Post your K-1 pictures!

**wtlwdwgn** · 05-09-2016, 08:33 PM - **2 Likes**

Pixel shift with the A 35-105 f/3.5 Macro, 1/15 @ f/11, +1 stop exposure, +50% on shadows, resized. Okay for first time try.

Actual size.

**jbinpg** · 05-09-2016, 09:31 PM - **3 Likes**

OK. Standard thinking seems to be that any long lens shooter is going to stick with the K-3's APS-C sensor to squeeze every last drop of rez out. To verify that for myself, I stuck the HD1.4 TC on the K-1 and then the DA*300 on the TC. This gave me 642mm equivalent in K-1 crop mode. Then I shot various things around the yard, mostly birds. I've decided to ignore conventional wisdom since the K-1 images have a quality that is unattainable by the K-3. I am not talking about resolution. The K-1 images have a luminous quality that the K-3 doesn't, likely due to the new sensor's superior dynamic range. The almost noiseless backgrounds are beautiful. And I find that you only have to make minor tweaks in post and you are there already. I shot many of these at one stop under to preserve highlights and pulling it all back up led to zero noise increase. The K-1 still likely has some surprises left but it has already taught me that resolution is not everything.

Female Purple Finch

Female Rufous Hummingbird

American Crow

Bumble bee on dandelion

**tduell** · 05-09-2016, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by jbinpg

OK. Standard thinking seems to be that any long lens shooter is going to stick with the K-3's APS-C sensor to squeeze every last drop of rez out.

Well, I am a k-3 II (bird) shooter, 150-450 + 1.4xTC, and the prospect of using this set-up on the K-1 appeals to me.
I suspect that the lower noise and the dynamic range of the K-1, is going to out-weigh any loss of resolution.
I am really looking forward to seeing a few rigorous comparative tests...just to convince myself that I am being objective

Cheers,
Terry

sunCrm · 05-10-2016, 01:33 AM

Anyone has K1 together with Da70 ltd? What are the results wide open? Sad the k-1 lens lab is still closed for entries - i`d love to have those all pentax lens examples handy before deciding where to invest my little savings, and if its worth it.

velvia · 05-10-2016, 04:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sunCrm

Anyone has K1 together with Da70 ltd? What are the results wide open? Sad the k-1 lens lab is still closed for entries - i`d love to have those all pentax lens examples handy before deciding where to invest my little savings, and if its worth it.

I've done a few tests with the DA 70 limited. wide open at F2.4 and at F16. Hope this works out right as it's the first time I've uploaded photos to the forum.

wed7 · 05-10-2016, 04:34 AM

Re DA 70

I can see the vignette from here, but I think that would be awesome for portraits.

**WPRESTO** · 05-10-2016, 06:05 AM

The vignetting with a 70mm wide open looks trivial, easily correct in PP, might be cropped away from many images, and no more that B&W darkroom masters would routinely add to an image to help concentrate attention on the center of interest.

Big Dawg · 05-10-2016, 06:58 AM

A few quick snaps right out of the box. Hand held and no processing. Just wanted to look at ISO with the K1.

Franc · 05-10-2016, 07:51 AM - **9 Likes**

1. with the dfa150-450

HopelessTogger · 05-10-2016, 08:33 AM - **8 Likes**

K-1 and D-FA 100/2.8 Macro WR at f/6.3, pixel shift . . .

Found some mortgage parchments from the early 1800's for an old paper mill in Devon.

**jva59** · 05-10-2016, 08:36 AM

Originally posted by HopelessTogger

K-1 and D-FA 100/2.8 Macro WR at f/6.3, pixel shift . . .

Found some mortgage parchments from the early 1800's for an old paper mill in Devon.

What a beautiful hand (and a very nice photo)!

Rupert · 05-10-2016, 08:39 AM - **3 Likes**

My K1 arrived yesterday evening......Here come the squirrels!

What an amazing camera this is!

The big old slow Bigma focuses lightning fast and accurate, I can get speed using high ISO and the crop setting gets me in close where I am used to being!

1/160 handheld f8 ISO 6400 @ 500mm in crop mode. The SR is amazing too!

1/160 handheld f8 ISO 6400 @ 450mm in crop mode.--- Put a smile on her face to pose for the K1!

I am not up to the skill and standards of most of you here, but for an old squirrel shooter, this camera is simply amazing! We always hear with every new model that the AF is "better". Well, none have been like this, it is truly in a class of its own! Fast and accurate even on the big 'ol slow Bigma...I couldn't believe it! Amazing!

And the high ISO is wonderful! Even at 12,800 it is very decent! Lets you get some needed speed without losing usability.

I am going to love this camera....even more when I learn how to use it!

Regards!

**jva59** · 05-10-2016, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

My K1 arrived yesterday evening......Here come the squirrels!

What an amazing camera this is!

The big old slow Bigma focuses lightning fast and accurate, I can get speed using high ISO and the crop setting gets me in close where I am used to being!

1/160 handheld f8 ISO 6400 @ 500mm in crop mode. The SR is amazing too!

1/160 handheld f8 ISO 6400 @ 450mm in crop mode.--- Put a smile on her face to pose for the K1!

I am not up to the skill and standards of most of you here, but for an old squirrel shooter, this camera is simply amazing! We always hear with every new model that the AF is "better". Well, none have been like this, it is truly in a class of its own! Fast and accurate even on the big 'ol slow Bigma...I couldn't believe it! Amazing!

And the high ISO is wonderful! Even at 12,800 it is very decent! Lets you get some needed speed without losing usability.

I am going to love this camera....even more when I learn how to use it!

Regards!

Excellent news! Congratulations, Rupert!

Franc · 05-10-2016, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

My K1 arrived yesterday evening......Here come the squirrels!

About time, i was waiting for them

very nicely done as well, next is pixil shift?

Rupert · 05-10-2016, 09:05 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by jva59

Excellent news! Congratulations, Rupert!

Thank you JVA!

I am so excited....like a little kid with a new bicycle!

Originally posted by Franc

About time, i was waiting for them
very nicely done as well, next is pixil shift?

Thanks Franc!

Nothing more than a few test shots, but I am so impressed!

This is like no Pentax I have ever owned for certain. It looks like they got EVERYTHING right!

Pixel shifted squirrel.......Well, it may be a while. Some squirrel, I can only guess which one, spread a rumor that pixel shifting causes genetic damage in squirrels.

Until I set up a Trust Fund with 100# of roasted peanuts as security, none will pose for pixel shifting.

I'm working on it!

One at ISO 5000 1/160 f8 @ 500mm handheld....in the crop mode.

I love the crop mode......the box lights up in red when you achieve focus...which is instant! What a camera!

Best Regards!

EDIT: My first K1 dove!

Just shot it. Wouldn't even have tried with my K5IIs, the light was low and it would have taken forever for the Bigma to focus...and the noise at ISO 2500 would have been too great.

For the K1 focus was instant....and I mean instant!

1/80 handheld...SR is fantastic!

f6.3 wide open....ISO 2500 @ 500mm My first K1 dove!...thousands more to come!

05-10-2016, 09:05 AM - 3 Likes	#630
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by jva59 Excellent news! Congratulations, Rupert! Thank you JVA! I am so excited....like a little kid with a new bicycle! Originally posted by Franc About time, i was waiting for them very nicely done as well, next is pixil shift? Thanks Franc! Nothing more than a few test shots, but I am so impressed! This is like no Pentax I have ever owned for certain. It looks like they got EVERYTHING right! Pixel shifted squirrel.......Well, it may be a while. Some squirrel, I can only guess which one, spread a rumor that pixel shifting causes genetic damage in squirrels. Until I set up a Trust Fund with 100# of roasted peanuts as security, none will pose for pixel shifting. I'm working on it! One at ISO 5000 1/160 f8 @ 500mm handheld....in the crop mode. I love the crop mode......the box lights up in red when you achieve focus...which is instant! What a camera! Best Regards! EDIT: My first K1 dove! Just shot it. Wouldn't even have tried with my K5IIs, the light was low and it would have taken forever for the Bigma to focus...and the noise at ISO 2500 would have been too great. For the K1 focus was instant....and I mean instant! 1/80 handheld...SR is fantastic! f6.3 wide open....ISO 2500 @ 500mm My first K1 dove!...thousands more to come! Last edited by Rupert; 05-10-2016 at 09:36 AM.

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05-09-2016, 08:33 PM - 2 Likes	#616
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,846	Pixel shift with the A 35-105 f/3.5 Macro, 1/15 @ f/11, +1 stop exposure, +50% on shadows, resized. Okay for first time try. Actual size.

05-09-2016, 09:31 PM - 3 Likes	#617
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	OK. Standard thinking seems to be that any long lens shooter is going to stick with the K-3's APS-C sensor to squeeze every last drop of rez out. To verify that for myself, I stuck the HD1.4 TC on the K-1 and then the DA*300 on the TC. This gave me 642mm equivalent in K-1 crop mode. Then I shot various things around the yard, mostly birds. I've decided to ignore conventional wisdom since the K-1 images have a quality that is unattainable by the K-3. I am not talking about resolution. The K-1 images have a luminous quality that the K-3 doesn't, likely due to the new sensor's superior dynamic range. The almost noiseless backgrounds are beautiful. And I find that you only have to make minor tweaks in post and you are there already. I shot many of these at one stop under to preserve highlights and pulling it all back up led to zero noise increase. The K-1 still likely has some surprises left but it has already taught me that resolution is not everything. Female Purple Finch Female Rufous Hummingbird American Crow Bumble bee on dandelion

05-09-2016, 09:43 PM	#618
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,514	Originally posted by jbinpg OK. Standard thinking seems to be that any long lens shooter is going to stick with the K-3's APS-C sensor to squeeze every last drop of rez out. Well, I am a k-3 II (bird) shooter, 150-450 + 1.4xTC, and the prospect of using this set-up on the K-1 appeals to me. I suspect that the lower noise and the dynamic range of the K-1, is going to out-weigh any loss of resolution. I am really looking forward to seeing a few rigorous comparative tests...just to convince myself that I am being objective Cheers, Terry

05-10-2016, 01:33 AM	#619
sunCrm Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: sunpic.lt Posts: 82	Anyone has K1 together with Da70 ltd? What are the results wide open? Sad the k-1 lens lab is still closed for entries - i`d love to have those all pentax lens examples handy before deciding where to invest my little savings, and if its worth it.

05-10-2016, 04:34 AM	#621
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	Re DA 70 I can see the vignette from here, but I think that would be awesome for portraits.

05-10-2016, 06:05 AM	#622
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,108	The vignetting with a 70mm wide open looks trivial, easily correct in PP, might be cropped away from many images, and no more that B&W darkroom masters would routinely add to an image to help concentrate attention on the center of interest.

05-10-2016, 07:51 AM - 9 Likes	#624
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,212	1. with the dfa150-450

05-10-2016, 08:33 AM - 8 Likes	#625
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	K-1 and D-FA 100/2.8 Macro WR at f/6.3, pixel shift . . . Found some mortgage parchments from the early 1800's for an old paper mill in Devon.

05-10-2016, 08:36 AM	#626
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Originally posted by HopelessTogger K-1 and D-FA 100/2.8 Macro WR at f/6.3, pixel shift . . . Found some mortgage parchments from the early 1800's for an old paper mill in Devon. What a beautiful hand (and a very nice photo)!

05-10-2016, 08:39 AM - 3 Likes	#627
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	My K1 arrived yesterday evening......Here come the squirrels! What an amazing camera this is! The big old slow Bigma focuses lightning fast and accurate, I can get speed using high ISO and the crop setting gets me in close where I am used to being! 1/160 handheld f8 ISO 6400 @ 500mm in crop mode. The SR is amazing too! 1/160 handheld f8 ISO 6400 @ 450mm in crop mode.--- Put a smile on her face to pose for the K1! I am not up to the skill and standards of most of you here, but for an old squirrel shooter, this camera is simply amazing! We always hear with every new model that the AF is "better". Well, none have been like this, it is truly in a class of its own! Fast and accurate even on the big 'ol slow Bigma...I couldn't believe it! Amazing! And the high ISO is wonderful! Even at 12,800 it is very decent! Lets you get some needed speed without losing usability. I am going to love this camera....even more when I learn how to use it! Regards!

05-10-2016, 08:42 AM	#628
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Originally posted by Rupert My K1 arrived yesterday evening......Here come the squirrels! What an amazing camera this is! The big old slow Bigma focuses lightning fast and accurate, I can get speed using high ISO and the crop setting gets me in close where I am used to being! 1/160 handheld f8 ISO 6400 @ 500mm in crop mode. The SR is amazing too! 1/160 handheld f8 ISO 6400 @ 450mm in crop mode.--- Put a smile on her face to pose for the K1! I am not up to the skill and standards of most of you here, but for an old squirrel shooter, this camera is simply amazing! We always hear with every new model that the AF is "better". Well, none have been like this, it is truly in a class of its own! Fast and accurate even on the big 'ol slow Bigma...I couldn't believe it! Amazing! And the high ISO is wonderful! Even at 12,800 it is very decent! Lets you get some needed speed without losing usability. I am going to love this camera....even more when I learn how to use it! Regards! Excellent news! Congratulations, Rupert!

05-10-2016, 08:50 AM	#629
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,212	Originally posted by Rupert My K1 arrived yesterday evening......Here come the squirrels! About time, i was waiting for them very nicely done as well, next is pixil shift?