K-01 Leaked Photos

konraDarnok · 02-01-2012, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by userage

I mean look at the Fuji, its Gorgeous! . . . .Who are they targeting with this camera?

Not people who think the "Fuji is gorgeous." 70s nostalgia is a design choice too. Pentax has chosen to distinguish itself -- which is certainly going to open it up to a lot more criticism than a generic Japanese industrial design or a nostalgic design would. They're "being interesting."

Clavius · 02-01-2012, 12:09 PM

But, going by the picture, who else thinks the DA40XS has a normal K-mount and will fit PK DSLRS?

**monochrome** · 02-01-2012, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by Clavius

But, going by the picture, who else thinks the DA40XS has a normal K-mount and will fit PK DSLRS?

There are numerous copies of that lens mounted on a (supposed) silver K-5 on the other threads.

parsons · 02-01-2012, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

There are numerous copies of that lens mounted on a (supposed) silver K-5 on the other threads.

yes. Does the dropping of the Limited name tag suggest that it differs optically do you think? or just identical but thinner?

Clavius · 02-01-2012, 12:56 PM

Ah yes, like this one:

That looks really very cool. Although, it would be even cooler on a all black K5, of course.

Jean Poitiers · 02-01-2012, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

The leaked photo of the battery door with the designers signature isnt a WR door when you look at Pentax's releases on the K5/7 vs those on the K-x/r.

Bonjour,

Agreed that battery door looks more like my K-r than my K-5. Have both of them side by side while looking at this photo ... thus, WR is not likely.

But please, can anyone explain the "Marc Newson" signature on the bottom of the camera next to the battery door ??? Trying to hide it or what ?! Weird IMHO.

Allez, à demain et à Londres tout le monde! Salut, J Frog

JinDesu · 02-01-2012, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by parsons

yes. Does the dropping of the Limited name tag suggest that it differs optically do you think? or just identical but thinner?

According to the 40mm XS specifications, it's still 5 elements in 4 groups with 9 diaphragm blades. Would appear to have the same coatings.

Originally posted by John Poitiers

Bonjour,

Agreed that battery door looks more like my K-r than my K-5. Have both of them side by side while looking at this photo ... thus, WR is not likely.

But please, can anyone explain the "Marc Newson" signature on the bottom of the camera next to the battery door ??? Trying to hide it or what ?! Weird IMHO.

Allez, à demain et à Londres tout le monde! Salut, J Frog

Maybe they thought it'd be a tad too pretentious to have it anywhere too visible.

eddie1960 · 02-01-2012, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by Macario

since when did camera's become a fashion item?? (ok, except the leica's for the rich, that we already know)
Is this offficially the first moaning about how bad they did with designing this without evening knowing what it can do?

have you been paying attention in the last few years cameras have been a fashion item for ages (the super thin sony P&S were the first really successful ones. the original Oly EP had the appeal, the x100, all the holgas the list goes on and on
sure leica has the high end bling covered but there is room for all shapes and sizes in fashion accessories (just not in human bodies in the fashion world

s4int · 02-01-2012, 01:25 PM

I think the dedicated play button is under the AE/AEL button. it is hard to see but If you look closely it is there.

Originally posted by derekkite

It looks like the Play and AE/AEL share a button, the Play being in blue. I don't know for sure, but likely you press another button to get the blue mode.

Docrwm · 02-01-2012, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by Philoslothical

Yeah, or these:

But if you're going to add that much bulk just so you can see to take a picture...

Just colour me unimpressed. As soon as I saw them playing up the "designed by..." crap, I knew they were trying to compensate for something. Who cares who designed it, a little signature plate on the bottom of the camera is just fluff. Being able to see to focus is kinda important.

You'll get no arguments from me on either point. But then, I have worn Wayfarers through 3 tides of popularity and longer periods of them being passe'.

**usn ret** · 02-01-2012, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by normhead

I'm thinking that the K-01 is on the left, there's a K-5 next to it, and the one wrapped in yellow tape is the new FF, conveniently wrapped up because it's top secret.. I mean if we're going to speculate... let's go all the way here.

And where is the 645D in the family photo? Hmmmm. Cliff

Transit · 02-01-2012, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by Macario

I think it is a Ricoh. They were developing it, and when the merger came through, they made a few adjustments, like make it K-mount. And ofcourse change the name to Pentax

I don't think the merger had much effect apart from bringing the thing to market. It was only 3 months ago. Seems to reflect the Q quite a bit.

Pete

JinDesu · 02-01-2012, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by Transit

I don't think the merger had much effect apart from bringing the thing to market. It was only 3 months ago. Seems to reflect the Q quite a bit.

Pete

I agree. It seems like combining the Q and the K-R.

And some ugly fairy dust, but that's what makes it adorable.

Transit · 02-01-2012, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by John Poitiers

Bonjour,

But please, can anyone explain the "Marc Newson" signature on the bottom of the camera next to the battery door ??? Trying to hide it or what ?! Weird IMHO.

Allez, à demain et à Londres tout le monde! Salut, J Frog

Some ocker who designed it
Small piece of black tape should fix it

Macario · 02-01-2012, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by eddie1960

have you been paying attention in the last few years cameras have been a fashion item for ages (the super thin sony P&S were the first really successful ones. the original Oly EP had the appeal, the x100, all the holgas the list goes on and on
sure leica has the high end bling covered but there is room for all shapes and sizes in fashion accessories (just not in human bodies in the fashion world

No not really been paying attention, too busy taking photo's

02-01-2012, 01:02 PM	#81
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Designer's name on the BOTTOM of the K-01 ?! Originally posted by Docrwm The leaked photo of the battery door with the designers signature isnt a WR door when you look at Pentax's releases on the K5/7 vs those on the K-x/r. *Bonjour,* Agreed that battery door looks more like my K-r than my K-5. Have both of them side by side while looking at this photo ... thus, WR is not likely. But please, can anyone explain the "Marc Newson" signature on the bottom of the camera next to the battery door ??? Trying to hide it or what ?! Weird IMHO. *Allez, à demain et à Londres tout le monde! Salut, J Frog* Last edited by Jean Poitiers; 02-01-2012 at 01:13 PM.

02-01-2012, 01:25 PM	#84
s4int Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: MN Photos: Albums Posts: 347	Play Button I think the dedicated play button is under the AE/AEL button. it is hard to see but If you look closely it is there. Originally posted by derekkite It looks like the Play and AE/AEL share a button, the Play being in blue. I don't know for sure, but likely you press another button to get the blue mode.

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02-01-2012, 11:59 AM	#76
konraDarnok Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Albums Posts: 969	Originally posted by userage I mean look at the Fuji, its Gorgeous! . . . .Who are they targeting with this camera? Not people who think the "Fuji is gorgeous." 70s nostalgia is a design choice too. Pentax has chosen to distinguish itself -- which is certainly going to open it up to a lot more criticism than a generic Japanese industrial design or a nostalgic design would. They're "being interesting."

02-01-2012, 12:09 PM	#77
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	But, going by the picture, who else thinks the DA40XS has a normal K-mount and will fit PK DSLRS?

02-01-2012, 12:16 PM	#78
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Clavius But, going by the picture, who else thinks the DA40XS has a normal K-mount and will fit PK DSLRS? There are numerous copies of that lens mounted on a (supposed) silver K-5 on the other threads.

02-01-2012, 12:51 PM	#79
parsons Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 389	Originally posted by monochrome There are numerous copies of that lens mounted on a (supposed) silver K-5 on the other threads. yes. Does the dropping of the Limited name tag suggest that it differs optically do you think? or just identical but thinner?

02-01-2012, 12:56 PM	#80
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Ah yes, like this one: That looks really very cool. Although, it would be even cooler on a all black K5, of course.

02-01-2012, 01:06 PM	#82
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by parsons yes. Does the dropping of the Limited name tag suggest that it differs optically do you think? or just identical but thinner? According to the 40mm XS specifications, it's still 5 elements in 4 groups with 9 diaphragm blades. Would appear to have the same coatings. Originally posted by John Poitiers *Bonjour,* Agreed that battery door looks more like my K-r than my K-5. Have both of them side by side while looking at this photo ... thus, WR is not likely. But please, can anyone explain the "Marc Newson" signature on the bottom of the camera next to the battery door ??? Trying to hide it or what ?! Weird IMHO. *Allez, à demain et à Londres tout le monde! Salut, J Frog* Maybe they thought it'd be a tad too pretentious to have it anywhere too visible.

02-01-2012, 01:20 PM	#83
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by Macario since when did camera's become a fashion item?? (ok, except the leica's for the rich, that we already know) Is this offficially the first moaning about how bad they did with designing this without evening knowing what it can do? have you been paying attention in the last few years cameras have been a fashion item for ages (the super thin sony P&S were the first really successful ones. the original Oly EP had the appeal, the x100, all the holgas the list goes on and on sure leica has the high end bling covered but there is room for all shapes and sizes in fashion accessories (just not in human bodies in the fashion world

02-01-2012, 01:38 PM	#85
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Philoslothical Yeah, or these: But if you're going to add that much bulk just so you can see to take a picture... Just colour me unimpressed. As soon as I saw them playing up the "designed by..." crap, I knew they were trying to compensate for something. Who cares who designed it, a little signature plate on the bottom of the camera is just fluff. Being able to see to focus is kinda important. You'll get no arguments from me on either point. But then, I have worn Wayfarers through 3 tides of popularity and longer periods of them being passe'.

02-01-2012, 01:44 PM	#86
usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274	Originally posted by normhead I'm thinking that the K-01 is on the left, there's a K-5 next to it, and the one wrapped in yellow tape is the new FF, conveniently wrapped up because it's top secret.. I mean if we're going to speculate... let's go all the way here. And where is the 645D in the family photo? Hmmmm. Cliff

02-01-2012, 01:57 PM	#87
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by Macario I think it is a Ricoh. They were developing it, and when the merger came through, they made a few adjustments, like make it K-mount. And ofcourse change the name to Pentax I don't think the merger had much effect apart from bringing the thing to market. It was only 3 months ago. Seems to reflect the Q quite a bit. Pete

02-01-2012, 01:59 PM	#88
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by Transit I don't think the merger had much effect apart from bringing the thing to market. It was only 3 months ago. Seems to reflect the Q quite a bit. Pete I agree. It seems like combining the Q and the K-R. And some ugly fairy dust, but that's what makes it adorable.

02-01-2012, 02:00 PM	#89
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by John Poitiers *Bonjour,* But please, can anyone explain the "Marc Newson" signature on the bottom of the camera next to the battery door ??? Trying to hide it or what ?! Weird IMHO. *Allez, à demain et à Londres tout le monde! Salut, J Frog* Some ocker who designed it Small piece of black tape should fix it

02-01-2012, 02:04 PM	#90
Macario Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hoek van Holland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,393	Originally posted by eddie1960 have you been paying attention in the last few years cameras have been a fashion item for ages (the super thin sony P&S were the first really successful ones. the original Oly EP had the appeal, the x100, all the holgas the list goes on and on sure leica has the high end bling covered but there is room for all shapes and sizes in fashion accessories (just not in human bodies in the fashion world No not really been paying attention, too busy taking photo's