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

Scintilla · 02-18-2016, 09:53 AM

Here's an announcement and a hands-on preview from Ephotozine...

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/pentax-announce-their-first-35mm-full-frame-dslr-28880
https://www.ephotozine.com/article/pentax-k-1-hands-on-preview-28884

sinjin · 02-18-2016, 03:00 PM

Mike Johnston of The Online Photographer sums up the significance of the K-1 in his usual humorous style.

The Online Photographer: O Happy Pentax Day

**clackers** · 02-18-2016, 03:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sinjin

Mike Johnston of The Online Photographer sums up the significance of the K-1 in his usual humorous style.

The Online Photographer: O Happy Pentax Day

"In case you don't know, in the camera world, Pentaxians are a breed apart. They're moderate, mild, friendly, dripping with decency, thoughtful, considerate, intelligent and tolerant. You know—like Canadians.
They're also quietly long-suffering, and long since resigned to being second fiddle."

bertwert · 02-18-2016, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Pentaxians are a breed apart.

Originally posted by clackers

You know—like Canadians.

I'm doubly a breed apart then?

**clackers** · 02-18-2016, 07:59 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

I'm doubly a breed apart then?

Many niceness points!

bertwert · 02-18-2016, 08:00 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Many niceness points!

Yes thank you, sorry for bothering you to reply. Thank you.

**monochrome** · 02-18-2016, 08:01 PM - **1 Like**

Quote:

The body style reminds me of a Land Rover. Tough, macho and ready for anything, with a beefy grip to hang on to.

Best lines.

It's really nice to read so many writers and reviewers - and commenters - giving us a tip of the hat, wishing us well, celebrating our loyalty and quirkiness and often recounting their own historical experiences with Pentax. It doesn't feel strange at all to actually be emotionally attached to a consumer brand when so many others understand and share the sentiment.

Last edited by monochrome; 02-19-2016 at 04:40 PM.

**rod_grant** · 02-18-2016, 08:03 PM

C R Kennedy, the Australian Importer, clearly haven't heard the news yet!
Not a peep about the K-1 on their website!
Not even anything in anticipation.

We can assume that first deliveries in Australia will be just in time for Christmas (possibly even 2017!)

**clackers** · 02-18-2016, 09:29 PM

Originally posted by rod_grant

C R Kennedy, the Australian Importer, clearly haven't heard the news yet!
Not a peep about the K-1 on their website!
Not even anything in anticipation.

We can assume that first deliveries in Australia will be just in time for Christmas (possibly even 2017!)

Keep up, Rod, WizOfOz has already ordered from them and will be getting his in April, with luck.

**rod_grant** · 02-18-2016, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Keep up, Rod, WizOfOz has already ordered from them and will be getting his in April, with luck

Thanks clackers, I missed the wiz's order.
He must have told them the news!!

(and they still don't have any mention of the K-1 on the web.

ps, to save me looking for his post, did he mention the Oz price?

rawr · 02-18-2016, 11:42 PM

Pentax AU's Facebook is promising:

"full details on price and availability will be announced here in coming days".

**clackers** · 02-19-2016, 01:35 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by rod_grant

.

ps, to save me looking for his post, did he mention the Oz price?

Gentlemen of quality like us never mention figures, Rod! Something for our staff to deal with.

**snpsht** · 02-19-2016, 01:50 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

C R Kennedy, the Australian Importer, clearly haven't heard the news yet!
Not a peep about the K-1 on their website!
Not even anything in anticipation.

We can assume that first deliveries in Australia will be just in time for Christmas (possibly even 2017!)

I emailed Kennedy with a query re the availability and Oz price of the K-1 yesterday or the day before with a view to pre-order and haven't had a reply. Kennedy is usually very good, so this total silence is a tad disturbing.

Maybe next week I'll phone and see what the go is, else I guess I'll eventually pre-order from B & H.

JimmyDranox · 02-19-2016, 07:01 AM

From Eric Rossi, another so-so opinion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs5VCMH_wkc#t=177.001

**monochrome** · 02-19-2016, 07:15 AM

When you espouse the Consumer Reports feature comparison process something like the K-1 doesn't add up. When you espouse the User Utility evaluation process the K-1 is a very competitive choice.

But you have to change religions to understand.

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02-18-2016, 09:53 AM	#31
Scintilla Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 347	Here's an announcement and a hands-on preview from Ephotozine... https://www.ephotozine.com/article/pentax-announce-their-first-35mm-full-frame-dslr-28880 https://www.ephotozine.com/article/pentax-k-1-hands-on-preview-28884

02-18-2016, 03:00 PM	#32
sinjin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 242	Mike Johnston of The Online Photographer sums up the significance of the K-1 in his usual humorous style. The Online Photographer: O Happy Pentax Day

02-18-2016, 03:38 PM - 1 Like	#33
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by sinjin Mike Johnston of The Online Photographer sums up the significance of the K-1 in his usual humorous style. The Online Photographer: O Happy Pentax Day "In case you don't know, in the camera world, Pentaxians are a breed apart. They're moderate, mild, friendly, dripping with decency, thoughtful, considerate, intelligent and tolerant. You know—like Canadians. They're also quietly long-suffering, and long since resigned to being second fiddle."

02-18-2016, 06:58 PM	#34
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by clackers Pentaxians are a breed apart. Originally posted by clackers You know—like Canadians. I'm doubly a breed apart then?

02-18-2016, 07:59 PM	#35
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by bertwert I'm doubly a breed apart then? Many niceness points!

02-18-2016, 08:00 PM	#36
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by clackers Many niceness points! Yes thank you, sorry for bothering you to reply. Thank you.

02-18-2016, 08:01 PM - 1 Like	#37
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Quote: The body style reminds me of a Land Rover. Tough, macho and ready for anything, with a beefy grip to hang on to. Best lines. It's really nice to read so many writers and reviewers - and commenters - giving us a tip of the hat, wishing us well, celebrating our loyalty and quirkiness and often recounting their own historical experiences with Pentax. It doesn't feel strange at all to actually be emotionally attached to a consumer brand when so many others understand and share the sentiment. Last edited by monochrome; 02-19-2016 at 04:40 PM.

02-18-2016, 08:03 PM	#38
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	C R Kennedy, the Australian Importer, clearly haven't heard the news yet! Not a peep about the K-1 on their website! Not even anything in anticipation. We can assume that first deliveries in Australia will be just in time for Christmas (possibly even 2017!)

02-18-2016, 09:29 PM	#39
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by rod_grant C R Kennedy, the Australian Importer, clearly haven't heard the news yet! Not a peep about the K-1 on their website! Not even anything in anticipation. We can assume that first deliveries in Australia will be just in time for Christmas (possibly even 2017!) Keep up, Rod, WizOfOz has already ordered from them and will be getting his in April, with luck.

02-18-2016, 11:26 PM	#40
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by clackers Keep up, Rod, WizOfOz has already ordered from them and will be getting his in April, with luck Thanks clackers, I missed the wiz's order. He must have told them the news!! (and they still don't have any mention of the K-1 on the web. ps, to save me looking for his post, did he mention the Oz price?

02-18-2016, 11:42 PM	#41
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Pentax AU's Facebook is promising: "full details on price and availability will be announced here in coming days".

02-19-2016, 01:35 AM - 2 Likes	#42
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by rod_grant . ps, to save me looking for his post, did he mention the Oz price? Gentlemen of quality like us never mention figures, Rod! Something for our staff to deal with.

02-19-2016, 01:50 AM	#43
snpsht Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Coast, NSW Posts: 286	Originally posted by rod_grant C R Kennedy, the Australian Importer, clearly haven't heard the news yet! Not a peep about the K-1 on their website! Not even anything in anticipation. We can assume that first deliveries in Australia will be just in time for Christmas (possibly even 2017!) I emailed Kennedy with a query re the availability and Oz price of the K-1 yesterday or the day before with a view to pre-order and haven't had a reply. Kennedy is usually very good, so this total silence is a tad disturbing. Maybe next week I'll phone and see what the go is, else I guess I'll eventually pre-order from B & H.

02-19-2016, 07:01 AM	#44
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	From Eric Rossi, another so-so opinion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs5VCMH_wkc#t=177.001

02-19-2016, 07:15 AM	#45
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	When you espouse the Consumer Reports feature comparison process something like the K-1 doesn't add up. When you espouse the User Utility evaluation process the K-1 is a very competitive choice. But you have to change religions to understand.