The Envelope Please...A Decision is Made!

**AggieDad** · 03-13-2016, 03:11 PM

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Please let us all know if the K-1 can take pictures of more than just Otis.

I need to know before I order one. I've trained my K5-IIs to avoid squirrels, but if I can't train a K-1 to do the same I'll just stand pat.

Rupert · 03-13-2016, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by onlineflyer

Enjoy your new camera and get the beloved K-5iis repaired. You will have the best of both worlds. Happy things are working out for you. Furthermore, the 105mm is a great lens. This unfortunate 'accident' might actually help you get back into the deep dark macro world.

Yep, I used to do a lot of macro...loved it! Thanks!

Originally posted by dakight

You damn well better love her! She's a keeper for sure, not that I have to tell you that. Sorry about the K-5 IIs but congrats on the K-1

Thank you, thank you!

I am excited, even though still sad about my K5IIs.

Originally posted by noelpolar

dropped my K5II on holiday in China, afterwards it would not communicate with the lens, but I could shoot manual as you describe. The repair was to reseat a connector that was partially dislodged....so may be a simple thing....hopefully.

Hopefully! Thanks Noel!

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Thanks for brining a smile to my face first thing in the morning

I appreciate that, but don't want to keep breaking cameras to get a big smile!

Seriously....many thanks to you!

Thank you all!

......and you bet I am excited about the K1

while hopeful about the K5IIs being repairable. Yes, Mrs Rupert is a jewel, I know I pick on her here from time to time but the reality is we have been through thick and thin, good and bad, and we have never wavered in our support of each other...for 50 years ! I take very good care of her, always have....it is not a one way street around here.

For those few not familiar with Mrs Rupert, here is a shot from last weekend when we visited this good friend of mine. He is a genuine Cowboy...shoes horses for a living, and is a great friend of long standing.

She'll be 70 in July.....Like I said, I've taken very good care of Mrs Rupert!

She did say to send her best to the guys/gals here at PForums.....and thanks them all for taking a lot of my time and keeping me out of her way!

bobell69 · 03-13-2016, 03:44 PM

Good choice there Rupert and once the K5II returns you will have a nice backup camera.

Rupert · 03-13-2016, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by bobell69

Good choice there Rupert and once the K5II returns you will have a nice backup camera.

Thanks!

I think it's gonna work out! Even if I have to use the K5IIs as a MF camera, I will still love it too. My bet is they can fix it, but I'll have to wait and see.

---------- Post added 03-13-16 at 06:17 PM ----------

Originally posted by AggieDad

Please let us all know if the K-1 can take pictures of more than just Otis.

I need to know before I order one. I've trained my K5-IIs to avoid squirrels, but if I can't train a K-1 to do the same I'll just stand pat.

You saw the very first Ricoh shots? There was a handsome squirrel in there!

It has a dedicated button for squirrels but you can super glue it locked....I guess?

Forgot....Doves....it shoots doves too! I do shoot a dove every so often!
Regards!

Last edited by Rupert; 03-13-2016 at 04:18 PM.

micromacro · 03-13-2016, 04:22 PM

Well well well...

I remember what someone wrote here just a month ago:
"When we see it in the field and the results and user opinions, I may get more interested. Of course, if squirrels demand it, you know I will have to have one".

It must be Otis demand, no doubt.

noelpolar · 03-13-2016, 04:47 PM

K1 has 5 potential Squirrel user modes as well

U1 Squirrel without nuts
U2 Squirrel with nuts
U3 Squirrel with big nuts
U4.......

Big Dawg · 03-14-2016, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Here is my plan......Mrs Rupert left me an envelope this morning with one of her many credit cards....all with zero balances...and a note inside that said "Go for the Gold! ...Love!" ....she said I tossed and turned all night, and it interrupted her sleep.......but I think she really loves me?

I am going to go for the K1 and when it comes in, I am going to send the K5IIs off for repair.....anyone recommend KEH? It may be hopeless, but I've got to try, I love that camera! That's my plan..it came earlier than I anticipated, but I am glad to reach a decision.....and try to get a Happy Face once again!

Best Regards to all the great PF Members here that have been here in my time of need. If you ever need anything or I can help you in any way, let me know!

I am so disappointed in you. Trashing your camera to get a sympathy purchase.......Hold on.....I seem to remember the very same thing with my K10D and then the wife buying the K7 to replace it. Folks accused me of trashing the K10 to get the K7 back then......I apologize for jumping the gun here and accusing you prematurely.

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Rupert · 03-14-2016, 11:25 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by micromacro

It must be Otis demand, no doubt.

You can rest assured Otis was a big factor!

Originally posted by noelpolar

K1 has 5 potential Squirrel user modes as well

U1 Squirrel without nuts
U2 Squirrel with nuts
U3 Squirrel with big nuts
U4.......

U4.......???? Little squirrel with big nuts?

Originally posted by Big Dawg

I apologize for jumping the gun here and accusing you prematurely.

I accept...we do what we have to do.

Nice Cardinal!

Regards!

normhead · 03-14-2016, 11:38 AM

You're a lucky guy, when I dropped my 60-250 and had to send it in for repair, all I got was "That was dumb.."

**jatrax** · 03-14-2016, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by normhead

You're a lucky guy, when I dropped my 60-250 and had to send it in for repair, all I got was "That was dumb.."

About what I would have gotten, except most of the comment would not have been printable. No problem with knowing where you stand with my girl.

VoiceOfReason · 03-14-2016, 05:38 PM

Hey Rupert, tell Otis if he gets me this I'll send him a hundred pounds of peanuts. I was dreaming of the FA*250-600 f/5.6, FA* 600 f/4 and A* 1200 f/8, before, but I think I could live with this.

This body:

Pentax 645Z Medium Format DSLR Camera (Body Only) 16599 B&H

With these lenses:

Pentax HD PENTAX-DA645 28-45mm f/4.5 ED AW SR Lens 26390 B&H

Pentax smc FA 645 45-85mm f/4.5 Lens 26725 B&H Photo Video

Pentax 90mm f/2.8 D FA 645 Macro ED AW SR Lens 22210 B&H Photo

Pentax Pentax-D FA 645 55mm f/2.8 AL[IF] SDM AW Lens 26350 B&H

Pentax smc FA 645 80-160mm f/4.5 Lens 26755 B&H Photo Video

Pentax smc FA 645 150-300mm f/5.6 ED [IF] Lens 26785 B&H Photo

Pentax smc FA 645 400mm f/5.6 ED IF Lens 26555 B&H Photo Video

Pentax SMC Pentax A 645 600mm F 5 6 Ed If Lens | eBay

TheOneAndOnlyJH · 03-15-2016, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

Hey Rupert, tell Otis if he gets me this I'll send him a hundred pounds of peanuts. I was dreaming of the FA*250-600 f/5.6, FA* 600 f/4 and A* 1200 f/8, before, but I think I could live with this.

This body:

Pentax 645Z Medium Format DSLR Camera (Body Only) 16599 B&H

With these lenses......

I know people say you can practically get a Pentax for peanuts, but I don't think they mean it literally!

I wonder what the actual exchange rate is... Unfortunately Google doesn't have this conversion in their system yet.

Rupert · 03-15-2016, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by TheOneAndOnlyJH

I know people say you can practically get a Pentax for peanuts, but I don't think they mean it literally!
I wonder what the actual exchange rate is... Unfortunately Google doesn't have this conversion in their system yet.

I can get them in the shell roasted for about $1.50 a pound.....it varies on where I shop. I buy about 10 pounds a month as treats but the biggest expense is sunflower seeds......I buy around 100# a month just for the squirrels. Those are their staple and favorite. Corn is also popular.

Bird feed is also around 100# a month....it all adds up, but when I look out my windows there is always wildlife activity. At night it is possums and raccoons......the mama raccoon is soon to have babies again, so I make sure she has plenty of healthy food every night. Last night she had some high protein dry dog food, two leftover cod filets and a dozen large shrimp. She eats as good as we do...excepting veggies.....raccoons hate veggies, but do love bananas and avocados!

Regards!

VoiceOfReason · 03-15-2016, 10:18 AM

I kept the small birds supplied with suet cakes through the winter and the rest supplied with corn. The deer were the worst.

Rupert · 03-15-2016, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

I kept the small birds supplied with suet cakes through the winter and the rest supplied with corn. The deer were the worst.

Whatever we can do is appreciated by the little animals. We had one small bout of snow and it was cold and windy that day. I fed them several times and hope it helped keep them warm. It can be tough out there, glad to see you think of them too!

Regards!

03-13-2016, 03:37 PM	#17
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by onlineflyer Enjoy your new camera and get the beloved K-5iis repaired. You will have the best of both worlds. Happy things are working out for you. Furthermore, the 105mm is a great lens. This unfortunate 'accident' might actually help you get back into the deep dark macro world. Yep, I used to do a lot of macro...loved it! Thanks! Originally posted by dakight You damn well better love her! She's a keeper for sure, not that I have to tell you that. Sorry about the K-5 IIs but congrats on the K-1 Thank you, thank you! I am excited, even though still sad about my K5IIs. Originally posted by noelpolar dropped my K5II on holiday in China, afterwards it would not communicate with the lens, but I could shoot manual as you describe. The repair was to reseat a connector that was partially dislodged....so may be a simple thing....hopefully. Hopefully! Thanks Noel! Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Thanks for brining a smile to my face first thing in the morning I appreciate that, but don't want to keep breaking cameras to get a big smile! Seriously....many thanks to you! Thank you all!......and you bet I am excited about the K1 while hopeful about the K5IIs being repairable. Yes, Mrs Rupert is a jewel, I know I pick on her here from time to time but the reality is we have been through thick and thin, good and bad, and we have never wavered in our support of each other...for 50 years ! I take very good care of her, always have....it is not a one way street around here. For those few not familiar with Mrs Rupert, here is a shot from last weekend when we visited this good friend of mine. He is a genuine Cowboy...shoes horses for a living, and is a great friend of long standing. She'll be 70 in July.....Like I said, I've taken very good care of Mrs Rupert! She did say to send her best to the guys/gals here at PForums.....and thanks them all for taking a lot of my time and keeping me out of her way!

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03-13-2016, 03:11 PM	#16
AggieDad Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,456	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Please let us all know if the K-1 can take pictures of more than just Otis. I need to know before I order one. I've trained my K5-IIs to avoid squirrels, but if I can't train a K-1 to do the same I'll just stand pat.

03-13-2016, 03:44 PM	#18
bobell69 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Courtenay BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 498	Good choice there Rupert and once the K5II returns you will have a nice backup camera.

03-13-2016, 04:13 PM	#19
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by bobell69 Good choice there Rupert and once the K5II returns you will have a nice backup camera. Thanks! I think it's gonna work out! Even if I have to use the K5IIs as a MF camera, I will still love it too. My bet is they can fix it, but I'll have to wait and see. ---------- Post added 03-13-16 at 06:17 PM ---------- Originally posted by AggieDad Please let us all know if the K-1 can take pictures of more than just Otis. I need to know before I order one. I've trained my K5-IIs to avoid squirrels, but if I can't train a K-1 to do the same I'll just stand pat. You saw the very first Ricoh shots? There was a handsome squirrel in there! It has a dedicated button for squirrels but you can super glue it locked....I guess? Forgot....Doves....it shoots doves too! I do shoot a dove every so often! Regards! Last edited by Rupert; 03-13-2016 at 04:18 PM.

03-13-2016, 04:22 PM	#20
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	Well well well... I remember what someone wrote here just a month ago: "When we see it in the field and the results and user opinions, I may get more interested. Of course, if squirrels demand it, you know I will have to have one". It must be Otis demand, no doubt.

03-13-2016, 04:47 PM	#21
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	K1 has 5 potential Squirrel user modes as well U1 Squirrel without nuts U2 Squirrel with nuts U3 Squirrel with big nuts U4.......

03-14-2016, 11:25 AM - 1 Like	#23
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by micromacro It must be Otis demand, no doubt. You can rest assured Otis was a big factor! Originally posted by noelpolar K1 has 5 potential Squirrel user modes as well U1 Squirrel without nuts U2 Squirrel with nuts U3 Squirrel with big nuts U4....... U4.......???? Little squirrel with big nuts? Originally posted by Big Dawg I apologize for jumping the gun here and accusing you prematurely. I accept...we do what we have to do. Nice Cardinal! Regards!

03-14-2016, 11:38 AM	#24
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	You're a lucky guy, when I dropped my 60-250 and had to send it in for repair, all I got was "That was dumb.."

03-14-2016, 01:12 PM	#25
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by normhead You're a lucky guy, when I dropped my 60-250 and had to send it in for repair, all I got was "That was dumb.." About what I would have gotten, except most of the comment would not have been printable. No problem with knowing where you stand with my girl.

03-14-2016, 05:38 PM	#26
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Hey Rupert, tell Otis if he gets me this I'll send him a hundred pounds of peanuts. I was dreaming of the FA250-600 f/5.6, FA 600 f/4 and A* 1200 f/8, before, but I think I could live with this. This body: Pentax 645Z Medium Format DSLR Camera (Body Only) 16599 B&H With these lenses: Pentax HD PENTAX-DA645 28-45mm f/4.5 ED AW SR Lens 26390 B&H Pentax smc FA 645 45-85mm f/4.5 Lens 26725 B&H Photo Video Pentax 90mm f/2.8 D FA 645 Macro ED AW SR Lens 22210 B&H Photo Pentax Pentax-D FA 645 55mm f/2.8 AL[IF] SDM AW Lens 26350 B&H Pentax smc FA 645 80-160mm f/4.5 Lens 26755 B&H Photo Video Pentax smc FA 645 150-300mm f/5.6 ED [IF] Lens 26785 B&H Photo Pentax smc FA 645 400mm f/5.6 ED IF Lens 26555 B&H Photo Video Pentax SMC Pentax A 645 600mm F 5 6 Ed If Lens \| eBay

03-15-2016, 09:15 AM	#27
TheOneAndOnlyJH Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 351	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason Hey Rupert, tell Otis if he gets me this I'll send him a hundred pounds of peanuts. I was dreaming of the FA250-600 f/5.6, FA 600 f/4 and A* 1200 f/8, before, but I think I could live with this. This body: Pentax 645Z Medium Format DSLR Camera (Body Only) 16599 B&H With these lenses...... I know people say you can practically get a Pentax for peanuts, but I don't think they mean it literally! I wonder what the actual exchange rate is... Unfortunately Google doesn't have this conversion in their system yet.

03-15-2016, 09:38 AM	#28
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by TheOneAndOnlyJH I know people say you can practically get a Pentax for peanuts, but I don't think they mean it literally! I wonder what the actual exchange rate is... Unfortunately Google doesn't have this conversion in their system yet. I can get them in the shell roasted for about $1.50 a pound.....it varies on where I shop. I buy about 10 pounds a month as treats but the biggest expense is sunflower seeds......I buy around 100# a month just for the squirrels. Those are their staple and favorite. Corn is also popular. Bird feed is also around 100# a month....it all adds up, but when I look out my windows there is always wildlife activity. At night it is possums and raccoons......the mama raccoon is soon to have babies again, so I make sure she has plenty of healthy food every night. Last night she had some high protein dry dog food, two leftover cod filets and a dozen large shrimp. She eats as good as we do...excepting veggies.....raccoons hate veggies, but do love bananas and avocados! Regards!

03-15-2016, 10:18 AM	#29
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	I kept the small birds supplied with suet cakes through the winter and the rest supplied with corn. The deer were the worst.

03-15-2016, 10:36 AM	#30
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason I kept the small birds supplied with suet cakes through the winter and the rest supplied with corn. The deer were the worst. Whatever we can do is appreciated by the little animals. We had one small bout of snow and it was cold and windy that day. I fed them several times and hope it helped keep them warm. It can be tough out there, glad to see you think of them too! Regards!