My K1 works fine

biz-engineer · 08-07-2016, 11:13 PM - **4 Likes**

I read all sorts of problems with the K1. Beside some of the things such as layout of hardware user interface which I got used to, I really have nothing that I can work around to complain about. The K1 focuses quickly, and the sensor deliver great images. I just have to go out and take pictures, everything works, except sometimes my errors (shutter speed to slow or things like that). Just wondering if that's normal or if I should look for hidden troubles that I could complain about? Everything works fine = no drama = boring. No discussions about APSC vs FF since I can select both with the same camera. What should I do now?

timcatn · 08-07-2016, 11:16 PM

Find a new hobby......

But to be serious. I haven't found any problems with my K-1 either.

surfar · 08-07-2016, 11:26 PM - **1 Like**

Its strange isnt it,a new camera and apart from some minor hiccups,the owners love it.But some non owners want to complain!

ukhozi · 08-08-2016, 12:04 AM

I can only second that!

There is only one thing limiting the use of my K-1, and that is myself!
It takes a while to master such "problems" as narrow depth of field or the wider view of the fullframe. I am rewarded with reliable quick autofocus, lots of detail and dynamic range, great ISO performance, pixelshif and what not else...

Technically - nothing to complain about so far.

KiloHotelphoto · 08-08-2016, 12:16 AM

I received mine in the first batch that B&H shipped out and the only problem I had was user error. I was so excited to try it out on my DA 560 I forgot to set it for full frame so my first shots with it were in crop mode, but they still looked pretty good.

I have no regrets in buying it, I just hope one day I'll be good enough to get the full potential out of it.

Gimbal · 08-08-2016, 12:23 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

I read all sorts of problems with the K1. Beside some of the things such as layout of hardware user interface which I got used to, I really have nothing that I can work around to complain about. The K1 focuses quickly, and the sensor deliver great images. I just have to go out and take pictures, everything works, except sometimes my errors (shutter speed to slow or things like that). Just wondering if that's normal or if I should look for hidden troubles that I could complain about? Everything works fine = no drama = boring. No discussions about APSC vs FF since I can select both with the same camera. What should I do now?

Obviously you are not pushing it hard enough.

Try a 30 minutes exposure without dark frame subtraction and let see the how that turns out. Shouldn’t be a problem, and I hope it isn’t.

Sandy Hancock · 08-08-2016, 12:39 AM

Good thread.
Mine's a ripper too

Adam · 08-08-2016, 12:48 AM - **1 Like**

Buy more lenses

surfar · 08-08-2016, 12:54 AM

Originally posted by KiloHotelphoto

my first shots with it were in crop mode, but they still looked pretty good.

Crop mode is excellent, just ask Rupert!

**southlander** · 08-08-2016, 01:03 AM

If it aint broke, you answered your own question. Go out and take photos!

And we all have our share of dud and doh! shots.

**snpsht** · 08-08-2016, 01:15 AM

Mine is a superb camera!!!!!!!!

Any errors are mine, and now I am adapting to the narrow DoF and the wider FoV, those errors are becoming fewer. I am doing a photography course at the moment and my images are most definitely more than holding their own in a roomful of Cannikons...the DR is great as is the overall image quality.

No complaints here. Love the layout and it is a delightful camera to own and use....makes me smile.

**eaglem** · 08-08-2016, 01:23 AM

Haven't found any problems with mine.

gmans · 08-08-2016, 01:29 AM - **1 Like**

Wish for K1 even with problems such as inability to focus on drongo's on bicycles or the limited lens line up, everything like that would burden me for sure.

noelpolar · 08-08-2016, 01:32 AM - **1 Like**

Mine was a bit of a complainer until I bought it some more lenses.....

chochichaeschtli · 08-08-2016, 02:02 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

shutter speed to slow

and that's my problem with my k-1. the shake reduction is so impressive that i cant find a rule for lowest shutter speed

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08-07-2016, 11:16 PM	#2
timcatn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Trondheim Posts: 237	Find a new hobby...... But to be serious. I haven't found any problems with my K-1 either.

08-07-2016, 11:26 PM - 1 Like	#3
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	Its strange isnt it,a new camera and apart from some minor hiccups,the owners love it.But some non owners want to complain!

08-08-2016, 12:04 AM	#4
ukhozi Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 79	I can only second that! There is only one thing limiting the use of my K-1, and that is myself! It takes a while to master such "problems" as narrow depth of field or the wider view of the fullframe. I am rewarded with reliable quick autofocus, lots of detail and dynamic range, great ISO performance, pixelshif and what not else... Technically - nothing to complain about so far.

08-08-2016, 12:16 AM	#5
KiloHotelphoto Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Glen Mills, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,030	I received mine in the first batch that B&H shipped out and the only problem I had was user error. I was so excited to try it out on my DA 560 I forgot to set it for full frame so my first shots with it were in crop mode, but they still looked pretty good. I have no regrets in buying it, I just hope one day I'll be good enough to get the full potential out of it.

08-08-2016, 12:23 AM	#6
Gimbal Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,106	Originally posted by biz-engineer I read all sorts of problems with the K1. Beside some of the things such as layout of hardware user interface which I got used to, I really have nothing that I can work around to complain about. The K1 focuses quickly, and the sensor deliver great images. I just have to go out and take pictures, everything works, except sometimes my errors (shutter speed to slow or things like that). Just wondering if that's normal or if I should look for hidden troubles that I could complain about? Everything works fine = no drama = boring. No discussions about APSC vs FF since I can select both with the same camera. What should I do now? Obviously you are not pushing it hard enough. Try a 30 minutes exposure without dark frame subtraction and let see the how that turns out. Shouldn’t be a problem, and I hope it isn’t.

08-08-2016, 12:39 AM	#7
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Good thread. Mine's a ripper too

08-08-2016, 12:54 AM	#9
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	Originally posted by KiloHotelphoto my first shots with it were in crop mode, but they still looked pretty good. Crop mode is excellent, just ask Rupert!

08-08-2016, 01:03 AM	#10
southlander Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Adelaide Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,364	If it aint broke, you answered your own question. Go out and take photos! And we all have our share of dud and doh! shots.

08-08-2016, 01:15 AM	#11
snpsht Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Coast, NSW Posts: 286	Mine is a superb camera!!!!!!!! Any errors are mine, and now I am adapting to the narrow DoF and the wider FoV, those errors are becoming fewer. I am doing a photography course at the moment and my images are most definitely more than holding their own in a roomful of Cannikons...the DR is great as is the overall image quality. No complaints here. Love the layout and it is a delightful camera to own and use....makes me smile.

08-08-2016, 01:23 AM	#12
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,159	Haven't found any problems with mine.

08-08-2016, 01:29 AM - 1 Like	#13
gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466	Wish for K1 even with problems such as inability to focus on drongo's on bicycles or the limited lens line up, everything like that would burden me for sure.

08-08-2016, 01:32 AM - 1 Like	#14
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Mine was a bit of a complainer until I bought it some more lenses.....

08-08-2016, 02:02 AM	#15
chochichaeschtli Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 52	Originally posted by biz-engineer shutter speed to slow and that's my problem with my k-1. the shake reduction is so impressive that i cant find a rule for lowest shutter speed