Newbie with K1

tncasual · 10-30-2020, 05:42 AM - **3 Likes**

I have only had a couple of days with my new to me K1. I sure do have a great deal to learn. Coming from Olympus mft, it seems I really have a steep learning curve with the K1. Although, that is one of the reasons I wanted to try a new camera. I had become compacent and creatively stagnant in mft. Hopefully learning this new camera will spark creativity.

Anyway, here are a few of my first images.

Taken with the Super Takumar 50/1.4

Taken with the Super Takumar 28/3.5

Taken with the Super Takumar 105/2.8

Sandy Hancock · 10-30-2020, 06:13 AM

Welcome! Great to see you are giving some classic old lenses some room to breathe in their native format.

Once you get used to the K-1 I'm sure you'll love it.

pschlute · 10-30-2020, 06:21 AM

Originally posted by tncasual

it seems I really have a steep learning curve with the K1

looks to me like you are well up that curve already

ChristianRock · 10-30-2020, 06:45 AM

With a very nice set of Takumars, nonetheless... very nice to see. I'm sure you'll do well!

**aslyfox** · 10-30-2020, 07:23 AM

nice

I would recommend you think about purchasing the ebook if you don't have it already

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/donations/?ebooks=1&loginrequired=1#sub18

Billk · 10-30-2020, 11:03 PM

Great shots!

My K1 is my favourite camera ever. Pretty sure it will be yours too.

Gabriel82 · 11-01-2020, 09:31 AM

Wow. Great captures to be sure.

Anyone know/think the K-1 mk II will be even lower-priced before Thanksgiving than the current $1796? I would hope so, but I haven't priced this model before for that time. I know usually the lenses end up quite a bit cheaper if one waits then.

tncasual · 11-01-2020, 09:53 AM - **5 Likes**

This is the kind of image that I was never quite happy with on my Olympus. I see real potential here in what I would like to create:

mikeprotts · 11-01-2020, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by Gabriel82

Wow. Great captures to be sure.

Anyone know/think the K-1 mk II will be even lower-priced before Thanksgiving than the current $1796? I would hope so, but I haven't priced this model before for that time. I know usually the lenses end up quite a bit cheaper if one waits then.

You might find a good example as something like ex-display or one that someone's traded in, as long as you're happy not to have brand new.

Mike

**barondla** · 11-05-2020, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by tncasual

This is the kind of image that I was never quite happy with on my Olympus. I see real potential here in what I would like to create:

Welcome to Pentax and the forums. K-1 is a great camera with amazing dynamic range.

Thanks for sharing,
barondla

dave_roe · 11-07-2020, 02:38 PM

It appears that the learning curve for you was very short and small. Some nice shots.

The K-1 has made me put all my other cameras on a shelf collecting dust. It is a real winner in my book.

**Ray Cox** · 12-25-2020, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by Billk

Great shots!

My K1 is my favourite camera ever. Pretty sure it will be yours too.

I too enjoy the K1. Well designed and user friendly.

A quote from Kirk Tuck on his blog The Visual Science Lab / Kirk Tuck: Nostalgia for cameras past. There were some that were just so much fun to use. There are better ones (technical measure) that just suck the fun out of photography...

"One of my recent camera purchases that I think I most regret getting rid of, from a handling point of view, was the Pentax K1. It was the most confidence inspiring body design I think I've handled since the days of the Nikon D700."

I agree whole heartedly having had a Nikon D700 as a studio camera, but the K1 trumps it.

10-30-2020, 05:42 AM - 3 Likes	#1
tncasual Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Tennessee Posts: 881	Newbie with K1 I have only had a couple of days with my new to me K1. I sure do have a great deal to learn. Coming from Olympus mft, it seems I really have a steep learning curve with the K1. Although, that is one of the reasons I wanted to try a new camera. I had become compacent and creatively stagnant in mft. Hopefully learning this new camera will spark creativity. Anyway, here are a few of my first images. Taken with the Super Takumar 50/1.4 Taken with the Super Takumar 28/3.5 Taken with the Super Takumar 105/2.8

11-01-2020, 09:31 AM	#7
Gabriel82 New Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: TX Posts: 11	some great pics...plus question Wow. Great captures to be sure. Anyone know/think the K-1 mk II will be even lower-priced before Thanksgiving than the current $1796? I would hope so, but I haven't priced this model before for that time. I know usually the lenses end up quite a bit cheaper if one waits then.

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Welcome! Great to see you are giving some classic old lenses some room to breathe in their native format. Once you get used to the K-1 I'm sure you'll love it.

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pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,215	Originally posted by tncasual it seems I really have a steep learning curve with the K1 looks to me like you are well up that curve already

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ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	With a very nice set of Takumars, nonetheless... very nice to see. I'm sure you'll do well!

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	nice I would recommend you think about purchasing the ebook if you don't have it already https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/donations/?ebooks=1&loginrequired=1#sub18

10-30-2020, 11:03 PM	#6
Billk Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 349	Great shots! My K1 is my favourite camera ever. Pretty sure it will be yours too.

11-01-2020, 09:53 AM - 5 Likes	#8
tncasual Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Tennessee Posts: 881 Original Poster	This is the kind of image that I was never quite happy with on my Olympus. I see real potential here in what I would like to create:

11-01-2020, 12:06 PM	#9
mikeprotts Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 66	Originally posted by Gabriel82 Wow. Great captures to be sure. Anyone know/think the K-1 mk II will be even lower-priced before Thanksgiving than the current $1796? I would hope so, but I haven't priced this model before for that time. I know usually the lenses end up quite a bit cheaper if one waits then. You might find a good example as something like ex-display or one that someone's traded in, as long as you're happy not to have brand new. Mike

11-05-2020, 10:51 PM	#10
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715	Originally posted by tncasual This is the kind of image that I was never quite happy with on my Olympus. I see real potential here in what I would like to create: Welcome to Pentax and the forums. K-1 is a great camera with amazing dynamic range. Thanks for sharing, barondla

11-07-2020, 02:38 PM	#11
dave_roe Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rome, Italy Photos: Albums Posts: 584	It appears that the learning curve for you was very short and small. Some nice shots. The K-1 has made me put all my other cameras on a shelf collecting dust. It is a real winner in my book.

12-25-2020, 10:44 AM	#12
Ray Cox Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Utica,Il Posts: 184	Originally posted by Billk Great shots! My K1 is my favourite camera ever. Pretty sure it will be yours too. I too enjoy the K1. Well designed and user friendly. A quote from Kirk Tuck on his blog The Visual Science Lab / Kirk Tuck: Nostalgia for cameras past. There were some that were just so much fun to use. There are better ones (technical measure) that just suck the fun out of photography... "One of my recent camera purchases that I think I most regret getting rid of, from a handling point of view, was the Pentax K1. It was the most confidence inspiring body design I think I've handled since the days of the Nikon D700." I agree whole heartedly having had a Nikon D700 as a studio camera, but the K1 trumps it.