First full review of K-1

pathdoc · 04-29-2016, 11:40 AM

Quote:

With a 36 megapixel full-frame sensor and a host of unique features including built in GPS, Wi-Fi, and 5-axis image stabilisation sensor, at an extremely competitive price, the Pentax K-1 offers the best bang-per-buck of any current Digital SLR.

This is the sort of press for which any camera manufacturer would give its eye teeth.

At least we didn't get "This is a disgusting lemon of a camera whose designers should burn in hell."

After a sixteen year wait, that would be too much to bear.

Fenwoodian · 04-29-2016, 11:52 AM

I'm already starting to see a few K1 pixel shifted images posted online that just blow me away!!!

Can't wait to see reviews that compare K1 pixel shift to medium format and Sigma Foveon!!!

**TwoUptons** · 04-29-2016, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Don't worry. I'm sure the folks at DPR will have a review up shortly that rates it somewhere between the Brownie Hawkeye and the Instamatic.

Then it will win gold, particularly if it comes with a brass finish and drop-in apertures...

Seriously, I thought the preview they did seemed pretty reasonable.

-Eric

jcsnyc · 04-29-2016, 12:49 PM

That review makes me so sad - because now I need a K1. High ISO performance was what I was waiting for - and it is clearly SOLID. Time to start figuring out how to do it.

Fenwoodian · 04-29-2016, 12:56 PM

I just read the review. I loved their high res photos! The red headed girl at 100% was incredible!

I do not consider this to be a comprehensive or definitive review. For example, one of the most unique features of the K1 is "motion compensated pixel shift". Yet they do not even mention this revolutionary feature or include any examples of it in this review....

**clackers** · 04-29-2016, 01:14 PM

"Best bang-for-buck of any digital SLR" - that has to go on the billboards, right? ☺

'Video quality was good, and the built in image stabilisation did a good job keeping video steady, even when recording handheld.' That will drive our videographer brethren (bless 'em) mad, because this is an objective reviewer's opinion despite their longheld (and admittedly justifiable) complaints.

A con was 'No built-in flash unit' too. Some of us were ridiculed in various threads for not parting with that easily. ☺

**monochrome** · 04-29-2016, 02:56 PM - **1 Like**

There always has to be a CON, if only for balance. OBF is an easy placeholder, even if it doesn't matter one whit. *

* ducks!

Barso · 04-29-2016, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

I just read the review. I loved their high res photos! The red headed girl at 100% was incredible!

I do not consider this to be a comprehensive or definitive review. For example, one of the most unique features of the K1 is "motion compensated pixel shift". Yet they do not even mention this revolutionary feature or include any examples of it in this review....

Just read the review too and have to agree it wasn't very comprehensive, more like we got it out first.

I laughed at the ads on the page, buy now and buy online...........a picture of my K-S1 and a link for it to Amazon UK

**gaweidert** · 04-29-2016, 03:51 PM

Well, it looks like I just may have to pull the trigger on one of these. The high res stuff is just incredible.

FantasticMrFox · 04-29-2016, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

I do not consider this to be a comprehensive or definitive review. For example, one of the most unique features of the K1 is "motion compensated pixel shift". Yet they do not even mention this revolutionary feature or include any examples of it in this review....

I agree. I like ePhotozine for their good and consistent lens reviews, but this one is not very comprehensive. No mention of AF performance, for example. I guess they really wanted to get it out first. It's an eagerly anticipated product and whoever publishes the first review reaps a lot of traffic.

I just thought I'd share it because even considering its shortness it is the first 'full' review, and because I thought people on here would appreciate the quite flattering verdict

crussellsprout · 04-29-2016, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by clackers

'Video quality was good, and the built in image stabilisation did a good job keeping video steady, even when recording handheld.' That will drive our videographer brethren (bless 'em) mad, because this is an objective reviewer's opinion despite their longheld (and admittedly justifiable) complaints.

I'm not so sure they reviewed the video very closely -- maybe it's just me, but when I watched the short clip they posted I noticed a very odd jump in the footage just before the 6 second mark. I would attribute this to the software image stabilisation, but I'm not sure...didn't look smooth regardless of what caused it.

**clackers** · 04-29-2016, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by crussellsprout

I'm not so sure they reviewed the video very closely --

I bet you're right, Crussellsprout ... like nearly everyone video's something they don't care about but they're obligated to report on it!

bobmaxja · 04-29-2016, 04:18 PM

The review was made with preproduction firmware .38 as they show in one photo.

**monochrome** · 04-29-2016, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

The review was made with preproduction firmware .38 as they show in one photo.

Oh that's just dirty pool.

FantasticMrFox · 04-29-2016, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Oh that's just dirty pool.

I won't complain about their verdict, and usually they do a good job with their reviews, but it really does seem like they did not review this camera in nearly as much depth as they should have, and as a result they made several mistakes.

Maybe someone should shoot them a message and highlight it.

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04-29-2016, 11:40 AM	#16
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Quote: With a 36 megapixel full-frame sensor and a host of unique features including built in GPS, Wi-Fi, and 5-axis image stabilisation sensor, at an extremely competitive price, the Pentax K-1 offers the best bang-per-buck of any current Digital SLR. This is the sort of press for which any camera manufacturer would give its eye teeth. At least we didn't get "This is a disgusting lemon of a camera whose designers should burn in hell." After a sixteen year wait, that would be too much to bear.

04-29-2016, 11:52 AM	#17
Fenwoodian Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,874	I'm already starting to see a few K1 pixel shifted images posted online that just blow me away!!! Can't wait to see reviews that compare K1 pixel shift to medium format and Sigma Foveon!!!

04-29-2016, 12:13 PM	#18
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,215	Originally posted by Parallax Don't worry. I'm sure the folks at DPR will have a review up shortly that rates it somewhere between the Brownie Hawkeye and the Instamatic. Then it will win gold, particularly if it comes with a brass finish and drop-in apertures... Seriously, I thought the preview they did seemed pretty reasonable. -Eric

04-29-2016, 12:49 PM	#19
jcsnyc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 253	That review makes me so sad - because now I need a K1. High ISO performance was what I was waiting for - and it is clearly SOLID. Time to start figuring out how to do it.

04-29-2016, 12:56 PM	#20
Fenwoodian Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,874	I just read the review. I loved their high res photos! The red headed girl at 100% was incredible! I do not consider this to be a comprehensive or definitive review. For example, one of the most unique features of the K1 is "motion compensated pixel shift". Yet they do not even mention this revolutionary feature or include any examples of it in this review....

04-29-2016, 01:14 PM	#21
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	"Best bang-for-buck of any digital SLR" - that has to go on the billboards, right? ☺ 'Video quality was good, and the built in image stabilisation did a good job keeping video steady, even when recording handheld.' That will drive our videographer brethren (bless 'em) mad, because this is an objective reviewer's opinion despite their longheld (and admittedly justifiable) complaints. A con was 'No built-in flash unit' too. Some of us were ridiculed in various threads for not parting with that easily. ☺

04-29-2016, 02:56 PM - 1 Like	#22
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	There always has to be a CON, if only for balance. OBF is an easy placeholder, even if it doesn't matter one whit. * * ducks!

04-29-2016, 03:26 PM	#23
Barso Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England Posts: 85	Originally posted by Fenwoodian I just read the review. I loved their high res photos! The red headed girl at 100% was incredible! I do not consider this to be a comprehensive or definitive review. For example, one of the most unique features of the K1 is "motion compensated pixel shift". Yet they do not even mention this revolutionary feature or include any examples of it in this review.... Just read the review too and have to agree it wasn't very comprehensive, more like we got it out first. I laughed at the ads on the page, buy now and buy online...........a picture of my K-S1 and a link for it to Amazon UK

04-29-2016, 03:51 PM	#24
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Well, it looks like I just may have to pull the trigger on one of these. The high res stuff is just incredible.

04-29-2016, 04:01 PM	#25
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fenwoodian I do not consider this to be a comprehensive or definitive review. For example, one of the most unique features of the K1 is "motion compensated pixel shift". Yet they do not even mention this revolutionary feature or include any examples of it in this review.... I agree. I like ePhotozine for their good and consistent lens reviews, but this one is not very comprehensive. No mention of AF performance, for example. I guess they really wanted to get it out first. It's an eagerly anticipated product and whoever publishes the first review reaps a lot of traffic. I just thought I'd share it because even considering its shortness it is the first 'full' review, and because I thought people on here would appreciate the quite flattering verdict

04-29-2016, 04:16 PM	#26
crussellsprout Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 60	Originally posted by clackers 'Video quality was good, and the built in image stabilisation did a good job keeping video steady, even when recording handheld.' That will drive our videographer brethren (bless 'em) mad, because this is an objective reviewer's opinion despite their longheld (and admittedly justifiable) complaints. I'm not so sure they reviewed the video very closely -- maybe it's just me, but when I watched the short clip they posted I noticed a very odd jump in the footage just before the 6 second mark. I would attribute this to the software image stabilisation, but I'm not sure...didn't look smooth regardless of what caused it.

04-29-2016, 04:18 PM	#27
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by crussellsprout I'm not so sure they reviewed the video very closely -- I bet you're right, Crussellsprout ... like nearly everyone video's something they don't care about but they're obligated to report on it!

04-29-2016, 04:18 PM	#28
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	The review was made with preproduction firmware .38 as they show in one photo.

04-29-2016, 04:42 PM	#29
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by bobmaxja The review was made with preproduction firmware .38 as they show in one photo. Oh that's just dirty pool.

04-29-2016, 04:50 PM	#30
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome Oh that's just dirty pool. I won't complain about their verdict, and usually they do a good job with their reviews, but it really does seem like they did not review this camera in nearly as much depth as they should have, and as a result they made several mistakes. Maybe someone should shoot them a message and highlight it.