Kiwi Pentaxians

MarkJerling · 02-21-2018, 05:17 PM

Looks like some sample images were taken here with the new K-1II: The Pentax K-1 Mark II Has Arrived & We Have Sample Photos To Share

Some pretty amazing detail in that shot. Check out the full res image. Crop here:

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**NZ_Ross** · 02-21-2018, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Looks like some sample images were taken here with the new K-1II: The Pentax K-1 Mark II Has Arrived & We Have Sample Photos To Share

Some pretty amazing detail in that shot. Check out the full res image. Crop here:

Very nice. Let's just hope they weren't all shot here....

MarkJerling · 02-21-2018, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

Very nice. Let's just hope they weren't all shot here....

Like the croc one?

**NZ_Ross** · 02-21-2018, 08:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Like the croc one?

That was what I was thinking. It would change my whole approach to NZ's rivers and coastline

MarkJerling · 02-21-2018, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

That was what I was thinking. It would change my whole approach to NZ's rivers and coastline

Large eels can be quite a bad experience too. But crocks would take it to the next level!

richandfleur · 02-21-2018, 09:46 PM

I'm hearing there's a circuit board upgrade for existing K-1 users. That might interest a few here...

https://www.dpreview.com/news/2162791126/ricoh-will-let-pentax-k-1-owners-up...ark-ii-for-550

MarkJerling · 02-21-2018, 11:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by richandfleur

I'm hearing there's a circuit board upgrade for existing K-1 users. That might interest a few here...

Ricoh will let Pentax K-1 owners update their cameras to a Mark II for $550: Digital Photography Review

Already discussed here: Ricoh announces an upgrade service for current PENTAX K-1 consumers - PentaxForums.com

Direct link to Ricoh site here: Ricoh announces an upgrade service for current PENTAX K-1 consumers

Kiwi645hauler · 02-22-2018, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Already discussed here: Ricoh announces an upgrade service for current PENTAX K-1 consumers - PentaxForums.com

Direct link to Ricoh site here: Ricoh announces an upgrade service for current PENTAX K-1 consumers

Thats a very interesting development from Pentax, but i did also notice that the upgraded bodies will get the Mk II logo's and marking attached as well... why not call them a mk1a or K-1u

Transit · 02-22-2018, 06:33 PM

I already upgraded mine...the K-1/43ltd

richandfleur · 02-22-2018, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by Kiwi110Auto

the upgraded bodies will get the Mk II logo's and marking attached as well... why not call them a mk1a or K-1u

Main thing is the K-1 ii changes are mostly internal and software, so an upgraded Mk 1 is pretty much a Mk II by the time you've switched out the circuit board.

K-1 1.5?

MarkJerling · 02-22-2018, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by Kiwi110Auto

Thats a very interesting development from Pentax, but i did also notice that the upgraded bodies will get the Mk II logo's and marking attached as well... why not call them a mk1a or K-1u

How they'll do it, is they'll swap out the SR logo. So, original K-1's will have the original logos, while K-1 II models will have the K-1 II logo and the new SR logo. But, upgraded K-1's will have the new SR logo applied, so it will be possible to spot, at a glance, a K-1, a K-1 upgraded and a K-1 II.

Transit · 02-23-2018, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Looks like some sample images were taken here with the new K-1II: The Pentax K-1 Mark II Has Arrived & We Have Sample Photos To Share

Some pretty amazing detail in that shot. Check out the full res image. Crop here:

must be a hellofa crop, looks like a pile of mush to me ?

MarkJerling · 02-23-2018, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by Transit

must be a hellofa crop, looks like a pile of mush to me ?

Yes it was a hellofa crop!

Kiwigeezer · 02-23-2018, 08:57 PM

Poll on the reasons for this.

"Important: as you can see on the photos, I used to have all the labels covered up to keep the camera anonymous while travelling."

And this was because...

Class A · 02-23-2018, 09:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kiwigeezer

And this was because...

He didn't want to do free advertising and Pentax did not agree to his terms and conditions.

02-23-2018, 02:55 PM	#14803
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Originally posted by Transit must be a hellofa crop, looks like a pile of mush to me ? Yes it was a hellofa crop! Attached Images

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02-21-2018, 05:17 PM	#14791
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Looks like some sample images were taken here with the new K-1II: The Pentax K-1 Mark II Has Arrived & We Have Sample Photos To Share Some pretty amazing detail in that shot. Check out the full res image. Crop here: Attached Images

02-21-2018, 05:46 PM	#14792
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by MarkJerling Looks like some sample images were taken here with the new K-1II: The Pentax K-1 Mark II Has Arrived & We Have Sample Photos To Share Some pretty amazing detail in that shot. Check out the full res image. Crop here: Very nice. Let's just hope they weren't all shot here....

02-21-2018, 06:15 PM	#14793
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Originally posted by NZ_Ross Very nice. Let's just hope they weren't all shot here.... Like the croc one?

02-21-2018, 08:58 PM - 1 Like	#14794
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by MarkJerling Like the croc one? That was what I was thinking. It would change my whole approach to NZ's rivers and coastline

02-21-2018, 09:17 PM	#14795
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Originally posted by NZ_Ross That was what I was thinking. It would change my whole approach to NZ's rivers and coastline Large eels can be quite a bad experience too. But crocks would take it to the next level!

02-21-2018, 09:46 PM	#14796
richandfleur Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand Photos: Albums Posts: 1,788	I'm hearing there's a circuit board upgrade for existing K-1 users. That might interest a few here... https://www.dpreview.com/news/2162791126/ricoh-will-let-pentax-k-1-owners-up...ark-ii-for-550

02-21-2018, 11:09 PM - 1 Like	#14797
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Originally posted by richandfleur I'm hearing there's a circuit board upgrade for existing K-1 users. That might interest a few here... Ricoh will let Pentax K-1 owners update their cameras to a Mark II for $550: Digital Photography Review Already discussed here: Ricoh announces an upgrade service for current PENTAX K-1 consumers - PentaxForums.com Direct link to Ricoh site here: Ricoh announces an upgrade service for current PENTAX K-1 consumers

02-22-2018, 06:17 PM	#14798
Kiwi645hauler Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Dunedin Posts: 394	Originally posted by MarkJerling Already discussed here: Ricoh announces an upgrade service for current PENTAX K-1 consumers - PentaxForums.com Direct link to Ricoh site here: Ricoh announces an upgrade service for current PENTAX K-1 consumers Thats a very interesting development from Pentax, but i did also notice that the upgraded bodies will get the Mk II logo's and marking attached as well... why not call them a mk1a or K-1u

02-22-2018, 06:33 PM	#14799
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	I already upgraded mine...the K-1/43ltd

02-22-2018, 06:49 PM	#14800
richandfleur Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand Photos: Albums Posts: 1,788	Originally posted by Kiwi110Auto the upgraded bodies will get the Mk II logo's and marking attached as well... why not call them a mk1a or K-1u Main thing is the K-1 ii changes are mostly internal and software, so an upgraded Mk 1 is pretty much a Mk II by the time you've switched out the circuit board. K-1 1.5?

02-22-2018, 07:45 PM	#14801
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Originally posted by Kiwi110Auto Thats a very interesting development from Pentax, but i did also notice that the upgraded bodies will get the Mk II logo's and marking attached as well... why not call them a mk1a or K-1u How they'll do it, is they'll swap out the SR logo. So, original K-1's will have the original logos, while K-1 II models will have the K-1 II logo and the new SR logo. But, upgraded K-1's will have the new SR logo applied, so it will be possible to spot, at a glance, a K-1, a K-1 upgraded and a K-1 II.

02-23-2018, 01:51 PM	#14802
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by MarkJerling Looks like some sample images were taken here with the new K-1II: The Pentax K-1 Mark II Has Arrived & We Have Sample Photos To Share Some pretty amazing detail in that shot. Check out the full res image. Crop here: must be a hellofa crop, looks like a pile of mush to me ?

02-23-2018, 08:57 PM	#14804
Kiwigeezer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Nelson Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 266	Poll on the reasons for this. "Important: as you can see on the photos, I used to have all the labels covered up to keep the camera anonymous while travelling." And this was because...

02-23-2018, 09:40 PM - 1 Like	#14805
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kiwigeezer And this was because... He didn't want to do free advertising and Pentax did not agree to his terms and conditions.