Pentax K-01 now in stock and available for purchase

Adam · 02-04-2012, 09:44 PM

The K-01 black body only and yellow kit is now in stock at B&H, and all colors are available at Adorama! Remember, you will be able to obtain free access to our Marketplace to sell any old gear should you buy it.

View the instructions here

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joelovotti · 02-05-2012, 05:23 AM

Sell any of my Pentax gear......No Way.

My K-01 is on order and will take its place along side my K5 as my every day walk around body.

leopold · 02-06-2012, 10:23 AM

Hi,
i ordered mine and i will use it with my old and trusty K20D

Sandy Hancock · 02-14-2012, 04:49 AM

I have pre-ordered one today (through Adorama though, not B&H). I look forward to something smaller and faster than my current 2nd body and having the option of shooting quality video.
I will then bequeath my K10D to my daughter.

Last edited by Sandy Hancock; 02-14-2012 at 04:55 AM.

asahi · 02-24-2012, 08:17 AM

Just ordered mine. Great way to supplement workhorse K20D with 1)HD video 2)K-5 ISO range 3) a mount that will accept all my lenses 4) all that room inside for an extreme wide angle 5) peak focusing for manual lenses. Might not be right for everybody, but it sure works for me.

**spartan** · 02-25-2012, 07:09 AM

And I see little reason to order a K-01 even if it had an EVF.

What really matters is will the K-01 attract new users to Pentax. I would also like to see a very Compact zoom to make the camera look small.

Adam · 02-26-2012, 09:46 PM

A compact XS zoom would definitely be welcome. Maybe that's why there's a limited zoom on the roadmap? That would be definition be small, hehe.

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paulbw · 02-27-2012, 04:39 PM

K-01 or Q - no thanks.
I'd rather spend the money on a limited lens.

Waiting for a full frame DSLR.

Adam · 03-06-2012, 02:02 PM

The K-01 is now in stock (black body only and yellow kit):

pentax k-01

Sandy Hancock · 03-07-2012, 05:05 PM

I just got news mine has shipped from Adorama. I'll be able to give it a good work out in Argentina :-)

Sandy Hancock · 03-16-2012, 12:25 AM

It arrived yesterday. First impressions are positive. It looks and feels good, and the focus peaking is excellent.

AF is slower than I'm used to with my DSLR's, but it varies dramatically from lens to lens; it was quite acceptable with my DA ltd 40 and the SDM lenses, slow with my DA 10-17, but agonising with the DA 55-300. For the latter I will have to stick with manual focussing; luckily that's really easy with the K-01 :-)

Medium FormatPro · 03-16-2012, 05:51 AM

Just for a bit of a clarification on a possible error that could have easily been overlooked; as I've also made errors in the content of my postings as well.

It does state ALL colors available at Adorama, but... Unfortunately it is to my understanding (the last time I checked) that only three colors will be available throughout the general North American market, but... There is in fact a fourth color out there, but only in the European market. Unless Adorama has some type of secret access to that market?

ogl · 03-16-2012, 07:57 AM

Originally posted by Adam

The K-01 black body only and yellow kit is now in stock at B&H, and all colors are available at Adorama! Remember, you will be able to obtain free access to our Marketplace to sell any old gear should you buy it.

View the instructions here

Interesting. 4 colours...not 3.

Adam · 03-16-2012, 04:33 PM

The silver (far left) one is only available in Europe.

attilaworx · 03-21-2012, 02:21 AM

In case anyone is wondering: the release in Australia seems to be delayed until 6. April...

I can't wait to get my hands on one of these (or just pull the trigger on a K5 purchase instead?!)

02-04-2012, 09:44 PM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Pentax K-01 now in stock and available for purchase The K-01 black body only and yellow kit is now in stock at B&H, and all colors are available at Adorama! Remember, you will be able to obtain free access to our Marketplace to sell any old gear should you buy it. View the instructions here Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-24-2012, 08:17 AM	#5
asahi Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Holliston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 69	K-01 on order Just ordered mine. Great way to supplement workhorse K20D with 1)HD video 2)K-5 ISO range 3) a mount that will accept all my lenses 4) all that room inside for an extreme wide angle 5) peak focusing for manual lenses. Might not be right for everybody, but it sure works for me.

02-25-2012, 07:09 AM	#6
spartan Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 428	have a K5 And I see little reason to order a K-01 even if it had an EVF. What really matters is will the K-01 attract new users to Pentax. I would also like to see a very Compact zoom to make the camera look small.

03-06-2012, 02:02 PM	#9
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594 Original Poster	The K-01 is now in stock (black body only and yellow kit): pentax k-01 Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

03-16-2012, 04:33 PM	#14
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594 Original Poster	The silver (far left) one is only available in Europe. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-05-2012, 05:23 AM	#2
joelovotti Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: US Photos: Albums Posts: 393	Sell any of my Pentax gear......No Way. My K-01 is on order and will take its place along side my K5 as my every day walk around body.

02-06-2012, 10:23 AM	#3
leopold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: montreal Posts: 136	Hi, i ordered mine and i will use it with my old and trusty K20D

02-14-2012, 04:49 AM	#4
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	I have pre-ordered one today (through Adorama though, not B&H). I look forward to something smaller and faster than my current 2nd body and having the option of shooting quality video. I will then bequeath my K10D to my daughter. Last edited by Sandy Hancock; 02-14-2012 at 04:55 AM.

02-26-2012, 09:46 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594 Original Poster	A compact XS zoom would definitely be welcome. Maybe that's why there's a limited zoom on the roadmap? That would be definition be small, hehe. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-27-2012, 04:39 PM	#8
paulbw Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salford, Manchester UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7	K-01 or Q - no thanks. I'd rather spend the money on a limited lens. Waiting for a full frame DSLR.

03-07-2012, 05:05 PM	#10
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	I just got news mine has shipped from Adorama. I'll be able to give it a good work out in Argentina :-)

03-16-2012, 12:25 AM	#11
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	It arrived yesterday. First impressions are positive. It looks and feels good, and the focus peaking is excellent. AF is slower than I'm used to with my DSLR's, but it varies dramatically from lens to lens; it was quite acceptable with my DA ltd 40 and the SDM lenses, slow with my DA 10-17, but agonising with the DA 55-300. For the latter I will have to stick with manual focussing; luckily that's really easy with the K-01 :-)

03-16-2012, 05:51 AM	#12
Medium FormatPro Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charleston & Pittsburgh Photos: Albums Posts: 1,668	Just for a bit of a clarification on a possible error that could have easily been overlooked; as I've also made errors in the content of my postings as well. It does state ALL colors available at Adorama, but... Unfortunately it is to my understanding (the last time I checked) that only three colors will be available throughout the general North American market, but... There is in fact a fourth color out there, but only in the European market. Unless Adorama has some type of secret access to that market?

03-16-2012, 07:57 AM	#13
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Adam The K-01 black body only and yellow kit is now in stock at B&H, and all colors are available at Adorama! Remember, you will be able to obtain free access to our Marketplace to sell any old gear should you buy it. View the instructions here Interesting. 4 colours...not 3.

03-21-2012, 02:21 AM	#15
attilaworx Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 27	In case anyone is wondering: the release in Australia seems to be delayed until 6. April... I can't wait to get my hands on one of these (or just pull the trigger on a K5 purchase instead?!)

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