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07-19-2019, 04:28 PM   #16
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I would definitely try the pixel-shift feature for landscape photography since you are coming from Canon.

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I’m into day 3 of my rental. So far I am impressed. Lensrentals sent me an email offering for me to purchase the K-1 for $872. I think I’ll take them up on the offer.

I didn’t think I would find the 15-30 needed. I was so wrong. I love the lens. Apparently I see a lot in wide angle in my mind because composing images is so much easier.

The controls on the K-1 are awesome. Using the camera is second nature and the menus are miles easier to navigate than a Canikon.

I am going to be doing some astrophotography tonight even though the moon is at 79%. I want to test the lens and the autotracer.

I just need to figure out the rest of my kit after this. I figure I will probably end up getting a 15-30 as well. I did rent the 43 limited and really like it’s compact nature and build quality. I just need to look at some image files first. I might end up with the 28-105 because of what people have said about it. I just then need to decide if I want a fast prime or a telephoto.

If anyone has any opinions, feel free to share!
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The 15-30 is a terrific lens, though if you are like me you will probably only use it at 15 ! You can buy a Lee filter adapter for it to use the Lee 150 system filters.

All the FA Ltd lenses are lovely although the 31mm is my favourite.

A couple of pictures for you taken with the K1 + DFA 15-30 and 31mm Ltd respectively.



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I will be uploading some pictures this afternoon from my whirlwind tour with the camera.

I checked the shutter count: 18,952. Lensrentals is wanting $872 for this K-1. Does that seem like an awesome deal? I can only find one used online right now at KEH for $1,359.

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I will be uploading some pictures this afternoon from my whirlwind tour with the camera.

I checked the shutter count: 18,952. Lensrentals is wanting $872 for this K-1. Does that seem like an awesome deal? I can only find one used online right now at KEH for $1,359.
Seems like a great deal to me. Does it have any kind of warranty at all? By the way when I was looking for a K-1 the KEH was $1299. 2 days later my saved link led to a new price of $1359. That made me pause and then I found one here on PentaxForums.

Enjoy your K-1.
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Here is a small sampling of my travels with the K-1, 15-30, and 43 1.9. I'll do a further write up this afternoon.

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That is a great deal, enjoy!

Nice pictures as well.

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Nice photos and definitely sounds like a great deal. I love the K-1 and the 15-30 goes awfully nicely with it...
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