Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR

**mhsp1948** · 02-22-2018, 06:25 AM - **3 Likes**

Well, I have taken the plunge, I have preordered a Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR. I have two K1s dedicated for specific lens use so I don't have to change lenses and looking forward to adding the New Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR to my K3-II, and two K1s. Over kill, you bet! Love it! Now my three favorite lens have a permanent home.

Last edited by mhsp1948; 02-22-2018 at 05:49 PM.

08amczb · 02-22-2018, 06:57 AM

So you are making big and heavy compact cameras from K-1s?

I'am using two film bodies and two digital, but I never ever use more than two at the same time.

**mhsp1948** · 02-22-2018, 07:10 AM

I travel a lot and have my K3-II and my two K1s in my truck and when I come up on a scene I am more than ready to act and don't have to change a lens. Even when I go do photo shoots of some place I carry at least my two K1s with lenses I know I could need and it does save me time, plus I just leave the lenses on and that means less chance of dust on my sensors. I could care less about weight or equipment, I want what I need at the moment. I am interested in image quality not compactness of equipment.

08amczb · 02-22-2018, 07:20 AM

It's a different type of photography. I do a lot more indoor shots with the two cameras hanging on me. Plus indoor dust isn't a great problem.

**mhsp1948** · 02-22-2018, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by 08amczb

It's a different type of photography. I do a lot more indoor shots with the two cameras hanging on me. Plus indoor dust isn't a great problem.

Yes, that would make a difference indeed. I am such a landscape and wild life nut I forget about those who do portraits and inside work.

Not a Number · 02-22-2018, 07:48 AM

Ha ha! You can/t have enough of a good thing. A friend sent me a photo he took of a LA Times press photographer wearing 2 or 3 bodies with some massive lenses attached.

I covered a Red Cross event with two bodies once. It certainly saves time (and not missing a shot) by not having to swap lenses.

**mhsp1948** · 02-22-2018, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by not a number

ha ha! You can/t have enough of a good thing. A friend sent me a photo he took of a la times press photographer wearing 2 or 3 bodies with some massive lenses attached.

I covered a red cross event with two bodies once. It certainly saves time (and not missing a shot) by not having to swap lenses.

amen!

**mhsp1948** · 02-22-2018, 08:05 AM - **9 Likes**

Recent photos from K1

dagsadoo · 02-22-2018, 08:53 AM

mhsp1948: All I can say is wow, great pics. Love the 1st and 3rd ones.

Regards

Darryl

MikeD · 02-22-2018, 08:59 AM

For me leaving the burst rate the same and doing nothing with the video leaves me waiting for K3 mk III and hoping it matches up to the Nikon with 4k. I would have upgraded to the K1 when it came out but for those reasons.

lesmore49 · 02-22-2018, 10:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mhsp1948

I travel a lot and have my K3-II and my two K1s in my truck and when I come up on a scene I am more than ready to act and don't have to change a lens. Even when I go do photo shoots of some place I carry at least my two K1s with lenses I know I could need and it does save me time, plus I just leave the lenses on and that means less chance of dust on my sensors. I could care less about weight or equipment, I want what I need at the moment. I am interested in image quality not compactness of equipment.

I'm kind of the same way. When we travel, many times the back seat of our car is loaded down with camera bags...all buckled in. I'll have the K-1 with the 28-105, the K-5 with the Sigma 150-500, the Km with the 12-24 and the K10D with 55-300. My bags are colour coded for the different bodies and quick retrieval of equipment. I'm on the lookout for wildlife, wild birds and forgotten iron (vintage vehicles) while driving in the country.

I also don't like to change lenses out in the open road, or outside. I attach my lenses in our house/hotel room....for dust reasons and also so I'm ready to go with the right lens for the right situation. Wildlife doesn't sit around waiting for 'portraits'.

**mhsp1948** · 02-22-2018, 01:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MikeD

For me leaving the burst rate the same and doing nothing with the video leaves me waiting for K3 mk III and hoping it matches up to the Nikon with 4k. I would have upgraded to the K1 when it came out but for those reasons.

I have a K3-II if I need burst rate I have it, but I do landscape, and wildlife the K1 is working great and I would rather have image quality than burst rate. These photo taken with my K1 and Pentax Lens

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Originally posted by dagsadoo

mhsp1948: All I can say is wow, great pics. Love the 1st and 3rd ones.

Regards

Darryl

Thank you Darryl appreciate you comment on my photos[COLOR="Silver"]

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Thanks Darryl for you comment on my photos

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Originally posted by lesmore49

I'm kind of the same way. When we travel, many times the back seat of our car is loaded down with camera bags...all buckled in. I'll have the K-1 with the 28-105, the K-5 with the Sigma 150-500, the Km with the 12-24 and the K10D with 55-300. My bags are colour coded for the different bodies and quick retrieval of equipment. I'm on the lookout for wildlife, wild birds and forgotten iron (vintage vehicles) while driving in the country.

I also don't like to change lenses out in the open road, or outside. I attach my lenses in our house/hotel room....for dust reasons and also so I'm ready to go with the right lens for the right situation. Wildlife doesn't sit around waiting for 'portraits'.

AMEN Lesmore

**jpzk** · 02-22-2018, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by mhsp1948

Well, I have taken the plunge, I have preordered a Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR. I have two K1s dedicated for specific lens use so I don't have to change lenses and looking forward to adding the New Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR to my K3, and two K1s. Over kill, you bet! Love it! Now my three favorite lens have a permanent home.

That is great !

Looking forward to see your pictures taken with the new K-1 II !

Sandy Hancock · 02-22-2018, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

A friend sent me a photo he took of a LA Times press photographer wearing 2 or 3 bodies with some massive lenses attached.

When I was shooting all-day music festivals, I often carried three cameras: two APS-C DSLR's on a double sling with DA*16-50 and 50-135, and my K-01 with DA10-17 around my neck. I might not have had the fancy full frame CaNikons that my workmates in the pit had, but didn't miss many shots

**mhsp1948** · 02-22-2018, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

That is great !

Looking forward to see your pictures taken with the new K-1 II !

Thanks jpzk, I can't wait to try it

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Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

When I was shooting all-day music festivals, I often carried three cameras: two APS-C DSLR's on a double sling with DA*16-50 and 50-135, and my K-01 with DA10-17 around my neck. I might not have had the fancy full frame CaNikons that my workmates in the pit had, but didn't miss many shots

AMEN, on not missing many shots!

02-22-2018, 06:25 AM - 3 Likes	#1
mhsp1948 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mississippi Photos: Gallery Posts: 617	Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR Well, I have taken the plunge, I have preordered a Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR. I have two K1s dedicated for specific lens use so I don't have to change lenses and looking forward to adding the New Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR to my K3-II, and two K1s. Over kill, you bet! Love it! Now my three favorite lens have a permanent home. Last edited by mhsp1948; 02-22-2018 at 05:49 PM.

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02-22-2018, 01:03 PM - 1 Like	#12
mhsp1948 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mississippi Photos: Gallery Posts: 617 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeD For me leaving the burst rate the same and doing nothing with the video leaves me waiting for K3 mk III and hoping it matches up to the Nikon with 4k. I would have upgraded to the K1 when it came out but for those reasons. I have a K3-II if I need burst rate I have it, but I do landscape, and wildlife the K1 is working great and I would rather have image quality than burst rate. These photo taken with my K1 and Pentax Lens ---------- Post added 02-22-18 at 02:04 PM ---------- Originally posted by dagsadoo mhsp1948: All I can say is wow, great pics. Love the 1st and 3rd ones. Regards Darryl Thank you Darryl appreciate you comment on my photos[COLOR="Silver"] ---------- Post added 02-22-18 at 02:06 PM ---------- ---------- Post added 02-22-18 at 02:07 PM ---------- Thanks Darryl for you comment on my photos ---------- Post added 02-22-18 at 02:08 PM ---------- Originally posted by lesmore49 I'm kind of the same way. When we travel, many times the back seat of our car is loaded down with camera bags...all buckled in. I'll have the K-1 with the 28-105, the K-5 with the Sigma 150-500, the Km with the 12-24 and the K10D with 55-300. My bags are colour coded for the different bodies and quick retrieval of equipment. I'm on the lookout for wildlife, wild birds and forgotten iron (vintage vehicles) while driving in the country. I also don't like to change lenses out in the open road, or outside. I attach my lenses in our house/hotel room....for dust reasons and also so I'm ready to go with the right lens for the right situation. Wildlife doesn't sit around waiting for 'portraits'. AMEN Lesmore Attached Images

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02-22-2018, 06:57 AM	#2
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796	So you are making big and heavy compact cameras from K-1s? I'am using two film bodies and two digital, but I never ever use more than two at the same time.

02-22-2018, 07:10 AM	#3
mhsp1948 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mississippi Photos: Gallery Posts: 617 Original Poster	I travel a lot and have my K3-II and my two K1s in my truck and when I come up on a scene I am more than ready to act and don't have to change a lens. Even when I go do photo shoots of some place I carry at least my two K1s with lenses I know I could need and it does save me time, plus I just leave the lenses on and that means less chance of dust on my sensors. I could care less about weight or equipment, I want what I need at the moment. I am interested in image quality not compactness of equipment.

02-22-2018, 07:20 AM	#4
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796	It's a different type of photography. I do a lot more indoor shots with the two cameras hanging on me. Plus indoor dust isn't a great problem.

02-22-2018, 07:34 AM	#5
mhsp1948 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mississippi Photos: Gallery Posts: 617 Original Poster	Originally posted by 08amczb It's a different type of photography. I do a lot more indoor shots with the two cameras hanging on me. Plus indoor dust isn't a great problem. Yes, that would make a difference indeed. I am such a landscape and wild life nut I forget about those who do portraits and inside work.

02-22-2018, 07:48 AM	#6
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Ha ha! You can/t have enough of a good thing. A friend sent me a photo he took of a LA Times press photographer wearing 2 or 3 bodies with some massive lenses attached. I covered a Red Cross event with two bodies once. It certainly saves time (and not missing a shot) by not having to swap lenses.

02-22-2018, 07:59 AM	#7
mhsp1948 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mississippi Photos: Gallery Posts: 617 Original Poster	Originally posted by not a number ha ha! You can/t have enough of a good thing. A friend sent me a photo he took of a la times press photographer wearing 2 or 3 bodies with some massive lenses attached. I covered a red cross event with two bodies once. It certainly saves time (and not missing a shot) by not having to swap lenses. amen!

02-22-2018, 08:53 AM	#9
dagsadoo New Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3	mhsp1948: All I can say is wow, great pics. Love the 1st and 3rd ones. Regards Darryl

02-22-2018, 08:59 AM	#10
MikeD Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: traverse city MI Posts: 346	For me leaving the burst rate the same and doing nothing with the video leaves me waiting for K3 mk III and hoping it matches up to the Nikon with 4k. I would have upgraded to the K1 when it came out but for those reasons.

02-22-2018, 10:30 AM - 1 Like	#11
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by mhsp1948 I travel a lot and have my K3-II and my two K1s in my truck and when I come up on a scene I am more than ready to act and don't have to change a lens. Even when I go do photo shoots of some place I carry at least my two K1s with lenses I know I could need and it does save me time, plus I just leave the lenses on and that means less chance of dust on my sensors. I could care less about weight or equipment, I want what I need at the moment. I am interested in image quality not compactness of equipment. I'm kind of the same way. When we travel, many times the back seat of our car is loaded down with camera bags...all buckled in. I'll have the K-1 with the 28-105, the K-5 with the Sigma 150-500, the Km with the 12-24 and the K10D with 55-300. My bags are colour coded for the different bodies and quick retrieval of equipment. I'm on the lookout for wildlife, wild birds and forgotten iron (vintage vehicles) while driving in the country. I also don't like to change lenses out in the open road, or outside. I attach my lenses in our house/hotel room....for dust reasons and also so I'm ready to go with the right lens for the right situation. Wildlife doesn't sit around waiting for 'portraits'.

02-22-2018, 04:10 PM	#13
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by mhsp1948 Well, I have taken the plunge, I have preordered a Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR. I have two K1s dedicated for specific lens use so I don't have to change lenses and looking forward to adding the New Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR to my K3, and two K1s. Over kill, you bet! Love it! Now my three favorite lens have a permanent home. That is great ! Looking forward to see your pictures taken with the new K-1 II !

02-22-2018, 04:35 PM	#14
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by Not a Number A friend sent me a photo he took of a LA Times press photographer wearing 2 or 3 bodies with some massive lenses attached. When I was shooting all-day music festivals, I often carried three cameras: two APS-C DSLR's on a double sling with DA*16-50 and 50-135, and my K-01 with DA10-17 around my neck. I might not have had the fancy full frame CaNikons that my workmates in the pit had, but didn't miss many shots

02-22-2018, 05:44 PM	#15
mhsp1948 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mississippi Photos: Gallery Posts: 617 Original Poster	Originally posted by jpzk That is great ! Looking forward to see your pictures taken with the new K-1 II ! Thanks jpzk, I can't wait to try it ---------- Post added 02-22-18 at 06:45 PM ---------- Originally posted by Sandy Hancock When I was shooting all-day music festivals, I often carried three cameras: two APS-C DSLR's on a double sling with DA*16-50 and 50-135, and my K-01 with DA10-17 around my neck. I might not have had the fancy full frame CaNikons that my workmates in the pit had, but didn't miss many shots AMEN, on not missing many shots!