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Comment by JAK posted on K-1 Upgrade thoughts. at 01/11/2017 - 14:55
LennyBloke wrote:
If the size and weight is too much for you and your K3 does everything you want and you have the option to get a full refund on your unused K1 then it may well be the right decision to return it.
Before you decide consider why you bought the K1 and what it can offer you over the K3. Full Frame gives you the option of using a lot of older lenses in the way they were meant to be used. The K1 is the latest technology so will offer the benefits of better AF, higher IQ, better DR, etc. Do these benefits offer you enough of a reason to give the K1 a good try, or are you happy enough to stay with your K3?
Personally I love the K1 - it's higher ISO capabilities and better low light performance coupled with the larger sensor are enough for me to choose it over my K5iis more than 90% of the time. But there are times when the smaller, lighter APS-C is a better choice - I did a 10 mile walk in the Lake District a few weeks ago with the K5iis and a small set of lenses, the equivalent set up with the K1 would have weighed more, taken more space and given me very little advantage.
I would recommend giving the K1 a good workout and then make your decision
This! They both have their place, but it depends on what you take and where you take it and if the extra weight is a barrier.If the size and weight is too much for you and your K3 does everything you want and you have the option to get a full refund on your unused K1 then it may well be the right decision to return it.
Before you decide consider why you bought the K1 and what it can offer you over the K3. Full Frame gives you the option of using a lot of older lenses in the way they were meant to be used. The K1 is the latest technology so will offer the benefits of better AF, higher IQ, better DR, etc. Do these benefits offer you enough of a reason to give the K1 a good try, or are you happy enough to stay with your K3?
Personally I love the K1 - it's higher ISO capabilities and better low light performance coupled with the larger sensor are enough for me to choose it over my K5iis more than 90% of the time. But there are times when the smaller, lighter APS-C is a better choice - I did a 10 mile walk in the Lake District a few weeks ago with the K5iis and a small set of lenses, the equivalent set up with the K1 would have weighed more, taken more space and given me very little advantage.
I would recommend giving the K1 a good workout and then make your decision
Comment by JAK posted on K-1 Upgrade thoughts. at 01/11/2017 - 12:44
Really great shot and ideal for that cover.
Comment by JAK posted on Yet another Pentax' media exposure at 01/11/2017 - 01:30
Tonight was the last night and managed to pass by it to take these from the car park.
Comment by JAK posted on Illuminated Abbey at 01/11/2017 - 01:23
Comment by JAK posted on FS: Pentax K-5IIs at 28/10/2017 - 14:05
Abbey illuminated from 6pm.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/illuminated-abbey-whitby-abbey...
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/illuminated-abbey-whitby-abbey...
Comment by JAK posted on Anyone going to Whitby this weekend? at 27/10/2017 - 22:57
If it helps:
http://eneloop101.com/charge/
That covers dedicated Pansaonic chargers, but those mentioned above can do the same job and more providing one understands the charging requirements of the particular batteries being charged and set the charger accordingly.
Basic chargers don't have a controlled discharge facility to refresh the cells.
http://eneloop101.com/charge/
That covers dedicated Pansaonic chargers, but those mentioned above can do the same job and more providing one understands the charging requirements of the particular batteries being charged and set the charger accordingly.
Basic chargers don't have a controlled discharge facility to refresh the cells.
Comment by JAK posted on Depleted battery in Kx at 26/10/2017 - 22:08
Can't see that any other brand has an 11-18mm f2.8. The closest would seem to be Tamron's old 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6. They're similar in that they both have a gold band round the top, though that's where I expect the similarities end!
Comment by JAK posted on DA★ 11-18mm coming soon ! at 26/10/2017 - 18:16
davidstorm wrote:
If you do this, please make sure you update only to the latest version that's compatible with your firmware version, even if this means doing several firmware updates in stages.
If that's the case David, you'd better make it clear why he can't go straight from v1.0 to v1.03. If you do this, please make sure you update only to the latest version that's compatible with your firmware version, even if this means doing several firmware updates in stages.
Two reasons to say this.
1. Only the last version (1.03) is available for download.
2. It is stated that the contents of [Version 1.02] and earlier version will be also updated.
If you still feel interim versions of the firmware are necessary, from where would they be obtained?
FWIW, I don't believe interim version are necessary to update the K-x.
Comment by JAK posted on Depleted battery in Kx at 25/10/2017 - 22:15
An example, the 15-30mm weighs in at over 1kg yet much of the functionality can be provided by the old FAJ 18-35mm at 203 grams, less than a fifth of the weight. Similar comparisons can be made across the range. A full kit of the new Pentax lenses might for some require a trolley to carry them all round in so the older alternatives are worth investigating such as the FA 24-90 in lieu of the 24-70, then there's lighter 70/80-200's albeit with a smaller max aperture but they'll work just fine.
I'm not sure why Pentax didn't complement the 28-105 with similar lenses rather than produce those faster heavyweights, or at least a range of focal length options. Perhaps the realisation was that the lighter lenses are out there to be found.