Returning to Pentax w/ the K-1

John Araki · 02-20-2017, 07:24 PM - **5 Likes**

Hi Folks,

After a few years away, I pulled the trigger and returned to Pentax with the K-1.

It's funny about the size of it....my first digital was the K10D, then I got the K7, the K01 (better sensors, smaller form factor), and then jumped to M4/3 with the Panny GH2, then GH4 (smaller, mirrorless, video strengths).

However, I longed for better photo resolution with the GH4 and so looked forward to the GH5 release (better low light, stabilized sensor, better video potential), maybe the Oly 1 mk 2, but when I found out that those suckers were going to be $2k...the K-1 got so much more intriguing.

K-1 feels same sized as the K10d did. K-1 + D FA 24-70/2.8 is some heft! Looking forward to lugging this sucker around. And when I can't, the K-1 + DA40XS works a treat together.

DA40XS Brindle dog test (cropped to minimize the background clutter). f/5.6 200 iso

D FA 24-70 @ f/2.8 2500 iso (sorry, not used to 2500 iso, it's a big deal to me, the noise grain looks nice too)

Adam · 02-20-2017, 07:35 PM

Welcome back! If you care about compactness, I can also recommend the DFA 28-105mm. As unappealing as the variable aperture might be at first sight, it's a stellar lens and a great value.

John Araki · 02-20-2017, 09:50 PM

Thanks Adam. I looked at the DFA 28-105 as my first lens for this guy, but felt that if I'm going big, I'd go big (not DFA* big, but big enough).

Just noticed I need to amend my sig.

biz-engineer · 02-20-2017, 11:24 PM

Originally posted by John Araki

DA40XS Brindle dog test (cropped to minimize the background clutter). f/5.6 200 iso

Nice shots.

John Araki · 02-25-2017, 09:19 PM - **1 Like**

Is there a better feeling than getting to groove with a new camera?

And my new Rokinon 85/1.4. I am trying to train myself to stay away from f/1.4. Here's f/2.2 with the plane falling almost perfect on brindle dog's face.

But it is nice to have f/1.4 - here's specimen dog almost perfectly still at f/1.4 1 second, impossibly illuminated by kitchen bulbs and fill from the TV.

lesmore49 · 02-25-2017, 10:09 PM

Originally posted by John Araki

Is there a better feeling than getting to groove with a new camera?

And my new Rokinon 85/1.4. I am trying to train myself to stay away from f/1.4. Here's f/2.2 with the plane falling almost perfect on brindle dog's face.

But it is nice to have f/1.4 - here's specimen dog almost perfectly still at f/1.4 1 second, impossibly illuminated by kitchen bulbs and fill from the TV.

Nice pix. Is the dog in the last photo a Pharaoh Hound ?

John Araki · 02-26-2017, 10:08 AM

Thanks.
We thought she was a Pharaoh mix and got her dna tested. Turns out she wasn't.
She's 1/2 Pit Bull, 1/4 husky, 1/8 Malamute, 1/8 German Shepherd.

DA40xs and some flashes at f/5.6

I was a bit disappointed to find vignetting on the F-DA 24-70. Here at 55mm f/2.8.

John Araki · 02-26-2017, 09:00 PM - **1 Like**

Five feet of dog

Werewolf couple feet off the ground

02-20-2017, 07:24 PM - 5 Likes	#1
John Araki Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Makawao, HI Photos: Gallery Posts: 195	Returning to Pentax w/ the K-1 Hi Folks, After a few years away, I pulled the trigger and returned to Pentax with the K-1. It's funny about the size of it....my first digital was the K10D, then I got the K7, the K01 (better sensors, smaller form factor), and then jumped to M4/3 with the Panny GH2, then GH4 (smaller, mirrorless, video strengths). However, I longed for better photo resolution with the GH4 and so looked forward to the GH5 release (better low light, stabilized sensor, better video potential), maybe the Oly 1 mk 2, but when I found out that those suckers were going to be $2k...the K-1 got so much more intriguing. K-1 feels same sized as the K10d did. K-1 + D FA 24-70/2.8 is some heft! Looking forward to lugging this sucker around. And when I can't, the K-1 + DA40XS works a treat together. DA40XS Brindle dog test (cropped to minimize the background clutter). f/5.6 200 iso D FA 24-70 @ f/2.8 2500 iso (sorry, not used to 2500 iso, it's a big deal to me, the noise grain looks nice too)

02-20-2017, 07:35 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Welcome back! If you care about compactness, I can also recommend the DFA 28-105mm. As unappealing as the variable aperture might be at first sight, it's a stellar lens and a great value. 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:

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02-20-2017, 09:50 PM	#3
John Araki Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Makawao, HI Photos: Gallery Posts: 195 Original Poster	Thanks Adam. I looked at the DFA 28-105 as my first lens for this guy, but felt that if I'm going big, I'd go big (not DFA* big, but big enough). Just noticed I need to amend my sig.

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biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232	Originally posted by John Araki DA40XS Brindle dog test (cropped to minimize the background clutter). f/5.6 200 iso Nice shots.

02-25-2017, 09:19 PM - 1 Like	#5
John Araki Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Makawao, HI Photos: Gallery Posts: 195 Original Poster	Is there a better feeling than getting to groove with a new camera? And my new Rokinon 85/1.4. I am trying to train myself to stay away from f/1.4. Here's f/2.2 with the plane falling almost perfect on brindle dog's face. But it is nice to have f/1.4 - here's specimen dog almost perfectly still at f/1.4 1 second, impossibly illuminated by kitchen bulbs and fill from the TV.

02-25-2017, 10:09 PM	#6
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,343	Originally posted by John Araki Is there a better feeling than getting to groove with a new camera? And my new Rokinon 85/1.4. I am trying to train myself to stay away from f/1.4. Here's f/2.2 with the plane falling almost perfect on brindle dog's face. But it is nice to have f/1.4 - here's specimen dog almost perfectly still at f/1.4 1 second, impossibly illuminated by kitchen bulbs and fill from the TV. Nice pix. Is the dog in the last photo a Pharaoh Hound ?

02-26-2017, 10:08 AM	#7
John Araki Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Makawao, HI Photos: Gallery Posts: 195 Original Poster	Thanks. We thought she was a Pharaoh mix and got her dna tested. Turns out she wasn't. She's 1/2 Pit Bull, 1/4 husky, 1/8 Malamute, 1/8 German Shepherd. DA40xs and some flashes at f/5.6 I was a bit disappointed to find vignetting on the F-DA 24-70. Here at 55mm f/2.8.

02-26-2017, 09:00 PM - 1 Like	#8
John Araki Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Makawao, HI Photos: Gallery Posts: 195 Original Poster	Five feet of dog Werewolf couple feet off the ground