K-1 media coverage around the world - post links here

Class A · 05-02-2016, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

In fact, the innovators of the 5-Axis IBIS (Olympus) show clearly that Pitch and Yaw (tilting & turning) is part of the 5-axis system, so unless Pentax have some other way to explain the '5' axis, then their sensor ass'y does tilt as shown in their diagrams etc.

You have to distinguish between what kinds of movement are addressed by the stabilisation systems and what kinds of sensor movements are performed to counteract the camera movements.

Both Pentax and Olympus address three rotational axes and two axes of translational movement. Both systems only shift the sensor in a 2D plane for four of these movements and rotate (but not tilt) the sensor for one rotational axis (camera roll).

The Olympus video illustrating the mechanics of sensor stabilisation is as misleading as the Pentax promotional video. All kinds of camera movement shown are addressed, but never by tilting the sensor.

Steve.Ledger · 05-02-2016, 10:54 PM

Not much point in continuing this I feel.

**jatrax** · 05-03-2016, 10:23 AM - **1 Like**

Actually hoping for links to real reviews and coverage as the launch progresses. Been quiet for a while but hopefully in the next few weeks we will see an uptick in media attention as the production version camera gets into reviewer hands.

crussellsprout · 05-03-2016, 10:33 AM

Here is a video review of the K-1 that was made recently, by digiDIRECT.com.au:

https://www.facebook.com/digidirect/videos/1166161016761291/

kvetcha · 05-03-2016, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

Actually hoping for links to real reviews and coverage as the launch progresses. Been quiet for a while but hopefully in the next few weeks we will see an uptick in media attention as the production version camera gets into reviewer hands.

Apparently DPReview hasn't even received a review sample yet.

ShiftR · 05-04-2016, 06:57 PM - **1 Like**

I guess was the official launch party for the K-1 in Japan. Definitely n fun and/or interesting watch (but long), especially if you understand Japanese!

You Tube

**kiwi_jono** · 05-04-2016, 08:10 PM

Not sure if already reported elsewhere but Imaging Resource has new review details (and images) now (done with production V1.0 camera):
Pentax K-1 First Shots: Finally, the first full-frame DSLR from Pentax goes head-to-head with its rivals

In short it looks like it compares quite favourably.

ruggiex · 05-04-2016, 10:25 PM

Originally posted by ShiftR

I guess was the official launch party for the K-1 in Japan. Definitely n fun and/or interesting watch (but long), especially if you understand Japanese!

Chinese actually, I think it took place in Regent Taipei.

ShiftR · 05-05-2016, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by ruggiex

Chinese actually, I think it took place in Regent Taipei.

Oops, I really should have known that too. Thanks for the correction.

**Tas** · 05-05-2016, 01:57 PM

The article is on the CIPA figures for March 2016, the BCN list below the tables indicates the K-1 went from 151st to 8th position.

March 2016 CIPA reports are out | Photo Rumors

Poit · 05-09-2016, 03:58 PM - **1 Like**

Another good result:

Pentax K-1 Review | PhotographyBLOG

Not a Number · 05-13-2016, 06:03 PM

DigitalRev Hands-on First Impressions:

Youtu.be

Can't wait for Kai's review

Class A · 05-13-2016, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

DigitalRev Hands-on First Impressions

That was painful to watch.

Really, that is their appraisal of a fantastic camera?

They nitpick about the option dial selection not being shown in the viewfinder and claim "LED lighting on the camera except where you really need it". Probably the lighting option for the top LCD panel was turned OFF and these clowns are either incapable of figuring that out or have a problem with Pentax. One would expect better from reviewers, but it seems the DigitalRev jokers got deeply hurt when they were asked whether they are from Sony upon entering the Pentax K-1 demonstration area. There is an article on the web which is as ridiculous as the video in not giving the K-1 proper credit that references this incident. I won't link to it because such time-wasting nonsense does not deserve any visitors.

N.B. DigitalRev do not do reviews. They do entertaining pieces -- when Kai is involved that is, this attempt by Lok and Ian was just a sad attempt to recreate Kai's style -- that aim at informing potential customers of their shop about the availability of a product.

In terms of evaluating products, they are a complete fail. They compare lenses, not adjusting for FF on one of them and then stating the other is sharper. Or they make an AF comparison between two cameras, not only using hand-holding, but also two different photographers and two differently moving subjects in the comparison.

I started to enjoy the DigitalRev buffoonery once I accepted that it has nothing to do with reviewing gear.

Winder · 05-13-2016, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by Class A

That was painful to watch.

I only made it about 5 minutes into it and closed it.

**geomez** · 05-14-2016, 12:55 AM

Originally posted by Class A

Probably the lighting option for the top LCD panel was turned OFF

The top LCD lighting was on.
They don't offer an explanation for "lighting on the camera except where you really need it". A pointless statement without telling everybody where they really need it.

05-02-2016, 10:54 PM	#212
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Not much point in continuing this I feel. Last edited by Steve.Ledger; 05-02-2016 at 11:07 PM.

05-05-2016, 01:57 PM	#220
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	The K1 made it to No. 8 on the BCN list already The article is on the CIPA figures for March 2016, the BCN list below the tables indicates the K-1 went from 151st to 8th position. March 2016 CIPA reports are out \| Photo Rumors

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05-02-2016, 04:11 PM	#211
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger In fact, the innovators of the 5-Axis IBIS (Olympus) show clearly that Pitch and Yaw (tilting & turning) is part of the 5-axis system, so unless Pentax have some other way to explain the '5' axis, then their sensor ass'y does tilt as shown in their diagrams etc. You have to distinguish between what kinds of movement are addressed by the stabilisation systems and what kinds of sensor movements are performed to counteract the camera movements. Both Pentax and Olympus address three rotational axes and two axes of translational movement. Both systems only shift the sensor in a 2D plane for four of these movements and rotate (but not tilt) the sensor for one rotational axis (camera roll). The Olympus video illustrating the mechanics of sensor stabilisation is as misleading as the Pentax promotional video. All kinds of camera movement shown are addressed, but never by tilting the sensor.

05-03-2016, 10:23 AM - 1 Like	#213
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Actually hoping for links to real reviews and coverage as the launch progresses. Been quiet for a while but hopefully in the next few weeks we will see an uptick in media attention as the production version camera gets into reviewer hands.

05-03-2016, 10:33 AM	#214
crussellsprout Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 60	Here is a video review of the K-1 that was made recently, by digiDIRECT.com.au: https://www.facebook.com/digidirect/videos/1166161016761291/

05-03-2016, 11:37 AM	#215
kvetcha Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 92	Originally posted by jatrax Actually hoping for links to real reviews and coverage as the launch progresses. Been quiet for a while but hopefully in the next few weeks we will see an uptick in media attention as the production version camera gets into reviewer hands. Apparently DPReview hasn't even received a review sample yet.

05-04-2016, 08:10 PM	#217
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Not sure if already reported elsewhere but Imaging Resource has new review details (and images) now (done with production V1.0 camera): Pentax K-1 First Shots: Finally, the first full-frame DSLR from Pentax goes head-to-head with its rivals In short it looks like it compares quite favourably.

05-04-2016, 10:25 PM	#218
ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	Originally posted by ShiftR I guess was the official launch party for the K-1 in Japan. Definitely n fun and/or interesting watch (but long), especially if you understand Japanese! Chinese actually, I think it took place in Regent Taipei.

05-05-2016, 07:54 AM	#219
ShiftR Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 62	Originally posted by ruggiex Chinese actually, I think it took place in Regent Taipei. Oops, I really should have known that too. Thanks for the correction.

05-09-2016, 03:58 PM - 1 Like	#221
Poit Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 423	Another good result: Pentax K-1 Review \| PhotographyBLOG

05-13-2016, 07:16 PM	#223
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by Not a Number DigitalRev Hands-on First Impressions That was painful to watch. Really, that is their appraisal of a fantastic camera? They nitpick about the option dial selection not being shown in the viewfinder and claim "LED lighting on the camera except where you really need it". Probably the lighting option for the top LCD panel was turned OFF and these clowns are either incapable of figuring that out or have a problem with Pentax. One would expect better from reviewers, but it seems the DigitalRev jokers got deeply hurt when they were asked whether they are from Sony upon entering the Pentax K-1 demonstration area. There is an article on the web which is as ridiculous as the video in not giving the K-1 proper credit that references this incident. I won't link to it because such time-wasting nonsense does not deserve any visitors. N.B. DigitalRev do not do reviews. They do entertaining pieces -- when Kai is involved that is, this attempt by Lok and Ian was just a sad attempt to recreate Kai's style -- that aim at informing potential customers of their shop about the availability of a product. In terms of evaluating products, they are a complete fail. They compare lenses, not adjusting for FF on one of them and then stating the other is sharper. Or they make an AF comparison between two cameras, not only using hand-holding, but also two different photographers and two differently moving subjects in the comparison. I started to enjoy the DigitalRev buffoonery once I accepted that it has nothing to do with reviewing gear.

05-13-2016, 07:21 PM	#224
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by Class A That was painful to watch. I only made it about 5 minutes into it and closed it.

05-14-2016, 12:55 AM	#225
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Originally posted by Class A Probably the lighting option for the top LCD panel was turned OFF The top LCD lighting was on. They don't offer an explanation for "lighting on the camera except where you really need it". A pointless statement without telling everybody where they really need it.