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SSGGeezer · 08-29-2020, 11:19 AM

Now we need to know how it is, especially with the 43 and XS 40! I love the DA 40 SMC on my K-1 so those should both rock!

ZombieArmy · 08-30-2020, 01:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Now we need to know how it is, especially with the 43 and XS 40! I love the DA 40 SMC on my K-1 so those should both rock!

I think the XS is known to be pretty darn good on FF.

**aslyfox** · 09-01-2020, 08:01 AM - **1 Like**

K 1 II + SMC Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited

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**aslyfox** · 09-05-2020, 06:52 AM

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Now we need to know how it is, especially with the 43 and XS 40! I love the DA 40 SMC on my K-1 so those should both rock!

I plan on some photos from my upcoming trip to Estes Park/RMNP in a few days

using the FA limiteds, I'm renting the 31

but my DA 40mm XS will have to wait, it is up in Omaha with my son and his wife who are trying out the KP

Last edited by aslyfox; 09-05-2020 at 10:30 AM.

**TedH42** · 09-05-2020, 09:20 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by aslyfox

I plan on some photos from my upcoming trip to Estes Park/RMNP in a few days

using the FA limiteds, I'm renting the 31

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Ah well, it's all downhill from there!

Going downhill, faster and faster!!

You'll be getting to RMNP after our big cold, snowy, wet blast the beginning of next week. The air has been much clearer (less smoke) than 2 weeks ago.

You should get some excellent shots, perhaps with lingering snow. Might be a bit chilly at night.

And soon provide a home for a lonely FA 31 ltd.

**aslyfox** · 09-05-2020, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by TedH42

. . . And soon provide a home for a lonely FA 31 ltd.

nope

no money available

the " experienced " K 1 II was an early anniversary present ( 09 07 91 )

dbs · 09-05-2020, 04:41 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by aslyfox

nope

no money available

the " experienced " K 1 II was an early anniversary present ( 09 07 91 )

But Sly you are the home for ' experienced ' equiptment

jgnfld · 09-05-2020, 04:51 PM - **1 Like**

Put it this way: A sailing buddy of mine has a K1ii that he really likes (too heavy w/ lenses for me as I like to take my camera hiking). He likes it so much he has put in an order for one of the 1000 silver units already.

**aslyfox** · 09-05-2020, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by dbs

But Sly you are the home for ' experienced ' equiptment

" experienced " equipment still costs $

dbs · 09-05-2020, 05:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aslyfox

" experienced " equipment still costs $

Its a pity it is not a $ per mm for lenses

Unregistered User · 09-06-2020, 04:39 AM - **1 Like**

It's so simple! You'll love the K-1 because it's a dandy piece of equipment, and you'll just want one anyway. So throw caution to the wind and ignore all the other variables. It's not about reason, it's about emotional response. You have this moment, the future does not exist, the past does not exist. Why not have maximum enjoyment right now? Go ahead and buy the K-1 outright; to quote "Biff" in "Back to the Future", "You know you want it..."

devouges · 09-06-2020, 04:49 AM - **1 Like**

K1ii is addictive. I fell in love after playing around with it for 5 minutes in the store. It took me a year to put pennies aside for dream to come true.

Yes ! it IS dangerous.

Once you use it for a few hours, resistance is futile....... you will get one !

The 300mm f4 works fine for wildlife but I prefer to use it with the K3ii.

My 100mm macro work wonders on the K1ii......

**aslyfox** · 09-06-2020, 04:55 AM

I was made an offer I could not refuse by a forum member

I now have an " experienced " K 1 II in hand

see post # 70

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/411635-how-dang...ml#post5062535

**TedH42** · 09-07-2020, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

thanks for the information

we are scheduled to be in Estes Park from 9/10 until 9/15 so hopefully it will be better

we already have reservations for each day

Update: the Cameron Peak fire has greatly expanded to 89,312 acres, 4% contained as of Sept 7 afternoon. It has entered RMNP on the north side.

Official info is at: Cameron Peak Fire Announcements - InciWeb the Incident Information System

A significant snow storm (6" - 12", winds to 40 MPH) will be hitting Monday into Tuesday (9/7 - 9/8)

Best of luck to you. Still wishing you a great trip. Could be spectacular.

**aslyfox** · 09-07-2020, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by TedH42

Update: the Cameron Peak fire has greatly expanded to 89,312 acres, 4% contained as of Sept 7 afternoon. It has entered RMNP on the north side.

Official info is at: Cameron Peak Fire Announcements - InciWeb the Incident Information System

A significant snow storm (6" - 12", winds to 40 MPH) will be hitting Monday into Tuesday (9/7 - 9/8) . . .

thanks

we have no experience with such a fire

hopefully the snow will be helpful

any thoughts on that ?

09-06-2020, 04:55 AM	#88
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583 Original Poster	I was made an offer I could not refuse by a forum member I now have an " experienced " K 1 II in hand see post # 70 https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/411635-how-dang...ml#post5062535 Last edited by aslyfox; 09-06-2020 at 08:07 AM.

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SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Now we need to know how it is, especially with the 43 and XS 40! I love the DA 40 SMC on my K-1 so those should both rock!

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ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Originally posted by SSGGeezer Now we need to know how it is, especially with the 43 and XS 40! I love the DA 40 SMC on my K-1 so those should both rock! I think the XS is known to be pretty darn good on FF.

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583 Original Poster	Originally posted by SSGGeezer Now we need to know how it is, especially with the 43 and XS 40! I love the DA 40 SMC on my K-1 so those should both rock! I plan on some photos from my upcoming trip to Estes Park/RMNP in a few days using the FA limiteds, I'm renting the 31 but my DA 40mm XS will have to wait, it is up in Omaha with my son and his wife who are trying out the KP Last edited by aslyfox; 09-05-2020 at 10:30 AM.

09-05-2020, 09:20 AM - 3 Likes	#80
TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	Originally posted by aslyfox I plan on some photos from my upcoming trip to Estes Park/RMNP in a few days using the FA limiteds, I'm renting the 31 Originally posted by MarkJerling Ah well, it's all downhill from there! Going downhill, faster and faster!! You'll be getting to RMNP after our big cold, snowy, wet blast the beginning of next week. The air has been much clearer (less smoke) than 2 weeks ago. You should get some excellent shots, perhaps with lingering snow. Might be a bit chilly at night. And soon provide a home for a lonely FA 31 ltd.

09-05-2020, 10:48 AM	#81
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583 Original Poster	Originally posted by TedH42 . . . And soon provide a home for a lonely FA 31 ltd. nope no money available the " experienced " K 1 II was an early anniversary present ( 09 07 91 )

09-05-2020, 04:41 PM - 2 Likes	#82
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,568	Originally posted by aslyfox nope no money available the " experienced " K 1 II was an early anniversary present ( 09 07 91 ) But Sly you are the home for ' experienced ' equiptment

09-05-2020, 04:51 PM - 1 Like	#83
jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,799	Put it this way: A sailing buddy of mine has a K1ii that he really likes (too heavy w/ lenses for me as I like to take my camera hiking). He likes it so much he has put in an order for one of the 1000 silver units already.

09-05-2020, 05:00 PM	#84
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583 Original Poster	Originally posted by dbs But Sly you are the home for ' experienced ' equiptment " experienced " equipment still costs $

09-05-2020, 05:03 PM - 1 Like	#85
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,568	Originally posted by aslyfox " experienced " equipment still costs $ Its a pity it is not a $ per mm for lenses

09-06-2020, 04:39 AM - 1 Like	#86
Unregistered User Guest	It's so simple! You'll love the K-1 because it's a dandy piece of equipment, and you'll just want one anyway. So throw caution to the wind and ignore all the other variables. It's not about reason, it's about emotional response. You have this moment, the future does not exist, the past does not exist. Why not have maximum enjoyment right now? Go ahead and buy the K-1 outright; to quote "Biff" in "Back to the Future", "You know you want it..."

09-06-2020, 04:49 AM - 1 Like	#87
devouges Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 324	K1ii is addictive. I fell in love after playing around with it for 5 minutes in the store. It took me a year to put pennies aside for dream to come true. Yes ! it IS dangerous. Once you use it for a few hours, resistance is futile....... you will get one ! The 300mm f4 works fine for wildlife but I prefer to use it with the K3ii. My 100mm macro work wonders on the K1ii......

09-07-2020, 03:31 PM	#89
TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	Originally posted by aslyfox thanks for the information we are scheduled to be in Estes Park from 9/10 until 9/15 so hopefully it will be better we already have reservations for each day Update: the Cameron Peak fire has greatly expanded to 89,312 acres, 4% contained as of Sept 7 afternoon. It has entered RMNP on the north side. Official info is at: Cameron Peak Fire Announcements - InciWeb the Incident Information System A significant snow storm (6" - 12", winds to 40 MPH) will be hitting Monday into Tuesday (9/7 - 9/8) Best of luck to you. Still wishing you a great trip. Could be spectacular.

09-07-2020, 03:42 PM	#90
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583 Original Poster	Originally posted by TedH42 Update: the Cameron Peak fire has greatly expanded to 89,312 acres, 4% contained as of Sept 7 afternoon. It has entered RMNP on the north side. Official info is at: Cameron Peak Fire Announcements - InciWeb the Incident Information System A significant snow storm (6" - 12", winds to 40 MPH) will be hitting Monday into Tuesday (9/7 - 9/8) . . . thanks we have no experience with such a fire hopefully the snow will be helpful any thoughts on that ?

how dangerous is the K 1 and K 1 II

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