Originally posted by desmoface I'm new here, actually seeked this forum out to learn more about this camera. I'm looking to upgrade from me ole EOS 10d, and since I only have 1 lens, I'm not tied to Canon. Was thinking about the Oly EP3, maybe the new O-MD - After seeing the K-01, added that to the list.
The only negative's that I can see are that it's not really much smaller than a slr, and no EVF, although that may happen in the future. I'm not keen on the design/looks, but in the end, I'm more concerned with image quality than camera style. Judging from the sensor/lens selection, image quality should be outstanding.
I'm still hung up on the size thing, though.. The main reason I'm considering straying from canon is the dslr draws too much attention...I'd rather have something a bit less conspicuous...Dunno if the k-01 will accomplish this...still, very excited to see/handle one in the flesh.
Steve
Welcome to the forum Steve! I see you've jumped into the deep end of a heated discussion on which the future of Pentax rests!
Regarding drawing attention...there are a number of things that draw attention to a photographer....
[In order of attention-drawing power]
- Raising a camera up to your eye to use a viewfinder
- Big, obnoxious white lenses
- Yelling, "FIRE!" in a public place
- Huge bags with a tripod strapped to them
- Loud shutters
- Really big cameras
- Loud ties
In my experience, the act of bringing a camera up to my eye will draw more attention to me than the size difference between the K-01 and other mirrorless cameras. I especially like cameras with flip-twist screens. The Panasonic GH2 has a flip-twist touch screen. I can very stealthily have it by my side, compose the shot, and AF and take the shot by tapping the subject. Very stealth. Now if only the shutter were quieter. That's one of the things that attracts me to the K-01. I got it in black to be very stealthy.
Think about it, at 5-10 feet, cameras are just boxes in some person's hand. The difference between the K-01 and other mirrorless cameras is like the difference between a 250 page paperback and a 400 page paperback.
Others will have their own opinions, which I'm sure that they will share.
Hope to see you 'round....john
btw, "Desmoface"? Is that a Ducati reference?