K-01 Lack of Viewfinder

jogiba · 02-07-2012, 07:00 AM

GeneV · 02-07-2012, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

No, that appears to be the biggest reservation of the owners of the MFT cameras with attachable viewfinders too.

I've never understood why the higher end models don't have some kind of port for the external flash or wireless function.

audiobomber · 02-07-2012, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by jogiba

I agree, the K-5 is for still shooters that sometimes shoot video and the K-01 is for video shooters that sometimes shoot stills.

Good observation, that crystalizes it for me. I don't shoot video, so I'd best stay with DSLR's. An APS-C or FF MILC with EVF and PDCD AF would be a game-changer. ICTIYCBTA.

(I can translate if you're confused by the acronyms.)

Samuel H · 02-07-2012, 09:55 AM

as a video shooter who's going to use a loupe anyway, I'm very happy to have a camera that seems basically identical, minus the mirror and the VF, for $450 less (we still have to confirm that the sensor is the same as in the K5, though)

m8o · 02-07-2012, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by dlacouture

I'm pretty sure you can get some 3rd party HDMI EVF viewfinders right now...

Not sure if they're all priced this way, but the one advertised on Adam's homepage -- on the now defunct K-01 is coming page no less -- is the price of the camera. [!] Maybe that's not too steep for some, but looking at it on a utilitarian scale what it offers is nowhere near what the camera offers at the equal cost of the whole camera.

liukaitc · 02-07-2012, 07:42 PM

Originally posted by Samuel H

as a video shooter who's going to use a loupe anyway, I'm very happy to have a camera that seems basically identical, minus the mirror and the VF, for $450 less (we still have to confirm that the sensor is the same as in the K5, though)

I use it regularly when I shoot hand held video.

RustyToyotaVT · 02-07-2012, 08:29 PM

If you are concerned about the lack of a viewfinder, you're missing the point of the camera and likely aren't part of the target market for this product. Buy an SLR (hopefully a K5) as it is better suited to your needs.. The EVF would add a couple of hundred dollars to the price and make it less attractive to new Pentax users.

sterretje · 02-07-2012, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by GeneV

I've never understood why the higher end models don't have some kind of port for the external flash or wireless function.

That connector will be quite big if it uses the 'standard' connector used by Pentax. Unless you want to fiddle with adapter cables which, due to volumes produced, will probably expensive.

johnmflores · 02-07-2012, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by jogiba

Nice, but they really should have used a supermoto - would have been soo much cooler backing it into turn and going all dirttrack style. Oh, and there's a typo in the credits.

FWIW, I bought the SmallHD DP4 field monitor for video. I've loaned it to my wife for tabletop shots of her pottery and flower macros. Works great for stills too.

nparsons13 · 02-08-2012, 03:18 PM

If your K-01 absolutely must have a vf, how would one of these suit you?

Zeiss/KMZ variable turret finder (Contax/Kiev version) virtually mounted on a Pentax K-01.

jogiba · 02-08-2012, 03:47 PM

Wow, I wonder how I ever shot video handheld with my K-7 using a 300mm (450mm FF eqiv) without a VF !

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02-07-2012, 07:00 AM	#16
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02-07-2012, 07:42 PM	#21
liukaitc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,008	Originally posted by Samuel H as a video shooter who's going to use a loupe anyway, I'm very happy to have a camera that seems basically identical, minus the mirror and the VF, for $450 less (we still have to confirm that the sensor is the same as in the K5, though) I use it regularly when I shoot hand held video. Last edited by liukaitc; 02-07-2012 at 07:51 PM.

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GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by Docrwm No, that appears to be the biggest reservation of the owners of the MFT cameras with attachable viewfinders too. I've never understood why the higher end models don't have some kind of port for the external flash or wireless function.

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audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by jogiba I agree, the K-5 is for still shooters that sometimes shoot video and the K-01 is for video shooters that sometimes shoot stills. Good observation, that crystalizes it for me. I don't shoot video, so I'd best stay with DSLR's. An APS-C or FF MILC with EVF and PDCD AF would be a game-changer. ICTIYCBTA. (I can translate if you're confused by the acronyms.)

02-07-2012, 09:55 AM	#19
Samuel H Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 74	as a video shooter who's going to use a loupe anyway, I'm very happy to have a camera that seems basically identical, minus the mirror and the VF, for $450 less (we still have to confirm that the sensor is the same as in the K5, though)

02-07-2012, 03:07 PM	#20
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Originally posted by dlacouture I'm pretty sure you can get some 3rd party HDMI EVF viewfinders right now... Not sure if they're all priced this way, but the one advertised on Adam's homepage -- on the now defunct K-01 is coming page no less -- is the price of the camera. [!] Maybe that's not too steep for some, but looking at it on a utilitarian scale what it offers is nowhere near what the camera offers at the equal cost of the whole camera.

02-07-2012, 08:29 PM	#22
RustyToyotaVT Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Posts: 103	If you are concerned about the lack of a viewfinder, you're missing the point of the camera and likely aren't part of the target market for this product. Buy an SLR (hopefully a K5) as it is better suited to your needs.. The EVF would add a couple of hundred dollars to the price and make it less attractive to new Pentax users.

02-07-2012, 08:49 PM	#23
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by GeneV I've never understood why the higher end models don't have some kind of port for the external flash or wireless function. That connector will be quite big if it uses the 'standard' connector used by Pentax. Unless you want to fiddle with adapter cables which, due to volumes produced, will probably expensive.

02-07-2012, 10:29 PM	#24
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by jogiba Nice, but they really should have used a supermoto - would have been soo much cooler backing it into turn and going all dirttrack style. Oh, and there's a typo in the credits. FWIW, I bought the SmallHD DP4 field monitor for video. I've loaned it to my wife for tabletop shots of her pottery and flower macros. Works great for stills too.

02-08-2012, 03:18 PM	#25
nparsons13 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 258	If your K-01 absolutely must have a vf, how would one of these suit you? Zeiss/KMZ variable turret finder (Contax/Kiev version) virtually mounted on a Pentax K-01.