Originally posted by Wheatfield And all these people are going to switch over to Pentax?
Ummm...yes...
"Interesting things will be if it has: 4:2:2 HDMI out, bit rate support. Gladly it has full manual movie mode, with 30/25/24 fps."
"It's so crazy that I actually like it. Give me the yellow or white one :-).Too bad the connections (hdmi, mic, SD) are all on the side of the handgrip under a large rubber flap. I hate rubber flaps. The design is a conversation starter, for sure. But it has no viewfinder and no rotating screen.
That sensor is the same as K5 so very good. And Pentax has large lens selection. And that pancake lens is nice."
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I think it is cool.
And looking at the specs it support all lenses. So, it'll AF with screwdrive lenses. Without any adapter. Right now Pentax continue famous compatibility."
"Other good thing is $749 MSRP (or 40mm kit $899, so pancake will be really cheap)
Most probably will be good compliment to my Pentax cameras, as I have bunch of Pentax glass."
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I really hope the video is good, without moire. I would buy this thing in a heartbeat if so, because this sensor is awesome for photography. I can have a really good all in one with image stabilizer. Makes a good complement to my GH2. I'm looking forward to the Olympus weather sealed OM-D, but that's way more expensive."
"I remember there were some efforts going towards hacking the Pentax K-5. The K-01 has the same APS-C size sensor as the K-5 (with 24p and a better processing engine).
The Pentax K-01 may make an interesting candidate for a hack now that the GH2 hack is well under way and a great success, yes?
Edit: oh-- the above post wasn't up when I replied. Very exciting to hear that we might have a K-01 hack!
Thanks, Vitaly.
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"Interesting little camera..
If video mode is good, Id consider getting it in a heartbeat. I quite like the quirky design."
"That yellow one is starting to grow on me. Either you love or hate the design, personally i don't care. This are the points i like about it.
Cheap starting MSRP
able to adapt K-mount lenses without a need for adapters
Body Shake reduction
K-5 sensor, i think this is one of the better APS-C sensors out there
HDMI out and mic input with audio levels control
Timelapse recording
I just hope it has fully manual controls for video recording No tilting LCD though thats a bummer, maybe thats what the HDMI out is for."
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You can install any K mount or M42 glass. Also many old Nikon F glass (if you turn it backwards and know not to hurt camera) :-) For me it is enough."
"Certainly the components and features they put in this camera are
pro stuff."
"I ****ing love the prospects of this camera...
this is what nikon should of done,allow support of its current dslr lenses. Yeah its a ugly duck but whats inside that counts. if it does better video than nex 5n im sold!"
"I like the ugly look of this guy. I am so tiered of the we are in the future/apple look to products. This is a refreshingly ugly camera.
I have high hopes for this guy, k5 sensor and built in image stabilization are cool features. Also
you can mount nikon glass on pentax cameras!"
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This might work great on a fully equipped rig with ext monitor, ext mic, follow focus, etc.
How many tripod mount holes it has? Two?"
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I am in love.
can't wait for the video mode tech spec, codec, 10-bit, hdmi uncompressed,422... VK hack,.... oh sweet dreams
canon is really out of the game, sure they are preparing some fancy announcement for their mirrorless, just prepare 10K$ and canon will find the way to take it"
"Looking at the boxy design, there's nothing blocking around the mount. No problem in using a follow focus either side. The thick base & sturdy body would give more lens support. Plus live HDMI, ext mic-in, audio level, full manual control, and 24/25/30/50/60p. K-5 sensor has 13 steps dynamic range for JPEG. Add a bunch of Samyang 14/24/35/85mm K-mount where 14mm is around 22mm in 35mm format. No adapter required. Body only $749.
Waiting for hands-on reviews and samples..."
"What could be really interesting for video (if scaling is done right), is if the hdmi port gives a clean signal. If so (enabling external recording),
it does make for a really interesting video module."
"Who says mirrorless can't have longer ffd? Pentax removed the mirror and kept the k mount. Thus big lenses and good sensors. Sounds reasonable. Prolly good corner sharpness. But where are CDAF lenses? What about AFC? What about AF speed? Even if AF sucks, MF video might be great on this system... if Pentax is serious about video features."
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Pentax K-01 Digital Mirrorless - Personal View Talks