Received my K1 and is up and running, and...

[Batdude]

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1) Is there a way to DELETE ALL photos instead of one at a time??

2) Copyright information under tools. There is a Embed Copyright Data checkbox. Then next below it says Photographer, then below another option that says Copyright Holder. Since I have my own photography company how can I use each of these functions and what does each of these functions do? I'm completely new at this.

3) There is a Live View Flicker Reduction 50/60hz. This doesn't have anything to do with anti-flicker does it? Can I assume that this camera does not have anti-flicker capability?

4) Is there a way to boost the brightness of the AF points just a bit?

5) I'm in love with this camera. It feels so damn solid like a TRUE Pro body. This thing makes me feel like I'm a Marine or something and I can just imagine how this feels with a 70-200mm on it.

6) I'm in my office, in the same spot where I tested the D500 several months ago before returning it and the lights are all off with only the computer monitor on and the K1 AF freacking locks when the D500 and my D4 do not. That's right, the D5 with it's "D5 AF" hunted and would not lock where this K1 does! I'm really impressed.

7) My pentax 24-70 auto focus is SPOT ON and don't need fine tuning. This is great.

8) I'm going to be shooting all day tomorrow with this baby. I feel like a real excited kid!

9) If pentax does come out with an improved K1 successor I'll buy it. H**L yes! Give me improved AF with a joystick and more spread AF points and bye bye Nikon.

 

[iTrax]

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1) Is there a way to DELETE ALL photos instead of one at a time??

you can zoom out with rear wheel and delete folder by folder or reformat SD card deleting all

2) Copyright information under tools. There is a Embed Copyright Data checkbox. Then next below it says Photographer, then below another option that says Copyright Holder. Since I have my own photography company how can I use each of these functions and what does each of these functions do? I'm completely new at this.

3) There is a Live View Flicker Reduction 50/60hz. This doesn't have anything to do with anti-flicker does it? Can I assume that this camera does not have anti-flicker capability?

well in Australia/Europe is 50hz in US is 60Hz

4) Is there a way to boost the brightness of the AF points just a bit?

I do not think so , I do not have K-1 with me now so can not confirm

 

[Batdude]

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1) Is there a way to DELETE ALL photos instead of one at a time??

you can zoom out with rear wheel and delete folder by folder or reformat SD card deleting all

This is so annoying and it does not make any sense at all. I can't believe this. Pentax should fix this with a firmware update. I have to press menu and scroll all the way to the format function? That's just not right. Ricoh please fix this.

2) Copyright information under tools. There is a Embed Copyright Data checkbox. Then next below it says Photographer, then below another option that says Copyright Holder. Since I have my own photography company how can I use each of these functions and what does each of these functions do? I'm completely new at this.

3) There is a Live View Flicker Reduction 50/60hz. This doesn't have anything to do with anti-flicker does it? Can I assume that this camera does not have anti-flicker capability?

well in Australia/Europe is 50hz in US is 60Hz

4) Is there a way to boost the brightness of the AF points just a bit?

I do not think so , I do not have K-1 with me now so can not confirm

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[Alex Sarbu]

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1) Is there a way to DELETE ALL photos instead of one at a time??

you can zoom out with rear wheel and delete folder by folder or reformat SD card deleting all

This is so annoying and it does not make any sense at all. I can't believe this. Pentax should fix this with a firmware update. I have to press menu and scroll all the way to the format function? That's just not right. Ricoh please fix this.

Lol.

They could put the format function on a button... without confirmation. That would make losing all your images really fast! ;-)
Alex

 

[Alex Sarbu]

Congrats on the new camera.

Unfortunately I can't help much with your questions... 1) being answered, and the focus points intensity being fixed (but don't forget you can light the red points on demand by pressing the AF mode button - right above the MF/AF switch on the camera).

Alex

 

[PentUp]

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1) Is there a way to DELETE ALL photos instead of one at a time??

you can zoom out with rear wheel and delete folder by folder or reformat SD card deleting all

This is so annoying and it does not make any sense at all. I can't believe this. Pentax should fix this with a firmware update. I have to press menu and scroll all the way to the format function? That's just not right. Ricoh please fix this.

Lol.

They could put the format function on a button... without confirmation. That would make losing all your images really fast! ;-)

Alex

Exactly my thoughts too! I would rather it took a moment or two to delete all my photos than an accidental one button hit... !

 

[Alex Sarbu]

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1) Is there a way to DELETE ALL photos instead of one at a time??

you can zoom out with rear wheel and delete folder by folder or reformat SD card deleting all

This is so annoying and it does not make any sense at all. I can't believe this. Pentax should fix this with a firmware update. I have to press menu and scroll all the way to the format function? That's just not right. Ricoh please fix this.

Lol.

They could put the format function on a button... without confirmation. That would make losing all your images really fast! ;-)

Alex

Exactly my thoughts too! I would rather it took a moment or two to delete all my photos than an accidental one button hit... !

By the way, you can set the camera to remember the last menu location.

Alex

 

[DavidP03]

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1) Is there a way to DELETE ALL photos instead of one at a time??

you can zoom out with rear wheel and delete folder by folder or reformat SD card deleting all

This is so annoying and it does not make any sense at all. I can't believe this. Pentax should fix this with a firmware update. I have to press menu and scroll all the way to the format function? That's just not right. Ricoh please fix this.

I don't have the K1 (k5iis), what I do is the format card (in the menu) and that will delete all images.

Congratulations on the new camera,

2) Copyright information under tools. There is a Embed Copyright Data checkbox. Then next below it says Photographer, then below another option that says Copyright Holder. Since I have my own photography company how can I use each of these functions and what does each of these functions do? I'm completely new at this.

3) There is a Live View Flicker Reduction 50/60hz. This doesn't have anything to do with anti-flicker does it? Can I assume that this camera does not have anti-flicker capability?

well in Australia/Europe is 50hz in US is 60Hz

4) Is there a way to boost the brightness of the AF points just a bit?

I do not think so , I do not have K-1 with me now so can not confirm

 

[ozdean]

No you don't have to!

Play

Scroll rear wheel anticlockwise left

Delete the whole folder - easy!

Blue icons signifies what happens in the play mode

Lots of shortcuts in Pentax land!

AF points are black so they don't distract from composition

They light up red when;

You press the AF mode button

change or select

and When focus locks

You don't want red distractions when trying to compose!

--
Regards Dean - Capturing Creation
N.B. All my Images are Protected by Copyright

 

[pseudobreccia]

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1) Is there a way to DELETE ALL photos instead of one at a time??

2) Copyright information under tools. There is a Embed Copyright Data checkbox. Then next below it says Photographer, then below another option that says Copyright Holder. Since I have my own photography company how can I use each of these functions and what does each of these functions do? I'm completely new at this.

3) There is a Live View Flicker Reduction 50/60hz. This doesn't have anything to do with anti-flicker does it? Can I assume that this camera does not have anti-flicker capability?

4) Is there a way to boost the brightness of the AF points just a bit?

5) I'm in love with this camera. It feels so damn solid like a TRUE Pro body. This thing makes me feel like I'm a Marine or something and I can just imagine how this feels with a 70-200mm on it.

6) I'm in my office, in the same spot where I tested the D500 several months ago before returning it and the lights are all off with only the computer monitor on and the K1 AF freacking locks when the D500 and my D4 do not. That's right, the D5 with it's "D5 AF" hunted and would not lock where this K1 does! I'm really impressed.

7) My pentax 24-70 auto focus is SPOT ON and don't need fine tuning. This is great.

8) I'm going to be shooting all day tomorrow with this baby. I feel like a real excited kid!

9) If pentax does come out with an improved K1 successor I'll buy it. H**L yes! Give me improved AF with a joystick and more spread AF points and bye bye Nikon.

Read the manual!

 

[Zenten4]

No you don't have to!

Play

Scroll rear wheel anticlockwise left

Delete the whole folder - easy!

Blue icons signifies what happens in the play mode

Lots of shortcuts in Pentax land!

AF points are black so they don't distract from composition

They light up red when;

You press the AF mode button

change or select

and When focus locks

You don't want red distractions when trying to compose!

--
Regards Dean - Capturing Creation
N.B. All my Images are Protected by Copyright

That's a very nice way of looking at this issue. Too bad I didn't look at it the same way......ended up having to sell off the K1 when it became too frustrating.

 

[MightyMike]

Why hasn't anyone suggested press play then press menu then arrow down 3 times and you can delete all images without having to format

 

[Batdude]

No you don't have to!

Play

Scroll rear wheel anticlockwise left

Aha! When you scroll counterclockwise TWICE the one single folder with all the pictures comes up and there everything can be deleted at once. It looks like quite a lot of people are not aware of this function.

Thank you so much ozdean you really made my day and you are Awesome!

Delete the whole folder - easy!

Blue icons signifies what happens in the play mode

Lots of shortcuts in Pentax land!

AF points are black so they don't distract from composition

They light up red when;

You press the AF mode button

change or select

and When focus locks

You don't want red distractions when trying to compose!

--
Regards Dean - Capturing Creation
N.B. All my Images are Protected by Copyright

 

[Batdude]

Why hasn't anyone suggested press play then press menu then arrow down 3 times and you can delete all images without having to format

Those are 8 whole steps to get there brother and not efficient. But yeah that works too.

ozdean already provided the answer. I have to invite him to a beer. ;-)

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Mike from Canada
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'I like to think so far outside the box that it would require a telephoto lens just to see the box!' ~ 'My Quote '
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[doch22009]

Batdude, you’re not the only one with a new K1! Mine arrived the day before yesterday, just in time for a few fall colours shots. It replaces a Nikon D800 - same megapixels, different colour response (both cameras very likeable). What sets it apart for me is the totally different, absolutely fantastic user experience, especially for landscapes, which is what I like to shoot the most. As a matter of fact, the demo I was loaned by my local dealer sold me the camera because it was so much fun to use and because I didn’t need a manual to be up and running right away. I am , however, reading the manual to find out as much as I can about all the various features.

I had Ricoh and Pentax film cameras in university. The K1 makes me feel like I’ve finally come home.

Happy shooting!!

 

[Zenten4]

Not being able to see the AF points in the dark took its toll on me and caused me to sell the camera. For your sake I hope Pentax can come up with a firmware to get around this problem.

 

[KKnipser]

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There is a lot of customizability which you should explore. You can set all 20 function of the quick menü (-->info button) to anything you want. The lower right corner gives a hint which buttons to press. You can even let it display the current focal length setting of a zoom.

Take a deep look at P mode. It's not a joke. It's not for beginners.

a) you have a number of curves to choose from. "MTF" is unique as this automatically tries to set a lens to its sharpest aperture - which is transmitted by the lens.

b) HyperProgram is unique as you can set the camera to P (e.g. MTF) and still have "Av" and "Tv" modes directly at your disposal without needing to change the mode. Just turn the front or back dial and P turns into Av or Tv. Push green and you are back to P.

 

[Alex Sarbu]

Not being able to see the AF points in the dark took its toll on me and caused me to sell the camera. For your sake I hope Pentax can come up with a firmware to get around this problem.

You can press the AF mode button to temporarily light the AF points in red.

It would be nice to have the option of making it permanent, though.

Alex

 

[chriskana]

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There is a lot of customizability which you should explore. You can set all 20 function of the quick menü (-->info button) to anything you want. The lower right corner gives a hint which buttons to press. You can even let it display the current focal length setting of a zoom.

Take a deep look at P mode. It's not a joke. It's not for beginners.

a) you have a number of curves to choose from. "MTF" is unique as this automatically tries to set a lens to its sharpest aperture - which is transmitted by the lens.

b) HyperProgram is unique as you can set the camera to P (e.g. MTF) and still have "Av" and "Tv" modes directly at your disposal without needing to change the mode. Just turn the front or back dial and P turns into Av or Tv. Push green and you are back to P.

Interesting. I'll have to play around with this.

Thanks for the info...

 

[wgosma]

No you don't have to!

Play

Scroll rear wheel anticlockwise left

Aha! When you scroll counterclockwise TWICE the one single folder with all the pictures comes up and there everything can be deleted at once. It looks like quite a lot of people are not aware of this function.

or....press the blue 'arrow' to view an image, then press MENU....scroll down and 'delete all images' is right there.

Enjoy your new camera!

Bill