Do you like the unique design of the K-1 lcd?

DeadJohn · 11-04-2019, 02:58 PM - **2 Likes**

I like the K-1 flip out screen. The way I usually use it, for astrophotography, other hinge designs would probably work just as well for me.

DeadJohn · 11-04-2019, 03:01 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

Tha mushroom was the low level, I don't have to lie in the mud image. It's growing out of a crevice in rock that is concealed by fallen leaves. But it's ground level.

I think photoptimist was punning on your waste/waist spelling.

photoptimist · 11-04-2019, 03:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by DeadJohn

I think photoptimist was punning on your waste/waist spelling.

Indeed! Twas a waste of a pun.

**BWG** · 11-04-2019, 03:36 PM - **1 Like**

I love it.

**mattt** · 11-04-2019, 04:03 PM - **1 Like**

I use it often. I've come up with some issues in sandy environments where I've eventyally had to "hose the backside out". Other than that little problem, IMO its a flawless implementation.

normhead · 11-04-2019, 07:28 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by photoptimist

Indeed! Twas a waste of a pun.

Are you trying to make me pay attention?

photoptimist · 11-04-2019, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Are you trying to make me pay attention?

No... If I wanted you to pay attention I'd say something about equivalence proving FF is superior to APS-C.

(And as a fellow misspeller of words I always enjoy when the misspelling seems so very appropriate to the context.)

Snapppy · 11-04-2019, 08:16 PM - **1 Like**

I'm in the group of people who like it and feel like the design is easy to use and offers added functionality, but still every now and then wishes for a screen that could go all the way down to be viewed from below, or all the way 180 to be viewed from the front.

That said, I don't think they went wrong with this design. I think it's quit ingenious.

garywakeling · 11-05-2019, 01:41 AM - **1 Like**

I hate selfies, so the K1's screen works well for everything I like to do, low camera angle or shooting over a crowd (upside down)

08amczb · 11-05-2019, 01:55 AM - **1 Like**

I would absolutly like to see it on my Nikon! (Or the Nikon AF in a K-1.) I shoot a wedding with the K-1, it's an amazing design, much more ergonomic then my Nikon!

Not a Number · 11-05-2019, 02:56 AM

To answer the question posed in the topic:

Yes, I like the design and concept of the K-1 articulated screen. Since I mainly do macro work the camera can be at all sorts of odd angles and in areas with space limitations. Being able to position the screen on more than one axis would be a great advantage. I will add though I have no hands on experience with using a K-1/ii.

bdery · 11-05-2019, 06:24 AM

Originally posted by joergens.mi

I like the lcd screen. It fits 95 percent of my usage but sometimes I would like to have it turned a 180°. When I put the camera on the floor to take a UWW picture of the ceiling of a room, or put it directly to a wall to get the opposite wall or object. For all other cases i pref the K1 system because i keeps in line with the camera axis

There's always the wifi app when you want to use unrealistic angles

One thing I'd like improved would be to have the ability to make the screen horizontal in portrait orientation also. A big challenge if one wants to keep the size under control.

**gaweidert** · 11-05-2019, 06:32 AM

It was not a factor in my decision to get a K1, but since I got the camera it has proven to be a very handy addition. Clever design too.

pete-tarmigan · 11-05-2019, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by barondla

Probably can't hang the K-1 with mounted 560 lens from the screen, but decent use should be fine.

Thanks,
barondla

Are you aware that a Ricoh rep did just that at the CP+ show in 2016?

Twitter

The display seems rugged... - PentaxForums.com

**Robin** · 11-05-2019, 08:35 AM

I had some real problems with trying to take astro photos with my K-3. Being 6 foot it means you either need a very big tripod, or you get sore knees and a stiff neck

. This is especially true with long lenses where the tripod foot moves the pivot point forward. So with the K-1 I can now happily look down at the screen, or even stand off to one side, and get the focus and tilt right. This, would probably be the biggest feature to make me want a new APSC to replace my K-3.

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11-04-2019, 02:58 PM - 2 Likes	#31
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,833	I like the K-1 flip out screen. The way I usually use it, for astrophotography, other hinge designs would probably work just as well for me.

11-04-2019, 03:01 PM - 2 Likes	#32
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,833	Originally posted by normhead Tha mushroom was the low level, I don't have to lie in the mud image. It's growing out of a crevice in rock that is concealed by fallen leaves. But it's ground level. I think photoptimist was punning on your waste/waist spelling.

11-04-2019, 03:05 PM - 1 Like	#33
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,122	Originally posted by DeadJohn I think photoptimist was punning on your waste/waist spelling. Indeed! Twas a waste of a pun.

11-04-2019, 03:36 PM - 1 Like	#34
BWG Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Monterey County, California Posts: 165	I love it.

11-04-2019, 04:03 PM - 1 Like	#35
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	I use it often. I've come up with some issues in sandy environments where I've eventyally had to "hose the backside out". Other than that little problem, IMO its a flawless implementation.

11-04-2019, 07:28 PM - 2 Likes	#36
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by photoptimist Indeed! Twas a waste of a pun. Are you trying to make me pay attention?

11-04-2019, 07:44 PM	#37
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,122	Originally posted by normhead Are you trying to make me pay attention? No... If I wanted you to pay attention I'd say something about equivalence proving FF is superior to APS-C. (And as a fellow misspeller of words I always enjoy when the misspelling seems so very appropriate to the context.)

11-04-2019, 08:16 PM - 1 Like	#38
Snapppy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 485	I'm in the group of people who like it and feel like the design is easy to use and offers added functionality, but still every now and then wishes for a screen that could go all the way down to be viewed from below, or all the way 180 to be viewed from the front. That said, I don't think they went wrong with this design. I think it's quit ingenious.

11-05-2019, 01:41 AM - 1 Like	#39
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	I hate selfies, so the K1's screen works well for everything I like to do, low camera angle or shooting over a crowd (upside down)

11-05-2019, 01:55 AM - 1 Like	#40
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796	I would absolutly like to see it on my Nikon! (Or the Nikon AF in a K-1.) I shoot a wedding with the K-1, it's an amazing design, much more ergonomic then my Nikon!

11-05-2019, 02:56 AM	#41
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	To answer the question posed in the topic: Yes, I like the design and concept of the K-1 articulated screen. Since I mainly do macro work the camera can be at all sorts of odd angles and in areas with space limitations. Being able to position the screen on more than one axis would be a great advantage. I will add though I have no hands on experience with using a K-1/ii.

11-05-2019, 06:24 AM	#42
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by joergens.mi I like the lcd screen. It fits 95 percent of my usage but sometimes I would like to have it turned a 180°. When I put the camera on the floor to take a UWW picture of the ceiling of a room, or put it directly to a wall to get the opposite wall or object. For all other cases i pref the K1 system because i keeps in line with the camera axis There's always the wifi app when you want to use unrealistic angles One thing I'd like improved would be to have the ability to make the screen horizontal in portrait orientation also. A big challenge if one wants to keep the size under control.

11-05-2019, 06:32 AM	#43
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	It was not a factor in my decision to get a K1, but since I got the camera it has proven to be a very handy addition. Clever design too.

11-05-2019, 07:41 AM	#44
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by barondla Probably can't hang the K-1 with mounted 560 lens from the screen, but decent use should be fine. Thanks, barondla Are you aware that a Ricoh rep did just that at the CP+ show in 2016? Twitter The display seems rugged... - PentaxForums.com

11-05-2019, 08:35 AM	#45
Robin Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pietermaritzburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 432	I had some real problems with trying to take astro photos with my K-3. Being 6 foot it means you either need a very big tripod, or you get sore knees and a stiff neck . This is especially true with long lenses where the tripod foot moves the pivot point forward. So with the K-1 I can now happily look down at the screen, or even stand off to one side, and get the focus and tilt right. This, would probably be the biggest feature to make me want a new APSC to replace my K-3.