Originally posted by glinda do you like this camera, the k-1 , really ? do you use it much ? isn't it heavy ? are the images it produces, that much better than a crop sensor camera ? is the added potential bokeh something that happens in actuality ? would you buy this over a nikon or canon if they were the same price ? just askin' .
glinda.
1. I do like it.
2. K-3 is sitting on the shelf, waiting for another safari where I will use the 300. K-1 is my current go-to body.
3. It’s a bit heavy, but well-balanced. I’ve used it with the Sigma 70-200, which is not as heavy as the Pentax 70-200.
4. I’ve gotten some great images with the K-5 and K-3. I’ve gotten great images with the K-1. More keepers with the K-1, but I think that’s due to autofocus improvements, not necessarily FF-related. The K-1 is better for some images, i.e. narrow depth of focus. Additionally, there’s more dynamic range to play with in the K-1 images. Low light shots are better with K-1.
5. Yes, the added potential bokeh happens.
6. Would buy over a Canon at same price, based on reviews. If the D850 were the same price, I might go with that, although I would need to factor in replacement of my Limited primes. Given that the D850 is currently (i.e., a minute ago) $1300 more than I paid for my silver K-1 with grip, the question is moot. Even a refurbished D810 is more than the current K-1 price at B&H. Please note, I don’t shoot much video.