Upgrade from K-5IIs Question

micromacro · 09-26-2016, 12:03 PM

I did not shot the wedding with K-1, but the rodeo and baseball. I can say that the main advantage for upgrade to me would be high ISO performance (no flash for dances in poor light), and DR recovery. Plus it's easy to get that dreamy background while the lens is stopped down for decent sharpness. And I just love the articulated screen to shoot from the lower position.

Pioneer · 09-26-2016, 12:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Digitalis

To test this, I suggest you get the bride to RUN down the aisle...

Which way??

**Wheatridger** · 09-26-2016, 12:53 PM

Just because... if "The Viewfinder is the Soul of the Camera," the K-1 is Aretha Franklin and and Stevie Wonder, combined.

**Digitalis** · 09-26-2016, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

To test this, I suggest you get the bride to RUN down the aisle...

Originally posted by Pioneer

Which way??

Considering divorce rates, into the arms of her lawyer.

Qwntm · 09-27-2016, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by Wheatridger

Just because... if "The Viewfinder is the Soul of the Camera," the K-1 is Aretha Franklin and and Stevie Wonder, combined.

THAT's a lot of soul!

**eccs19** · 09-28-2016, 05:45 AM

I just shot a wedding this past weekend with my K-1, and it worked great. One thing I was very pleased with, a few shots, TTL failed me, and shots were underexposed. Easily recovered 2 stops (lower ISO) and quality was still very good. I did a few shots also where I was happy I had the tilt screen. I would have just been guessing had I not had the screen to help me out.

**UncleVanya** · 09-28-2016, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

To test this, I suggest you get the bride to RUN down the aisle...

Nearly 20 years ago my bride dashed down the stairs of our wedding venue. She was so excited and happy that it was just what she wanted to do. I'm glad she didn't fall!

dfp771 · 09-28-2016, 05:28 PM

I've done weddings with both cameras. I now use the K-5iis with the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 zoom as my backup camera. The K-5iis can produce great images but I like the bump in resolution and 1 stop lower noise when using the K-1. The auto white balance appears to work better on the K-1. I use all prime lenses on the K-1 and don't find that to be a problem when doing weddings.

09-28-2016, 05:28 PM	#23
dfp771 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Monterey County, California Photos: Albums Posts: 97	From K5iis to K-1 I've done weddings with both cameras. I now use the K-5iis with the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 zoom as my backup camera. The K-5iis can produce great images but I like the bump in resolution and 1 stop lower noise when using the K-1. The auto white balance appears to work better on the K-1. I use all prime lenses on the K-1 and don't find that to be a problem when doing weddings.

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09-26-2016, 12:03 PM	#16
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	I did not shot the wedding with K-1, but the rodeo and baseball. I can say that the main advantage for upgrade to me would be high ISO performance (no flash for dances in poor light), and DR recovery. Plus it's easy to get that dreamy background while the lens is stopped down for decent sharpness. And I just love the articulated screen to shoot from the lower position.

09-26-2016, 12:13 PM - 1 Like	#17
Pioneer Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wandering the Streets Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,411	Originally posted by Digitalis To test this, I suggest you get the bride to RUN down the aisle... Which way??

09-26-2016, 12:53 PM	#18
Wheatridger Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Front Range Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 644	Just because... if "The Viewfinder is the Soul of the Camera," the K-1 is Aretha Franklin and and Stevie Wonder, combined.

09-26-2016, 03:46 PM	#19
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Digitalis To test this, I suggest you get the bride to RUN down the aisle... Originally posted by Pioneer Which way?? Considering divorce rates, into the arms of her lawyer.

09-27-2016, 04:21 PM	#20
Qwntm Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 856	Originally posted by Wheatridger Just because... if "The Viewfinder is the Soul of the Camera," the K-1 is Aretha Franklin and and Stevie Wonder, combined. THAT's a lot of soul!

09-28-2016, 05:45 AM	#21
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510	I just shot a wedding this past weekend with my K-1, and it worked great. One thing I was very pleased with, a few shots, TTL failed me, and shots were underexposed. Easily recovered 2 stops (lower ISO) and quality was still very good. I did a few shots also where I was happy I had the tilt screen. I would have just been guessing had I not had the screen to help me out.

09-28-2016, 06:12 AM	#22
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,385	Originally posted by Digitalis To test this, I suggest you get the bride to RUN down the aisle... Nearly 20 years ago my bride dashed down the stairs of our wedding venue. She was so excited and happy that it was just what she wanted to do. I'm glad she didn't fall!

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