Do we like it or not

kadajawi · 02-07-2012, 07:05 AM

Originally posted by Pentax Bob

I am very disappointed in this introduction. I hope this is a hangover from Hoya and not a Richo idea. A DSLR without a viewfinder is not in the cards for me. I am glad they kept the K mount. Hope they do a better job with the replacement for the K-5 and K-r. If this is it, I will have to jump ship when my K-x wares out.

!! I have been using Pentax cameras for 40 + years but enough already.

For video it is often not practical to use an EVF. Also the K-01 is not a DSLR. It doesn't have the SLR part of a DSLR, so it's a D. It won't replace the K-5 or K-r. They will not build a DSLR without an optical viewfinder (unless they do what Sony does, but I think those cameras are quite daft, despite their good EVF). This is not for you.

Btw., what's the point of a K-01 with an EVF? It would be pretty much the same size of a K-5, with the same image quality, but an EVF, which after all is still inferior to an optical VF. At the price of the K-5, because those high end EVF are not cheap. EVFs have to become better, they have to become cheaper.

EVF will come though in a mirrorless Pentax.

**grahame** · 02-09-2012, 10:58 PM

Originally posted by revdocjim

The things I like about this camera are the aps-c sized sensor and mount compatibility. Unfortunately it is that second feature that results in the rather bulky/thick body design. I think it might be more attractive if they made the body thinner and just let the mount protrude a bit in the front. !

I agree. The K-mount, which I like the camera the most, decides the size. However, if Pentax can redesign and make the mount protrude in the front when a lens is mounted, and can retract back when no lens mounted, or just when the camera is off, they can make a much more stylish and attractive body.

anthony mazzeri · 02-09-2012, 11:33 PM

Originally posted by kadajawi

Also the K-01 is not a DSLR. It doesn't have the SLR part of a DSLR, so it's a D.

It does have a single lens though.

I call it the first DSLM (M for mirrorless).

02-07-2012, 07:05 AM	#211
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	Originally posted by Pentax Bob I am very disappointed in this introduction. I hope this is a hangover from Hoya and not a Richo idea. A DSLR without a viewfinder is not in the cards for me. I am glad they kept the K mount. Hope they do a better job with the replacement for the K-5 and K-r. If this is it, I will have to jump ship when my K-x wares out.!! I have been using Pentax cameras for 40 + years but enough already. For video it is often not practical to use an EVF. Also the K-01 is not a DSLR. It doesn't have the SLR part of a DSLR, so it's a D. It won't replace the K-5 or K-r. They will not build a DSLR without an optical viewfinder (unless they do what Sony does, but I think those cameras are quite daft, despite their good EVF). This is not for you. Btw., what's the point of a K-01 with an EVF? It would be pretty much the same size of a K-5, with the same image quality, but an EVF, which after all is still inferior to an optical VF. At the price of the K-5, because those high end EVF are not cheap. EVFs have to become better, they have to become cheaper. EVF will come though in a mirrorless Pentax.

02-09-2012, 10:58 PM	#212
grahame Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,041	retractable mount Originally posted by revdocjim The things I like about this camera are the aps-c sized sensor and mount compatibility. Unfortunately it is that second feature that results in the rather bulky/thick body design. I think it might be more attractive if they made the body thinner and just let the mount protrude a bit in the front. ! I agree. The K-mount, which I like the camera the most, decides the size. However, if Pentax can redesign and make the mount protrude in the front when a lens is mounted, and can retract back when no lens mounted, or just when the camera is off, they can make a much more stylish and attractive body.

02-09-2012, 11:33 PM	#213
anthony mazzeri Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 312	Originally posted by kadajawi Also the K-01 is not a DSLR. It doesn't have the SLR part of a DSLR, so it's a D. It does have a single lens though. I call it the first DSLM (M for mirrorless).