Originally posted by Adam Press the info button when highlighting your current custom image mode:
Note that you can get a lot more sharpness out of raw files.
I've been trying to explain this important feature- now thanks to Adam, it should be more clear for you. In the "Bright" category, the sharpness (S) is already up by +1 by default. Even so, tests have indicated sharpness in the K-1 to still be somewhat held back, so I would recommend increasing to +2. Then, also by using your rear thumb dial, you can implement Fine Sharpening by putting an "F" by the "S".
Here is how to proceed from the time you turn on your camera:
(1) hit "info" and your quick-link adjustments screen appears. Now the 4 buttons surrounding the "ok" button will be for navigation and for adjusting the settings.
The first section should be be Custom Image. Then (2) hit "ok" to open all of its categories. The first category box is "auto" but you don't want that. You should be on the 2nd category box- "Bright" which is the one Adam is showing. Navigate over to it if not already on it. Then (3) hit "info" again to open its settings. Now you can navigate to "S" and adjust up one more to +2 by using those 4 buttons surrounding the "ok" button. Then use your rear thumb dial to put an "F" by the "S" and you are done.
Now you can hit menu or just turn off the camera, which will exit those screens.
I would say for now, as builttospill says, just shoot JPEGs. If you adjust your parameters right for the camera's JPEG engine to run on all 8 cylinders, and use the camera's tools for dynamic range, etc. you can get excellent results. Play with RAW later.