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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 02-08-2019, 09:05 AM  
Picking up a used K-1 tomorrow...what should I look out for?
Posted By WiseOx
Replies: 13
Views: 1,618
Just got back, with my K-1 in hand. Fantastic unit. It was an original K-1, that the previous owner had upgraded to to Mark II. If you can believe it, the shutter count is only 1,399, and that's after I did ~50 test shots. I assume the shutter count resets after upgrade. Talking to the leasing company rep that sold it to me, the original owner passed away. His wife returned the camera, as it was on a lease. I think someone goofed, as this guy must have intended to keep it, if he sent it off for Mark II upgrade.

Looking forward to finally being full frame. I've been lucky enough to collect a decent pile of full frame glass over the years. First up, the three amigos, followed by the 50mm f1.2

Appreciate the guidance. Good times ahead. Look forward to being more active on the forum once again.

---------- Post added 02-08-19 at 11:52 AM ----------

Wow. I just found the gentlemen's name was still set up as the Owner in the camera setting. A quick google turned up his obituary. The picture they used for the obit write up, shows the gentlemen holding this very camera. It's found a good home Herman, RIP.
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 02-07-2019, 06:59 PM  
Picking up a used K-1 tomorrow...what should I look out for?
Posted By WiseOx
Replies: 13
Views: 1,618
Gathering up a bag of stuff to take with me tonight. Thanks for the feedback all. I'm hoping it's all good.

It's a K-1 M3, with 28-105mm kit lens for $1700 Cdn (~$1300USD) Missing box and battery charger....but still looks like a pretty great price.

Fingers crossed!
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 02-07-2019, 02:35 PM  
Picking up a used K-1 tomorrow...what should I look out for?
Posted By WiseOx
Replies: 13
Views: 1,618
Greetings all, I haven't been very active the past few years on the forum, but hoping to change that.

I'm going to look at a second hand K-1 Mark II tomorrow morning. It's a leasing company that got it back off lease, and is selling it as is. The price is very good, likely worth taking a risk on.

I'm going to have an opportunity to test the camera out. Take some test shots. I currently own a K-5, so I know this is a material step up.

Appreciate some thoughts on what to look out for. As this is off lease, I'm assuming it was an early release mark II, as it only came out a year ago.

I plan on bringing a laptop so I can take a pic, and use the PF forums tool to check the shutter count.

Thanks all!

---------- Post added 02-07-19 at 04:40 PM ----------

Idea thread...to be edited

Consolidated suggestions:

- Bringing a screw mount and SDM lenses
- Bring SD card and laptop, so I can check shutter count
- Bring dust bulb/blower
- Bring a spare battery, just in case theirs is dead
- Inspect body for physical damage (drop?)
- Coupling pings on bottom of batter grip
- Covers / doors
- Lens release button springs back
- All buttons bounce back when pressed
- Turn all dials, check for grit/ease of movement/locking
- Multiple SD cards to check both slots
- Shoot in all modes
- Sensor dust check
- Check mount
- Put in Live View, SR on, confirm image is stabilizing
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