Silver on Silver Camera Pron

**monochrome** · 03-02-2017, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

To tell you the truth, I emailed dcshooter and told him "i want my 50mm to look like that!" and showed him that picture

I sent Brian an A50/1.2 that has a buggered filter ring (got it cheap) for his repair - and while he's at it, make it look like that same photo.

It is mostly for use with my silver KX, but I won't tear it off my black K-1, or black K-01 either

noelpolar · 03-02-2017, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

I sent Brian an A50/1.2 that has a buggered filter ring (got it cheap) for his repair - and while he's at it, make it look like that same photo.

It is mostly for use with my silver KX, but I won't tear it off my black K-1, or black K-01 either

Thats ok.... I only have the Australian rights.....

**mikesbike** · 03-02-2017, 05:08 PM

Looks great, looks of fine quality and very distinctive! I agree both the silver and black lenses look great on the silver body, but the silver lenses look ok but not as nice on a black body. I already have silver Limiteds of the 43mm, the 77mm, and the 20-40mm zoom. I also have some old film based lenses in silver. Seeing your new KP with the 77mm has me really looking forward even more to getting a silver KP also!

**TimR** · 03-05-2017, 02:55 AM

Thats a really nice looking kit.
Thanks for sharing.

cali92rs · 03-15-2017, 08:25 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by noelpolar

Cool.... now a silver 43 would round things out nicely!

I think I need help

**monochrome** · 03-15-2017, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

I think I need help

I think you need a silver K-1 to go with those FA Limiteds.

.

gm4life · 03-15-2017, 09:29 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

I think I need help

A lot of us need that. Great combo! Looks sharp!

I can relate after going from a QS1 with two lens kit and an MX1 at the beginning of December now too... Those plus a K3II, black KP, DA 15 LTD, DA 16-85, DA 20-40 LTD, DA 35 LTD, DA 50, DA 55 *, DA 55-300 (non PLM), DA 300 *, AF200FG, Manfrotto 290 Extra Tripod with ball head and a Manfrotto BeFree Compact Tripod with ball head in 4 months I get it.

Plus 3 Lowe Pro Mica bags in various sizes/configs a couple more Lowe Pro camera holster style bags and Hoya HD filters for all lenses plus Hoya HMC Skylights for the two DA * lenses as well. I feel like I have done enough damage!

At least this gives me sometime to save up for the DFA 85 * Pentax will release, which is my next planned lens purchase.

Sure glad you got the 43 to complete the trio of FA Limiteds, I am afraid if I stay in this thread too long I will end up with one!

Last edited by gm4life; 03-15-2017 at 09:34 PM.

noelpolar · 03-17-2017, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

I think I need help

No...I think you've helped yourself quite enough already......

syslyn · 03-18-2017, 07:53 AM

Great looking camera! I have a question. I'm most likely going to be getting a KP in the next couple of months. I'm a traditionalist, and love the look of my original Spotmatic F, versus my all black cameras. Can you tell me if the metal finish on the KP is actually a metal surface? Or is it metallic finished plastic? I'm concerned that if it's plastic the finish will wear off or get scratched. Thanks.

**mikesbike** · 03-18-2017, 02:42 PM - **1 Like**

From what I've read, the top plate where the control knobs are installed is polycarbonate while the other panels are magnesium alloy. This is evidently common practice across brands for their premium models, being mostly metal with some polycarbonate panels. As to the finish wearing off or scratching, the silver finish should be no more prone to this than the black finish. I have numerous Pentax models having both all polycarbonate bodies over metal frames and some mostly metal bodies, none of which have shown susceptibility to such damage.

Virtually anything used a lot and handled a great deal will likely eventually show some signs of use and wear. Older metal film bodies I have seen, as well as old metal lens barrels, have exhibited some brassing wear after years of handling.

There will be detailed test reviews of the KP out within a few weeks or a few months.

syslyn · 03-19-2017, 09:09 AM

Thanks for the reply. I'll most likely be getting the silver body. I look forward to the review.

**mikesbike** · 03-19-2017, 12:05 PM - **1 Like**

Keep an eye on Imaging Resource, where they spend a lot of field time with a camera, and reviews are very detailed. The review they currently have is hands-on preliminary, their full review still to come. They also have lab test shots where you can compare images with other cameras having performed the same shot. The still life image of bottles, fabrics, etc. at various ISO is especially useful for comparing noise in shadow areas of similar depth, and retention of detail at higher ISO.

**mikesbike** · 03-19-2017, 08:25 PM - **1 Like**

Another thing, the tests are done with default settings. When you get your camera, I recommend the sub-setting of "fine" sharpening. Except of course, not generally when using the "portrait" custom image category. You will see this and other categories among a variety of image configurations, each having pre-sets as to color saturation, contrast, sharpening, etc. which can be user adjusted. Default category is "Bright" for well-saturated colorful results. I add "fine" to its sharpening, as well as also in the "Natural" category. I have found this has yielded better results with every Pentax DSLR body I've had.

kshapero · 04-16-2017, 03:13 PM

Thinking of jumping in on a Silver KP. Question? Is the "Silver" on the KP body plastic or some kind of alloy?

Arjay Bee · 04-16-2017, 04:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kshapero

Thinking of jumping in on a Silver KP. Question? Is the "Silver" on the KP body plastic or some kind of alloy?

Check post #24 and following replies.

03-19-2017, 08:25 PM - 1 Like	#28
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,549	Another thing, the tests are done with default settings. When you get your camera, I recommend the sub-setting of "fine" sharpening. Except of course, not generally when using the "portrait" custom image category. You will see this and other categories among a variety of image configurations, each having pre-sets as to color saturation, contrast, sharpening, etc. which can be user adjusted. Default category is "Bright" for well-saturated colorful results. I add "fine" to its sharpening, as well as also in the "Natural" category. I have found this has yielded better results with every Pentax DSLR body I've had. Last edited by mikesbike; 03-19-2017 at 08:33 PM.

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03-02-2017, 04:54 PM	#16
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by cali92rs To tell you the truth, I emailed dcshooter and told him "i want my 50mm to look like that!" and showed him that picture I sent Brian an A50/1.2 that has a buggered filter ring (got it cheap) for his repair - and while he's at it, make it look like that same photo. It is mostly for use with my silver KX, but I won't tear it off my black K-1, or black K-01 either

03-02-2017, 04:59 PM	#17
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by monochrome I sent Brian an A50/1.2 that has a buggered filter ring (got it cheap) for his repair - and while he's at it, make it look like that same photo. It is mostly for use with my silver KX, but I won't tear it off my black K-1, or black K-01 either Thats ok.... I only have the Australian rights.....

03-02-2017, 05:08 PM	#18
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,549	Looks great, looks of fine quality and very distinctive! I agree both the silver and black lenses look great on the silver body, but the silver lenses look ok but not as nice on a black body. I already have silver Limiteds of the 43mm, the 77mm, and the 20-40mm zoom. I also have some old film based lenses in silver. Seeing your new KP with the 77mm has me really looking forward even more to getting a silver KP also!

03-05-2017, 02:55 AM	#19
TimR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 344	Thats a really nice looking kit. Thanks for sharing.

03-15-2017, 08:25 PM - 2 Likes	#20
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354 Original Poster	Originally posted by noelpolar Cool.... now a silver 43 would round things out nicely! I think I need help

03-15-2017, 08:41 PM	#21
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by cali92rs I think I need help I think you need a silver K-1 to go with those FA Limiteds. .

03-15-2017, 09:29 PM	#22
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602	Originally posted by cali92rs I think I need help A lot of us need that. Great combo! Looks sharp! I can relate after going from a QS1 with two lens kit and an MX1 at the beginning of December now too... Those plus a K3II, black KP, DA 15 LTD, DA 16-85, DA 20-40 LTD, DA 35 LTD, DA 50, DA 55 , DA 55-300 (non PLM), DA 300 , AF200FG, Manfrotto 290 Extra Tripod with ball head and a Manfrotto BeFree Compact Tripod with ball head in 4 months I get it. Plus 3 Lowe Pro Mica bags in various sizes/configs a couple more Lowe Pro camera holster style bags and Hoya HD filters for all lenses plus Hoya HMC Skylights for the two DA * lenses as well. I feel like I have done enough damage! At least this gives me sometime to save up for the DFA 85 * Pentax will release, which is my next planned lens purchase. Sure glad you got the 43 to complete the trio of FA Limiteds, I am afraid if I stay in this thread too long I will end up with one! Last edited by gm4life; 03-15-2017 at 09:34 PM.

03-17-2017, 03:07 PM	#23
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by cali92rs I think I need help No...I think you've helped yourself quite enough already......

03-18-2017, 07:53 AM	#24
syslyn New Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Elmhurst, IL Posts: 8	Great looking camera! I have a question. I'm most likely going to be getting a KP in the next couple of months. I'm a traditionalist, and love the look of my original Spotmatic F, versus my all black cameras. Can you tell me if the metal finish on the KP is actually a metal surface? Or is it metallic finished plastic? I'm concerned that if it's plastic the finish will wear off or get scratched. Thanks.

03-18-2017, 02:42 PM - 1 Like	#25
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,549	From what I've read, the top plate where the control knobs are installed is polycarbonate while the other panels are magnesium alloy. This is evidently common practice across brands for their premium models, being mostly metal with some polycarbonate panels. As to the finish wearing off or scratching, the silver finish should be no more prone to this than the black finish. I have numerous Pentax models having both all polycarbonate bodies over metal frames and some mostly metal bodies, none of which have shown susceptibility to such damage. Virtually anything used a lot and handled a great deal will likely eventually show some signs of use and wear. Older metal film bodies I have seen, as well as old metal lens barrels, have exhibited some brassing wear after years of handling. There will be detailed test reviews of the KP out within a few weeks or a few months.

03-19-2017, 09:09 AM	#26
syslyn New Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Elmhurst, IL Posts: 8	Thanks for the reply. I'll most likely be getting the silver body. I look forward to the review.

03-19-2017, 12:05 PM - 1 Like	#27
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,549	Keep an eye on Imaging Resource, where they spend a lot of field time with a camera, and reviews are very detailed. The review they currently have is hands-on preliminary, their full review still to come. They also have lab test shots where you can compare images with other cameras having performed the same shot. The still life image of bottles, fabrics, etc. at various ISO is especially useful for comparing noise in shadow areas of similar depth, and retention of detail at higher ISO.

04-16-2017, 03:13 PM	#29
kshapero Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Florida, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 437	Thinking of jumping in on a Silver KP. Question? Is the "Silver" on the KP body plastic or some kind of alloy?

04-16-2017, 04:56 PM - 1 Like	#30
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Originally posted by kshapero Thinking of jumping in on a Silver KP. Question? Is the "Silver" on the KP body plastic or some kind of alloy? Check post #24 and following replies.