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officiousbystander · 11-25-2021, 11:58 PM - **6 Likes**

A lesson for us all.

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**Cerebum** · 11-26-2021, 12:38 AM

Mattias's original review convinced me once and for all that I needed the KP, and he was dead right

I love his YouTube channel, it is just a pleasure to watch

biz-engineer · 11-26-2021, 01:06 AM - **9 Likes**

Everyone regret Pentax, but strangely enough, they don't switch back. My advice, if you miss Pentax, just sell you Fuji, Nikon , Sony, Canon , and buy Pentax again instead of just saying you miss Pentax.

noelpolar · 11-26-2021, 01:33 AM - **3 Likes**

Why listen to people who have not even come close to self mastering? Might as well be lead by 5yo's.... or even worse.... believe what politicians mouth.

Edit.... friday evening here... drunk some read wine......

Last edited by noelpolar; 11-26-2021 at 01:40 AM.

**Cerebum** · 11-26-2021, 01:35 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Everyone regret Pentax, but strangely enough, they don't switch back. My advice, if you miss Pentax, just sell you Fuji, Nikon , Sony, Canon , and buy Pentax again instead of just saying you miss Pentax.

If you watch the video he says the reason why it is #1 is because he will be buying another

Adam · 11-26-2021, 01:45 AM - **13 Likes**

Too bad the KP was discontinued so quickly. It's definitely worthy of a successor.

**Cerebum** · 11-26-2021, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

Why listen to people who have not even come close to self mastering? Might as well be lead by 5yo's.... or even worse.... believe what politicians mouth.

Edit.... friday evening here... drunk some read wine......

I was just about to jump in, then I saw the edit

was it good wine?

I could murder a nice cab ... And I haven't had breakfast yet

Re Mattias Burling, he is invested in Fuji and Leica. I think he also has Pentax Q. He is a big fan of Pentax, more so than the others. What I like about him is he lives with the camera before reviewing it, unlike the other "experts"

in the KP one, amongst the standard stuff he went into how he had customised the third dial. He also tested and showed an example of the video rather than banging on about it not being like a Sony. I like his style and examples. He is one reviewer I have plenty of time for

---------- Post added 26-11-21 at 01:50 AM ----------

Originally posted by Adam

Too bad the KP was discontinued so quickly. It's definitely worthy of a successor.

The KP is exceptional. A future classic. I love mine

I just wish the battery grip wasn't so big as it turns the mini marvel into a monster

albeit a really nice one

officiousbystander · 11-26-2021, 01:53 AM

Originally posted by Cerebum

Mattias's original review convinced me once and for all that I needed the KP

Same here. I'd completely forgotten. The man has cost me a small fortune.

**Cerebum** · 11-26-2021, 01:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by officiousbystander

Same here. I'd completely forgotten. The man has cost me a small fortune.

Same here. I have lost count of the times I have watched his video and gone straight to eBay

I think the examples he shows are a major factor. I love his images!

3by2 · 11-26-2021, 02:34 AM

Originally posted by Cerebum

Same here. I have lost count of the times I have watched his video and gone straight to eBay

I think the examples he shows are a major factor. I love his images!

Haha, he does make compelling cases for most of the gear he uses.

I've recently tried out an XT3 and a Canon Eos R, in both cases I was glad to get back to my KP, though in fairness I did like the Canon but despite being full frame I didn't think it was significantly better than my KP, often it wasn't, sometimes it was, a lot of that hinged on lens choice and ultimately all my gear was the same cost as the canon and one lens, the KP and Ltds are a pretty killer combo in my view.

**Digitalis** · 11-26-2021, 03:07 AM - **10 Likes**

The Pentax KP is a camera that grows on you, when reading the marketing blurb about it I couldn't help but think - who is this camera for? I thought I wouldn't like it because of the weird batteries and the lack of a top data LCD but those turned out to be a complete non-issue. My biggest criticism of the KP is the basic grip that comes with it is too small. Which makes the vertical grip and the deeper body grip that comes with it, an essential accessory.

But I have gotten some really great photos from it:

**kiwi_jono** · 11-26-2021, 03:23 AM - **3 Likes**

Impressed he sticks to his rule of only 2 camera bodies at a time (even with cheap ones)!

My issue is can't bring my self to sell photographic gear very often. Exception being I did sell my K-x - good camera but just totally eclipsed by the K-5 I acquired at the time.

As good as it looks I haven't owned a K-P, as really my K-5 & K-01 do the APS-C job for me when I'm not using the K-1.

repaap · 11-26-2021, 03:45 AM

I think that many who actually did buy K-P has been and still is very pleased with it. I did skip it, but have been tempted many times. I went for K-3III. Something in line with K-p + K-3III combined, and who knows some new fun things and small limiteds(or bigger FA&DFA if that is what you want, is prety slick combo. Or 'just' 16-50 & 55-300 PLM kit. perhaps 11-18 and you'll be set for anything out there...

ijgs · 11-26-2021, 04:13 AM - **2 Likes**

Having come back to Pentax after selling my Fujifilm X-T1 (see, some of us come back

) the K-P was very much on the wishlist... Along with the money to buy one

I'll be saving and will enjoy the upgrade from my K-7 when the day comes!

**Cerebum** · 11-26-2021, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

The Pentax KP is a camera that grows on you, when reading the marketing blurb about it I couldn't help but think - who is this camera for?. I thought I wouldn't like it because of the weird batteries and the lack of a top data LCD but those turned out to be a complete non-issue. My biggest criticism of the KP is the basic grip that comes with it is too small. Which makes the camera grip and the deeper body grip that comes with it, an essential accessory.

But I have gotten some really great photos from it:

Gorgeous images. I have had quite a few calendar shots from mine. Its strange how in some countries you only get one grip. In the UK it came with all three

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11-26-2021, 03:07 AM - 10 Likes	#11
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	The Pentax KP is a camera that grows on you, when reading the marketing blurb about it I couldn't help but think - who is this camera for? I thought I wouldn't like it because of the weird batteries and the lack of a top data LCD but those turned out to be a complete non-issue. My biggest criticism of the KP is the basic grip that comes with it is too small. Which makes the vertical grip and the deeper body grip that comes with it, an essential accessory. But I have gotten some really great photos from it: Last edited by Digitalis; 12-13-2021 at 09:02 PM.

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11-26-2021, 12:38 AM	#2
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Mattias's original review convinced me once and for all that I needed the KP, and he was dead right I love his YouTube channel, it is just a pleasure to watch

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noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Why listen to people who have not even come close to self mastering? Might as well be lead by 5yo's.... or even worse.... believe what politicians mouth. Edit.... friday evening here... drunk some read wine...... Last edited by noelpolar; 11-26-2021 at 01:40 AM.

11-26-2021, 01:35 AM	#5
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Originally posted by biz-engineer Everyone regret Pentax, but strangely enough, they don't switch back. My advice, if you miss Pentax, just sell you Fuji, Nikon , Sony, Canon , and buy Pentax again instead of just saying you miss Pentax. If you watch the video he says the reason why it is #1 is because he will be buying another

11-26-2021, 01:48 AM	#7
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Originally posted by noelpolar Why listen to people who have not even come close to self mastering? Might as well be lead by 5yo's.... or even worse.... believe what politicians mouth. Edit.... friday evening here... drunk some read wine...... I was just about to jump in, then I saw the edit was it good wine? I could murder a nice cab ... And I haven't had breakfast yet Re Mattias Burling, he is invested in Fuji and Leica. I think he also has Pentax Q. He is a big fan of Pentax, more so than the others. What I like about him is he lives with the camera before reviewing it, unlike the other "experts" in the KP one, amongst the standard stuff he went into how he had customised the third dial. He also tested and showed an example of the video rather than banging on about it not being like a Sony. I like his style and examples. He is one reviewer I have plenty of time for ---------- Post added 26-11-21 at 01:50 AM ---------- Originally posted by Adam Too bad the KP was discontinued so quickly. It's definitely worthy of a successor. The KP is exceptional. A future classic. I love mine I just wish the battery grip wasn't so big as it turns the mini marvel into a monster albeit a really nice one

11-26-2021, 01:53 AM	#8
officiousbystander Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 916 Original Poster	Originally posted by Cerebum Mattias's original review convinced me once and for all that I needed the KP Same here. I'd completely forgotten. The man has cost me a small fortune.

11-26-2021, 01:55 AM - 1 Like	#9
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Originally posted by officiousbystander Same here. I'd completely forgotten. The man has cost me a small fortune. Same here. I have lost count of the times I have watched his video and gone straight to eBay I think the examples he shows are a major factor. I love his images!

11-26-2021, 02:34 AM	#10
3by2 Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2019 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 819	Originally posted by Cerebum Same here. I have lost count of the times I have watched his video and gone straight to eBay I think the examples he shows are a major factor. I love his images! Haha, he does make compelling cases for most of the gear he uses. I've recently tried out an XT3 and a Canon Eos R, in both cases I was glad to get back to my KP, though in fairness I did like the Canon but despite being full frame I didn't think it was significantly better than my KP, often it wasn't, sometimes it was, a lot of that hinged on lens choice and ultimately all my gear was the same cost as the canon and one lens, the KP and Ltds are a pretty killer combo in my view.

11-26-2021, 03:23 AM - 3 Likes	#12
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Impressed he sticks to his rule of only 2 camera bodies at a time (even with cheap ones)! My issue is can't bring my self to sell photographic gear very often. Exception being I did sell my K-x - good camera but just totally eclipsed by the K-5 I acquired at the time. As good as it looks I haven't owned a K-P, as really my K-5 & K-01 do the APS-C job for me when I'm not using the K-1.

11-26-2021, 03:45 AM	#13
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	I think that many who actually did buy K-P has been and still is very pleased with it. I did skip it, but have been tempted many times. I went for K-3III. Something in line with K-p + K-3III combined, and who knows some new fun things and small limiteds(or bigger FA&DFA if that is what you want, is prety slick combo. Or 'just' 16-50 & 55-300 PLM kit. perhaps 11-18 and you'll be set for anything out there...

11-26-2021, 04:13 AM - 2 Likes	#14
ijgs New Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Buckinghamshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 13	Having come back to Pentax after selling my Fujifilm X-T1 (see, some of us come back ) the K-P was very much on the wishlist... Along with the money to buy one I'll be saving and will enjoy the upgrade from my K-7 when the day comes!

11-26-2021, 04:40 AM	#15
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Originally posted by Digitalis The Pentax KP is a camera that grows on you, when reading the marketing blurb about it I couldn't help but think - who is this camera for?. I thought I wouldn't like it because of the weird batteries and the lack of a top data LCD but those turned out to be a complete non-issue. My biggest criticism of the KP is the basic grip that comes with it is too small. Which makes the camera grip and the deeper body grip that comes with it, an essential accessory. But I have gotten some really great photos from it: Gorgeous images. I have had quite a few calendar shots from mine. Its strange how in some countries you only get one grip. In the UK it came with all three

Mattias Burling regrets selling his KP

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