Post your K-1 pictures!

**BruceBanner** · 11-06-2018, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by Kelvin 5500

Great concept, nicely executed.

Dennis

Originally posted by LeRolls

The clothing brand I work for gave me their Sony A7III along with the Sony/Carl Zeiss 35 1.4 lens. Despite my prejudices against Sony cameras I actually quite like it. Not a fan of the ergonomics or the menu systems but the output is quite good as well as the advanced functions it provides. Since my Pentax 85 mm lens just died (was a good run) I will most likely be picking up the Sony 85 1.8 and be giving that sweet eye AF a try on my future shoots. I am also planning to pick up the Fujifilm X-T3 but mostly for video. If Pentax had actually released that rumored new 85 1.4 I probably would have just ordered that but since they are taking forever I will just give Sony and Fuji a try in the meantime.

P.S.

If anyone knows and can recommend a good place to send my FA 85mm for a possible repair just message me please. I believe the AF motors have gone bad.

I have heard and have strong suspicions myself that Pentax's Face Detection AF Mode in LV is actually 'Eye' mode, just that it wraps a box around the head of a person instead of the eye. But if you test it, and shoot, and check eye sharpness even when shooting very wide open, it does indeed seem to prioritise the eyes the most for where focus lies. This makes sense because FD will be looking for eyes for the system to work, it's possibly just wording and Pentax being 'user friendly' by calling it Face Detection. I wonder if you used Face Detection during any of your shoots?

Furthermore... Face Detection is the ONLY mode in whereby once you get a lock and focus on the face, if you press the 'OK' button it will zoom into that face thus allowing you to check eye focus more closely. This differs from other LV focusing modes in that hitting the 'OK' button will zoom to the middle of the screen, regardless of where focus was locked onto, with FD mode it will zoom to where the focus/face is at, even if it's towards the edges of the frame/picture. Handy!

velvia · 11-06-2018, 01:14 PM - **8 Likes**

K1 II with the 28-105.

**eaglem** · 11-06-2018, 10:53 PM - **4 Likes**

Lots of veins

k1man · 11-07-2018, 04:43 AM - **7 Likes**

for the foodies cook it yourself though, haha

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**Hattifnatt** · 11-07-2018, 06:39 AM - **6 Likes**

Another sunset (with DFA 24-70mm).

amstel78 · 11-07-2018, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

I have heard and have strong suspicions myself that Pentax's Face Detection AF Mode in LV is actually 'Eye' mode, just that it wraps a box around the head of a person instead of the eye. But if you test it, and shoot, and check eye sharpness even when shooting very wide open, it does indeed seem to prioritise the eyes the most for where focus lies. This makes sense because FD will be looking for eyes for the system to work, it's possibly just wording and Pentax being 'user friendly' by calling it Face Detection. I wonder if you used Face Detection during any of your shoots?

Furthermore... Face Detection is the ONLY mode in whereby once you get a lock and focus on the face, if you press the 'OK' button it will zoom into that face thus allowing you to check eye focus more closely. This differs from other LV focusing modes in that hitting the 'OK' button will zoom to the middle of the screen, regardless of where focus was locked onto, with FD mode it will zoom to where the focus/face is at, even if it's towards the edges of the frame/picture. Handy!

I'm going to have to explore this feature. It would be nice if face detect did prioritize the eyes; it would certainly make portrait photography wide open on fast lenses much easier to manage. On the other hand, call me old school but I'm just not used to composing with a monitor on an SLR. I guess that's something I'm going to have to overcome one day.

**Erictator** · 11-07-2018, 07:28 AM - **2 Likes**

HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/8.0 450.0 mm 1/1250 iso640

HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1250 iso400

**Kerrowdown** · 11-07-2018, 07:52 AM - **2 Likes**

"You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave!"

LeRolls · 11-07-2018, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

I have heard and have strong suspicions myself that Pentax's Face Detection AF Mode in LV is actually 'Eye' mode, just that it wraps a box around the head of a person instead of the eye. But if you test it, and shoot, and check eye sharpness even when shooting very wide open, it does indeed seem to prioritise the eyes the most for where focus lies. This makes sense because FD will be looking for eyes for the system to work, it's possibly just wording and Pentax being 'user friendly' by calling it Face Detection. I wonder if you used Face Detection during any of your shoots?

Furthermore... Face Detection is the ONLY mode in whereby once you get a lock and focus on the face, if you press the 'OK' button it will zoom into that face thus allowing you to check eye focus more closely. This differs from other LV focusing modes in that hitting the 'OK' button will zoom to the middle of the screen, regardless of where focus was locked onto, with FD mode it will zoom to where the focus/face is at, even if it's towards the edges of the frame/picture. Handy!

If I can get my 85mm fixed I will have to give it a try. In the meantime I have the Sony 85mm 1.8 on it's way to me.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-07-2018, 08:09 AM - **1 Like**

What do you think of this bloke... is he the one for me?

**Kerrowdown** · 11-07-2018, 08:22 AM - **2 Likes**

Pingo got "Papped"

**Kerrowdown** · 11-07-2018, 08:38 AM - **1 Like**

But the Ginger version.

**fs999** · 11-07-2018, 11:25 AM - **7 Likes**

K-1 • FF Mode • 3200 ISO • Tamron SP AF Di 90mm F2.8 Macro

K-1 • FF Mode • 200 ISO • Pentax FA 35mm F2 AL

K-1 • FF Mode • 3200 ISO • HD Pentax DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW

**savoche** · 11-07-2018, 01:21 PM - **4 Likes**

Went for somewhat of a dark look. And with the white background of the standard PF theme it looks very dark indeed

DA10-17

northcoastgreg · 11-07-2018, 02:38 PM - **10 Likes**

Sunset pics on the Little River with the FA-J 75-300:

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11-06-2018, 12:27 PM	#21331
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,405	Originally posted by Kelvin 5500 Great concept, nicely executed. Dennis Originally posted by LeRolls The clothing brand I work for gave me their Sony A7III along with the Sony/Carl Zeiss 35 1.4 lens. Despite my prejudices against Sony cameras I actually quite like it. Not a fan of the ergonomics or the menu systems but the output is quite good as well as the advanced functions it provides. Since my Pentax 85 mm lens just died (was a good run) I will most likely be picking up the Sony 85 1.8 and be giving that sweet eye AF a try on my future shoots. I am also planning to pick up the Fujifilm X-T3 but mostly for video. If Pentax had actually released that rumored new 85 1.4 I probably would have just ordered that but since they are taking forever I will just give Sony and Fuji a try in the meantime. P.S. If anyone knows and can recommend a good place to send my FA 85mm for a possible repair just message me please. I believe the AF motors have gone bad. I have heard and have strong suspicions myself that Pentax's Face Detection AF Mode in LV is actually 'Eye' mode, just that it wraps a box around the head of a person instead of the eye. But if you test it, and shoot, and check eye sharpness even when shooting very wide open, it does indeed seem to prioritise the eyes the most for where focus lies. This makes sense because FD will be looking for eyes for the system to work, it's possibly just wording and Pentax being 'user friendly' by calling it Face Detection. I wonder if you used Face Detection during any of your shoots? Furthermore... Face Detection is the ONLY mode in whereby once you get a lock and focus on the face, if you press the 'OK' button it will zoom into that face thus allowing you to check eye focus more closely. This differs from other LV focusing modes in that hitting the 'OK' button will zoom to the middle of the screen, regardless of where focus was locked onto, with FD mode it will zoom to where the focus/face is at, even if it's towards the edges of the frame/picture. Handy!

11-06-2018, 10:53 PM - 4 Likes	#21333
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,160	Lots of veins

11-07-2018, 06:39 AM - 6 Likes	#21335
Hattifnatt Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bucharest Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,626	Another sunset (with DFA 24-70mm).

11-07-2018, 07:07 AM	#21336
amstel78 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: NEPA, NYC, and wherever work sends me... Photos: Albums Posts: 247	Originally posted by BruceBanner I have heard and have strong suspicions myself that Pentax's Face Detection AF Mode in LV is actually 'Eye' mode, just that it wraps a box around the head of a person instead of the eye. But if you test it, and shoot, and check eye sharpness even when shooting very wide open, it does indeed seem to prioritise the eyes the most for where focus lies. This makes sense because FD will be looking for eyes for the system to work, it's possibly just wording and Pentax being 'user friendly' by calling it Face Detection. I wonder if you used Face Detection during any of your shoots? Furthermore... Face Detection is the ONLY mode in whereby once you get a lock and focus on the face, if you press the 'OK' button it will zoom into that face thus allowing you to check eye focus more closely. This differs from other LV focusing modes in that hitting the 'OK' button will zoom to the middle of the screen, regardless of where focus was locked onto, with FD mode it will zoom to where the focus/face is at, even if it's towards the edges of the frame/picture. Handy! I'm going to have to explore this feature. It would be nice if face detect did prioritize the eyes; it would certainly make portrait photography wide open on fast lenses much easier to manage. On the other hand, call me old school but I'm just not used to composing with a monitor on an SLR. I guess that's something I'm going to have to overcome one day.

11-07-2018, 07:28 AM - 2 Likes	#21337
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,347	HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/8.0 450.0 mm 1/1250 iso640 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 450.0 mm 1/1250 iso400

11-07-2018, 07:58 AM	#21339
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Originally posted by BruceBanner I have heard and have strong suspicions myself that Pentax's Face Detection AF Mode in LV is actually 'Eye' mode, just that it wraps a box around the head of a person instead of the eye. But if you test it, and shoot, and check eye sharpness even when shooting very wide open, it does indeed seem to prioritise the eyes the most for where focus lies. This makes sense because FD will be looking for eyes for the system to work, it's possibly just wording and Pentax being 'user friendly' by calling it Face Detection. I wonder if you used Face Detection during any of your shoots? Furthermore... Face Detection is the ONLY mode in whereby once you get a lock and focus on the face, if you press the 'OK' button it will zoom into that face thus allowing you to check eye focus more closely. This differs from other LV focusing modes in that hitting the 'OK' button will zoom to the middle of the screen, regardless of where focus was locked onto, with FD mode it will zoom to where the focus/face is at, even if it's towards the edges of the frame/picture. Handy! If I can get my 85mm fixed I will have to give it a try. In the meantime I have the Sony 85mm 1.8 on it's way to me.

11-07-2018, 11:25 AM - 7 Likes	#21343
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,645	K-1 • FF Mode • 3200 ISO • Tamron SP AF Di 90mm F2.8 Macro K-1 • FF Mode • 200 ISO • Pentax FA 35mm F2 AL K-1 • FF Mode • 3200 ISO • HD Pentax DA 560mm F5.6 ED AW

11-07-2018, 01:21 PM - 4 Likes	#21344
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Went for somewhat of a dark look. And with the white background of the standard PF theme it looks very dark indeed DA10-17

11-07-2018, 02:38 PM - 10 Likes	#21345
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,174	Sunset pics on the Little River with the FA-J 75-300: