Originally posted by MJKoski Yes I found similarities there. Interesting. I have owned K-1 Mk2 since it was introduced in 2018 and this is kind of a record of keeping a single camera body for me. I have to admit I lost quite a bit of money when jumping systems so I decided to quit such "hobby" after a while. Sure, it was fun every now and then, but did not result in better pictures :]
Oh I agree. New cameras do not result in better pictures at all, but having a camera you're comfortable with will certainly go a long way to making the experience much more enjoyable, which in turn will likely inspire the user to shoot more often, which will likely lead to the photographer making better images
It's awesome you have kept the camera so long. For me 5.5 years is my max for one camera (Canon 5D II).
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Originally posted by derekkite Enjoyed the article. I started with a K-5, at the time best IQ for the dollar, and stuck with the brand. The K1 was amazing; the low light capabilities got me more shots than the quicker K3. The K1 II is even better. I shoot wildlife and it has changed my photography. It isn't simply capturing a subject, it is about composing a photo. I don't miss any, the focus is better than the K3, and I can let the ISO wander into netherland and still get a good shot. The colors and richness of IQ raises the bar for me, I have to work harder to find the limits of this camera.
Each to his own of course. I shoot with people using almost everything imaginable, and we all get lovely shots.
Same here. I shoot with people who use all brands, and just like your friends, they all get great shots. Really any modern camera is capable of producing beautifully detailed images, and they can all render gorgeous colors, at the end of the day it just comes down to what feels best to you in the hand, and what system has the lenses that you want to use. I capture wildlife images too, along with landscapes for fun. On the business side of things I shoot portraits, and do a lot of corporate work. The K1 II hasn't let me down. Shooting with it is a joy.