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Pentax K-1 Reviews

Spider-Man
Posted 23/06/2016 - 17:19 Link
I'm not sure if any of the forum members have stumbled across this particular Pentax K-1 review yet? It makes interesting reading particularly the historical background which helps put the Pentax K-1 into perspective. Enjoy
http://www.jonathangorsephotography.com/blog/2016/5/PentaxK1

P.s. I thought it might be good to have a place where members can consolidate & reference all the various Reviews which get produced for the relevant Pentax/Ricoh camera/system they're interested in.
It's not the strongest species that survive, nor is it the most intelligent. It is those most adaptable to change.
mille19
Posted 23/06/2016 - 17:32 Link
I think he likes it
Spider-Man
Posted 04/07/2016 - 20:35 Link
I've just received the August copy of Practical Photography and in it they rate the 6 best Hi-Resolution cameras. Their number one rated camera turns out to be the Pentax K-1!
It's not the strongest species that survive, nor is it the most intelligent. It is those most adaptable to change.
dcweather
Posted 05/07/2016 - 23:54 Link
Dpreview full review out now. Usual Achilles heel for Pentax - AF accuracy and speed and video although I can't see why anyone would want a full frame video camera - after all high quality movies can be 16mm.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentax-k-1
richandfleur
Posted 06/07/2016 - 01:54 Link
dcweather wrote:
I can't see why anyone would want a full frame video camera - after all high quality movies can be 16mm.

Yeah I'll stick with my high quality movies from the Pentax APS-C range. Oh no wait, that's got the same video quality issues as well...
SteveLedger
Posted 06/07/2016 - 04:37 Link
richandfleur wrote:

Yeah I'll stick with my high quality movies from the Pentax APS-C range. Oh no wait, that's got the same video quality issues as well...

JAK
Posted 06/07/2016 - 12:10 Link
Would Pentaxians pefer Ricoh dumb down the still features of Pentax DSLRs in favour of turning them into video cameras? Personally I suspect not but prove me wrong. Surely a dedicated video camera must be preferable for video photography and a dedicated still camera for still photography. When each do the job of the other type it has to be a compromise.
John K
SteveLedger
Posted 06/07/2016 - 12:40 Link
....sigh
JAK
Posted 06/07/2016 - 12:44 Link
SteveLedger wrote:
....sigh

.... Your perfect camera would be?
(I suspect not a Pentax.)
Not withstanding, the video quality of recent Pentax DSLRs is pretty damn good. Why criticize it?
John K
Edited by JAK: 06/07/2016 - 12:48
SteveLedger
Posted 06/07/2016 - 13:03 Link
Clearly you're not interested in better video features, so I wonder is it really worth trying to start an argument with those who are?
JAK
Posted 06/07/2016 - 13:20 Link
Please don't make it personal. But if you are able to say what could be added without compromising still photography features I'm sure many would like to hear. Even if you suspect they won't agree with you it surely wouldn't hurt to say if you're serious about it. Or are you just trolling?
John K
D0n
Posted 06/07/2016 - 15:02 Link
dcweather wrote:
Dpreview full review out now. Usual Achilles heel for Pentax - AF accuracy and speed and video although I can't see why anyone would want a full frame video camera - after all high quality movies can be 16mm.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentax-k-1

those who understand the concepts actually want to see a 645 sized sensor putting out video with a 70mm film look....
remember.. there are those who ALSO believe "why would anybody care about sensor size and waste money on a D-slr... my iPhones takes great pictures!" and people in these pentax forums sound a lot like THOSE guys when the subject switches to video ...
JAK
Posted 06/07/2016 - 15:07 Link
The new video spec K-3000
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Is that what you really want? Pro spec video requires pro spec cameras, not DSLRs. The right tool for the right job.
John K
Edited by JAK: 06/07/2016 - 15:16
Mike-P
Posted 06/07/2016 - 15:16 Link
JAK wrote:


Please don't make it personal. But if you are able to say what could be added without compromising still photography features I'm sure many would like to hear. Even if you suspect they won't agree with you it surely wouldn't hurt to say if you're serious about it. Or are you just trolling?

Talk about double standards ....

Anyway, I thought this was for K-1 reviews, not a wishlist thread.
JAK
Posted 06/07/2016 - 15:43 Link
Mike, the issue is people keep criticizing Pentax cameras for poor video, as per the DP review linked to by the OP. Seems people expect a camera offering all the features of a £7000 pro video model combined with a high quality pro DSLR all for £1599. Right camera for the right job.

The wish list was hinted at in the DP review.
John K
Edited by JAK: 06/07/2016 - 15:47

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