World's First K-01 Hands-On Video

TCSJordan · 02-02-2012, 05:11 AM - **3 Likes**

Hey everyone,

I shot this hands-on video with the help of Pentax Canada. I'd love to hear opinions from the hard core Pentaxians!

You Tube

**marosari00** · 02-02-2012, 05:21 AM

Great video...now waiting for the real review of a production camera.

ihasa · 02-02-2012, 05:22 AM

Congrats on the scoop! Thanks for posting! Looks like a good size when you see it being used, not too large at all.

ducdao · 02-02-2012, 05:34 AM

great stuff!

LeFanch · 02-02-2012, 05:46 AM

Great video!

JinDesu · 02-02-2012, 05:52 AM

Thanks!

Steelski · 02-02-2012, 06:02 AM

Originally posted by TCSJordan

Hey everyone,

I shot this hands-on video with the help of Pentax Canada. I'd love to hear opinions from the hard core Pentaxians!

Pentax K-01 Hands-On - YouTube

It really does bring home the fact that its decisive. Any comments on AF speed with the new lens specifically.

Docrwm · 02-02-2012, 06:04 AM

Very nice video - seems genuine in its appraisal of the camera. Too bad they couldn't actually put it through its paces as a camera. One comment about having to hold a button while turning the wheel was unclear to me but the rest of it was really well done. Good for The Camera Store and Pentax Canada!

garywakeling · 02-02-2012, 07:17 AM

Thanks for the look, after seeing this and the designer video interview I like the 67II look and feel to the styling

falconeye · 02-02-2012, 07:44 AM

Originally posted by TCSJordan

I shot this hands-on video with the help of Pentax Canada.

Thanks for hanging out here

Great video and I am sure, will remain one of the best K-01 videos after more of them emerge. Well done!

What did you say exactly about video? "gain control, video manual full control, audio-level control"? I couldn't understand everything.

Kind regards,
Falk

Laurentiu Cristofor · 02-02-2012, 07:49 AM

"I mean, look at this camera! It's uhm... It's modern!"

Says it all!

macTak · 02-02-2012, 08:06 AM

Well done; a very balanced job. I appreciated seeing all the other lenses on the K-01 too, espeically the DA40ltd

Alizarine · 02-02-2012, 08:08 AM

the doors are... made of rubber. and it feels solid.. ouch?

but WAIT, it's got mic-in? 60p 720 with .h264 compression? NICE!!!

TCSJordan · 02-02-2012, 08:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Docrwm

Very nice video - seems genuine in its appraisal of the camera. Too bad they couldn't actually put it through its paces as a camera. One comment about having to hold a button while turning the wheel was unclear to me but the rest of it was really well done. Good for The Camera Store and Pentax Canada!

The AV button on top of the camera is quite uncomfortable to press while spinning the exposure wheel. Chris actually found it much easier to use both hands, one for the button, one for the wheel. Not a great solution though...

TCSJordan · 02-02-2012, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

Thanks for hanging out here

Great video and I am sure, will remain one of the best K-01 videos after more of them emerge. Well done!

What did you say exactly about video? "gain control, video manual full control, audio-level control"? I couldn't understand everything.

Kind regards,
Falk

Video shooting gives you full manual control of shutter speed, aperture, gain, colour settings, and mic recording levels. It's a great looking camera, video spec wise.

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02-02-2012, 05:21 AM	#2
marosari00 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melbourne, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 147	Great video...now waiting for the real review of a production camera.

02-02-2012, 05:22 AM	#3
ihasa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Midlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,066	Congrats on the scoop! Thanks for posting! Looks like a good size when you see it being used, not too large at all.

02-02-2012, 05:34 AM	#4
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	great stuff!

02-02-2012, 05:46 AM	#5
LeFanch Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Working in Norway, Bordeaux area when on time-off Posts: 123	Great video!

02-02-2012, 05:52 AM	#6
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Thanks!

02-02-2012, 06:02 AM	#7
Steelski Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Varna Posts: 470	Originally posted by TCSJordan Hey everyone, I shot this hands-on video with the help of Pentax Canada. I'd love to hear opinions from the hard core Pentaxians! Pentax K-01 Hands-On - YouTube It really does bring home the fact that its decisive. Any comments on AF speed with the new lens specifically.

02-02-2012, 06:04 AM	#8
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Very nice video - seems genuine in its appraisal of the camera. Too bad they couldn't actually put it through its paces as a camera. One comment about having to hold a button while turning the wheel was unclear to me but the rest of it was really well done. Good for The Camera Store and Pentax Canada!

02-02-2012, 07:17 AM	#9
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,761	Thanks for the look, after seeing this and the designer video interview I like the 67II look and feel to the styling

02-02-2012, 07:44 AM	#10
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by TCSJordan I shot this hands-on video with the help of Pentax Canada. Thanks for hanging out here Great video and I am sure, will remain one of the best K-01 videos after more of them emerge. Well done! What did you say exactly about video? "gain control, video manual full control, audio-level control"? I couldn't understand everything. Kind regards, Falk

02-02-2012, 07:49 AM	#11
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055	"I mean, look at this camera! It's uhm... It's modern!" Says it all!

02-02-2012, 08:06 AM	#12
macTak Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 759	Well done; a very balanced job. I appreciated seeing all the other lenses on the K-01 too, espeically the DA40ltd

02-02-2012, 08:08 AM	#13
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	the doors are... made of rubber. and it feels solid.. ouch? but WAIT, it's got mic-in? 60p 720 with .h264 compression? NICE!!!

02-02-2012, 08:26 AM - 1 Like	#14
TCSJordan Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 98 Original Poster	Originally posted by Docrwm Very nice video - seems genuine in its appraisal of the camera. Too bad they couldn't actually put it through its paces as a camera. One comment about having to hold a button while turning the wheel was unclear to me but the rest of it was really well done. Good for The Camera Store and Pentax Canada! The AV button on top of the camera is quite uncomfortable to press while spinning the exposure wheel. Chris actually found it much easier to use both hands, one for the button, one for the wheel. Not a great solution though...

02-02-2012, 08:28 AM	#15
TCSJordan Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 98 Original Poster	Originally posted by falconeye Thanks for hanging out here Great video and I am sure, will remain one of the best K-01 videos after more of them emerge. Well done! What did you say exactly about video? "gain control, video manual full control, audio-level control"? I couldn't understand everything. Kind regards, Falk Video shooting gives you full manual control of shutter speed, aperture, gain, colour settings, and mic recording levels. It's a great looking camera, video spec wise.