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Dlanor Sekao · 06-21-2016, 04:29 PM - **1 Like**

Just received my very own K-1 from Adorama a few minutes ago !

Is there some kind of proper Protocol when first unpacking and inspecting everything ?
Still in the stage of smelling the freshly manufactured Aroma......Lovely !

Should I jump right in and do a shutter actuation count and then immediately slap a lens on and take a test shot ? Or is it permissible to savor the aroma for a day or so until the moment is Right ?

Protocol....Protocol........whats the PF Protocol ?

Cant decide if I should break her in properly with a Takumar 24mm........or wait a couple days and use a more subtle Rikenon 105mm Macro approach.........or Maybe even a SMCK 35mm 3.5..........Descisions....descisions.......lol.

mee · 06-21-2016, 04:31 PM - **2 Likes**

1) Set K-1 down
2) Package K-3 II
3) Mail package to me
4) Pickup K-1

Dlanor Sekao · 06-21-2016, 04:35 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by mee

1) Set K-1 down
2) Package K-3 II
3) Mail package to me
4) Pickup K-1

Not a Chance......still waiting for my Velveeta and Bacon !

HopelessTogger · 06-21-2016, 04:36 PM - **3 Likes**

1. Rip box apart with teeth like a wild animal;
2. Tear the K-1 out of the bubble wrap like a lion gutting a zebra;
3. Slap battery and card in;
4. Crank lens on . . .

Enjoy!

**monochrome** · 06-21-2016, 04:40 PM - **1 Like**

In December of 2013 I took the wrapping paper off the K-3 box but I didn't open the box until the next afternoon. Last month I mounted a lens on my K-1 in the store! (BTW, your battery should have a partial charge. Nice touch, RICOH).

The only protocol is your protocol.

Dlanor Sekao · 06-21-2016, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

In December of 2013 I took the wrapping paper off the K-3 box but I didn't open the box until the next afternoon. Last month I mounted a lens on my K-1 in the store (your battery should have a partial charge).

The only protocol is your protocol.

I have LOTS of charged batteries......I do like Your approach though ! Just happy its a good warranty and everything looks great.

pathdoc · 06-21-2016, 04:51 PM - **2 Likes**

1) Lovingly unpack your K-1.
2) Slap in the fully charged and compatible battery from your K-3.
3) Spend the next hour in an agony of indecision, trying to decide which lens should get the honour of the first shot. In some ways, a Takumar would be most fitting, but there's a touch of humour in a Rikenon lens being first to get the honour.

**LaurenOE** · 06-21-2016, 04:57 PM - **2 Likes**

It depends on how long you have waited.
For me, it was the "tissue protocol".
Happiness?
Relief?
Joy?
Cue the tissues.
Roll credits.

mee · 06-21-2016, 04:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao

Not a Chance......still waiting for my Velveeta and Bacon !

Cheese is in the mail..

... actually it's not.. because that would be messy. But you're welcome to send me the camera at your earliest convenience.

Dlanor Sekao · 06-21-2016, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by pathdoc

1) Lovingly unpack your K-1.
2) Slap in the fully charged and compatible battery from your K-3.
3) Spend the next hour in an agony of indecision, trying to decide which lens should get the honour of the first shot. In some ways, a Takumar would be most fitting, but there's a touch of humour in a Rikenon lens being first to get the honour.

I actually wanted it to be my 28mm Rikenon XR 2.8......but in lieu of being Tarred and Feathered here on the Forum (Not too far from that anyway) I decided to not suggest that one......lol.

bertwert · 06-21-2016, 05:03 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao

Just Recieved K-1 from Adorama ! Is there a proper Protocol ?

Yes.
Unpackage K-1.
Kiss K-1.
Worship the Camera God for bringing such a good camera.
Kiss K-1 again.
Choose the lens to be the first mounted.
Mount the lens while praying for a great photo.
Spend time choosing composition and exposure for the first photo.
Press the shutter button while thanking the Camera God.
Facepalm and insert battery and SD card.
Take the best photo ever.
Kiss the K-1 again.

You have now finished the K-1 protocol.

Dlanor Sekao · 06-21-2016, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

It depends on how long you have waited.
For me, it was the "tissue protocol".
Happiness?
Relief?
Joy?
Cue the tissues.
Roll credits.

How Long ? How about over 14 Years ! That was when I stopped shooting Medium Format Film from my Mamiya RZ67 pro II E........that's a Loooooong Time. I was late to the Digital transition Party and have been playing catchup ever since....lol.
Relief is in order........whew.

pathdoc · 06-21-2016, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao

I actually wanted it to be my 28mm Rikenon XR 2.8......but in lieu of being Tarred and Feathered here on the Forum (Not too far from that anyway) I decided to not suggest that one......lol.

I doubt anyone except the most rabid Pentax purists would actually mind. After all, without Ricoh, I suspect Pentax really would have been DOOOOOMED by now, or at the very least there would have been no K-1. So go on, slap it on. I will cheerfully admit that one of my top two contenders is the Rikenon-P 55mm f/1.2, and the other is the 50mm f/1.4 radioactive Super Tak.

**wtlwdwgn** · 06-21-2016, 05:56 PM - **1 Like**

Do NOT read the manual first! Just take it out and shoot something. Later you can take the K-1 to bed with you and everything you need to know will be transmitted by osmosis or something.

Dlanor Sekao · 06-21-2016, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

Do NOT read the manual first! Just take it out and shoot something. Later you can take the K-1 to bed with you and everything you need to know will be transmitted by osmosis or something.

ROFLOL.......OK........

06-21-2016, 04:29 PM - 1 Like	#1
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457	Just Recieved K-1 from Adorama ! Is there a proper Protocol ? Just received my very own K-1 from Adorama a few minutes ago ! Is there some kind of proper Protocol when first unpacking and inspecting everything ? Still in the stage of smelling the freshly manufactured Aroma......Lovely ! Should I jump right in and do a shutter actuation count and then immediately slap a lens on and take a test shot ? Or is it permissible to savor the aroma for a day or so until the moment is Right ? Protocol....Protocol........whats the PF Protocol ? Cant decide if I should break her in properly with a Takumar 24mm........or wait a couple days and use a more subtle Rikenon 105mm Macro approach.........or Maybe even a SMCK 35mm 3.5..........Descisions....descisions.......lol.

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mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	1) Set K-1 down 2) Package K-3 II 3) Mail package to me 4) Pickup K-1

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Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457 Original Poster	Originally posted by mee 1) Set K-1 down 2) Package K-3 II 3) Mail package to me 4) Pickup K-1 Not a Chance......still waiting for my Velveeta and Bacon !

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HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	1. Rip box apart with teeth like a wild animal; 2. Tear the K-1 out of the bubble wrap like a lion gutting a zebra; 3. Slap battery and card in; 4. Crank lens on . . . Enjoy!

06-21-2016, 04:40 PM - 1 Like	#5
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	In December of 2013 I took the wrapping paper off the K-3 box but I didn't open the box until the next afternoon. Last month I mounted a lens on my K-1 in the store! (BTW, your battery should have a partial charge. Nice touch, RICOH). The only protocol is your protocol.

06-21-2016, 04:46 PM	#6
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome In December of 2013 I took the wrapping paper off the K-3 box but I didn't open the box until the next afternoon. Last month I mounted a lens on my K-1 in the store (your battery should have a partial charge). The only protocol is your protocol. I have LOTS of charged batteries......I do like Your approach though ! Just happy its a good warranty and everything looks great.

06-21-2016, 04:51 PM - 2 Likes	#7
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	1) Lovingly unpack your K-1. 2) Slap in the fully charged and compatible battery from your K-3. 3) Spend the next hour in an agony of indecision, trying to decide which lens should get the honour of the first shot. In some ways, a Takumar would be most fitting, but there's a touch of humour in a Rikenon lens being first to get the honour.

06-21-2016, 04:57 PM - 2 Likes	#8
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	It depends on how long you have waited. For me, it was the "tissue protocol". Happiness? Relief? Joy? Cue the tissues. Roll credits.

06-21-2016, 04:59 PM - 1 Like	#9
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao Not a Chance......still waiting for my Velveeta and Bacon ! Cheese is in the mail.. ... actually it's not.. because that would be messy. But you're welcome to send me the camera at your earliest convenience.

06-21-2016, 04:59 PM	#10
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457 Original Poster	Originally posted by pathdoc 1) Lovingly unpack your K-1. 2) Slap in the fully charged and compatible battery from your K-3. 3) Spend the next hour in an agony of indecision, trying to decide which lens should get the honour of the first shot. In some ways, a Takumar would be most fitting, but there's a touch of humour in a Rikenon lens being first to get the honour. I actually wanted it to be my 28mm Rikenon XR 2.8......but in lieu of being Tarred and Feathered here on the Forum (Not too far from that anyway) I decided to not suggest that one......lol.

06-21-2016, 05:03 PM - 4 Likes	#11
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao Just Recieved K-1 from Adorama ! Is there a proper Protocol ? Yes. Unpackage K-1. Kiss K-1. Worship the Camera God for bringing such a good camera. Kiss K-1 again. Choose the lens to be the first mounted. Mount the lens while praying for a great photo. Spend time choosing composition and exposure for the first photo. Press the shutter button while thanking the Camera God. Facepalm and insert battery and SD card. Take the best photo ever. Kiss the K-1 again. You have now finished the K-1 protocol.

06-21-2016, 05:06 PM	#12
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457 Original Poster	Originally posted by LaurenOE It depends on how long you have waited. For me, it was the "tissue protocol". Happiness? Relief? Joy? Cue the tissues. Roll credits. How Long ? How about over 14 Years ! That was when I stopped shooting Medium Format Film from my Mamiya RZ67 pro II E........that's a Loooooong Time. I was late to the Digital transition Party and have been playing catchup ever since....lol. Relief is in order........whew.

06-21-2016, 05:31 PM	#13
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao I actually wanted it to be my 28mm Rikenon XR 2.8......but in lieu of being Tarred and Feathered here on the Forum (Not too far from that anyway) I decided to not suggest that one......lol. I doubt anyone except the most rabid Pentax purists would actually mind. After all, without Ricoh, I suspect Pentax really would have been DOOOOOMED by now, or at the very least there would have been no K-1. So go on, slap it on. I will cheerfully admit that one of my top two contenders is the Rikenon-P 55mm f/1.2, and the other is the 50mm f/1.4 radioactive Super Tak.

06-21-2016, 05:56 PM - 1 Like	#14
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Do NOT read the manual first! Just take it out and shoot something. Later you can take the K-1 to bed with you and everything you need to know will be transmitted by osmosis or something.

06-21-2016, 06:02 PM	#15
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457 Original Poster	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn Do NOT read the manual first! Just take it out and shoot something. Later you can take the K-1 to bed with you and everything you need to know will be transmitted by osmosis or something. ROFLOL.......OK........