K-01 Unboxing - My Version ...

ogl · 03-03-2012, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by frank

I can upload the RAW (DNG) files if I can figure out a way. Or maybe you guys can tell me how. My google plus account doesn't allow me to share RAW I think ...

https://www.rapidshare.com/
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RonHendriks1966 · 03-03-2012, 08:38 AM

I guess that a firmware update will give access to the full buffersize, since it should be able to use Hi-speed with RAW. Speed also depends on the SDHC card you are using offcourse.

frank · 03-03-2012, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Pentax K-01 has the same mode of FOCUS PEAKING as Mode 2 or as Mode 1 of GXR ???

Ricoh GXR A12 Field Report

The Ricoh GXR-M has it in two forms, one similar to that which Sony features, where a shimmer effect shows up around the edges of the subject with highest contrast, and therefore sharpest focus. The other, illustrated above, turns the entire screen into a B&W etched outline. Ricoh calls these Mode 1 and Mode 2 respectively.

I really like Mode 2. I have set up the GXR-M so that Fn1 activates and deactivates peaking, while Fn2 activates and deactivates center focus magnification. Half pressing the shutter release always instantly returns the LCD or EVF to regular viewing. I find that this combination works very well for me.

Just one parenthetical note. Because Leica M lenses have manual aperture rings one will always achieve best focus by doing so with the lens wide open. If you try and focus with the lens stopped down to shooting aperture, particularly at smaller apertures, depth of field can lead to some inaccuracy. My method of working is to open the lens wide (counter-clockwise), focus, and then stop down to shooting aperture. Once you know how many "clicks" it is to a given aperture one can do this with the camera at eye level.

Of course if shooting rapidly changing subjects then I revert to traditional hyperfocal zone focusing, making the whole focusing excercise moot.

Based on what's described above, K-01's focus peaking should be similar to the Sony one, or Ricoh's Mode 1. The screen doesn't turn to black and white, only the subject edges become brighter than the rest of the scene when in focus. I tested this w/ the new 40XS lens, works pretty well. I can get sharp focus almost on every try. I guess a manual focus lens would work even better w/ this on.

traueller · 03-03-2012, 08:48 AM

Would You mind to describe AF speed, please?

RonHendriks1966 · 03-03-2012, 08:51 AM

O and the LiveView responsiceness between K-01 and K-5. When set to single mode and jpg. Wich one is faster ready? Does K-01 gets unresponcive when in use with liveview (like K-5) or does the screen still show some image?

frank · 03-03-2012, 09:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ogl

https://www.rapidshare.com/
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Thanks for the tips. I managed to upload the above 4 sample photos here:

#1 K-01+40XS wide open @ISO200:
https://rapidshare.com/files/4229556535/IMGP0391.DNG

#2 K-01+40XS wide open @3200:
https://rapidshare.com/files/2469778755/IMGP0523.DNG

#3 K-01+40XS wide open @12800:
https://rapidshare.com/files/87081049/IMGP0525.DNG

#4 K-01+40XS wide open @25600:
https://rapidshare.com/files/903483720/IMGP0527.DNG

Please don't take the sharpness to seriously 'cause my son is only 5yr old. It's pretty hard to let him keep still

Pablom · 03-03-2012, 09:06 AM

Originally posted by Don From The Radio

The 40mm XS works and fits on regular bodies? I thought it extended into the body and wouldn't work on film and regular DSLRs?

the silver K-5 now sells with the 40mm XS so it better be compatible with SLR's

frank · 03-03-2012, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by traueller

Would You mind to describe AF speed, please?

Focusing with the new 40mm lens is pretty fast, good enough for general use. It's faster than K5 in live view.

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

O and the LiveView responsiceness between K-01 and K-5. When set to single mode and jpg. Wich one is faster ready? Does K-01 gets unresponcive when in use with liveview (like K-5) or does the screen still show some image?

Since there is no mirror there, the image is always showing. And the photo quick review or play back is definitely faster than K5.

JPT · 03-03-2012, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by frank

It worked fine on MZ-S. I took one roll of film today, now need to send for processing, this is gonna take a few days ...

But I did compare the lens w/ the DA40 Limited, I don't see any difference on the glass (from the back and front) except the aperture blades, the new 40XS has round shape aperture hole when set to F4 or F5.6, while you can clearly see the edges w/ the original DA40 Limited there.

This is good to hear. When I asked someone at Pentax whether there were any differences between this new DA40 XS and the old one, she said that the bokeh was different, but I couldn't quite understand her Japanese so I was wondering whether it was better or worse. If it still has 9 blades and they're rounded, it should be a bit better.

krebsy75 · 03-03-2012, 09:45 AM

I'd like to see how the cam's jpeg's look. I sometimes have a hard time making K5 RAW files look better than in-cam jpegs.

Clicker · 03-03-2012, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by frank

Please don't take the sharpness to seriously 'cause my son is only 5yr old. It's pretty hard to let him keep still

Give him a G.I Joe doll next time

sorry i just couldn't resist

beholder3 · 03-03-2012, 10:46 AM

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creampuff · 03-03-2012, 11:04 AM

Congrats Frank on getting the K-01. Good to know Pentax cameras always seem to reach Singapore shores first.

robgo2 · 03-03-2012, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Nice to hear the 40mm XS is FF compatible.
Makes me wonder ....

But didn't we already know that a K-mount lens would fit on any K-mount camera? Just because the lens can be mounted on a FF camera does not mean that the image circle will cover the entire frame. My guess is that it won't.

Rob

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 03-03-2012, 12:15 PM

That 40mm would look great on my tiny MZ-5 film camera...

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03-03-2012, 08:38 AM	#31
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by frank I can upload the RAW (DNG) files if I can figure out a way. Or maybe you guys can tell me how. My google plus account doesn't allow me to share RAW I think ... https://www.rapidshare.com/ ?????????? ????????????? TurboBit.net ? ????? ??????? ?? 100 ??, ?????????? ??????? ??????

03-03-2012, 08:38 AM	#32
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	I guess that a firmware update will give access to the full buffersize, since it should be able to use Hi-speed with RAW. Speed also depends on the SDHC card you are using offcourse.

03-03-2012, 08:48 AM	#33
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202 Original Poster	Originally posted by ogl Pentax K-01 has the same mode of FOCUS PEAKING as Mode 2 or as Mode 1 of GXR ??? Ricoh GXR A12 Field Report The Ricoh GXR-M has it in two forms, one similar to that which Sony features, where a shimmer effect shows up around the edges of the subject with highest contrast, and therefore sharpest focus. The other, illustrated above, turns the entire screen into a B&W etched outline. Ricoh calls these Mode 1 and Mode 2 respectively. I really like Mode 2. I have set up the GXR-M so that Fn1 activates and deactivates peaking, while Fn2 activates and deactivates center focus magnification. Half pressing the shutter release always instantly returns the LCD or EVF to regular viewing. I find that this combination works very well for me. Just one parenthetical note. Because Leica M lenses have manual aperture rings one will always achieve best focus by doing so with the lens wide open. If you try and focus with the lens stopped down to shooting aperture, particularly at smaller apertures, depth of field can lead to some inaccuracy. My method of working is to open the lens wide (counter-clockwise), focus, and then stop down to shooting aperture. Once you know how many "clicks" it is to a given aperture one can do this with the camera at eye level. Of course if shooting rapidly changing subjects then I revert to traditional hyperfocal zone focusing, making the whole focusing excercise moot. Based on what's described above, K-01's focus peaking should be similar to the Sony one, or Ricoh's Mode 1. The screen doesn't turn to black and white, only the subject edges become brighter than the rest of the scene when in focus. I tested this w/ the new 40XS lens, works pretty well. I can get sharp focus almost on every try. I guess a manual focus lens would work even better w/ this on.

03-03-2012, 08:48 AM	#34
traueller New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2	Would You mind to describe AF speed, please?

03-03-2012, 08:51 AM	#35
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	O and the LiveView responsiceness between K-01 and K-5. When set to single mode and jpg. Wich one is faster ready? Does K-01 gets unresponcive when in use with liveview (like K-5) or does the screen still show some image?

03-03-2012, 09:05 AM - 1 Like	#36
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202 Original Poster	Originally posted by ogl https://www.rapidshare.com/ ?????????? ????????????? TurboBit.net ? ????? ??????? ?? 100 ??, ?????????? ??????? ?????? Thanks for the tips. I managed to upload the above 4 sample photos here: #1 K-01+40XS wide open @ISO200: https://rapidshare.com/files/4229556535/IMGP0391.DNG #2 K-01+40XS wide open @3200: https://rapidshare.com/files/2469778755/IMGP0523.DNG #3 K-01+40XS wide open @12800: https://rapidshare.com/files/87081049/IMGP0525.DNG #4 K-01+40XS wide open @25600: https://rapidshare.com/files/903483720/IMGP0527.DNG Please don't take the sharpness to seriously 'cause my son is only 5yr old. It's pretty hard to let him keep still

03-03-2012, 09:06 AM	#37
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Originally posted by Don From The Radio The 40mm XS works and fits on regular bodies? I thought it extended into the body and wouldn't work on film and regular DSLRs? the silver K-5 now sells with the 40mm XS so it better be compatible with SLR's

03-03-2012, 09:08 AM	#38
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202 Original Poster	Originally posted by traueller Would You mind to describe AF speed, please? Focusing with the new 40mm lens is pretty fast, good enough for general use. It's faster than K5 in live view. Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 O and the LiveView responsiceness between K-01 and K-5. When set to single mode and jpg. Wich one is faster ready? Does K-01 gets unresponcive when in use with liveview (like K-5) or does the screen still show some image? Since there is no mirror there, the image is always showing. And the photo quick review or play back is definitely faster than K5.

03-03-2012, 09:19 AM	#39
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Originally posted by frank It worked fine on MZ-S. I took one roll of film today, now need to send for processing, this is gonna take a few days ... But I did compare the lens w/ the DA40 Limited, I don't see any difference on the glass (from the back and front) except the aperture blades, the new 40XS has round shape aperture hole when set to F4 or F5.6, while you can clearly see the edges w/ the original DA40 Limited there. This is good to hear. When I asked someone at Pentax whether there were any differences between this new DA40 XS and the old one, she said that the bokeh was different, but I couldn't quite understand her Japanese so I was wondering whether it was better or worse. If it still has 9 blades and they're rounded, it should be a bit better.

03-03-2012, 09:45 AM	#40
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	I'd like to see how the cam's jpeg's look. I sometimes have a hard time making K5 RAW files look better than in-cam jpegs.

03-03-2012, 10:06 AM	#41
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	Originally posted by frank Please don't take the sharpness to seriously 'cause my son is only 5yr old. It's pretty hard to let him keep still Give him a G.I Joe doll next time sorry i just couldn't resist

03-03-2012, 11:04 AM	#43
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Congrats Frank on getting the K-01. Good to know Pentax cameras always seem to reach Singapore shores first.

03-03-2012, 11:23 AM	#44
robgo2 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 1,125	Originally posted by rawr Nice to hear the 40mm XS is FF compatible. Makes me wonder .... But didn't we already know that a K-mount lens would fit on any K-mount camera? Just because the lens can be mounted on a FF camera does not mean that the image circle will cover the entire frame. My guess is that it won't. Rob

03-03-2012, 12:15 PM	#45
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374	That 40mm would look great on my tiny MZ-5 film camera...