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Rose · 02-02-2018, 07:15 AM

Hi all! New to this forum but I've owned Pentax cameras for about 9 years. I recently purchased the k1, and I think I'm in over my head! I've always thought, when purchasing a new camera, buy what you can afford! I'm just an amateur photographer. I think what I've just purchased is a very expensive "point and shoot"! I still have my k7, so if I get too frustrated I'll just go play with it until I cool back down! I'm sure I'll have many questions.

Rose

photolady95 · 02-02-2018, 07:17 AM

Welcome aboard Rose!

We have lots of helpful folks here that can help you learn that new camera.

Rose · 02-02-2018, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

Welcome aboard Rose!

We have lots of helpful folks here that can help you learn that new camera.

Thank you! I'm sure I'll be asking a lot of questions, and googling a lot of the photography terms! My k7 was pretty simple to figure out. I'm not so sure about the k1! I haven't been able to transfer my pictures to my computer because the cable that was included with the camera doesn't fit! I'm impatiently waiting for the cable that I've ordered from B&H to arrive, so I can view my pictures!

Thanks for the welcome!

kjphilippona · 02-02-2018, 07:45 AM - **1 Like**

Hi Rose, welcome to the forum

**jlstrawman** · 02-02-2018, 08:12 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum. Check out this K-1 review. Lots of information that should help you understand your K-1:

Pentax K-1 Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

Rose · 02-02-2018, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by jlstrawman

Welcome to the forum. Check out this K-1 review. Lots of information that should help you understand your K-1:

Pentax K-1 Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

Thank you! I'll pin this to my favorites!

**Bob 256** · 02-02-2018, 08:18 AM - **1 Like**

First, welcome to the forum. Lots of help here almost anytime you need it.

I would opt for transferring photos by carefully removing the SD card and using a card reader (get a good USB 3 card reader if your computer doesn't have one) with your computer. By carefully, I don't want to scare you, but just be sure you have your K-1 powered down and handle the card with respect, not touching it's contacts, etc. Just treat it with respect since it has your photos on it (and back it up from time to time). That's a far faster way to transfer since the cable is USB 2 which has limited speed (compared to USB 3 which wasn't adopted for the K-1).

The only difficulty I had was using an older computer which wasn't compatible with my larger card but that was when I was experimenting and expected that to happen so I didn't lose anything. I now use my dedicated lap top which has a built-in card reader so transfers are really simple.

The K-1 is daunting at first, but it's easy to learn and has a lot of features that make it easy to use once you understand them. Keep at it and it will start to become one of your favorite cameras - ever. You made the right choice in getting a K-1.

Last edited by Bob 256; 02-02-2018 at 10:03 PM.

C_Jones · 02-02-2018, 11:04 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forums.

pete-tarmigan · 02-02-2018, 01:01 PM - **1 Like**

The ebook on the K-1 by Yvon Bourque is a lot better at teaching a person how to use the camera than the manual. I believe it is for sale through PentaxForums Marketplace. It downloads as a PDF and is inexpensive.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-02-2018, 02:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rose

I recently purchased the K1

Welcome, trust me it like all suddenly click like a light bulb moment, the K1 is a great bit of kit.

**aslyfox** · 02-02-2018, 02:17 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pete-tarmigan

The ebook on the K-1 by Yvon Bourque is a lot better at teaching a person how to use the camera than the manual. I believe it is for sale through PentaxForums Marketplace. It downloads as a PDF and is inexpensive.

it does appears that it is still being sold in the market place

Instantly download your Pentax eBook! (K-1, K-70,K-3, K-5, K-50, K-S2 and more DSLRs) - PentaxForums.com

Unregistered User 8 · 02-03-2018, 04:10 PM

Hi from Australia Rose, and welcome to the Pentax forums and the lovely K-1. Good to have you here.

02-02-2018, 07:15 AM	#1
Rose New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 8	New member with new k1 Hi all! New to this forum but I've owned Pentax cameras for about 9 years. I recently purchased the k1, and I think I'm in over my head! I've always thought, when purchasing a new camera, buy what you can afford! I'm just an amateur photographer. I think what I've just purchased is a very expensive "point and shoot"! I still have my k7, so if I get too frustrated I'll just go play with it until I cool back down! I'm sure I'll have many questions. Rose

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02-02-2018, 07:17 AM	#2
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Welcome aboard Rose! We have lots of helpful folks here that can help you learn that new camera.

02-02-2018, 07:26 AM	#3
Rose New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 Welcome aboard Rose! We have lots of helpful folks here that can help you learn that new camera. Thank you! I'm sure I'll be asking a lot of questions, and googling a lot of the photography terms! My k7 was pretty simple to figure out. I'm not so sure about the k1! I haven't been able to transfer my pictures to my computer because the cable that was included with the camera doesn't fit! I'm impatiently waiting for the cable that I've ordered from B&H to arrive, so I can view my pictures! Thanks for the welcome!

02-02-2018, 07:45 AM - 1 Like	#4
kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	Hi Rose, welcome to the forum

02-02-2018, 08:12 AM - 1 Like	#5
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Welcome to the forum. Check out this K-1 review. Lots of information that should help you understand your K-1: Pentax K-1 Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews

02-02-2018, 08:14 AM	#6
Rose New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by jlstrawman Welcome to the forum. Check out this K-1 review. Lots of information that should help you understand your K-1: Pentax K-1 Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews Thank you! I'll pin this to my favorites!

02-02-2018, 08:18 AM - 1 Like	#7
Bob 256 Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,378	First, welcome to the forum. Lots of help here almost anytime you need it. I would opt for transferring photos by carefully removing the SD card and using a card reader (get a good USB 3 card reader if your computer doesn't have one) with your computer. By carefully, I don't want to scare you, but just be sure you have your K-1 powered down and handle the card with respect, not touching it's contacts, etc. Just treat it with respect since it has your photos on it (and back it up from time to time). That's a far faster way to transfer since the cable is USB 2 which has limited speed (compared to USB 3 which wasn't adopted for the K-1). The only difficulty I had was using an older computer which wasn't compatible with my larger card but that was when I was experimenting and expected that to happen so I didn't lose anything. I now use my dedicated lap top which has a built-in card reader so transfers are really simple. The K-1 is daunting at first, but it's easy to learn and has a lot of features that make it easy to use once you understand them. Keep at it and it will start to become one of your favorite cameras - ever. You made the right choice in getting a K-1. Last edited by Bob 256; 02-02-2018 at 10:03 PM.

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02-02-2018, 01:01 PM - 1 Like	#9
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	The ebook on the K-1 by Yvon Bourque is a lot better at teaching a person how to use the camera than the manual. I believe it is for sale through PentaxForums Marketplace. It downloads as a PDF and is inexpensive.

02-02-2018, 02:00 PM - 1 Like	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Originally posted by Rose I recently purchased the K1 Welcome, trust me it like all suddenly click like a light bulb moment, the K1 is a great bit of kit.

02-02-2018, 02:17 PM - 1 Like	#11
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by pete-tarmigan The ebook on the K-1 by Yvon Bourque is a lot better at teaching a person how to use the camera than the manual. I believe it is for sale through PentaxForums Marketplace. It downloads as a PDF and is inexpensive. it does appears that it is still being sold in the market place Instantly download your Pentax eBook! (K-1, K-70,K-3, K-5, K-50, K-S2 and more DSLRs) - PentaxForums.com

02-03-2018, 04:10 PM	#12
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi from Australia Rose, and welcome to the Pentax forums and the lovely K-1. Good to have you here.

New member with new k1

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