Tony Northrup - K-1 Review

Poit · 06-23-2016, 06:44 PM

It's interesting how two (relatively) accurate reviews of the K1 can either come across as:

a) Glowing and enthusiastic (TheCameraStoreTV); or
b) Not-so-glowing / and rather un-enthused (Tony).

Sure, the camera store are enthusiastic about everything, because they want to sell stuff. But they're still fair and accurate in their appraisal, and mention the negatives as well as the positives.

Maybe that's why you don't get test model's Tony me-old-mate.

Not a Number · 06-23-2016, 06:58 PM - **2 Likes**

Huh? Tony Northrup gave a enthusiastic reviews of the K-S2 which he rates as one of the best in its class. He's always been Pentax friendly with his other reviews. I think he was a little miffed that Ricoh didn't send him a review camera.

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**monochrome** · 06-23-2016, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

I think he was a little miffed that Ricoh didn't send him a review camera.

Miffed? He openly begged for one on his Pre-View.

No class.

Poit · 06-23-2016, 07:05 PM

Maybe he was...

It's still interesting to see the contrast.

Edit: I just watched Tony's comparison of the KS2 with the Cannons and Nikon, and I don't think that was particularly glowing either. Certainly not reason for Pentax/Ricoh to think "let's send this guy more test models"

Last edited by Poit; 06-23-2016 at 07:32 PM.

stevebrot · 06-23-2016, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

In effect, "its autofocus area is approximately 40 percent wider than a conventional AF frame" (and there are 6 more AF points, and who knows what other effects not immediately seen in the specs list).
You can clearly see how it covers the APS-C frame better than the K-3:

You are so correct...and that is very cool

Steve

dfp771 · 06-23-2016, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by kooks

Another thing that i dont agree is with his final statement about the K1 fitting Portrait photography.. IMO K1 is a totally perfect tool for portraits, he basically said that he doesnt recomend it because it doenst fit HIS SHOOTING STYLE, that is more into fast movements and high speed burst etc.. but for most portrat photographers that is not the case. K1 is way more into the Yes side than into the No for portraits. Sports, well.. thats another story and we all knwo that perhaps is not the greatest tool for it, but landscape and portrats.. thats where the real thing is for K1.

I agree. For portraits the K-1 is a great camera. My best portrait lens for the K-1 is the Rokinon 135mm f2, a manual focus lens. When taking portraits with a manual focus lens, you take more time composing, lighting, talking to the model, to get the best shot. Yes, sometimes candid shots between poses can be good shots but 99% of my best shots are well planned and methodical.

Poit · 06-23-2016, 08:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

One thing about Granger is that he's not hostile to Pentax. He really liked the 645Z IIRC.

I disagree, he compares the 645z to the Nikon D810 in image quality and says (for the price) the D810 is better value.

There's a reason Granger used to call himself "That Nikon Guy" on his videos. He is to Nikon what Tony Northrup is to Canon.

We need a Pentax-centric 'independent' Youtube camera reviewer....

**clackers** · 06-24-2016, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by Poit

I disagree, he compares the 645z to the Nikon D810 in image quality and says (for the price) the D810 is better value.

Well, here's his review in its entirety:

You Tube

Originally posted by Poit

We need a Pentax-centric 'independent' Youtube camera reviewer....

I like the way you think, Poit, but we shouldn't hold our breath waiting for that to happen!

pathdoc · 06-24-2016, 04:07 AM

Originally posted by Poit

We need a Pentax-centric 'independent' Youtube camera reviewer....

Subtext: one with heavy commercial and online clout. Photouniverse and David Hancock are excellent (Ed was pretty much the one who sold me on the K-5 and all the Limited DA primes), but with all due respect to them, they aren't in the same league of popularity and influence as Granger and the Northrups. I've seen a few of Blunty's Pentax reviews (digidirect), and he seems to be pretty fair and sometimes more than even handed when he's reviewed Pentax gear (he really seemed to enjoy the small-format compacts, for example), but he reviews across the board and isn't a Pentaxian per se.

Kunzite · 06-24-2016, 04:54 AM

Photouniverse is Fuji's.

D1N0 · 06-24-2016, 05:01 AM

I don't take that photouniverse guy seriously. He used to be a totally biased Pentax fanboy, but at some point he got pissed of at Pentax and flip flopped.

pathdoc · 06-24-2016, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

I don't take that photouniverse guy seriously. He used to be a totally biased Pentax fanboy, but at some point he got pissed of at Pentax and flip flopped.

Yeah, I know, he's gone to the Dark Side (or one of them, anyway) - but back in the day he was singing Pentax's praises like no other.

Simen1 · 06-24-2016, 05:35 AM

Regarding that wide angle lens selection comparison, somebody should make a jpeg meme with Tony ballony version on one side and reality on the other, and spread this on the net.

gerax · 06-24-2016, 06:19 AM

I bet if someone like Jared Polin (the Fro Knows Photo) made a review of the K1 it would sell like crazy.
The guy is a bit fatiguing to follow at times due to his super emphatic tone and presence, but adimttedly, he knows how to sell stuff...but he only caters to Nikon and Canon with some very rare Sony appearance...

Kunzite · 06-24-2016, 08:43 AM

Jared Polin was dismissive of Pentax. He would do the same with the K-1, I have no reason to believe otherwise.

---------- Post added 24-06-16 at 06:45 PM ----------

By the way, do you really think such a review would make the K-1 "sell like crazy"? Ricoh can't supply for the actual demand.

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06-23-2016, 06:44 PM	#106
Poit Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 423	It's interesting how two (relatively) accurate reviews of the K1 can either come across as: a) Glowing and enthusiastic (TheCameraStoreTV); or b) Not-so-glowing / and rather un-enthused (Tony). Sure, the camera store are enthusiastic about everything, because they want to sell stuff. But they're still fair and accurate in their appraisal, and mention the negatives as well as the positives. Maybe that's why you don't get test model's Tony me-old-mate.

06-23-2016, 07:05 PM	#108
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Not a Number I think he was a little miffed that Ricoh didn't send him a review camera. Miffed? He openly begged for one on his Pre-View. No class.

06-23-2016, 07:05 PM	#109
Poit Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 423	Maybe he was... It's still interesting to see the contrast. Edit: I just watched Tony's comparison of the KS2 with the Cannons and Nikon, and I don't think that was particularly glowing either. Certainly not reason for Pentax/Ricoh to think "let's send this guy more test models" Last edited by Poit; 06-23-2016 at 07:32 PM.

06-23-2016, 07:09 PM	#110
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Kunzite In effect, "its autofocus area is approximately 40 percent wider than a conventional AF frame" (and there are 6 more AF points, and who knows what other effects not immediately seen in the specs list). You can clearly see how it covers the APS-C frame better than the K-3: You are so correct...and that is very cool Steve

06-23-2016, 07:40 PM	#111
dfp771 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Monterey County, California Photos: Albums Posts: 97	Originally posted by kooks Another thing that i dont agree is with his final statement about the K1 fitting Portrait photography.. IMO K1 is a totally perfect tool for portraits, he basically said that he doesnt recomend it because it doenst fit HIS SHOOTING STYLE, that is more into fast movements and high speed burst etc.. but for most portrat photographers that is not the case. K1 is way more into the Yes side than into the No for portraits. Sports, well.. thats another story and we all knwo that perhaps is not the greatest tool for it, but landscape and portrats.. thats where the real thing is for K1. I agree. For portraits the K-1 is a great camera. My best portrait lens for the K-1 is the Rokinon 135mm f2, a manual focus lens. When taking portraits with a manual focus lens, you take more time composing, lighting, talking to the model, to get the best shot. Yes, sometimes candid shots between poses can be good shots but 99% of my best shots are well planned and methodical.

06-23-2016, 08:55 PM - 1 Like	#112
Poit Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 423	Originally posted by clackers One thing about Granger is that he's not hostile to Pentax. He really liked the 645Z IIRC. I disagree, he compares the 645z to the Nikon D810 in image quality and says (for the price) the D810 is better value. There's a reason Granger used to call himself "That Nikon Guy" on his videos. He is to Nikon what Tony Northrup is to Canon. We need a Pentax-centric 'independent' Youtube camera reviewer....

06-24-2016, 04:07 AM	#114
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by Poit We need a Pentax-centric 'independent' Youtube camera reviewer.... Subtext: one with heavy commercial and online clout. Photouniverse and David Hancock are excellent (Ed was pretty much the one who sold me on the K-5 and all the Limited DA primes), but with all due respect to them, they aren't in the same league of popularity and influence as Granger and the Northrups. I've seen a few of Blunty's Pentax reviews (digidirect), and he seems to be pretty fair and sometimes more than even handed when he's reviewed Pentax gear (he really seemed to enjoy the small-format compacts, for example), but he reviews across the board and isn't a Pentaxian per se.

06-24-2016, 04:54 AM	#115
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Photouniverse is Fuji's.

06-24-2016, 05:01 AM	#116
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	I don't take that photouniverse guy seriously. He used to be a totally biased Pentax fanboy, but at some point he got pissed of at Pentax and flip flopped.

06-24-2016, 05:22 AM	#117
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by D1N0 I don't take that photouniverse guy seriously. He used to be a totally biased Pentax fanboy, but at some point he got pissed of at Pentax and flip flopped. Yeah, I know, he's gone to the Dark Side (or one of them, anyway) - but back in the day he was singing Pentax's praises like no other.

06-24-2016, 05:35 AM	#118
Simen1 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tromsø, Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 1,031	Regarding that wide angle lens selection comparison, somebody should make a jpeg meme with Tony ballony version on one side and reality on the other, and spread this on the net.

06-24-2016, 06:19 AM	#119
gerax Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 224	I bet if someone like Jared Polin (the Fro Knows Photo) made a review of the K1 it would sell like crazy. The guy is a bit fatiguing to follow at times due to his super emphatic tone and presence, but adimttedly, he knows how to sell stuff...but he only caters to Nikon and Canon with some very rare Sony appearance...

06-24-2016, 08:43 AM	#120
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Jared Polin was dismissive of Pentax. He would do the same with the K-1, I have no reason to believe otherwise. ---------- Post added 24-06-16 at 06:45 PM ---------- By the way, do you really think such a review would make the K-1 "sell like crazy"? Ricoh can't supply for the actual demand.