My K-1 has finally landed!

deepbluish · 10-08-2016, 04:55 AM - **9 Likes**

I know everyone's already sick of posts like these, but I'm so ecstatic that I have to share this with the world.

Bought 'used' in Switzerland, five months old. Looks like new. I am also very happy to report that it works with the dreaded Sigma 70-200 without problems even though I haven't sent it for a firmware upgrade.

Pentax K-1 by Željko Puljak, on Flickr

**BigMackCam** · 10-08-2016, 05:00 AM

I never get sick of hearing about member's new gear. Congratulations on a fine camera!!

**Kerrowdown** · 10-08-2016, 05:14 AM

Congratulations enjoy your photography experience.

sumitkar1971 · 10-08-2016, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by deepbluish

I know everyone's already sick of posts like these, but I'm so ecstatic that I have to share this with the world.

Bought 'used' in Switzerland, five months old. Looks like new. I am also very happy to report that it works with the dreaded Sigma 70-200 without problems even though I haven't sent it for a firmware upgrade.

Pentax K-1 by Željko Puljak, on Flickr

Enjoy it my friend. It is exquisite and you will love it. Welcome to the club

kjphilippona · 10-08-2016, 07:54 AM

Enjoy

ChristianRock · 10-08-2016, 11:12 AM

One day I'll join the club and then you guys will have to bear with my excitement as well

until then... Congratulations

**chuck_c** · 10-08-2016, 11:54 AM

Congratulations!!! Enjoy!!!

deepbluish · 10-08-2016, 12:59 PM

Thanks everyone!

So far, I am just astonished how different this camera is in comparison to my K-5. Focus accuracy is the first thing that strikes out.

**kiwi_jono** · 10-08-2016, 05:17 PM

Its always good to hear some enthusiasm and when I have finally hit my savings to get a K-1, I'm sure I will feel the same way!

Originally posted by deepbluish

Thanks everyone!

So far, I am just astonished how different this camera is in comparison to my K-5. Focus accuracy is the first thing that strikes out.

This is great to hear! I'm on a K-5 currently, and while I can live with it any improvement in AF would certainly be welcome!

oscaletrains · 10-09-2016, 09:02 AM

What stands out for me with the k1 is low light performance. With a 35mm f2 i can look at a fairly dark room that to my eyes says this is going to need a flash, but the resulting photo is perfect. I am amazed every time it happens.

**lazarustx** · 10-09-2016, 04:20 PM

Congrats!

**felixkh** · 10-09-2016, 11:09 PM

Welcome to the K1 family!

banep · 10-10-2016, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by deepbluish

I know everyone's already sick of posts like these, but I'm so ecstatic that I have to share this with the world.

Bought 'used' in Switzerland, five months old. Looks like new. I am also very happy to report that it works with the dreaded Sigma 70-200 without problems even though I haven't sent it for a firmware upgrade.

Pentax K-1 by Željko Puljak, on Flickr

Congratulations!

Is that 70-200 exactly Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 HSM II Macro?
Would you be so kind to check what is the LENS ID in exif of your jpg or raw file?
You will be the first person to have combo of K-1+70-200HSM II Macro working with original firmware (LENS ID 8 255) and that could become very interesting.
I have a doubt that you bought second hand lens which already had been seviced including firmware update.
Another option is that you have one of the latest samples of HSM II Macro which brand new had updated firmware (LENS ID 8 16).
Anyway your info will be very valuable to me and the rest of disappointed Sigma owners. Thank you!

Class A · 10-10-2016, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by deepbluish

I know everyone's already sick of posts like these, but I'm so ecstatic that I have to share this with the world.

Congratulations on making a good choice and I'm glad you are enjoying the camera.

MikePlunkett · 10-11-2016, 01:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by deepbluish

I know everyone's already sick of posts like these, but I'm so ecstatic that I have to share this with the world.

Bought 'used' in Switzerland, five months old. Looks like new. I am also very happy to report that it works with the dreaded Sigma 70-200 without problems even though I haven't sent it for a firmware upgrade.

I never get sick of welcoming people to the K-1 fold. You now own an absolutely awesome camera that will give you a great deal of pleasure.

---------- Post added 10-11-16 at 09:59 AM ----------

Originally posted by deepbluish

So far, I am just astonished how different this camera is in comparison to my K-5. Focus accuracy is the first thing that strikes out.

I also went from a K-5 to the K-1 and the step up in image quality is astonishing. Don't get me wrong, I loved my K-5 but the new camera is just in a totally different league.

10-08-2016, 04:55 AM - 9 Likes	#1
deepbluish Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 130	My K-1 has finally landed! I know everyone's already sick of posts like these, but I'm so ecstatic that I have to share this with the world. Bought 'used' in Switzerland, five months old. Looks like new. I am also very happy to report that it works with the dreaded Sigma 70-200 without problems even though I haven't sent it for a firmware upgrade. Pentax K-1 by Željko Puljak, on Flickr

10-10-2016, 06:05 AM	#13
banep Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 360	Originally posted by deepbluish I know everyone's already sick of posts like these, but I'm so ecstatic that I have to share this with the world. Bought 'used' in Switzerland, five months old. Looks like new. I am also very happy to report that it works with the dreaded Sigma 70-200 without problems even though I haven't sent it for a firmware upgrade. Pentax K-1 by Željko Puljak, on Flickr Congratulations! Is that 70-200 exactly Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 HSM II Macro? Would you be so kind to check what is the LENS ID in exif of your jpg or raw file? You will be the first person to have combo of K-1+70-200HSM II Macro working with original firmware (LENS ID 8 255) and that could become very interesting. I have a doubt that you bought second hand lens which already had been seviced including firmware update. Another option is that you have one of the latest samples of HSM II Macro which brand new had updated firmware (LENS ID 8 16). Anyway your info will be very valuable to me and the rest of disappointed Sigma owners. Thank you! Last edited by banep; 10-10-2016 at 10:29 AM.

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BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,686	I never get sick of hearing about member's new gear. Congratulations on a fine camera!!

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Congratulations enjoy your photography experience.

10-08-2016, 06:55 AM	#4
sumitkar1971 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 100	Originally posted by deepbluish I know everyone's already sick of posts like these, but I'm so ecstatic that I have to share this with the world. Bought 'used' in Switzerland, five months old. Looks like new. I am also very happy to report that it works with the dreaded Sigma 70-200 without problems even though I haven't sent it for a firmware upgrade. Pentax K-1 by Željko Puljak, on Flickr Enjoy it my friend. It is exquisite and you will love it. Welcome to the club

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kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	Enjoy

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ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	One day I'll join the club and then you guys will have to bear with my excitement as well until then... Congratulations

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chuck_c Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westerville, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,588	Congratulations!!! Enjoy!!!

10-08-2016, 12:59 PM	#8
deepbluish Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 130 Original Poster	Thanks everyone! So far, I am just astonished how different this camera is in comparison to my K-5. Focus accuracy is the first thing that strikes out.

10-08-2016, 05:17 PM	#9
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Its always good to hear some enthusiasm and when I have finally hit my savings to get a K-1, I'm sure I will feel the same way! Originally posted by deepbluish Thanks everyone! So far, I am just astonished how different this camera is in comparison to my K-5. Focus accuracy is the first thing that strikes out. This is great to hear! I'm on a K-5 currently, and while I can live with it any improvement in AF would certainly be welcome!

10-09-2016, 09:02 AM	#10
oscaletrains Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 172	What stands out for me with the k1 is low light performance. With a 35mm f2 i can look at a fairly dark room that to my eyes says this is going to need a flash, but the resulting photo is perfect. I am amazed every time it happens.

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lazarustx Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 209	Congrats!

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felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	Welcome to the K1 family!

10-10-2016, 09:00 AM	#14
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by deepbluish I know everyone's already sick of posts like these, but I'm so ecstatic that I have to share this with the world. Congratulations on making a good choice and I'm glad you are enjoying the camera.

10-11-2016, 01:55 AM - 1 Like	#15
MikePlunkett Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 49	Originally posted by deepbluish I know everyone's already sick of posts like these, but I'm so ecstatic that I have to share this with the world. Bought 'used' in Switzerland, five months old. Looks like new. I am also very happy to report that it works with the dreaded Sigma 70-200 without problems even though I haven't sent it for a firmware upgrade. I never get sick of welcoming people to the K-1 fold. You now own an absolutely awesome camera that will give you a great deal of pleasure. ---------- Post added 10-11-16 at 09:59 AM ---------- Originally posted by deepbluish So far, I am just astonished how different this camera is in comparison to my K-5. Focus accuracy is the first thing that strikes out. I also went from a K-5 to the K-1 and the step up in image quality is astonishing. Don't get me wrong, I loved my K-5 but the new camera is just in a totally different league.