Steve Huff: Quick 1st Look: The Pentax K-01 [Video]

mervis · 03-07-2012, 09:08 PM

Does anyone else have trouble with this recent trend toward ill-prepared, unscripted, poorly-produced, conversational camera reviews. Indeed, why should anyone take this guy seriously if he can't even take his own vocation seriously?

**luftfluss** · 03-07-2012, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by mervis

Does anyone else have trouble with this recent trend toward ill-prepared, unscripted, poorly-produced, conversational camera reviews. Indeed, why should anyone take this guy seriously if he can't even take his own vocation seriously?

It's fine for something labelled "Quick 1st Look".

Welfl · 03-07-2012, 09:32 PM

Originally posted by ibkc

I was actually impressed that not only did he not make fun of the exterior controls for looking like a "toy"

I agree. At first I didn't like the buttons on the K-01, at all. They still don't impress me as the classiest looking buttons ever designed, but I do now consider them to be very utilitarian and welcoming, and I like that a lot (as Thoreau said, "Simplify, simplify"). I'm still not partial to the front of the camera, though, especially with the DA 40 XS lens on it. It reminds me too much of this (which millions of people consider beautiful, I might add

).

Originally posted by ibkc

he correctly pointed out the similarities between the K-01's design and that of the Leica Minilux.

The Leica comparison definitely caught my attention too.

richard balonglong · 03-07-2012, 11:03 PM

This quick first look video is just fine. That faulty switch is sometimes common among different kinds of camera brands and models, sometimes it just happens, especially on its first release. And the comparison between the Leica is really similar, but it's OK, that doesn't bother me at all.
For me, I don't complain on the K-01 comparing to K-5 or K-7. The K-01 is not a DSLR. Well, for one who prefer to shoot just stills and through a viewfinder, one should look up to DSLR lineups. This K-01 is a different lineup, and for me I see this as a good camera for making videos. That's why I'm going to get one for my videography, and I will use my K-7 for stills. And in time, for sure, Pentax will bring out new updates on the K-01's firmware to fix other problems. =)

dexmus · 03-07-2012, 11:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rawr

Who is Steve Huff, and why should I care enough about him to bother watching a 9 minute video of his?

Originally posted by joe.penn

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q-forum/160455-glowing-q-review-steve-huff.html

LMAO - he's the same person you posted about in September of last year, too funny...

HA HA HA

You, kind Sir, have just won the internets.

Adam · 03-07-2012, 11:37 PM

Meh, I'm tempted to blow this crap away from PF. Stay tuned for a real review of this camera. Definitely not "most of the same settings as on the K-5". It's got a lot of new stuff and the rest is taken from the K-r

**barondla** · 03-08-2012, 02:38 AM

Well he never got the name of the camera correct in 9 minutes. Its not called a K1. Other wise it was ok.
thanks
barondla

raider · 03-08-2012, 05:06 AM

I never know that the Leica Digilux 1 looks so much alike to K-01!

raider · 03-08-2012, 05:19 AM

Steve Huff says the K-01 is "Fat". But it looks like he likes the Leica Digilux 1?

Digilux 1 | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS

The K-01 measures 121 x 79 x 59mm.
The Digilux-1 measures 127 x 83.3 x 67.4mm.

I sense "sexual" discrimination here??

Edit: DPreview says the Leica Digilux is "The clear, modular styling of the LEICA DIGILUX 1 gives the camera a highly individual look. Its pure lines and reduction to the essentials are inherited from the clear design of Leica's legendary rangefinder cameras. "The robust and yet extremely light-weight magnesium alloy body and the classic controls accentuate its timeless elegance," says product designer Professor Achim Heine."

More "sexual" discrimination?

ibkc · 03-08-2012, 05:43 AM

Originally posted by raider

Steve Huff says the K-01 is "Fat". But it looks like he likes the Leica Digilux 1?

Digilux 1 | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS

The K-01 measures 121 x 79 x 59mm.
The Digilux-1 measures 127 x 83.3 x 67.4mm.

I sense "sexual" discrimination here??

Edit: DPreview says the Leica Digilux is "The clear, modular styling of the LEICA DIGILUX 1 gives the camera a highly individual look. Its pure lines and reduction to the essentials are inherited from the clear design of Leica's legendary rangefinder cameras. "The robust and yet extremely light-weight magnesium alloy body and the classic controls accentuate its timeless elegance," says product designer Professor Achim Heine."

More "sexual" discrimination?

BWAH-HA-HA-HA! Great find, sir!

Two things:

1. I will bet you anything that Mr. Newson knows about the Digilux and that he took a few cues from it when he was designing the K-01. I mean, what industrial designer worth his salt, when faced with designing a camera for the first time, WOULDN'T look to Leica first for ideas and inspiration?

2. Steve Huff still deserves the props I gave him for drawing attention to the similarities between the design of the two cameras rather than dismissing the the K-01 as a toy based on its exterior appearance, but considering what a Leica fanboy he seems to be (and I cannot blame him for that; I am a Leica fangirl and if I were wealthy, I'd have several Leicas myself) I'm now slightly disappointed that he didn't take the comparison a little bit further. Oh, wel ....

asw66 · 03-08-2012, 07:22 AM - **1 Like**

Crikey! Steve's not wrong about the Leica comparison. Here's another Leica cue: check the typeface used for M9 and Pentax:

raider · 03-08-2012, 08:25 AM

Hmm.....I find one thing similar already......the Leica logo is red....so is the Pentax K-01's SR logo.

Yep. The 2 cameras definitely look alike

**monochrome** · 03-08-2012, 08:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by asw66

Crikey! Steve's not wrong about the Leica comparison. Here's another Leica cue: check the typeface used for M9 and Pentax:

Uhmmm . . . . the Pentax typeface is a restoration of the previously-retired 80's (I think) Pentax typeface, as discussed on PF earlier. I should think we would compliment Leica for referencing Pentax's strong tradition of ME/MESuper, MX and LX.

pingflood · 03-08-2012, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by creampuff

How come the aperture of the lens keeps moving as he holds the camera? It's like the camera is shooting at a set interval. Also it is pretty dumb not to set the camera up before shooting (language, time, date, etc.). Fail...

The aperture is probably adjusting to give a reasonable live view image. I think Olympus does this too, to keep the exposure within the sensor limits.

As for "fail", I am fairly certain you guys would not be bitching about the small things if he had heaped praise on the camera. Be grateful you have all this stuff available to you for free instead of complaining.

JMeyer · 03-08-2012, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by mervis

Does anyone else have trouble with this recent trend toward ill-prepared, unscripted, poorly-produced, conversational camera reviews. Indeed, why should anyone take this guy seriously if he can't even take his own vocation seriously?

I couldn't agree more. Even for a "first look" there's no excuse for a video to be this bad. I had difficulty watching the whole thing. This is my first exposure to Steve Huff, and my impression is that he is obnoxious and not as funny as he thinks he is, that he is not credible, and that his site is more of a vanity project than anything else. Seriously, the video starts off with him making a bad joke (I think) and waving the "K1" around outside of the frame. Why should I watch this?

03-07-2012, 11:37 PM	#21
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03-08-2012, 05:19 AM	#24
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	Steve Huff says the K-01 is "Fat". But it looks like he likes the Leica Digilux 1? Digilux 1 \| STEVE HUFF PHOTOS The K-01 measures 121 x 79 x 59mm. The Digilux-1 measures 127 x 83.3 x 67.4mm. I sense "sexual" discrimination here?? Edit: DPreview says the Leica Digilux is "The clear, modular styling of the LEICA DIGILUX 1 gives the camera a highly individual look. Its pure lines and reduction to the essentials are inherited from the clear design of Leica's legendary rangefinder cameras. "The robust and yet extremely light-weight magnesium alloy body and the classic controls accentuate its timeless elegance," says product designer Professor Achim Heine." More "sexual" discrimination? Last edited by raider; 03-08-2012 at 05:27 AM.

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03-07-2012, 09:08 PM	#16
mervis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 108	Does anyone else have trouble with this recent trend toward ill-prepared, unscripted, poorly-produced, conversational camera reviews. Indeed, why should anyone take this guy seriously if he can't even take his own vocation seriously?

03-07-2012, 09:28 PM	#17
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Originally posted by mervis Does anyone else have trouble with this recent trend toward ill-prepared, unscripted, poorly-produced, conversational camera reviews. Indeed, why should anyone take this guy seriously if he can't even take his own vocation seriously? It's fine for something labelled "Quick 1st Look".

03-07-2012, 09:32 PM	#18
Welfl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 281 Original Poster	Originally posted by ibkc I was actually impressed that not only did he not make fun of the exterior controls for looking like a "toy" I agree. At first I didn't like the buttons on the K-01, at all. They still don't impress me as the classiest looking buttons ever designed, but I do now consider them to be very utilitarian and welcoming, and I like that a lot (as Thoreau said, "Simplify, simplify"). I'm still not partial to the front of the camera, though, especially with the DA 40 XS lens on it. It reminds me too much of this (which millions of people consider beautiful, I might add ). Originally posted by ibkc he correctly pointed out the similarities between the K-01's design and that of the Leica Minilux. The Leica comparison definitely caught my attention too.

03-07-2012, 11:03 PM	#19
richard balonglong Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Baguio City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 350	This quick first look video is just fine. That faulty switch is sometimes common among different kinds of camera brands and models, sometimes it just happens, especially on its first release. And the comparison between the Leica is really similar, but it's OK, that doesn't bother me at all. For me, I don't complain on the K-01 comparing to K-5 or K-7. The K-01 is not a DSLR. Well, for one who prefer to shoot just stills and through a viewfinder, one should look up to DSLR lineups. This K-01 is a different lineup, and for me I see this as a good camera for making videos. That's why I'm going to get one for my videography, and I will use my K-7 for stills. And in time, for sure, Pentax will bring out new updates on the K-01's firmware to fix other problems. =)

03-07-2012, 11:05 PM - 1 Like	#20
dexmus Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 392	Originally posted by rawr Who is Steve Huff, and why should I care enough about him to bother watching a 9 minute video of his? Originally posted by joe.penn https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q-forum/160455-glowing-q-review-steve-huff.html LMAO - he's the same person you posted about in September of last year, too funny... HA HA HA You, kind Sir, have just won the internets.

03-08-2012, 02:38 AM	#22
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,713	Well he never got the name of the camera correct in 9 minutes. Its not called a K1. Other wise it was ok. thanks barondla

03-08-2012, 05:06 AM	#23
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	I never know that the Leica Digilux 1 looks so much alike to K-01!

03-08-2012, 05:43 AM	#25
ibkc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: southeastern US Photos: Gallery Posts: 203	Originally posted by raider Steve Huff says the K-01 is "Fat". But it looks like he likes the Leica Digilux 1? Digilux 1 \| STEVE HUFF PHOTOS The K-01 measures 121 x 79 x 59mm. The Digilux-1 measures 127 x 83.3 x 67.4mm. I sense "sexual" discrimination here?? Edit: DPreview says the Leica Digilux is "The clear, modular styling of the LEICA DIGILUX 1 gives the camera a highly individual look. Its pure lines and reduction to the essentials are inherited from the clear design of Leica's legendary rangefinder cameras. "The robust and yet extremely light-weight magnesium alloy body and the classic controls accentuate its timeless elegance," says product designer Professor Achim Heine." More "sexual" discrimination? BWAH-HA-HA-HA! Great find, sir! Two things: 1. I will bet you anything that Mr. Newson knows about the Digilux and that he took a few cues from it when he was designing the K-01. I mean, what industrial designer worth his salt, when faced with designing a camera for the first time, WOULDN'T look to Leica first for ideas and inspiration? 2. Steve Huff still deserves the props I gave him for drawing attention to the similarities between the design of the two cameras rather than dismissing the the K-01 as a toy based on its exterior appearance, but considering what a Leica fanboy he seems to be (and I cannot blame him for that; I am a Leica fangirl and if I were wealthy, I'd have several Leicas myself) I'm now slightly disappointed that he didn't take the comparison a little bit further. Oh, wel ....

03-08-2012, 07:22 AM - 1 Like	#26
asw66 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 347	Crikey! Steve's not wrong about the Leica comparison. Here's another Leica cue: check the typeface used for M9 and Pentax:

03-08-2012, 08:25 AM	#27
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	Hmm.....I find one thing similar already......the Leica logo is red....so is the Pentax K-01's SR logo. Yep. The 2 cameras definitely look alike

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03-08-2012, 08:28 AM - 1 Like	#28
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by asw66 Crikey! Steve's not wrong about the Leica comparison. Here's another Leica cue: check the typeface used for M9 and Pentax: Uhmmm . . . . the Pentax typeface is a restoration of the previously-retired 80's (I think) Pentax typeface, as discussed on PF earlier. I should think we would compliment Leica for referencing Pentax's strong tradition of ME/MESuper, MX and LX.

03-08-2012, 11:56 AM	#29
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	Originally posted by creampuff How come the aperture of the lens keeps moving as he holds the camera? It's like the camera is shooting at a set interval. Also it is pretty dumb not to set the camera up before shooting (language, time, date, etc.). Fail... The aperture is probably adjusting to give a reasonable live view image. I think Olympus does this too, to keep the exposure within the sensor limits. As for "fail", I am fairly certain you guys would not be bitching about the small things if he had heaped praise on the camera. Be grateful you have all this stuff available to you for free instead of complaining.

03-08-2012, 02:24 PM	#30
JMeyer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: usa Posts: 25	Originally posted by mervis Does anyone else have trouble with this recent trend toward ill-prepared, unscripted, poorly-produced, conversational camera reviews. Indeed, why should anyone take this guy seriously if he can't even take his own vocation seriously? I couldn't agree more. Even for a "first look" there's no excuse for a video to be this bad. I had difficulty watching the whole thing. This is my first exposure to Steve Huff, and my impression is that he is obnoxious and not as funny as he thinks he is, that he is not credible, and that his site is more of a vanity project than anything else. Seriously, the video starts off with him making a bad joke (I think) and waving the "K1" around outside of the frame. Why should I watch this?