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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
06-16-2019, 10:32 AM
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I've used a K1 as my main shooter the past three days. About 150 shots since then and so far I'm not yet convinced the benefits for me personally are there. I've lots of FF-compatible glass, and I've used the K1 so far for macro, landscape, and architecture. The photos themselves are not a noticeable improvement over the K-70 or KP. I haven't yet tried portraiture with it so perhaps that's an area where I find the value.
When I first picked it up the size was a concern. Three days later and it's not. I like the in-hand feel a lot and other than pairing with *200 and *300 the add'l weight hasn't even been noticed. The viewfinder is amazingly good, the better separation in controls makes a difference , but I'm not seeing the "better autofocus" that some users are.
I'm giving it another few days of course, but so far I don't believe I'd significantly benefit from the K1.
BUT...
For someone upgrading from an older Pentax like a K5 or even a K3 I think the K1 might be the better choice between it and a KP. The ergonomics are so much better, the weight and size won't be noticed,if moving up the image quality is superb, and operation is straightforward with lots of options to expand on what you had. If not already invested in new Pentax crops I might be more seriously considering the K1 instead. I still might.
Just my 2 cents.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
03-08-2019, 04:33 PM
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Norm, this is a very insightful and helpful post. I was wavering jsut a tad on adding a FF, a couple decent deals in the Marketplace. After reading your comments I'll stay with my K-70 and probably add another unless a new APS-C from Pentax comes soon. One of my 2 K-S2's is sold and the other on the market very soon.
Thank you sir.
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
06-26-2018, 04:05 PM
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