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Tempted, even though mine has 1-2000 clicks, the Mk2 can be the camera that I can keep the faith with for many years....
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on Pentax K-1 Mark II rumours at 22/02/2018 - 10:40
I always tend to get the sympathetic looks when I use my Pentax, until it rains and then I start mocking
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on Photo tours at 15/02/2018 - 22:50
johnriley wrote:
The K-1 is already a staggeringly good camera, Pentax hit the ground running when they went into full frame. This is probably no real surprise as it was many years in the making and Pentax are already very good at making cameras.
The Mark II rumours would not tempt me to upgrade, but I don't intend to anyway, not until something seriously breaks down anyway. It could reassure those who worry that the longer term doesn't look good, but it never does, no matter what is released. If we look back over the forum I think we'll find a long history of posters predicting doom.
Things just keep going though, and according to the reps at the last event I was at 2018 is planned to be an exciting year. I guess we'll find out.
Fully agree, it is an awesome camera, just debating whether to fully invest in DFA/DFA* glass to replace my FA* variants. However, I will find myself replacing my external HDDs before replacing my K1 and D810...Just processing my Cuba photos and the TIFFS coming out of lightroom are a staggering 200MB...The K-1 is already a staggeringly good camera, Pentax hit the ground running when they went into full frame. This is probably no real surprise as it was many years in the making and Pentax are already very good at making cameras.
The Mark II rumours would not tempt me to upgrade, but I don't intend to anyway, not until something seriously breaks down anyway. It could reassure those who worry that the longer term doesn't look good, but it never does, no matter what is released. If we look back over the forum I think we'll find a long history of posters predicting doom.
Things just keep going though, and according to the reps at the last event I was at 2018 is planned to be an exciting year. I guess we'll find out.
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on Look like K1 II is minor update at 14/02/2018 - 13:56
I did have but sold a long time ago - Sigma 20mm f1.8 EX - superb lens on 35mm, odd FL for APS-C.
Are you just looking for W/A zooms? a prime will give you width, extra sharpness and maybe 1-2 extra stops of brightness you are looking for.
Are you just looking for W/A zooms? a prime will give you width, extra sharpness and maybe 1-2 extra stops of brightness you are looking for.
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on LOOKING TO BUY: Full frame wide angles! Eg, Sigma 20-40mm or 15-30mm, Tokina 19-35mm/20-35mm etc at 06/02/2018 - 22:34
95M doesn't sound much in a global sense, when you factor in sales of K-1 and DFA glass which has been coming on stream....
Pentax has been doomed since the days of my most recent acquisition (P50)...I think these numbers just reflect the trend by the whole industry to be honest.
Pentax has been doomed since the days of my most recent acquisition (P50)...I think these numbers just reflect the trend by the whole industry to be honest.
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on Latest Financials released for Ricoh...Not good at 04/02/2018 - 20:32
Mike-P wrote:
I would be more than happy with a set of lower priced f4 lenses for the K-1. I doubt very much it will happen but a 16-35mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm f4 setup would suit me perfectly. Canon's versions of these lenses are sharp wide open and relatively cheap when compared to their 2.8 offerings.
ah yes! a 16-35mm f4 lens will be perfect...the inability of the 15-30 to take my Lee Filters is a bit of an irritation (yet I don't take the SA12-24 out that often )I would be more than happy with a set of lower priced f4 lenses for the K-1. I doubt very much it will happen but a 16-35mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm f4 setup would suit me perfectly. Canon's versions of these lenses are sharp wide open and relatively cheap when compared to their 2.8 offerings.
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on Pentax K-1 Mark II rumours at 30/01/2018 - 23:52
Sony are DSLT not reflex.....like the pellicle mirrored Canon models (fixed mirror)
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on Pentax's Position in DSLR sales at 24/01/2018 - 15:44
ronniemac wrote:
Sorry to hear about the problems experienced by Phil, Peter and Philip. I will inevitably post a message here if the SDM motor fails in any of my lenses, it's perfectly understandable that users do this. When everything is fine and ticking along nicely, it's not newsworthy.
On the other hand:
I have been fortunate in that to date, all of my SDM lenses (7) have given good and uninterrupted service. I hope others have similar experience too, and share this information.
I don't post this to gloat, my intention is just to help give a balanced perspective.
I was aware of the issues but that hasn't prevented me from owning 3 SDM lenses (DA*) and repairing 2 (one twice). I've actually looked at it as the lenses completing their PDI (pre-delivery inspection) or major service and coming back from JPSS or Asahi Photo like new. I have had three items repaired because I have been totally inept and careless, and the work done by JPSS has been perfect. Just a shame the motors are unpredictably unreliable.Sorry to hear about the problems experienced by Phil, Peter and Philip. I will inevitably post a message here if the SDM motor fails in any of my lenses, it's perfectly understandable that users do this. When everything is fine and ticking along nicely, it's not newsworthy.
On the other hand:
I have been fortunate in that to date, all of my SDM lenses (7) have given good and uninterrupted service. I hope others have similar experience too, and share this information.
I don't post this to gloat, my intention is just to help give a balanced perspective.
I have a lens and camera that needs to go to Nikon becase sharpness at 400mm on the new 80-400G VR attached to the D500 is apalling, it wasn't always like that but either the camera or the lens is developing a fault.
I just have to treat this as a sad fact of life
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on SDM Failure at 12/01/2018 - 00:30
any trip to where there has been dust, sand, sea salt of mud, I stick my Pentax's under a shower and dry them with a tea towel.
wouldn't do it with my Nikons.
I always take the mick out of Canon owners when the heavens open after the ask 'Pentax, what is that?' and shroud their 5Ds...
wouldn't do it with my Nikons.
I always take the mick out of Canon owners when the heavens open after the ask 'Pentax, what is that?' and shroud their 5Ds...
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on 'Water Torture Test' at 12/01/2018 - 00:23
I recommend Asahi Photo in Brentford (speak to Pramath), they do it at a fraction of the cost of JPSS.
He said that replacement units are unreliable, he does test them before fitting. My 16-50 is on its third motor
He said that replacement units are unreliable, he does test them before fitting. My 16-50 is on its third motor
Comment by ilovesaabs posted on SDM Failure at 07/01/2018 - 19:45
