K-01 Viewfinder?

Photodana · 03-09-2012, 01:32 PM

I'm afraid I'm going to to miss a viewfinder this summer, when using my K-01 for holliday shots.
The K-01 hasn't got a viewfinder. This is a big problem. When the sun shines, I'll certainly be in trouble.
I wonder if Pentax will make at hot-shoe viewfinder for the K-01+
Or perhaps a collapsible shade for the back side screen.

(My got old Lumix DMC-LC5 has one - even though it also has a viewfinder:
Panasonic Lumix-Dmc-Lc5 Review: Features & Controls
The shade can be mounted in the tripod "nut".

(Very nice 4 MP camera, BTW - excellent for students, 'cause the shutter speed and aperture is shown on the screen) )
A simple shade like that should cost no more than 20 USD.
Are you listening, Pentax?

Regards
Jens

Last edited by Photodana; 03-09-2012 at 01:52 PM. Reason: errors

jogiba · 03-09-2012, 01:38 PM

Why did you get the K-01 if that is a problem for you ?

jmg257 · 03-09-2012, 01:39 PM

Curious - why would you get it if you knew using it was going to be a big problem?

jezza323 · 03-09-2012, 01:43 PM

plenty of aftermarket shades available, pick 1 of those up and you will be right to go

JinDesu · 03-09-2012, 01:48 PM

Well, to continue the tradition of people with names starting with J answering this thread...

A few people are saying that they aren't having troubles with the K-01 in bright sunlight. Is your post based on experience with the K-01 in your region? What conditions are making it tough to see the screen?

**monochrome** · 03-09-2012, 01:54 PM

I am astonished at the number of members with 20 posts who joined in 2008 who feel compelled to make negative comments about the K-01 - before they've (or we've) even tried it. I will know by a week from today whether the "full-sun" issue that has been raised with such a roar (before anyione even used the camera) is a real impediment to using the K-01.

thebigcat · 03-09-2012, 01:54 PM - **1 Like**

Dont worry. The Sun will burn out eventually.

joe.penn · 03-09-2012, 01:54 PM

Yes, I will also participate since my name also begins with a "J"

Originally posted by jogiba

Why did you get the K-01 if that is a problem for you ?

Originally posted by jmg257

Curious - why would you get it if you knew using it was going to be a big problem?

Maybe he didn't see that it was going to be an issue until he handled the K01?

I got a whole lot of cash that says there will be a ga'zillion "wtf" post's about the K01 when users figure out they can't consistently shoot sports games with predictable results with it

RonHendriks1966 · 03-09-2012, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by joe.penn

I got a whole lot of cash that says there will be a ga'zillion "wtf" post's about the K01 when users figure out they can't consistently shoot sports games with predictable results with it

O damn I was thinking of firstly taking it for a spin around a sportsgame when mine is in.

joe.penn · 03-09-2012, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

O damn I was thinking of firstly taking it for a spin around a sportsgame when mine is in.

Haha - that's gonna be fun, sdm combined with a VF'less camera shooting fast movement sports [can't wait]

**monochrome** · 03-09-2012, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by joe.penn

Haha - that's gonna be fun, sdm combined with a VF'less camera shooting fast movement sports [can't wait]

Next topic: K-01 for birders - preferably with that new 560/5.6, hand held.

RonHendriks1966 · 03-09-2012, 02:26 PM

Well I have to score somekind of viewfinder to attache to the back. I guess it's even possible to work with DA*300mm on a monopod with that combo holding it very steady.

Photodana · 03-10-2012, 03:02 AM

I ordered this camera for three reasons:
1. Big sensor compared to other compacts
2. I can use all my Pentax lenses (guess I own 50 or more original SMC Pentax lenses)
3. Very good low light/high ISO camera (I suspect). I rarely use a flash for snapshots. It annoys people.
If it had a viewfinder, that would be the fourth reason
Number five and six would probably be the burst shot - and the HDR options.
Number 7 must be the boxy design, which makes it perfect for mounting in panorama heads/nodal point adapters.

After all - the K-01 seems to get 6 out of 7 of my wishes right. That's not too bad :-)
If there were no K-01, I'd probably buy a Canon G1X. (Don't want changable lenses, if they're not K-mount lenses)

Look at this shade, please:
Lumix-LC5_LCD-Hood-web | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Links for such accessories for th K-01 will be very welcome ...
Regards
Jens

raider · 03-10-2012, 05:23 AM

A friend sent me these cut-scenes from the movie "The Adventures of Tin-Tin". There is a scene where they used those old cameras and my friend find this amusing as they look like mirrorless cameras

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I thought this is interesting too as people have been saying that the K-01 lacks a OVF/EVF and it is a deal breaker...here we have the earliest "mirrorless" cameras also without any OVF/EVF and people have been taking pictures happily.

Time to reflect upon the past perhaps

Just a thought.....

jogiba · 03-10-2012, 06:15 AM

03-09-2012, 01:32 PM	#1
Photodana Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Greater Copenhagen Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 161	K-01 Viewfinder? I'm afraid I'm going to to miss a viewfinder this summer, when using my K-01 for holliday shots. The K-01 hasn't got a viewfinder. This is a big problem. When the sun shines, I'll certainly be in trouble. I wonder if Pentax will make at hot-shoe viewfinder for the K-01+ Or perhaps a collapsible shade for the back side screen. (My got old Lumix DMC-LC5 has one - even though it also has a viewfinder: Panasonic Lumix-Dmc-Lc5 Review: Features & Controls The shade can be mounted in the tripod "nut". (Very nice 4 MP camera, BTW - excellent for students, 'cause the shutter speed and aperture is shown on the screen) ) A simple shade like that should cost no more than 20 USD. Are you listening, Pentax? Regards Jens Last edited by Photodana; 03-09-2012 at 01:52 PM. Reason: errors

03-10-2012, 03:02 AM	#13
Photodana Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Greater Copenhagen Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 161 Original Poster	I ordered this camera for three reasons: 1. Big sensor compared to other compacts 2. I can use all my Pentax lenses (guess I own 50 or more original SMC Pentax lenses) 3. Very good low light/high ISO camera (I suspect). I rarely use a flash for snapshots. It annoys people. If it had a viewfinder, that would be the fourth reason Number five and six would probably be the burst shot - and the HDR options. Number 7 must be the boxy design, which makes it perfect for mounting in panorama heads/nodal point adapters. After all - the K-01 seems to get 6 out of 7 of my wishes right. That's not too bad :-) If there were no K-01, I'd probably buy a Canon G1X. (Don't want changable lenses, if they're not K-mount lenses) Look at this shade, please: Lumix-LC5_LCD-Hood-web \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! Links for such accessories for th K-01 will be very welcome ... Regards Jens Last edited by Photodana; 03-10-2012 at 03:40 AM.

03-10-2012, 05:23 AM	#14
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	A friend sent me these cut-scenes from the movie "The Adventures of Tin-Tin". There is a scene where they used those old cameras and my friend find this amusing as they look like mirrorless cameras I thought this is interesting too as people have been saying that the K-01 lacks a OVF/EVF and it is a deal breaker...here we have the earliest "mirrorless" cameras also without any OVF/EVF and people have been taking pictures happily. Time to reflect upon the past perhaps Just a thought.....

03-10-2012, 06:15 AM	#15
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	The K-01 with LCDVF works great for me

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03-09-2012, 01:38 PM	#2
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Why did you get the K-01 if that is a problem for you ?

03-09-2012, 01:39 PM	#3
jmg257 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 202	Curious - why would you get it if you knew using it was going to be a big problem?

03-09-2012, 01:43 PM	#4
jezza323 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,421	plenty of aftermarket shades available, pick 1 of those up and you will be right to go

03-09-2012, 01:48 PM	#5
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Well, to continue the tradition of people with names starting with J answering this thread... A few people are saying that they aren't having troubles with the K-01 in bright sunlight. Is your post based on experience with the K-01 in your region? What conditions are making it tough to see the screen?

03-09-2012, 01:54 PM	#6
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I am astonished at the number of members with 20 posts who joined in 2008 who feel compelled to make negative comments about the K-01 - before they've (or we've) even tried it. I will know by a week from today whether the "full-sun" issue that has been raised with such a roar (before anyione even used the camera) is a real impediment to using the K-01.

03-09-2012, 01:54 PM - 1 Like	#7
thebigcat Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 95	Dont worry. The Sun will burn out eventually.

03-09-2012, 01:54 PM	#8
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Yes, I will also participate since my name also begins with a "J" Originally posted by jogiba Why did you get the K-01 if that is a problem for you ? Originally posted by jmg257 Curious - why would you get it if you knew using it was going to be a big problem? Maybe he didn't see that it was going to be an issue until he handled the K01? I got a whole lot of cash that says there will be a ga'zillion "wtf" post's about the K01 when users figure out they can't consistently shoot sports games with predictable results with it

03-09-2012, 02:00 PM	#9
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by joe.penn I got a whole lot of cash that says there will be a ga'zillion "wtf" post's about the K01 when users figure out they can't consistently shoot sports games with predictable results with it O damn I was thinking of firstly taking it for a spin around a sportsgame when mine is in.

03-09-2012, 02:07 PM	#10
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 O damn I was thinking of firstly taking it for a spin around a sportsgame when mine is in. Haha - that's gonna be fun, sdm combined with a VF'less camera shooting fast movement sports [can't wait]

03-09-2012, 02:23 PM	#11
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by joe.penn Haha - that's gonna be fun, sdm combined with a VF'less camera shooting fast movement sports [can't wait] Next topic: K-01 for birders - preferably with that new 560/5.6, hand held.

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03-09-2012, 02:26 PM	#12
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Well I have to score somekind of viewfinder to attache to the back. I guess it's even possible to work with DA*300mm on a monopod with that combo holding it very steady.