is the PZ-1 for nostalgic reasons but also because it was a beast of a camera.