Hi! K-S1 (+kit lens +€200 store certificate) @ €345. To buy or not to buy?

TomLT · 08-03-2015, 08:21 PM

Hi everyone.

I had been a Pentax owner for 5 years now, having K-7 and a few lens: 15/4, 35/2.4, 70/2.4, and 50-135/2.8. Not to mention M50/1.7 and 18-55.
I had been considering replacing my K-7 with some newer body, such as K-3 or K-S2, but the deal in local shop came up that seems hard to pass by, pushing plans for moee serious body to a later stage.
My question is - would it be worth to replace K-7 with K-S1? I am mostly shooting kids, hence high ISO and AF are important. Other areas are nature and street photography.

I would appreciate your comments on such move.

Adam · 08-03-2015, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by TomLT

Hi everyone.

I had been a Pentax owner for 5 years now, having K-7 and a few lens: 15/4, 35/2.4, 70/2.4, and 50-135/2.8. Not to mention M50/1.7 and 18-55.
I had been considering replacing my K-7 with some newer body, such as K-3 or K-S2, but the deal in local shop came up that seems hard to pass by, pushing plans for moee serious body to a later stage.
My question is - would it be worth to replace K-7 with K-S1? I am mostly shooting kids, hence high ISO and AF are important. Other areas are nature and street photography.

I would appreciate your comments on such move.

I think you would miss the K-7's handling and button layout. The K-50 would be a better upgrade path, or the K-5/K-5 II, if you can find one at a similar price (you should be able to). Then again, effectively paying 145 Euros for a K-S1 sounds like a steal...

See:
Pentax K-S1 Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

redcat · 08-04-2015, 12:22 AM

Originally posted by TomLT

Hi! K-S1 (+kit lens +€200 store certificate) @ €345. To buy or not to buy?

where do you buy that ? I'm in europe and very interested in that offer !!

howieb101 · 08-04-2015, 12:30 AM

Well, if you use your prime lenses the K-S1 should be fine. However handling with your DA*50-135mm will be compromised. This would seem a bit of a shame for such a great lens.

Howie Be

TomLT · 08-04-2015, 01:39 AM

Originally posted by redcat

where do you buy that ? I'm in europe and very interested in that offer !!

Hi redcat, in Lithuania. ? prad?i? - VilbraFoto has a deal.

Bagga_Txips · 08-04-2015, 03:38 AM

I disagree with Adam a bit here. I think the K-S1 is a lot more capable of good IQ than the K5, and I own both. However, the K-S1 seems even slower than the K5 when saving shots to the SD card.

I must admit that my recent purchase history includes buying a K-S1 about 3 months ago, loving the results but hating its slowness, then finally cracking and buying a K-3 three days ago. In the OP's situation I would either buy a K5II or IIS, or invest in a K-3 (NOT K-3II) as soon as I could afford it.

VoiceOfReason · 08-04-2015, 04:13 AM

I'd go with the K3 if you an.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-04-2015, 04:20 AM

Welcome, lots of good advice already, so what will you do now?

redcat · 08-04-2015, 05:02 AM

Originally posted by TomLT

Hi redcat, in Lithuania. ? prad?i? - VilbraFoto has a deal.

K-S1 +kit lens +€200 store certificate = €345 ???
seriously, get it while you can. if you don't like it, you can still sell it at a higher price than what you paid for !!

TomLT · 08-04-2015, 05:41 AM

Apparently guys at the shop felt a mistake made, and when I showed up for purchase, gift certificate was gone, from the site as well.
So much for a try...

I actually would've bought K-S1 just for the sake of renewing camera body essentially for free (would try to sell K-7 for at least €150), despite the ugly shutter sound.

Now the obstacles are gone to go all the way and purchase K-3, which looks like a better option than the newer K-3II (with all its issues as of late).

Thank you for all your advises!

howieb101 · 08-04-2015, 05:48 AM

Originally posted by Bagga_Txips

the K-S1 seems even slower than the K5 when saving shots to the SD card.

I think if its slow saving to SD card you need to have a 95mb/s card. I have a K3 and any slower than 95 Mb/s if you shoot raw and the camera slows.

**UncleVanya** · 08-04-2015, 06:01 AM

Originally posted by howieb101

Well, if you use your prime lenses the K-S1 should be fine. However handling with your DA*50-135mm will be compromised. This would seem a bit of a shame for such a great lens.

Howie Be

Why would the handling with this lens be compromised? Size and weight vs the body?

08-03-2015, 08:21 PM	#1
TomLT New Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 11	Hi! K-S1 (+kit lens +€200 store certificate) @ €345. To buy or not to buy? Hi everyone. I had been a Pentax owner for 5 years now, having K-7 and a few lens: 15/4, 35/2.4, 70/2.4, and 50-135/2.8. Not to mention M50/1.7 and 18-55. I had been considering replacing my K-7 with some newer body, such as K-3 or K-S2, but the deal in local shop came up that seems hard to pass by, pushing plans for moee serious body to a later stage. My question is - would it be worth to replace K-7 with K-S1? I am mostly shooting kids, hence high ISO and AF are important. Other areas are nature and street photography. I would appreciate your comments on such move.

08-03-2015, 08:26 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by TomLT Hi everyone. I had been a Pentax owner for 5 years now, having K-7 and a few lens: 15/4, 35/2.4, 70/2.4, and 50-135/2.8. Not to mention M50/1.7 and 18-55. I had been considering replacing my K-7 with some newer body, such as K-3 or K-S2, but the deal in local shop came up that seems hard to pass by, pushing plans for moee serious body to a later stage. My question is - would it be worth to replace K-7 with K-S1? I am mostly shooting kids, hence high ISO and AF are important. Other areas are nature and street photography. I would appreciate your comments on such move. I think you would miss the K-7's handling and button layout. The K-50 would be a better upgrade path, or the K-5/K-5 II, if you can find one at a similar price (you should be able to). Then again, effectively paying 145 Euros for a K-S1 sounds like a steal... See: Pentax K-S1 Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

08-04-2015, 01:39 AM	#5
TomLT New Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 11 Original Poster	Originally posted by redcat where do you buy that ? I'm in europe and very interested in that offer !! Hi redcat, in Lithuania. ? prad?i? - VilbraFoto has a deal. Last edited by Tom S.; 08-04-2015 at 02:46 AM.

08-04-2015, 05:48 AM	#11
howieb101 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 594	That slow? Originally posted by Bagga_Txips the K-S1 seems even slower than the K5 when saving shots to the SD card. I think if its slow saving to SD card you need to have a 95mb/s card. I have a K3 and any slower than 95 Mb/s if you shoot raw and the camera slows.

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redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	Originally posted by TomLT Hi! K-S1 (+kit lens +€200 store certificate) @ €345. To buy or not to buy? where do you buy that ? I'm in europe and very interested in that offer !!

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howieb101 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 594	Well, if you use your prime lenses the K-S1 should be fine. However handling with your DA*50-135mm will be compromised. This would seem a bit of a shame for such a great lens. Howie Be

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Bagga_Txips Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Waterford Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 454	I disagree with Adam a bit here. I think the K-S1 is a lot more capable of good IQ than the K5, and I own both. However, the K-S1 seems even slower than the K5 when saving shots to the SD card. I must admit that my recent purchase history includes buying a K-S1 about 3 months ago, loving the results but hating its slowness, then finally cracking and buying a K-3 three days ago. In the OP's situation I would either buy a K5II or IIS, or invest in a K-3 (NOT K-3II) as soon as I could afford it.

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VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	I'd go with the K3 if you an.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,815	Welcome, lots of good advice already, so what will you do now?

08-04-2015, 05:02 AM	#9
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	Originally posted by TomLT Hi redcat, in Lithuania. ? prad?i? - VilbraFoto has a deal. K-S1 +kit lens +€200 store certificate = €345 ??? seriously, get it while you can. if you don't like it, you can still sell it at a higher price than what you paid for !!

08-04-2015, 05:41 AM	#10
TomLT New Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 11 Original Poster	Apparently guys at the shop felt a mistake made, and when I showed up for purchase, gift certificate was gone, from the site as well. So much for a try... I actually would've bought K-S1 just for the sake of renewing camera body essentially for free (would try to sell K-7 for at least €150), despite the ugly shutter sound. Now the obstacles are gone to go all the way and purchase K-3, which looks like a better option than the newer K-3II (with all its issues as of late). Thank you for all your advises!

08-04-2015, 06:01 AM	#12
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Originally posted by howieb101 Well, if you use your prime lenses the K-S1 should be fine. However handling with your DA*50-135mm will be compromised. This would seem a bit of a shame for such a great lens. Howie Be Why would the handling with this lens be compromised? Size and weight vs the body?

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