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K1 II and Best cameras for landscape photography in 2021 article

Started May 28, 2021 | Discussions thread
miles green
miles green Veteran Member • Posts: 7,827
Re: K1 II and Best cameras for landscape photography in 2021 article
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DuncanM1 wrote:

I downloaded the test images for the K1 II and the Nikon Z7II and the Pentax in pixel shift mode is just completely superior and yet the Nikon gets the nod as best camera? What gives? I can understand that for action shots the Nikon might be better, but for landscape resolution is king and the Pentax is far, far superior.

I haven't used the Z7 but have a K1ii. I do use pixel-shift for landscapes when i take a tripod, and there is a big difference imho.

Also Pentax ergonomics and landscape features are great for landscapes, especially at night.

  • Leds illuminate the body so you can find your way aroud without using your phone
  • you can adjust the screen illumination so you don't destroy your night vision. You even have "red mode"
  • the screen articulation is awesome
  • you have pixel shift
  • you have astro-tracer
  • you have build quality and weather sealing
  • and horizon correction,
  • and composition adjustment (shift)

it's a long list of features that set the Pentax K1ii apart. Analyzing the sensor output by doing a "fair" comparison (ie not using any of the above features) doesn't cut it for me.

I tried to shoot the night sky with a friend's Fuji once... it has a very capable sensor and good lenses, but it felt like i was using a spoon to cut my steak.

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