Post Your Best KP Shots

**mtngal** · 05-07-2020, 07:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Angulon

What about a warranty enquiry, or have you tried ?

The camera is over two years old so out of warranty, sadly.

After thinking about it and trying to convince myself that I could get along just fine with my back-up camera (a K1), I happened to see the post about B&H selling the KP with a grip for the same price as the KP by itself. The only time I tried to use a camera with a grip I found it difficult because my hands are small, so I’ve never bothered with one in the past. But since it’s free, I figured why not and ordered it.

It’s hot dogs and peanut butter and jelly for the rest of the month for me...

**Des** · 05-07-2020, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

Ahah, good stuff Des.

Thanks Eddy.

Originally posted by BruceBanner

my Crop kit is DA 12-24, HD DA 20-40 and 55-300PLM

That's an excellent kit too. I've also got the DA 12-24. It's a nice lens and obviously more versatile. But since I got the 15, I tend to take it more often - so pocketable and produces lovely punchy images, with a similar look to the 20-40 (I have the HD version of the 15). Would be a tough choice which to take on a trip. (Not that we have to worry about that at the moment!)

**BruceBanner** · 05-07-2020, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by Des

Thanks Eddy.

That's an excellent kit too. I've also got the DA 12-24. It's a nice lens and obviously more versatile. But since I got the 15, I tend to take it more often - so pocketable and produces lovely punchy images, with a similar look to the 20-40 (I have the HD version of the 15). Would be a tough choice which to take on a trip. (Not that we have to worry about that at the moment!)

Yeah if I had no K-1 the HD DA 15 would be kept, I just try and eek out and maximise all my lenses. The DA 12-24 performs quite differently on FF to Crop and offers some alternative DoF and perspectives. But the 15 is so cute and compact and generally a no brainer to toss in the bag. The 12-24 and its hood can take up a bit of room.

**Mbaez** · 05-09-2020, 08:12 PM - **9 Likes**

Spectacular sky colors today.

selfnoise · 05-09-2020, 08:29 PM - **10 Likes**

One outdoor and one indoor flower:

**Digitalis** · 05-09-2020, 10:39 PM - **9 Likes**

Mopane Wood headjoint for my Haynes Flute

Pentax KP - SMCP-K 55mm f/1.8 @ f/5.6 ISO 100 1/160th with Linear polariser and a ceiling bounced AD400 @ 1/16th power.

northcoastgreg · 05-10-2020, 06:38 AM - **10 Likes**

Mono Lake, with the DA 55-300 PLM:

**mikesbike** · 05-10-2020, 02:41 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by scotty707

Arcata Marsh. Taken with DA 18-135.

Very nice!! Fine work. Another thing proven here- the DA 18-135mm is still showing the improvement expected from the high-res KP that many would expect to only find with top-tier lenses. I have top-tier lenses, but when I need its versatility, I do not hesitate to snap my DA 18-135mm onto my KP! It remains one of my most-often recommended lenses.

You might consider also posting these fine images in the "DA 18-135mm WR show us what it can do" thread, and indicating the KP was used.

---------- Post added 05-10-20 at 02:53 PM ----------

Originally posted by Des

Yes, DA 15 Ltd.

KP, 15, 20-40 and 55-300 (all new except the 15) cost me $A2400 total. Hard to beat for a high quality compact versatile kit.

A great kit for high quality with amazing compactness!

selfnoise · 05-10-2020, 06:54 PM - **8 Likes**

Took another hike today. Might as well glue the 35mm limited on the camera when I'm in the woods.

**kwb** · 05-10-2020, 06:59 PM - **3 Likes**

Happy Mother's Day! KP and 55-300 PLM, cropped.

"We're going home!" ("No we aren't", in a hushed voice.) by k kwb, on Flickr

cport · 05-10-2020, 10:44 PM - **6 Likes**

timb64 · 05-11-2020, 04:22 AM - **6 Likes**

Rural Idyll

DA16-85WR

**BruceBanner** · 05-12-2020, 02:39 PM - **6 Likes**

timb64 · 05-13-2020, 07:35 AM - **9 Likes**

DA55-300WR

superpowerpinger · 05-13-2020, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

Mono Lake, with the DA 55-300 PLM:

Excellent composition!

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mtngal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever I’m Parked Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,003	Originally posted by Angulon What about a warranty enquiry, or have you tried ? The camera is over two years old so out of warranty, sadly. After thinking about it and trying to convince myself that I could get along just fine with my back-up camera (a K1), I happened to see the post about B&H selling the KP with a grip for the same price as the KP by itself. The only time I tried to use a camera with a grip I found it difficult because my hands are small, so I’ve never bothered with one in the past. But since it’s free, I figured why not and ordered it. It’s hot dogs and peanut butter and jelly for the rest of the month for me...

05-07-2020, 07:55 PM	#2162
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,422	Originally posted by BruceBanner Ahah, good stuff Des. Thanks Eddy. Originally posted by BruceBanner my Crop kit is DA 12-24, HD DA 20-40 and 55-300PLM That's an excellent kit too. I've also got the DA 12-24. It's a nice lens and obviously more versatile. But since I got the 15, I tend to take it more often - so pocketable and produces lovely punchy images, with a similar look to the 20-40 (I have the HD version of the 15). Would be a tough choice which to take on a trip. (Not that we have to worry about that at the moment!)

05-07-2020, 08:58 PM	#2163
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Originally posted by Des Thanks Eddy. That's an excellent kit too. I've also got the DA 12-24. It's a nice lens and obviously more versatile. But since I got the 15, I tend to take it more often - so pocketable and produces lovely punchy images, with a similar look to the 20-40 (I have the HD version of the 15). Would be a tough choice which to take on a trip. (Not that we have to worry about that at the moment!) Yeah if I had no K-1 the HD DA 15 would be kept, I just try and eek out and maximise all my lenses. The DA 12-24 performs quite differently on FF to Crop and offers some alternative DoF and perspectives. But the 15 is so cute and compact and generally a no brainer to toss in the bag. The 12-24 and its hood can take up a bit of room.

05-09-2020, 08:29 PM - 10 Likes	#2165
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05-09-2020, 10:39 PM - 9 Likes	#2166
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Mopane Wood headjoint for my Haynes Flute Pentax KP - SMCP-K 55mm f/1.8 @ f/5.6 ISO 100 1/160th with Linear polariser and a ceiling bounced AD400 @ 1/16th power.

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mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,549	Originally posted by scotty707 Arcata Marsh. Taken with DA 18-135. Very nice!! Fine work. Another thing proven here- the DA 18-135mm is still showing the improvement expected from the high-res KP that many would expect to only find with top-tier lenses. I have top-tier lenses, but when I need its versatility, I do not hesitate to snap my DA 18-135mm onto my KP! It remains one of my most-often recommended lenses. You might consider also posting these fine images in the "DA 18-135mm WR show us what it can do" thread, and indicating the KP was used. ---------- Post added 05-10-20 at 02:53 PM ---------- Originally posted by Des Yes, DA 15 Ltd. KP, 15, 20-40 and 55-300 (all new except the 15) cost me $A2400 total. Hard to beat for a high quality compact versatile kit. A great kit for high quality with amazing compactness!

05-10-2020, 06:54 PM - 8 Likes	#2169
selfnoise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Westbrook, ME, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 288	Took another hike today. Might as well glue the 35mm limited on the camera when I'm in the woods.

05-10-2020, 06:59 PM - 3 Likes	#2170
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,223	Happy Mother's Day! KP and 55-300 PLM, cropped. "We're going home!" ("No we aren't", in a hushed voice.) by k kwb, on Flickr

05-11-2020, 04:22 AM - 6 Likes	#2172
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	Rural Idyll DA16-85WR

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timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	DA55-300WR

05-13-2020, 08:12 PM	#2175
superpowerpinger Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 106	Originally posted by northcoastgreg Mono Lake, with the DA 55-300 PLM: Excellent composition!

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