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**Ron Boggs** · 06-28-2012, 08:09 PM

Yep...mostly. Sorry to perhaps under appreciate your acceptance of my opinion. Flattering really, and I guess there has been some skepticism of any of us playing the "early adopter" role. My interests are utilitarian that's for sure. But I am a deep Pentax fanboy too. At least fanboy for the specific pieces of equipment that perform for me. Not afraid to dismiss items that just don't work out.

Of course it's OK to raise an eyebrow and be skeptical of any equipment item...but it's also OK to embrace or at least flirt with any new item too. I'm really not even interested in the whole viewfinder discussion...just want to make images.

K-01 does a fine job of imaging and has me playing around in different ways...shoot stills, bracket white balance and exposure, dial in composition and focus (bracket focus peaking) on-tripod and then hit the video button for the finale. Or do "extended arm" wide angles from ground level...I'm enjoying it and shooting publication quality work when I make the right decisions.

Swift1 · 07-01-2012, 11:22 AM

Finally managed to get the K-01 out for a few shots.

Pentax K-01, SMC Pentax-DA 16-45/4

Swift1 · 07-03-2012, 08:45 PM - **1 Like**

One from today.

Pentax K-01, DA 14/2.8

mecrox · 07-08-2012, 12:51 PM - **1 Like**

Thought I'd post this, taken with the DA 21mm. I really took this not because it's anything special as a pic because I wanted to show the resolving power of this combination, which works very well together, and the K-01's control of colour, noise, DR and so forth, and of IBS. This was taken hand-held in natural light, 1/8 sec, f5.6, ISO 400, -1 EV to RAW and developed in Lightroom. There are a lot of mirrorless cams out there but I don't think all that many could match this result hand-held at 1/8th. The venue is Keble College Chapel in Oxford, a masterpiece from the Victorian era. Did I miss a viewfinder? For this kind of shot, nope, not at all. In fact not having a camera to my eye gave me a better sense of interior space and how much of that space the camera was capturing.

oxford-2-080712

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Last edited by mecrox; 07-14-2012 at 09:53 AM.

NickLarsson · 07-08-2012, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by mecrox

Thought I'd post this, taken with the DA 21mm. I really took this not because it's anything special as a pic because I wanted to show the resolving power of this combination, which works very well together, and the K-01's control of colour, noise, DR and so forth, and of IBS. This was taken hand-held in natural light, 1/8 sec, f5.6, ISO 400, -1 EV to RAW and developed in Lightroom. There are a lot of mirrorless cams out there but I don't think all that many could match this result hand-held at 1/8th. The venue is Keble College Chapel in Oxford, a masterpiece from the Victorian era. Did I miss a viewfinder? For this kind of shot, nope, not at all. In fact not having a camera to my eye gave me a better sense of interior space and how much of that space the camera was capturing.

Has some 3D effect, nice

Lance Tsai · 07-09-2012, 12:08 PM - **2 Likes**

slackercruster · 07-09-2012, 04:43 PM

I had to take 30 to 40 to get this one...

Used a single element lens and the K-01

I'm trying to find some people to shoot. Can't find any one as yet. So shoot flowers or bugs.

Togs are like termites. Just as termites eat wood...togs must shoot pix. The only question is what wood will the termites be eating and what pix will the togs be shooting?

Last edited by slackercruster; 07-11-2012 at 04:48 AM.

RonHendriks1966 · 07-10-2012, 12:48 AM

So I like to use my FA31mm and DA*55mm as favorites on my K-01. The 40mm (Ltd) is a little small for my likings and the FA*85 already a little big.

With FA31mm set at f1.8

Swift1 · 07-10-2012, 09:52 AM - **1 Like**

This is from the K-01 and F 28/2.8

RonHendriks1966 · 07-10-2012, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

This is from the K-01 and F 28/2.8

Good to see how you handle your K-01! Using your thumb for pressing the release button.

wanderography · 07-11-2012, 01:41 AM

Night photography and the K-01 is where it's at, a night walking around santa cruz boardwalk with my girl...

slackercruster · 07-11-2012, 04:47 AM

Originally posted by bmonki

Night photography and the K-01 is where it's at, a night walking around santa cruz boardwalk with my girl...

Yes, night does do well. I used mine in a cave.

...but where is the pix of the girl?

lard · 07-12-2012, 03:31 AM

New ... just went to Goodwood Festival of Speed.

wanderography · 07-12-2012, 03:59 AM

Originally posted by slackercruster

Yes, night does do well. I used mine in a cave.

...but where is the pix of the girl?

last thing I do is post my girl on a photography forum, like 75% of photographers are pervs with tele lenses...

dustette · 07-12-2012, 02:57 PM

the final parting at a summer night..

07-12-2012, 03:31 AM	#328
lard Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2	New to this game... New ... just went to Goodwood Festival of Speed. Attached Images

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06-28-2012, 08:09 PM	#316
Ron Boggs Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MT Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,350	Yep...mostly. Sorry to perhaps under appreciate your acceptance of my opinion. Flattering really, and I guess there has been some skepticism of any of us playing the "early adopter" role. My interests are utilitarian that's for sure. But I am a deep Pentax fanboy too. At least fanboy for the specific pieces of equipment that perform for me. Not afraid to dismiss items that just don't work out. Of course it's OK to raise an eyebrow and be skeptical of any equipment item...but it's also OK to embrace or at least flirt with any new item too. I'm really not even interested in the whole viewfinder discussion...just want to make images. K-01 does a fine job of imaging and has me playing around in different ways...shoot stills, bracket white balance and exposure, dial in composition and focus (bracket focus peaking) on-tripod and then hit the video button for the finale. Or do "extended arm" wide angles from ground level...I'm enjoying it and shooting publication quality work when I make the right decisions.

07-01-2012, 11:22 AM	#317
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Finally managed to get the K-01 out for a few shots. Pentax K-01, SMC Pentax-DA 16-45/4

07-03-2012, 08:45 PM - 1 Like	#318
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	One from today. Pentax K-01, DA 14/2.8

07-08-2012, 12:51 PM - 1 Like	#319
mecrox Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oxford, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,375	Thought I'd post this, taken with the DA 21mm. I really took this not because it's anything special as a pic because I wanted to show the resolving power of this combination, which works very well together, and the K-01's control of colour, noise, DR and so forth, and of IBS. This was taken hand-held in natural light, 1/8 sec, f5.6, ISO 400, -1 EV to RAW and developed in Lightroom. There are a lot of mirrorless cams out there but I don't think all that many could match this result hand-held at 1/8th. The venue is Keble College Chapel in Oxford, a masterpiece from the Victorian era. Did I miss a viewfinder? For this kind of shot, nope, not at all. In fact not having a camera to my eye gave me a better sense of interior space and how much of that space the camera was capturing. oxford-2-080712 -- Last edited by mecrox; 07-14-2012 at 09:53 AM.

07-08-2012, 04:46 PM	#320
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	Originally posted by mecrox Thought I'd post this, taken with the DA 21mm. I really took this not because it's anything special as a pic because I wanted to show the resolving power of this combination, which works very well together, and the K-01's control of colour, noise, DR and so forth, and of IBS. This was taken hand-held in natural light, 1/8 sec, f5.6, ISO 400, -1 EV to RAW and developed in Lightroom. There are a lot of mirrorless cams out there but I don't think all that many could match this result hand-held at 1/8th. The venue is Keble College Chapel in Oxford, a masterpiece from the Victorian era. Did I miss a viewfinder? For this kind of shot, nope, not at all. In fact not having a camera to my eye gave me a better sense of interior space and how much of that space the camera was capturing. Has some 3D effect, nice

07-09-2012, 12:08 PM - 2 Likes	#321
Lance Tsai Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 49

07-09-2012, 04:43 PM	#322
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302	I had to take 30 to 40 to get this one... Used a single element lens and the K-01 I'm trying to find some people to shoot. Can't find any one as yet. So shoot flowers or bugs. Togs are like termites. Just as termites eat wood...togs must shoot pix. The only question is what wood will the termites be eating and what pix will the togs be shooting? Last edited by slackercruster; 07-11-2012 at 04:48 AM.

07-10-2012, 12:48 AM	#323
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	So I like to use my FA31mm and DA55mm as favorites on my K-01. The 40mm (Ltd) is a little small for my likings and the FA85 already a little big. With FA31mm set at f1.8

07-10-2012, 09:52 AM - 1 Like	#324
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	This is from the K-01 and F 28/2.8

07-10-2012, 11:09 AM	#325
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Swift1 This is from the K-01 and F 28/2.8 Good to see how you handle your K-01! Using your thumb for pressing the release button.

07-11-2012, 01:41 AM	#326
wanderography Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hayward, California, USA Posts: 567	Night photography and the K-01 is where it's at, a night walking around santa cruz boardwalk with my girl...

07-11-2012, 04:47 AM	#327
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302	Originally posted by bmonki Night photography and the K-01 is where it's at, a night walking around santa cruz boardwalk with my girl... Yes, night does do well. I used mine in a cave. ...but where is the pix of the girl?

07-12-2012, 03:59 AM	#329
wanderography Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hayward, California, USA Posts: 567	Originally posted by slackercruster Yes, night does do well. I used mine in a cave. ...but where is the pix of the girl? last thing I do is post my girl on a photography forum, like 75% of photographers are pervs with tele lenses...

07-12-2012, 02:57 PM	#330
dustette New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Brussels Photos: Albums Posts: 20	the final parting at a summer night..