Sandy Ramirez - Pro photographer - K-1's autofocus on par with Canon 1DX

Mistlefoot · 03-12-2016, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by bobell69

Locally I have London Drugs that sells Ricoh Products being the K3II and the K50, but other APSC bodies or GRII's or Q's are only available by special order. Store refuses to stock anything else.

London Drugs Nanaimo carries the K-S2 and I think the K500. Don't need either so didn't pay too too much attention. But same here for the GRII's or Q's.
They do have the K-1 on reserve as well. There are 2 stores if you need anything and don't mind the drive. The advantage being you can see prior to buying, even if you order from your home branch. It's nice to touch something first. A call to either branch will let you know what's in stock.

Kerrisdale Camera and Lens and Shutter both have a bricks and mortar presence on the Island as well (Victoria) but I am not sure what either physically carry.

**jlstrawman** · 03-12-2016, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by Gray

Excellent news from Sandy Ramirez about the K-1's autofocus.

"the K-1 is an incredible camera. It's on par with the top of the line Canons or Nikons. Seriously I now will get myself one, a great companion to my 645Z."

Very good news for all interested Pentaxians!

bobell69 · 03-12-2016, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by Mistlefoot

London Drugs Nanaimo carries the K-S2 and I think the K500. Don't need either so didn't pay too too much attention. But same here for the GRII's or Q's.
They do have the K-1 on reserve as well. There are 2 stores if you need anything and don't mind the drive. The advantage being you can see prior to buying, even if you order from your home branch. It's nice to touch something first. A call to either branch will let you know what's in stock.

Kerrisdale Camera and Lens and Shutter both have a bricks and mortar presence on the Island as well (Victoria) but I am not sure what either physically carry.

I find that Kerrisdale is better to deal with when it comes to Pentax. I purchased my Sigma 70-200 HSM OS from them a few years back along with my FA 100 F2.8 Macro lens. You can find a good assortment of used equipment at Camera Traders in Victoria.

**jlstrawman** · 03-12-2016, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Sorry, but who is Sandy Ramirez? Just wondering which Fashion Mags he has been published in as I never heard of him before.

About Me - Sandy Ramirez

**clackers** · 03-12-2016, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by jlstrawman

About Me - Sandy Ramirez

Looks like he's had an exhibit at The Louvre.

We have to face the fact that he's no Ken Rockwell.

He actually knows what he's doing.

**monochrome** · 03-12-2016, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by clackers

He actually knows what he's doing.

Let's hope he actually knows what he's saying.

FantasticMrFox · 03-12-2016, 02:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

No ... see Post 6 for a quote.

Well, then I outright don't believe him.

The K-1 will be an improvement over previous Pentax cameras AF.C wise, but catching up with the D810 or even the 1Dx? Naaah ... I trust Kenspo on this one.

But we'll see April.

**clackers** · 03-12-2016, 11:27 PM

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

Well, then I outright don't believe him ... I trust Kenspo on this one.

But we'll see April.

I think you should organize a Cage Match between them before then. ☺

kenspo · 03-13-2016, 02:16 AM - **1 Like**

As an old street fighter, I'm up for some action. hehe :P

But fighting doesn't solve anything in this case

timcatn · 03-13-2016, 02:19 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by kenspo

But fighting doesn't solve anything in this case

Yes it does. We can see if the AF.C can track the punches.

**monochrome** · 03-13-2016, 02:25 AM

Originally posted by timcatn

Yes it does. We can see if the AF.C can track the punches.

I'm calling Thread Winner.

kenspo · 03-13-2016, 02:30 AM

Haha..good one

**Digitalis** · 03-13-2016, 02:34 AM - **1 Like**

On par and slightly more accurate than a 1DX? Since I own a 1DX, that is something that is going to be on my overburdened list of things to test with this camera... I think getting a second K-1 will be a good idea for me.

Bryce K · 03-13-2016, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Looks like he's had an exhibit at The Louvre.

We have to face the fact that he's no Ken Rockwell.

He actually knows what he's doing.

lol!

**OldPentaxFan** · 03-13-2016, 06:56 PM - **3 Likes**

Isn't it notable that a USD $1,800 35mm Full Frame camera compares favorably to either a USD $2,800 (Nikon) or a USD $4,500 camera (Canon)?

Since Pentax hasn't had a 35mm Full Frame for everyone to work with to date, I am speculating that the design goals were directed at making this first effort at a 35mm Full Frame show just how good their engineers and developers are. Excellent image quality equal to the competition, dynamic range on par with or better than others, noise levels on par with or better than others, build quality better than all but the most expensive professional cameras, other features no one else has, not pushing the technology and possibly failing in some small but important way with respect to marketing perceptions. A philosophy pointing to evolutionary designs rather than revolutionary designs. Evolution may be slower than revolution, but long term it means highly adapted and workable design architectures that stand the test of time. This approach is, in my opinion, an extraordinarily astute move on Ricoh/Pentax's part to establish the idea in the professional and consumer markets that Pentax is a 35 mm Full Frame camera manufacturing company worth looking at.

People wonder why Ricoh may not have gone with the most bleeding edge sensor, or fastest frame shooting speeds, or a slightly higher sync speed, or better video, or any of the myriad other things a lot of people have called for or wished for. What they've done, apparently from first looks, is designed an extremely competent and competitive camera with a feature set that is on a par with other higher cost cameras. I believe they wanted to get everything right with the first camera and let the market grow from there (my evolution versus revolution comment above). If my guess is right, out of that design process we have a camera that equals a lot of other more expensive ones from the competition that positions the 35 mm Full Frame K-1 series firmly in the market place and leaves room for growth once they have established that they are capable of building high quality with unheard of low pricing.

That approach definitely works for the engineer in me.

03-13-2016, 06:56 PM - 3 Likes	#45
OldPentaxFan Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Independence, MO via North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 371	Isn't it notable that a USD $1,800 35mm Full Frame camera compares favorably to either a USD $2,800 (Nikon) or a USD $4,500 camera (Canon)? Since Pentax hasn't had a 35mm Full Frame for everyone to work with to date, I am speculating that the design goals were directed at making this first effort at a 35mm Full Frame show just how good their engineers and developers are. Excellent image quality equal to the competition, dynamic range on par with or better than others, noise levels on par with or better than others, build quality better than all but the most expensive professional cameras, other features no one else has, not pushing the technology and possibly failing in some small but important way with respect to marketing perceptions. A philosophy pointing to evolutionary designs rather than revolutionary designs. Evolution may be slower than revolution, but long term it means highly adapted and workable design architectures that stand the test of time. This approach is, in my opinion, an extraordinarily astute move on Ricoh/Pentax's part to establish the idea in the professional and consumer markets that Pentax is a 35 mm Full Frame camera manufacturing company worth looking at. People wonder why Ricoh may not have gone with the most bleeding edge sensor, or fastest frame shooting speeds, or a slightly higher sync speed, or better video, or any of the myriad other things a lot of people have called for or wished for. What they've done, apparently from first looks, is designed an extremely competent and competitive camera with a feature set that is on a par with other higher cost cameras. I believe they wanted to get everything right with the first camera and let the market grow from there (my evolution versus revolution comment above). If my guess is right, out of that design process we have a camera that equals a lot of other more expensive ones from the competition that positions the 35 mm Full Frame K-1 series firmly in the market place and leaves room for growth once they have established that they are capable of building high quality with unheard of low pricing. That approach definitely works for the engineer in me. Last edited by OldPentaxFan; 03-14-2016 at 02:07 AM. Reason: grammar corrections

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03-12-2016, 12:49 PM	#31
Mistlefoot Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Photos: Albums Posts: 328	Originally posted by bobell69 Locally I have London Drugs that sells Ricoh Products being the K3II and the K50, but other APSC bodies or GRII's or Q's are only available by special order. Store refuses to stock anything else. London Drugs Nanaimo carries the K-S2 and I think the K500. Don't need either so didn't pay too too much attention. But same here for the GRII's or Q's. They do have the K-1 on reserve as well. There are 2 stores if you need anything and don't mind the drive. The advantage being you can see prior to buying, even if you order from your home branch. It's nice to touch something first. A call to either branch will let you know what's in stock. Kerrisdale Camera and Lens and Shutter both have a bricks and mortar presence on the Island as well (Victoria) but I am not sure what either physically carry.

03-12-2016, 12:52 PM	#32
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Originally posted by Gray Excellent news from Sandy Ramirez about the K-1's autofocus. "the K-1 is an incredible camera. It's on par with the top of the line Canons or Nikons. Seriously I now will get myself one, a great companion to my 645Z." Very good news for all interested Pentaxians!

03-12-2016, 12:56 PM	#33
bobell69 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Courtenay BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 498	Originally posted by Mistlefoot London Drugs Nanaimo carries the K-S2 and I think the K500. Don't need either so didn't pay too too much attention. But same here for the GRII's or Q's. They do have the K-1 on reserve as well. There are 2 stores if you need anything and don't mind the drive. The advantage being you can see prior to buying, even if you order from your home branch. It's nice to touch something first. A call to either branch will let you know what's in stock. Kerrisdale Camera and Lens and Shutter both have a bricks and mortar presence on the Island as well (Victoria) but I am not sure what either physically carry. I find that Kerrisdale is better to deal with when it comes to Pentax. I purchased my Sigma 70-200 HSM OS from them a few years back along with my FA 100 F2.8 Macro lens. You can find a good assortment of used equipment at Camera Traders in Victoria.

03-12-2016, 12:57 PM	#34
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Originally posted by benjikan Sorry, but who is Sandy Ramirez? Just wondering which Fashion Mags he has been published in as I never heard of him before. About Me - Sandy Ramirez

03-12-2016, 01:08 PM	#35
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by jlstrawman About Me - Sandy Ramirez Looks like he's had an exhibit at The Louvre. We have to face the fact that he's no Ken Rockwell. He actually knows what he's doing.

03-12-2016, 01:16 PM	#36
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by clackers He actually knows what he's doing. Let's hope he actually knows what he's saying.

03-12-2016, 02:34 PM - 1 Like	#37
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by clackers No ... see Post 6 for a quote. Well, then I outright don't believe him. The K-1 will be an improvement over previous Pentax cameras AF.C wise, but catching up with the D810 or even the 1Dx? Naaah ... I trust Kenspo on this one. But we'll see April.

03-12-2016, 11:27 PM	#38
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox Well, then I outright don't believe him ... I trust Kenspo on this one. But we'll see April. I think you should organize a Cage Match between them before then. ☺

03-13-2016, 02:16 AM - 1 Like	#39
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	As an old street fighter, I'm up for some action. hehe :P But fighting doesn't solve anything in this case

03-13-2016, 02:19 AM - 2 Likes	#40
timcatn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Trondheim Posts: 237	Originally posted by kenspo But fighting doesn't solve anything in this case Yes it does. We can see if the AF.C can track the punches.

03-13-2016, 02:25 AM	#41
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by timcatn Yes it does. We can see if the AF.C can track the punches. I'm calling Thread Winner.

03-13-2016, 02:30 AM	#42
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Haha..good one

03-13-2016, 02:34 AM - 1 Like	#43
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	On par and slightly more accurate than a 1DX? Since I own a 1DX, that is something that is going to be on my overburdened list of things to test with this camera... I think getting a second K-1 will be a good idea for me.

03-13-2016, 04:33 PM	#44
Bryce K Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 93	Originally posted by clackers Looks like he's had an exhibit at The Louvre. We have to face the fact that he's no Ken Rockwell. He actually knows what he's doing. lol!