Originally posted by illdefined only reason I asked is because you presented images as evidence against MFT's built-in compromises as a platform. you found a workaround to MFT's limitations by using esoteric 3rd party lenses but it was important to note that none were 1st party (or even 2nd party ie. Panasonic) and had to sacrifice AF altogether to get it.
The Panasonic Leica 25/1.4 will give you similar results with AF and no auto corrections. What is your point?
Originally posted by illdefined You're just looking at the specs, and again only from your unique perspective, not the general public's.
Actually, I am looking at the camera from both perspectives and neither is attractive. Of course, from the personal one, at least this camera can allow me to use my DA lenses. But so can any other camera that Pentax will keep on the market.
Originally posted by illdefined Look at the K-01 and K-5 together and you couldn't find a bigger difference in design philosophy. For many, simplicity and less controls is a GOOD thing. A newcomer to photography or P&S shooter may want the very best image quality outside of full-frame, but be seriously intimidated by the K-5 with all it's buttons and moving parts. Just because you know how to handle a serious camera doesn't mean the public does or wants to. The K-01 is still tough with excellent image quality but in an entirely *different* way. And $300 means quite a lot to some people.
If $300 means quite a lot to some people, they can save another $300 by buying an Olympus E-PM1 kit. It will give them a simple interface and they can grow the kit by adding a viewfinder later.
As for newcomers wanting the best IQ, everyone wants that, but a good sensor is not enough to offer that. You also need fast autofocus, good metering, good JPEG processing. For most newcomers, a Nikon 1 camera may be the best choice because of its fast AF. There is no indication that the K-01 will achieve better AF than Pentax has managed to achieve within their DSLR line.
Originally posted by illdefined The K-01 clearly wasn't meant for you, but this thread isn't about you.
Please cut the bullshit! I never said or acted as if this thread is about me. I am discussing the decision of building the K-01 the way it was built, which is exactly the subject of this thread. If you care to bring some valuable opinion on the topic, please do so, but don't get personal or you'll end up on my ignore list on your next attack.