Hi everyone... I need to pick the brains of the existing K1 users. Ive just ordered a K1 from Srs.. I'm fairly well covered in the long lens dept for full frame lenses.. But dont have any Super wide lenses. As at present I like to use a Sigma 10-20 for my street photography on my K5II.. I thought I would plump for the Pentax 15-30. But having just seen the price..I'm going to have to think again.. So I was just wondering as to what the K1 users were using to cover their wide angle needs...Or do I just need to save up ?

Always get reply's from Johnsons within 24 hrs. Not the cheapest but they are professional.

You could also try Alan Marlow... [email protected]

The artic terns have only just started egg laying now. So will be protective over the next month or so. But believe me they can be vicious...lol Had a great experience there last year. I'm not a bird follower, though I accompanied a friend who was. So I had someone to identify the different species.. I to found my K5II to slow to auto focus, for bird in flight shots, or even the dolphins that we spotted returning to shore. My friend (with a nikon) was taking the mickey... But a wonderful experience,, Everyone assumes because its birds you need a log lens. Not necessarily.. I got my best shot with a DA16-45.
We return in a fortnight. Ive since bought the K1 So we will see how I
get on....

You Havn't stated the budget ? Or what kind of subjects you are interested in taking...?

A very underrated camera the K7... And the capability of the tog isnt too bad either.....Well done Nigel.

You should climb on buses more often...Great stuff. Captured the very essence of big City life...

Happy to see you with your mojo back....


Stuart

Thanks for the equipment tips..Ill give this a go..You have excellent results...

Photoguard....I had a claim years ago on a K-x. They paid out fully, straight away. After I dropped it into a scottish river.. As at that time they only had repair set up's for Canon or Nikon camera's.. I would certainly give them the thumbs up..

My Mistake.... yes, I meant to say I'm looking for very shallow depth of field.. I have a Pentax AF540FGZ or the Shanny SN540FGZ Both are equally capable of HSS... But not too well off camera. Which is why I was using the ND filter.. As an on camera flash, I find doesnt work that well coupled with a 70-200mm lens. Personally I've never had a problem with Pentax's sync speed. So that isnt a concern at all..

Also HSS isnt that great when your trying to overpower the sun I find...
Never actually tried a polorizer. I'll give that a go..Thanks for the tip. Chris....