Why you will buy the K-1?

**crewl1** · 02-18-2016, 04:13 PM

This time next year I may be ready to get one.
Since much of my shooting is birds and far away wildlife the K-3 and adapted Q have been my preference.
I don't really need it but the K-1 just seems like such a nice camera to own.

**Mikesul** · 02-18-2016, 05:08 PM

I do not need this camera, and really cannot afford it, but I have pre-ordered. It has been great fun using my Pentax full frame lenses, especially the M series, on my Sony A7RII. I want to enjoy them on a real Pentax FF. Also because at my age I really do not want to wait any longer (Pentaxian since mid '70s).

richmondthefish · 02-18-2016, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Not anytime soon. I'll stick with the K-3 for telephoto and just picked up a 645Z for serious landscape/portrait stuff so....

Heh...yeah the 645Z would stop my gas for a K1 pretty fast. I've been eyeing the 645D for a while now since it's well under $4k but I don't think it's going to go low enough(I am waiting on it to go under $3k before I would seriously considered one). The K1 is priced so aggressive that it caught my interest. Now I just need to wait for reviews......

**clackers** · 02-18-2016, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Not anytime soon. I'll stick with the K-3 for telephoto and just picked up a 645Z for serious landscape/portrait stuff so....

Best of both worlds.

Interspieder · 02-18-2016, 06:17 PM

My first Pentax was my Pentax K-x i bought about 7 years ago.
It had and still has features i appreciate like the sensor stabilisator, its compatibility to older lenses and its ergonomics.
I started with an simple 18-55, some months later i bought the M 50 1.7 for about 40 € and that was the beginning for my Pentax-lovestory.
Today i have many great old K-mount-lenses i would love to see on full frame. Some years ago i startet to shoot on film and develop it myself, a great adventure to see all my lenses with their full potential.
Today i have 2 digital lenses, my Sigma 8-16 and my old 18-55. I am not sure yet if i will replace the Sigma by an (old) wide lens (like the M 20) or if i will use it in cropmode.

I wonder if it is possible to change the standart focusing screen to a screen with split-image indicator and microprism field as i have in my Pentax K-x right now. Or is it even necessary?

**clackers** · 02-18-2016, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by Interspieder

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I wonder if it is possible to change the standart focusing screen to a screen with split-image indicator and microprism field as i have in my Pentax K-x right now. Or is it even necessary?

Yeah, that's amazing for fast, accurate focusing of wide aperture lenses, and that's what I did to my K-30, but this thing has a fixed one for the Head Up Display, apparently.

kooks · 02-19-2016, 12:35 AM - **1 Like**

1- I will really enjoy the low light performance of the FF sensor
2- 36MP sensor performance is great
3- most of my glass is already FF
4- i love all the other features that this camera have

jcdoss · 02-19-2016, 10:15 AM - **2 Likes**

I will buy one because I want one.

texandrews · 02-19-2016, 10:27 AM

And then:

I already have a 645Z, and many of my accessories will work just fine
I can use all of my 645 lenses with it
So with regard to the above, kind of an ideal dual setup (just need a T/S in an appropriate FL)
I have a couple of 35mm FF legacy lenses
Lots of decent Pentax legacy lenses available, and some will work just fine with this camera
I have a Rhino Cam for Pentax 645 to Sony E---maybe I can figure out a K mount for the Sony side?
The interfaces won't be radically different
I'm interested in the IBIS and the high res modes
It's pretty bombproof, looks like

Anyway, I won't be running out to get it, but I'll probably get one eventually.

reeftool · 02-19-2016, 11:06 AM

It's a very affordable FF body and I doubt that there are very few forum members who wouldn't like to have one. I have a decent collection of film era glass but there would be the added expense of some new lenses. My most used lenses, like my DA 15, Sigma 17-70, DA 10-17 would be of limited use on the K1. I'm not going to make that investment to use 30 year old MF lenses. My most used telephoto, the Sigma 150-500, is FF.

If (and a big IF) I were to buy it, the DA 24-70 would be a necessary purchase. My old F 37-70, while a good lens, isn't in good condition and to really get the most out of that 36MP sensor, some very high quality lenses are in order.

Originally posted by texandrews

Anyway, I won't be running out to get it, but I'll probably get one eventually.

I think this is where many of us will end up. Eventually, we will own one down the road at some point. When the next FF comes along, the used K1's will get snapped up. I think it's going to have a big influence on lens sales, especially in the 35mm and larger market as I think most of us are going to want a FF compatible lens. I really don't need to shoot with a FF camera. I'm a sports shooter and do a little bird and wildlife shooting and aps-c has a distinct advantage. I have done an occasional wedding but I certainly don't look for that stuff. My issues shooting weddings and events are not FF related but rather poor AF in low light conditions. I'm currently shooting with a K5 and some of these issues have been addressed in the latest K3 model.

**Mikesul** · 02-20-2016, 06:57 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by jcdoss

I will buy one because I want one.

Me too. Best, probably only, legitimate reason.

christiandre · 02-20-2016, 10:49 AM

interesting.... 24mp/K3 vs 15mp/crop K-1
we get a APS-C framework, but there are still - I guess - something that will come influence : size of photosites ISO etc ... the pixel density resolution is not necessarily an advantage, so... I was wondering if the quantum leap on a 15mp crop was worth the loss of "comfort" working in PT with 9 megapixels more on a k3
So my question is about the quality of the 15mp crop, compared to a "K3 24mp" image : what can we expect?
is that the allowance of 9 megapixel compared to the k3, will be offset by a gain of image quality ? Arithmetically FF crop mode loses compared to k3 , but is it that K-1 has other arguments to offset this disadvantage ?

**Jetfin** · 02-20-2016, 10:55 AM

Reasons to buy? Great features for using old Pentax/M42 glass and a super price, plus it's a Pentax.

munrobaggers · 02-20-2016, 02:21 PM

Full frame with SR... so every lens stabilized, and pixel shift, for the ultimate resolution from the sensor. Out with the D800, in with this beauty. It's an easy choice for me.

**clackers** · 02-20-2016, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by christiandre

So my question is about the quality of the 15mp crop, compared to a "K3 24mp" image : what can we expect?
is that the allowance of 9 megapixel compared to the k3, will be offset by a gain of image quality ? Arithmetically FF crop mode loses compared to k3 , but is it that K-1 has other arguments to offset this disadvantage ?

The K-3 will give you much more resolution, and all those extra pixels will be used in downsampling to improve the noise and dynamic range of the noisier photosites, too.

02-19-2016, 10:27 AM	#39
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,390	Well, first off it's inexpensive... And then: I already have a 645Z, and many of my accessories will work just fine I can use all of my 645 lenses with it So with regard to the above, kind of an ideal dual setup (just need a T/S in an appropriate FL) I have a couple of 35mm FF legacy lenses Lots of decent Pentax legacy lenses available, and some will work just fine with this camera I have a Rhino Cam for Pentax 645 to Sony E---maybe I can figure out a K mount for the Sony side? The interfaces won't be radically different I'm interested in the IBIS and the high res modes It's pretty bombproof, looks like Anyway, I won't be running out to get it, but I'll probably get one eventually.

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02-18-2016, 04:13 PM	#31
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	This time next year I may be ready to get one. Since much of my shooting is birds and far away wildlife the K-3 and adapted Q have been my preference. I don't really need it but the K-1 just seems like such a nice camera to own.

02-18-2016, 05:08 PM	#32
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	I do not need this camera, and really cannot afford it, but I have pre-ordered. It has been great fun using my Pentax full frame lenses, especially the M series, on my Sony A7RII. I want to enjoy them on a real Pentax FF. Also because at my age I really do not want to wait any longer (Pentaxian since mid '70s).

02-18-2016, 05:20 PM	#33
richmondthefish Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 221	Originally posted by dadipentak Not anytime soon. I'll stick with the K-3 for telephoto and just picked up a 645Z for serious landscape/portrait stuff so.... Heh...yeah the 645Z would stop my gas for a K1 pretty fast. I've been eyeing the 645D for a while now since it's well under $4k but I don't think it's going to go low enough(I am waiting on it to go under $3k before I would seriously considered one). The K1 is priced so aggressive that it caught my interest. Now I just need to wait for reviews......

02-18-2016, 05:49 PM	#34
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by dadipentak Not anytime soon. I'll stick with the K-3 for telephoto and just picked up a 645Z for serious landscape/portrait stuff so.... Best of both worlds.

02-18-2016, 06:17 PM	#35
Interspieder Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 76	My first Pentax was my Pentax K-x i bought about 7 years ago. It had and still has features i appreciate like the sensor stabilisator, its compatibility to older lenses and its ergonomics. I started with an simple 18-55, some months later i bought the M 50 1.7 for about 40 € and that was the beginning for my Pentax-lovestory. Today i have many great old K-mount-lenses i would love to see on full frame. Some years ago i startet to shoot on film and develop it myself, a great adventure to see all my lenses with their full potential. Today i have 2 digital lenses, my Sigma 8-16 and my old 18-55. I am not sure yet if i will replace the Sigma by an (old) wide lens (like the M 20) or if i will use it in cropmode. I wonder if it is possible to change the standart focusing screen to a screen with split-image indicator and microprism field as i have in my Pentax K-x right now. Or is it even necessary?

02-18-2016, 06:48 PM	#36
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Interspieder . I wonder if it is possible to change the standart focusing screen to a screen with split-image indicator and microprism field as i have in my Pentax K-x right now. Or is it even necessary? Yeah, that's amazing for fast, accurate focusing of wide aperture lenses, and that's what I did to my K-30, but this thing has a fixed one for the Head Up Display, apparently.

02-19-2016, 12:35 AM - 1 Like	#37
kooks Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San José, Costa Rica Photos: Albums Posts: 794	1- I will really enjoy the low light performance of the FF sensor 2- 36MP sensor performance is great 3- most of my glass is already FF 4- i love all the other features that this camera have

02-19-2016, 10:15 AM - 2 Likes	#38
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,768	I will buy one because I want one.

02-19-2016, 11:06 AM	#40
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,554	It's a very affordable FF body and I doubt that there are very few forum members who wouldn't like to have one. I have a decent collection of film era glass but there would be the added expense of some new lenses. My most used lenses, like my DA 15, Sigma 17-70, DA 10-17 would be of limited use on the K1. I'm not going to make that investment to use 30 year old MF lenses. My most used telephoto, the Sigma 150-500, is FF. If (and a big IF) I were to buy it, the DA 24-70 would be a necessary purchase. My old F 37-70, while a good lens, isn't in good condition and to really get the most out of that 36MP sensor, some very high quality lenses are in order. Originally posted by texandrews Anyway, I won't be running out to get it, but I'll probably get one eventually. I think this is where many of us will end up. Eventually, we will own one down the road at some point. When the next FF comes along, the used K1's will get snapped up. I think it's going to have a big influence on lens sales, especially in the 35mm and larger market as I think most of us are going to want a FF compatible lens. I really don't need to shoot with a FF camera. I'm a sports shooter and do a little bird and wildlife shooting and aps-c has a distinct advantage. I have done an occasional wedding but I certainly don't look for that stuff. My issues shooting weddings and events are not FF related but rather poor AF in low light conditions. I'm currently shooting with a K5 and some of these issues have been addressed in the latest K3 model.

02-20-2016, 06:57 AM - 2 Likes	#41
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by jcdoss I will buy one because I want one. Me too. Best, probably only, legitimate reason.

02-20-2016, 10:49 AM	#42
christiandre Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 157	interesting.... 24mp/K3 vs 15mp/crop K-1 we get a APS-C framework, but there are still - I guess - something that will come influence : size of photosites ISO etc ... the pixel density resolution is not necessarily an advantage, so... I was wondering if the quantum leap on a 15mp crop was worth the loss of "comfort" working in PT with 9 megapixels more on a k3 So my question is about the quality of the 15mp crop, compared to a "K3 24mp" image : what can we expect? is that the allowance of 9 megapixel compared to the k3, will be offset by a gain of image quality ? Arithmetically FF crop mode loses compared to k3 , but is it that K-1 has other arguments to offset this disadvantage ?

02-20-2016, 10:55 AM	#43
Jetfin Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 23	Reasons to buy? Great features for using old Pentax/M42 glass and a super price, plus it's a Pentax.

02-20-2016, 02:21 PM	#44
munrobaggers New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Maine Photos: Albums Posts: 10	Full frame with SR... so every lens stabilized, and pixel shift, for the ultimate resolution from the sensor. Out with the D800, in with this beauty. It's an easy choice for me.

02-20-2016, 02:47 PM	#45
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by christiandre So my question is about the quality of the 15mp crop, compared to a "K3 24mp" image : what can we expect? is that the allowance of 9 megapixel compared to the k3, will be offset by a gain of image quality ? Arithmetically FF crop mode loses compared to k3 , but is it that K-1 has other arguments to offset this disadvantage ? The K-3 will give you much more resolution, and all those extra pixels will be used in downsampling to improve the noise and dynamic range of the noisier photosites, too.