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I really love my K-1, and sadly have badly neglected the K-3 and K-5. I particularly like using the K-1 with certain excellent medium format lenses such as the Pentax 67 105 f 2.4, the Pentax 67 55mm f 4.0, the Mamiya 80mm f 1.9, and several Carl Zeiss Jena lens such as the Biometar 80mm, Biometar 120mm, and even the Sonnar 180mm. I usually use Av mode and adjust exposure up or down with the +/- exposure adjustment wheel. It is particularly nice to have shake resistance for all these old classic medium format lenses as well as the various K-1 focussing aids.

I think it is a common problem Ivan. As I have progressed from one digital camera to the next the previous camera begins to see less and less use until I forget where I put it.

*sigh*

I routinely rotate my cameras, but I have to say that the K-1 with the 28-105mm stock lens is not that heavy. I am glad that I do not need to add a grip because to me several hundred shots at a time is more than enough and a ton to process. Though the batteries are not that cumbersome so I usually have a spare. I do enjoy the custom user applications on the K-1 more than the K-1 ii because I don't like the way the accelerator renders my photos, so I sold the K-1 ii, and am having a blast with the K-1 and the updated firmware....cheers.

I keep the K-50 in the car for those "just in case" moments. It and the aps-c lenses are collectively much smaller and lighter, and a lighter tripod goes with 'em. The k-1 is for more planned outings when I'm going primarily just to take pictures.

Well F.O.G.: I miss my K-50, I too usually have an extra body in thecae with me, often take the K-5ii I just like that 16.3 mp sensor--it's so nice and you know what? The AA filter in the K-50/5 series isn't obtrusive at all.

much the same here - the K3 still gets a run occasionally particularly if trying to travel light, but the K5 neglected and literally forgotten - found it yesterday when doing a bit of a tidy up. The K7 went to my daughter but she is yet to get the bug.

I love the new K-3iii, but it is still an APS-c unit--the K-1 is still a winner...

Agreed! My dilema has been the acceptance that these are two very fine instruments, each with a unique purpose. The days of accepting a "one tool fits all" environment has passed.
The challenge is to now to fully explore their strengths and to help determine which system to take. The freedom of choice, the challenge of decision! It'll take some time!