Interested user for astrophotography

MCheiron · 07-03-2020, 08:29 AM

Hello all,

I am now looking at Pentax cameras for over a year for astrophotography and would be very interested in hearing if the K-1 or Kp is a better choose for starters like me.

Thanks a lot for your inside.

photoptimist · 07-03-2020, 08:56 AM

Both are great cameras for astrophotography - you can't go wrong with either.

Minor advantages of the KP are its smaller size and lower cost.

Minor advantages of the K-1 are its bigger battery and very versatile tilting screen.

One tie-breaker might be the type of astrophotography you want to do.

If you want to do wide-angle astrophotography (Milky Way, meteor showers, aurora, star trails, or stars+landscapes), then the larger sensor of the K-1 might make it a better choice.

If you want to do narrow-angle astrophotography (moon, nebulae, galaxies, etc.), then the smaller sensor of the KP might make it a better choice.

Have fun!

**sergysergy** · 07-03-2020, 10:33 AM

Hi MCheiron, Welcome to the forums! You can also check out the "photos" section. You can find samples there.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-03-2020, 11:45 AM

Welcome aboard, enjoy all that the forum has to offer.

C_Jones · 07-03-2020, 02:44 PM

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

I would recommend the K-1 if you are alright with the full frame type DSLR and the choices are only the K-1 or the KP. If feasible, I would also recommend the K-1 II, which I have. It has always done an excellent job for me pertaining to all aspects of performance.

Good luck with your decision.

**TDvN57** · 07-05-2020, 07:10 PM

As others have mentioned the KP would be a good choice as well.

If you add the battery grip accessory, you can load a larger battery in the grip as an external battery, then set the external battery as the main battery. When it gets close to empty, simply remove it, the camera does an auto switch to the on-board battery, replace the external battery with a freshly charged battery, and the camera will do another auto-switch back to the external battery. Just remember to set the external battery as main, otherwise it will deplete the onboard battery first. This would give you as much on-time without the hassle of an external power source.

07-03-2020, 08:29 AM	#1
MCheiron New Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 1	Interested user for astrophotography Hello all, I am now looking at Pentax cameras for over a year for astrophotography and would be very interested in hearing if the K-1 or Kp is a better choose for starters like me. Thanks a lot for your inside.

07-03-2020, 02:44 PM	#5
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,088	Welcome to Pentax Forums. I would recommend the K-1 if you are alright with the full frame type DSLR and the choices are only the K-1 or the KP. If feasible, I would also recommend the K-1 II, which I have. It has always done an excellent job for me pertaining to all aspects of performance. Good luck with your decision. Last edited by C_Jones; 07-03-2020 at 02:50 PM.

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07-03-2020, 08:56 AM	#2
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,126	Both are great cameras for astrophotography - you can't go wrong with either. Minor advantages of the KP are its smaller size and lower cost. Minor advantages of the K-1 are its bigger battery and very versatile tilting screen. One tie-breaker might be the type of astrophotography you want to do. If you want to do wide-angle astrophotography (Milky Way, meteor showers, aurora, star trails, or stars+landscapes), then the larger sensor of the K-1 might make it a better choice. If you want to do narrow-angle astrophotography (moon, nebulae, galaxies, etc.), then the smaller sensor of the KP might make it a better choice. Have fun!

07-03-2020, 10:33 AM	#3
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,171	Hi MCheiron, Welcome to the forums! You can also check out the "photos" section. You can find samples there.

07-03-2020, 11:45 AM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Welcome aboard, enjoy all that the forum has to offer.

07-05-2020, 07:10 PM	#6
TDvN57 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Berlin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,149	As others have mentioned the KP would be a good choice as well. If you add the battery grip accessory, you can load a larger battery in the grip as an external battery, then set the external battery as the main battery. When it gets close to empty, simply remove it, the camera does an auto switch to the on-board battery, replace the external battery with a freshly charged battery, and the camera will do another auto-switch back to the external battery. Just remember to set the external battery as main, otherwise it will deplete the onboard battery first. This would give you as much on-time without the hassle of an external power source.