Pentax KP vs Fuji X-H1

Wheatfield · 08-08-2018, 11:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by surfar

Yes, maybe....But many of the latest Fuji cameras have usb charging,so a solar charged battery pack can replenish a set of batteries while the in camera ones are being used.

---------- Post added 08-08-18 at 07:26 PM ----------

I like mine but do switch between OVF and EVF,depending on circumstance.

My experience so far with solar chargers is that they aren't much more than a cute gimmick. Have they gotten a lot better in the past couple of years?
I found the X-Pro1 EVF to be truly awful, but the optical one was a joy to use. The only problem I had was that it was a bit of a leap of faith, especially coming from a Pentax K5, to trust that anything was in focus.

---------- Post added 08-08-18 at 12:06 PM ----------

Originally posted by Rondec

You know that Wheatfield lives in Canada and solar power is a bit spotty there, depending on the day...

The sun comes out for a few months of the year where I am.

Zygonyx · 08-08-2018, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by MJKoski

I see no reason to get KP instead of Fuji unless one has extensive selection of modern (enough) Pentax lenses with aperture automation. That, and/or Pixel-Shift which always requires extra care and proper tripod. Thus, lust for Pixel-Shift is better handled with K-1.

You might not care about cost/quality ratios, but some do.
K-p is largely more affordable than the last Fuji, with nothing really lacking, photographically speaking.

MJKoski · 08-08-2018, 02:10 PM

True, but then again KP starts to really shine with the battery grip and D-LI90 which are quite a high additional cost if budget is limited. Not much an issue in warm climate but go under 0C and issues are very real.

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08-08-2018, 11:06 AM - 1 Like	#61
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,975	Originally posted by surfar Yes, maybe....But many of the latest Fuji cameras have usb charging,so a solar charged battery pack can replenish a set of batteries while the in camera ones are being used. ---------- Post added 08-08-18 at 07:26 PM ---------- I like mine but do switch between OVF and EVF,depending on circumstance. My experience so far with solar chargers is that they aren't much more than a cute gimmick. Have they gotten a lot better in the past couple of years? I found the X-Pro1 EVF to be truly awful, but the optical one was a joy to use. The only problem I had was that it was a bit of a leap of faith, especially coming from a Pentax K5, to trust that anything was in focus. ---------- Post added 08-08-18 at 12:06 PM ---------- Originally posted by Rondec You know that Wheatfield lives in Canada and solar power is a bit spotty there, depending on the day... The sun comes out for a few months of the year where I am.

08-08-2018, 01:34 PM	#62
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	Originally posted by MJKoski I see no reason to get KP instead of Fuji unless one has extensive selection of modern (enough) Pentax lenses with aperture automation. That, and/or Pixel-Shift which always requires extra care and proper tripod. Thus, lust for Pixel-Shift is better handled with K-1. You might not care about cost/quality ratios, but some do. K-p is largely more affordable than the last Fuji, with nothing really lacking, photographically speaking.

08-08-2018, 02:10 PM	#63
MJKoski Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,784	True, but then again KP starts to really shine with the battery grip and D-LI90 which are quite a high additional cost if budget is limited. Not much an issue in warm climate but go under 0C and issues are very real.

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