K-01 Leaked Photos

Alizarine · 02-01-2012, 08:25 PM

The only thing I liked at first glance about the design was the lens release clutch.

Other than that, I guess I had my expectations set too high. No, this does not look like "unlike any other camera I've seen". My first impression was actually a slightly fat NEX with a hump and snorkel-bearing K-mount... It doesn't look that bad really, but nowhere near "unique" or eye-catching. So much for looks. I hope it works a lot better than expected to justify a purchase.

TOUGEFC · 02-01-2012, 08:29 PM

Didnt someone say that it was "egg" shapped a few days ago?!

kyteflyer · 02-01-2012, 08:34 PM

Just fugly. Not much more to say about it. Green and red buttons look like they belong on a 2 yr old's toy. yuck.

Alizarine · 02-01-2012, 08:38 PM

I liked the rugged design of the WG-1 better. If it were designed in that spirit, then I could say it's something that "looks new"

stevebrot · 02-01-2012, 08:43 PM

...I hope these photos from ricehigh are bogus. If the actual camera is that ugly, I can imagine most potential buyers will run screaming to buy a Fuji Pro X1...

Steve

selar · 02-01-2012, 08:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Alizarine

My first impression was actually a slightly fat NEX with a hump and snorkel-bearing K-mount

Thats by design. The hump evokes images of the camel in the desert and shows that the camera is dustproof. The snorkel is to show that it is water resistant.

kyteflyer · 02-01-2012, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

...I hope these photos from ricehigh are bogus. If the actual camera is that ugly, I can imagine most potential buyers will run screaming to buy a Fuji Pro X1...

Steve

I'm already there (with the X-Pro) but it lacks a diopter adjuster.... damnation.

Verglace · 02-01-2012, 08:47 PM

i wonder if an option EVF that can be mounted on the hot shoe would be possible in the future, i don't see why not just add some extra connection points in the hot shoe area.

Docrwm · 02-01-2012, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by bossa

You seem to confuse sarcasm with a healthy skepticism but rest assured I'll make no more blasphemous statements and hence forth stay 100% OT. "This statement has been officially smiley delimited"

Nope, no confusion here. Thanks though.

bossa · 02-01-2012, 08:59 PM

The fact that there's no shot of where the VF would be hints (for me at least) that there is one and that it's a secret until the official release.

johnmflores · 02-01-2012, 09:02 PM

I've been eyeing the Panasonic GX1 as the next piece of my M43 kit. But I'm seriously considering the K-01 instead. It's going to be a tough choice...

- GX1 with 14/2.5, 20/1.7, and 45/1.8
- K-01 with 21/3.2, 35/2.8 Macro (or 40/2.8) and 70/2.4

The fact is, I don't need either camera, but they are appealing!

kyteflyer · 02-01-2012, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by johnmflores

The fact is, I don't need either camera, but they are appealing!

Need has nothing to do with it, John. I have GAS too, but its the Canon G1X thats calling me at the moment.

bobmaxja · 02-01-2012, 09:14 PM

EVF will be there

bossa · 02-01-2012, 09:31 PM

The camera looks fine to me apart from the grip and that aforesaid snorkel. I just can't imagine that section of the body being ergonomic. I believe there will be a EVF though and that this is indeed the K-r replacement. It will be very interesting to see what kind of K-5 replacement appears along these lines.

As far as people complaining about the fact there's no mirror: The mirror adds blur through vibrations and can be easily damaged. It is a sensitive moving part that must add substantially to the manufacturing process. If the camera has a nice OLED EVF that will also allow all manner of heads-up data displays as well as custom eyepiece magnifications. Even possible colour balancing for colour blind people. I can only see it as a smart way forward and hope they use the latest, and best, of what's available to grow the system.

Yassarian · 02-01-2012, 09:35 PM

sorry but I had to echo that I think this thing looks pretty ugly... It is a sorta retro, but in a bad way at least to me...

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02-01-2012, 08:25 PM	#166
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	The only thing I liked at first glance about the design was the lens release clutch. Other than that, I guess I had my expectations set too high. No, this does not look like "unlike any other camera I've seen". My first impression was actually a slightly fat NEX with a hump and snorkel-bearing K-mount... It doesn't look that bad really, but nowhere near "unique" or eye-catching. So much for looks. I hope it works a lot better than expected to justify a purchase.

02-01-2012, 08:29 PM	#167
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Didnt someone say that it was "egg" shapped a few days ago?!

02-01-2012, 08:34 PM	#168
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Just fugly. Not much more to say about it. Green and red buttons look like they belong on a 2 yr old's toy. yuck.

02-01-2012, 08:38 PM	#169
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	I liked the rugged design of the WG-1 better. If it were designed in that spirit, then I could say it's something that "looks new"

02-01-2012, 08:43 PM	#170
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	...I hope these photos from ricehigh are bogus. If the actual camera is that ugly, I can imagine most potential buyers will run screaming to buy a Fuji Pro X1... Steve

02-01-2012, 08:45 PM - 1 Like	#171
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	Originally posted by Alizarine My first impression was actually a slightly fat NEX with a hump and snorkel-bearing K-mount Thats by design. The hump evokes images of the camel in the desert and shows that the camera is dustproof. The snorkel is to show that it is water resistant.

02-01-2012, 08:46 PM	#172
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by stevebrot ...I hope these photos from ricehigh are bogus. If the actual camera is that ugly, I can imagine most potential buyers will run screaming to buy a Fuji Pro X1... Steve I'm already there (with the X-Pro) but it lacks a diopter adjuster.... damnation.

02-01-2012, 08:47 PM	#173
Verglace Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 468	i wonder if an option EVF that can be mounted on the hot shoe would be possible in the future, i don't see why not just add some extra connection points in the hot shoe area.

02-01-2012, 08:48 PM	#174
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by bossa You seem to confuse sarcasm with a healthy skepticism but rest assured I'll make no more blasphemous statements and hence forth stay 100% OT. "This statement has been officially smiley delimited" Nope, no confusion here. Thanks though.

02-01-2012, 08:59 PM	#175
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	The fact that there's no shot of where the VF would be hints (for me at least) that there is one and that it's a secret until the official release.

02-01-2012, 09:02 PM	#176
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	I've been eyeing the Panasonic GX1 as the next piece of my M43 kit. But I'm seriously considering the K-01 instead. It's going to be a tough choice... - GX1 with 14/2.5, 20/1.7, and 45/1.8 - K-01 with 21/3.2, 35/2.8 Macro (or 40/2.8) and 70/2.4 The fact is, I don't need either camera, but they are appealing!

02-01-2012, 09:04 PM	#177
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by johnmflores The fact is, I don't need either camera, but they are appealing! Need has nothing to do with it, John. I have GAS too, but its the Canon G1X thats calling me at the moment.

02-01-2012, 09:14 PM	#178
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	EVF will be there

02-01-2012, 09:31 PM	#179
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	The camera looks fine to me apart from the grip and that aforesaid snorkel. I just can't imagine that section of the body being ergonomic. I believe there will be a EVF though and that this is indeed the K-r replacement. It will be very interesting to see what kind of K-5 replacement appears along these lines. As far as people complaining about the fact there's no mirror: The mirror adds blur through vibrations and can be easily damaged. It is a sensitive moving part that must add substantially to the manufacturing process. If the camera has a nice OLED EVF that will also allow all manner of heads-up data displays as well as custom eyepiece magnifications. Even possible colour balancing for colour blind people. I can only see it as a smart way forward and hope they use the latest, and best, of what's available to grow the system.

02-01-2012, 09:35 PM	#180
Yassarian Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 72	sorry but I had to echo that I think this thing looks pretty ugly... It is a sorta retro, but in a bad way at least to me...