So who is planning on buying the K1 (Who hasn't already)
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Posted 06/05/2016 - 23:10
You're right, go for it. Perhaps they'll be some special offers later in the year,
John K
John K
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Posted 06/05/2016 - 23:15
I'll buy a body & grip later. It's not a high priority for me.
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Posted 06/05/2016 - 23:27
jemx99 wrote:
- the camera to end all cameras
- the camera to end all cameras
It looks a mighty mighty fine bit of kit, and truly competitive against the FF competition...but wait two years and the next ultimate camera will come along .
I'm chuffed to bits Pentax has produced this ... and very much looking forward to the images folk produce from it.... but I'm unlikely to make this my next purchase/upgrade. Hate to say it, but I'd be more likely to go down the mirror less route
There, I've admitted it. I'll get my coat
Tim
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Posted 06/05/2016 - 23:38
I cashed a policy in to purchase the k1 do i regret it not at all just looking through viewfinder is an eye opener i know cameras will always improve but i think i have reached my zenith i dont think i will upgrade again. But those full frame lenses
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Posted 07/05/2016 - 07:15
Classic quote there ....' just looking through viewfinder is an eye opener ....'. 
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Last Edited by McGregNi on 07/05/2016 - 07:16
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Posted 07/05/2016 - 08:48
I jumped ship to Sony and got an Ay 18 months back because I got tired of waiting for a Pentax FF. The A7 was nice, but awkward to use. The EVF was good in daylight, but a nightmare at night. Long story short, I pre-ordered a K-1 from the fine folks at SRS and traded in. One week in I have absolutely no regrets whatsoever. My only issue is that an EVF makes you a bit lazy and I'm having to get used to using a DLSR again. If you have the money and a passion for photography, go for it. The K-1 is a lovely bit of kit.
Capture: Pentax K-1, PENTAX HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR, PENTAX 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro, SAMYANG 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC, SAMYANG 35mm F1.4 AS UMC, • SAMYANG 85mm F1.4 AS IF UMC
Processing: Adobe Bridge for organisation, DxO Optics Pro Elite for RAW development, ON1 Photo RAW for some 'stylising' and Affintiy Photo for more involved edits.
Capture: Pentax K-1, PENTAX HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR, PENTAX 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro, SAMYANG 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC, SAMYANG 35mm F1.4 AS UMC, • SAMYANG 85mm F1.4 AS IF UMC
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Posted 07/05/2016 - 10:17
I won't be going for it - there's no way I can justify it. I am more than happy with my K-5iis, and the only real problem I get is because of my shortcomings - not the cameras. I'd rather spend the money on (gradually) getting better glass.
I went into SRS the other day to buy a new lens, the Tamron 70-200 F2.8, and resisted the temptation to even look at the K-1, because as you all know - "never say never!"
Phil
K-5iiS; K-r; ME Super; ME; DA* 16-50 f2.8; DA 18-135 WR; DA 55-300 WR; HD DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited; FA 50mm f1.4; A50mm f1.7; DAL 18-55mm; M40mm f2.8; + assorted non-Pentax lenses
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I went into SRS the other day to buy a new lens, the Tamron 70-200 F2.8, and resisted the temptation to even look at the K-1, because as you all know - "never say never!"
Phil
K-5iiS; K-r; ME Super; ME; DA* 16-50 f2.8; DA 18-135 WR; DA 55-300 WR; HD DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited; FA 50mm f1.4; A50mm f1.7; DAL 18-55mm; M40mm f2.8; + assorted non-Pentax lenses
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Posted 07/05/2016 - 10:43
JAK wrote:
Perhaps they'll be some special offers later in the year,
Perhaps they'll be some special offers later in the year,
Hopefully - and some good trade in deals.
Northgrain wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="jemx99"]- the camera to end all cameras
but wait two years and the next ultimate camera will come along
[quote:3496ace15f="jemx99"]- the camera to end all cameras
but wait two years and the next ultimate camera will come along
I know - but hopefully this spec will keep me content for a long time!
Northgrain wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="jemx99"]my next purchase/upgrade. Hate to say it, but I'd be more likely to go down the mirror less routeops
[quote:3496ace15f="jemx99"]my next purchase/upgrade. Hate to say it, but I'd be more likely to go down the mirror less route
ops 
thats what a lot of people are saying but I love my optical viewfinder!whatsthisbuttondo wrote:
i think i have reached my zenith i dont think i will upgrade again
i think i have reached my zenith i dont think i will upgrade again
I'm thinking that.
McGregNi wrote:
Classic quote there ....' just looking through viewfinder is an eye opener ....'.
Classic quote there ....' just looking through viewfinder is an eye opener ....'.
good onedavesexton wrote:
If you have the money and a passion for photography, go for it. The K-1 is a lovely bit of kit.
If you have the money and a passion for photography, go for it. The K-1 is a lovely bit of kit.
good advice
swarf wrote:
I won't be going for it - there's no way I can justify it. I am more than happy with my K-5iis, and the only real problem I get is because of my shortcomings - not the cameras. I'd rather spend the money on (gradually) getting better glass.
I went into SRS the other day to buy a new lens, the Tamron 70-200 F2.8, and resisted the temptation to even look at the K-1, because as you all know - "never say never!"
Phil
I won't be going for it - there's no way I can justify it. I am more than happy with my K-5iis, and the only real problem I get is because of my shortcomings - not the cameras. I'd rather spend the money on (gradually) getting better glass.
I went into SRS the other day to buy a new lens, the Tamron 70-200 F2.8, and resisted the temptation to even look at the K-1, because as you all know - "never say never!"
Phil
good advice too!
Link
Posted 07/05/2016 - 11:02
What's a K1 ? Did it come out before the K2 in which case I missed it and went straight to a K2
My next camera will be a K*
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Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
My next camera will be a K*
--
Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
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Posted 07/05/2016 - 11:46
Algernon wrote:
What's a K1 ? Did it come out before the K2 in which case I missed it and went straight to a K2
My next camera will be a K*
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What's a K1 ? Did it come out before the K2 in which case I missed it and went straight to a K2
My next camera will be a K*
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Isn't K2 a mountain?
Link
Posted 07/05/2016 - 11:51
That's the Limited Edition 
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Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
--
Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Link
Posted 07/05/2016 - 14:22
I'll be getting a body and grip for Christmas. Just have to get a couple of primes first (77 & 100 for definite and perhaps something unusual / exotic in the 50 range)
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Last Edited by robbiec on 07/05/2016 - 14:43
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jemx99
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I know many people will be happy with the kit they have now. But some will be considering the K1.
What do we think?