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normhead · 03-10-2016, 12:19 PM

Given what we know to date, how many are thinking there is a K-1 in their future?

**jatrax** · 03-10-2016, 12:27 PM

Aren't there already several threads on this? Or are those threads for pre-orders only?

Anyway I have been saving for almost 2 years for this. Spent some on a k-3II along the way but still enough in the camera fund.

Mine is pre-ordered. Not sure if that counts as 'future' but considering delivery is a ways out I guess so.

pathdoc · 03-10-2016, 12:30 PM

I'm in. The only question is when. My initial thought had been "When my K-5 dies", and that will certainly be an absolute tipping point for buying it... but given the much-lower-than-expected price, I may move that forward.

normhead · 03-10-2016, 12:30 PM

This one is a poll. So go back and vote.

I guess it posts the question before I'm done the poll, silly software. I have to think about these questions you know/

You guys are just way too enthusiastic.

Wait until I'm done asking the questions for griefs sake.

**monochrome** · 03-10-2016, 12:41 PM - **1 Like**

No choice for 'I want the K-1 so I'll get the K-1 but I spent my PayPal balance on all the good stuff everyone else is selling to get the money to buy a K-1', so "Yes, but later."

[EDIT] But I chose the one with keeping my K-3.

**grahame** · 03-10-2016, 12:44 PM - **1 Like**

I have a K-5 IIs, KS2, K01, k20d, K10d and I'll upgrade to a K-1 next upgrade, but keeping my APS-c gear. -- You didn't give this option :-)

Davidparis · 03-10-2016, 12:45 PM - **2 Likes**

I'm finding that explaining the difference between FF and APS-C to the Minister of Finances (wifey) and the resulting obvious obligation to own a K-1...appears to be less than convincing. The Minister of Finances is erroneously contending that there are more important things on which to spend our meager pentance.

pathdoc · 03-10-2016, 12:46 PM

Originally posted by normhead

I guess it posts the question before I'm done the poll, silly software.

LOL. Just remember that not everybody who gets a K-1 is going to ditch all their APS-C gear just because they're moving to full-frame (excluding of course those who need to ditch their APS-C gear in order to pay for the damn thing).

**LaurenOE** · 03-10-2016, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

No choice for 'I want the K-1 so I'll get the K-1 but I spent my PayPal balance on all the good stuff everyone else is selling to get the money to buy a K-1', so "Yes, but later."

I love PayPal credit.
6 month no pay no interest.
I pay it off a week or so before I have to.
Great way to buy things.

Also, no need to trade in one system for another.
I've been using FF glass on my Pentaxes for ages, no need to change now.

Hopefully the APS-C line will become the video platform for Pentax as a means to keep it alive.
I will be ok with that.

**yucatanPentax** · 03-10-2016, 12:48 PM

Mine is split, but I picked one to vote for anyway:

Picked this one: I have option 1 or 2 and I''l upgrade to a K-1 instead of a K-3 4 57.14%
And may do this one too: I have option1 or (missing the 2, can a poll be edited?) and I'll upgrade to a K-3

I have a K-30, K-5iis as primary cameras. I'll consider a K-1 as the price comes down (whenever that is) and eventually probably dump the K-30 for a K-3 upgrade for distance.

I'm curious to see long-lens results compared between the K-1 and K-3 once the FF is in many hands. My guess is that the APS-C sensor at 24mp will have higher IQ with distant subjects than the K-1 imaged cropped down. But who knows? I'm often wrong.

normhead · 03-10-2016, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by grahame

I have a K-5 IIs, KS2, K01, k20d, K10d and I'll upgrade to a K-1 next upgrade, but keeping my APS-c gear. -- You didn't give this option :-)

You have a K-5IIs so option 4 is the best fit.

It's looking like they are going to sell a boat load of K-1s , just from the preliminary results, only 1 of 15 not planning to buy a K-1.

loco · 03-10-2016, 12:52 PM

I tried to pre-order using my Amazon credit card points and gift card, but you can't use points on a pre-order, so I guess I'll have to wait until it's officially released. Either way, I do plan to get the K-1 at some point, but I will definitely be keeping my K-3 as a backup/wildlife shooting camera.

I'm selling my K-r to help finance and if I get the K-1, I'll be selling the K-30 as well.

clockworkrat · 03-10-2016, 12:56 PM

Used, in a few years time - probably once I graduate and get my first pay cheque.

normhead · 03-10-2016, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by loco

I tried to pre-order using my Amazon credit card points and gift card, but you can't use points on a pre-order, so I guess I'll have to wait until it's officially released. Either way, I do plan to get the K-1 at some point, but I will definitely be keeping my K-3 as a backup/wildlife shooting camera.

I'm selling my K-r to help finance and if I get the K-1, I'll be selling the K-30 as well.

You're like me, except my equipment fund was wiped out by repair costs after I dropped my DA*60-250. I thought i was getting ready, but I'm back to zero.

loco · 03-10-2016, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by normhead

You're like me, except my equipment fund was wiped out by repair costs after I dropped my DA*60-250. I thought i was getting ready, but I'm back to zero.

Ugh. Frustrating!

View Poll Results: Is there a K-1 in your future?
I'm happy with my K-30-KS-1 or other introductory model.	7	5.00%
I'm happy with my K-5 or other advanced user model.	12	8.57%
I'm happy with my K-3 or K3II	21	15.00%
I have option 1 or 2 and I''l upgrade to a K-1 instead of a K-3	29	20.71%
I have option1 or and I'll upgrade to a K-3	8	5.71%
I have a K-3 or a K3II and I'll upgrade to the next crop sensor released, if necessary.	3	2.14%
I have a K-3 or K-3 II and I'll upgrade to a K-1 next upgrade, but keeping my APS-c gear.	54	38.57%
I'm ordering K-1 and selling my APS-c gear.	6	4.29%
Voters: 140. You may not vote on this poll

03-10-2016, 12:19 PM	#1
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	OK, given what we know, how many will buy a K-1? Given what we know to date, how many are thinking there is a K-1 in their future?

03-10-2016, 12:41 PM - 1 Like	#5
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	No choice for 'I want the K-1 so I'll get the K-1 but I spent my PayPal balance on all the good stuff everyone else is selling to get the money to buy a K-1', so "Yes, but later." [EDIT] But I chose the one with keeping my K-3. Last edited by monochrome; 03-10-2016 at 01:17 PM.

03-10-2016, 12:48 PM	#11
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by grahame I have a K-5 IIs, KS2, K01, k20d, K10d and I'll upgrade to a K-1 next upgrade, but keeping my APS-c gear. -- You didn't give this option :-) You have a K-5IIs so option 4 is the best fit. It's looking like they are going to sell a boat load of K-1s , just from the preliminary results, only 1 of 15 not planning to buy a K-1. Last edited by normhead; 03-10-2016 at 12:54 PM.

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03-10-2016, 12:27 PM	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Aren't there already several threads on this? Or are those threads for pre-orders only? Anyway I have been saving for almost 2 years for this. Spent some on a k-3II along the way but still enough in the camera fund. Mine is pre-ordered. Not sure if that counts as 'future' but considering delivery is a ways out I guess so.

03-10-2016, 12:30 PM	#3
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	I'm in. The only question is when. My initial thought had been "When my K-5 dies", and that will certainly be an absolute tipping point for buying it... but given the much-lower-than-expected price, I may move that forward.

03-10-2016, 12:44 PM - 1 Like	#6
grahame Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,041	I have a K-5 IIs, KS2, K01, k20d, K10d and I'll upgrade to a K-1 next upgrade, but keeping my APS-c gear. -- You didn't give this option :-)

03-10-2016, 12:45 PM - 2 Likes	#7
Davidparis Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 290	I'm finding that explaining the difference between FF and APS-C to the Minister of Finances (wifey) and the resulting obvious obligation to own a K-1...appears to be less than convincing. The Minister of Finances is erroneously contending that there are more important things on which to spend our meager pentance.

03-10-2016, 12:46 PM	#8
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by normhead I guess it posts the question before I'm done the poll, silly software. LOL. Just remember that not everybody who gets a K-1 is going to ditch all their APS-C gear just because they're moving to full-frame (excluding of course those who need to ditch their APS-C gear in order to pay for the damn thing).

03-10-2016, 12:47 PM	#9
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by monochrome No choice for 'I want the K-1 so I'll get the K-1 but I spent my PayPal balance on all the good stuff everyone else is selling to get the money to buy a K-1', so "Yes, but later." I love PayPal credit. 6 month no pay no interest. I pay it off a week or so before I have to. Great way to buy things. Also, no need to trade in one system for another. I've been using FF glass on my Pentaxes for ages, no need to change now. Hopefully the APS-C line will become the video platform for Pentax as a means to keep it alive. I will be ok with that.

03-10-2016, 12:48 PM	#10
yucatanPentax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas / Yucatan Posts: 1,842	Mine is split, but I picked one to vote for anyway: Picked this one: I have option 1 or 2 and I''l upgrade to a K-1 instead of a K-3 4 57.14% And may do this one too: I have option1 or (missing the 2, can a poll be edited?) and I'll upgrade to a K-3 I have a K-30, K-5iis as primary cameras. I'll consider a K-1 as the price comes down (whenever that is) and eventually probably dump the K-30 for a K-3 upgrade for distance. I'm curious to see long-lens results compared between the K-1 and K-3 once the FF is in many hands. My guess is that the APS-C sensor at 24mp will have higher IQ with distant subjects than the K-1 imaged cropped down. But who knows? I'm often wrong.

03-10-2016, 12:52 PM	#12
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	I tried to pre-order using my Amazon credit card points and gift card, but you can't use points on a pre-order, so I guess I'll have to wait until it's officially released. Either way, I do plan to get the K-1 at some point, but I will definitely be keeping my K-3 as a backup/wildlife shooting camera. I'm selling my K-r to help finance and if I get the K-1, I'll be selling the K-30 as well.

03-10-2016, 12:56 PM	#13
clockworkrat Veteran Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Black Isle, Scotland Posts: 405	Used, in a few years time - probably once I graduate and get my first pay cheque.

03-10-2016, 12:56 PM	#14
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by loco I tried to pre-order using my Amazon credit card points and gift card, but you can't use points on a pre-order, so I guess I'll have to wait until it's officially released. Either way, I do plan to get the K-1 at some point, but I will definitely be keeping my K-3 as a backup/wildlife shooting camera. I'm selling my K-r to help finance and if I get the K-1, I'll be selling the K-30 as well. You're like me, except my equipment fund was wiped out by repair costs after I dropped my DA*60-250. I thought i was getting ready, but I'm back to zero.

03-10-2016, 01:00 PM	#15
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Originally posted by normhead You're like me, except my equipment fund was wiped out by repair costs after I dropped my DA*60-250. I thought i was getting ready, but I'm back to zero. Ugh. Frustrating!

OK, given what we know, how many will buy a K-1?

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