A farewell to Pentax

I started with an *ist D and used most of the Pentax cameras up to and including the K-1. I've really loved using Pentax cameras and participating (well, lately, just hanging out) in this forum. Sadly, since the D800, then D850 and Z-7, I've used my Pentax systems less and less and after a year of zero use, I finally accepted that I'll never be pressing their shutter buttons again, so they've been packed up in a big heavy box and sent off to my ever wonderful dealer SRS Microsystems.

There seem to be many fewer forum members that I know, but thanks to all of you over the decades, it's been great.

I'm sure I'll drop in from time to time,

Sophie

Thanks for the plug for SRS. They're a dealer I was unaware of (being "overseas"), but I'll be browsing their listings

Good luck with your new equipment, I've heard some of it is actually quite good

Unfortunately, all you have to show us are some boxes that you're selling instead of great photos. What a shame. What did you shoot with Pentax all these years? Show us those photos. That's how you have a proper farewell...

Sophie Wilson wrote:

I started with an *ist D and used most of the Pentax cameras up to and including the K-1. I've really loved using Pentax cameras and participating (well, lately, just hanging out) in this forum. Sadly, since the D800, then D850 and Z-7, I've used my Pentax systems less and less and after a year of zero use, I finally accepted that I'll never be pressing their shutter buttons again, so they've been packed up in a big heavy box and sent off to my ever wonderful dealer SRS Microsystems.

There seem to be many fewer forum members that I know, but thanks to all of you over the decades, it's been great.

I'm sure I'll drop in from time to time,

Sophie

Looks like I have to visits SRS microsystems website ...

I'm in Watford and SRS is my local they have a lot of stuff in there get all my accessories there like tripods adapters etc excellent for trying out cameras. I love the D850 although I don't have the Pentax system I'm a mix with Canon and Nikon and soon Sony just waiting for SRS to get the 200-600mm in stock for the Sony A9. I tend to keep all my old cameras I would have kept the K1 just for astro only.

Holger Bargen wrote:

Sophie Wilson wrote:

I started with an *ist D and used most of the Pentax cameras up to and including the K-1. I've really loved using Pentax cameras and participating (well, lately, just hanging out) in this forum. Sadly, since the D800, then D850 and Z-7, I've used my Pentax systems less and less and after a year of zero use, I finally accepted that I'll never be pressing their shutter buttons again, so they've been packed up in a big heavy box and sent off to my ever wonderful dealer SRS Microsystems.

There seem to be many fewer forum members that I know, but thanks to all of you over the decades, it's been great.

I'm sure I'll drop in from time to time,

Sophie

Looks like I have to visits SRS microsystems website ...

Thats exactly my first thought after looking at the specs on those boxes

robbo d wrote:

Sadly your joining a growing number ....

That's a hefty load of kit.

I recently purchased a D800. AF left my k1 for dead but the files not as good.

Lucky I haven't got the D850 or z7 yet, I'd be smitten..... probably a D750 or D700 next.

I am a multi system user including pentax Nikon fujifilm.

I have used d 810 and d 750 also fujifilm XH1 plus my pentax gear k1ii and k5iis.

From my experience with these 3 systems I found the pentax files are the best and the layout is amazing.

Regarding the d810 it has many focus issues that Couldn't nail the focus in dark light compared to k1ii.

XH1 is the nearest camera to the pentax philosophy in design and ergonomics.

All cameras in this days are excellent and I don't find a major reason to switch system.

Sophie Wilson wrote:

I'm sure I'll drop in from time to time,

Feel free, and best of luck with your new gear focus. If the Pentax kit isn't being used, then you're doing the right thing to let some one else enjoy it. It's like moving after living in the same house for decades; sometimes what you have, no matter how much loved, no longer fits your needs.

Take care,

bob5050

so few of them here and elsewhere.

Sad to see you go, you had a nice sense of subtlety, and a hunger for perfection!,

like the FA400, FA85 and K-1,

too bad, the world is too big to deal in meetup.:-)

Good wishes from another *istD etc. etc. early adopter. Actually I’ve been drifting away from DPReview generally, but also seduced by the convenience of mirrorless and the lightness of M43. Still use the Pentax manual lenses though. If Pentax had a good mirrorless option with a large EVF I’d be back.

robbo d wrote:

zakaria wrote:

robbo d wrote:

Sadly your joining a growing number ....

That's a hefty load of kit.

I recently purchased a D800. AF left my k1 for dead but the files not as good.

Lucky I haven't got the D850 or z7 yet, I'd be smitten..... probably a D750 or D700 next.

I am a multi system user including pentax Nikon fujifilm.

I have used d 810 and d 750 also fujifilm XH1 plus my pentax gear k1ii and k5iis.

From my experience with these 3 systems I found the pentax files are the best and the layout is amazing.

Regarding the d810 it has many focus issues that Couldn't nail the focus in dark light compared to k1ii.

XH1 is the nearest camera to the pentax philosophy in design and ergonomics.

All cameras in this days are excellent and I don't find a major reason to switch system.

No issue's with Focus on my D800 thus far.

In terms of layout, I think it's tough when I used Pentax for 10 years and it's all I knew. Now I'm getting use to my Nikon, it's pretty natural.

With any pentax camera I can reach any button even if I close my eyes but with Nikon it is another story " puzzle "

.in Z mount they copied pentax layout including the release button lens and no left buttons!

Files.... k1 mk1 beats D800.

Walkabout photography, I even prefer walking about with my k3 because of IBIS. Keeping the iso low either handheld at ridiculous low speeds or on a post.