Want to see a K-01 review early?

Zarkon · 02-02-2012, 07:30 AM

I want an early review too.

Ivo_Spohr · 02-02-2012, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by Adam

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I've already brought the matter to the attention of the appropriate individuals

I'd love to have a pre-view of this new tool

Santoku · 02-02-2012, 08:06 AM

I currently have the K-x and have been jonesing to move up to the K-5. Now that the K-01 is due to be released, I will need to decide down which path my photography lies. I would love to see an in-depth review of the K-01, and in particular, a compare and contrast to the K-5 for amateur photography.

**chuck_c** · 02-02-2012, 09:27 AM

I love that it has the K-mount. I want to know more about the viewfinder...

luizpaulo · 02-02-2012, 09:43 AM

I would like an early review as well. I see this K-01 as the replacement of the K-r and I'm curious as too see how it compares to it.

Cambo · 02-02-2012, 10:04 AM

like to see what it does.

Cheers,
Cameron

nutkasse · 02-02-2012, 10:13 AM

count me in 2

les3547 · 02-02-2012, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

One major negative point for me as least: no viewfinder.

Agreed. I would love to have that camera, but no viewfinder, for me, is a total deal breaker. I have tried my best to use a back screen to focus and compose, but I feel completely separate from the process, the picture appears too tiny to relate to, and I can't brace the camera sufficiently. Also, no EV adjustment, something I use constantly.

Mareket · 02-02-2012, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by les3547

Also, no EV adjustment, something I use constantly.

Isn't there an exposure compensation button right next to the rear dial?

les3547 · 02-02-2012, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by Mareket

Isn't there an exposure compensation button right next to the rear dial?

Hmmmm, I don't know. I got my info here, in this paragraph:

Quote:

The K-01 unfortunately seems to have lost Sv and TAv modes, two popular modes found on higher-end Pentax DSLRs in which you set the sensitivity and the camera does the rest, and you set the shutter speed and aperture and the camera sets the sensitivity, respectively. A few K-5 features, such as 2-5 frame bracketing and EV shifts of up to 5, have been excluded as well, hinting at what target audience this camera is aimed for.

Mareket · 02-02-2012, 11:21 AM

I think that just means EV compensation can only be used up to 3 stops, like the K-x.

Bramela · 02-02-2012, 11:50 AM

I am very interested in the K-01, so would certainly like to see an early review.

markku55 · 02-02-2012, 12:27 PM

Any idea of the schedule conserning the early review?

ergodic · 02-02-2012, 03:33 PM

Of course, I would like to see a pre-release review of the K-01

loco · 02-02-2012, 05:39 PM

Always interested in new camera reviews!!!

02-02-2012, 07:54 AM	#77
Ivo_Spohr Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The Netherlands, Uden, Noord Brabant Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 58	yes count me in for the early review Originally posted by Adam Then express your interest by Liking the first post currently on our Facebook page: Pentax Forums \| Facebook AND/OR make this thread grow!! I've already brought the matter to the attention of the appropriate individuals I'd love to have a pre-view of this new tool

02-02-2012, 09:27 AM	#79
chuck_c Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westerville, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,588	Count me in for the early review ! I love that it has the K-mount. I want to know more about the viewfinder...

02-02-2012, 10:04 AM	#81
Cambo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,016	Moi aussi... like to see what it does. Cheers, Cameron

02-02-2012, 10:13 AM	#82
nutkasse Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: vancouver bc Posts: 96	k-01 count me in 2

02-02-2012, 10:35 AM	#83
les3547 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sebastopol, California Photos: Albums Posts: 2,020	Originally posted by jpzk One major negative point for me as least: no viewfinder. Agreed. I would love to have that camera, but no viewfinder, for me, is a total deal breaker. I have tried my best to use a back screen to focus and compose, but I feel completely separate from the process, the picture appears too tiny to relate to, and I can't brace the camera sufficiently. Also, no EV adjustment, something I use constantly. Last edited by les3547; 02-02-2012 at 10:50 AM.

02-02-2012, 07:30 AM	#76
Zarkon Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 76	I want an early review too.

02-02-2012, 08:06 AM	#78
Santoku Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 131	I currently have the K-x and have been jonesing to move up to the K-5. Now that the K-01 is due to be released, I will need to decide down which path my photography lies. I would love to see an in-depth review of the K-01, and in particular, a compare and contrast to the K-5 for amateur photography.

02-02-2012, 09:43 AM	#80
luizpaulo Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 106	I would like an early review as well. I see this K-01 as the replacement of the K-r and I'm curious as too see how it compares to it.

02-02-2012, 10:57 AM	#84
Mareket Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chester Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 719	Originally posted by les3547 Also, no EV adjustment, something I use constantly. Isn't there an exposure compensation button right next to the rear dial?

02-02-2012, 11:09 AM	#85
les3547 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sebastopol, California Photos: Albums Posts: 2,020	Originally posted by Mareket Isn't there an exposure compensation button right next to the rear dial? Hmmmm, I don't know. I got my info here, in this paragraph: Quote: The K-01 unfortunately seems to have lost Sv and TAv modes, two popular modes found on higher-end Pentax DSLRs in which you set the sensitivity and the camera does the rest, and you set the shutter speed and aperture and the camera sets the sensitivity, respectively. A few K-5 features, such as 2-5 frame bracketing and EV shifts of up to 5, have been excluded as well, hinting at what target audience this camera is aimed for.

02-02-2012, 11:21 AM	#86
Mareket Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chester Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 719	I think that just means EV compensation can only be used up to 3 stops, like the K-x.

02-02-2012, 11:50 AM	#87
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	I am very interested in the K-01, so would certainly like to see an early review.

02-02-2012, 12:27 PM	#88
markku55 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hanko, Finland Posts: 223	Any idea of the schedule conserning the early review?

02-02-2012, 03:33 PM	#89
ergodic New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 13	Of course, I would like to see a pre-release review of the K-01

02-02-2012, 05:39 PM	#90
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Always interested in new camera reviews!!!

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