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ElJamoquio · 03-13-2012, 03:20 PM

Focus peaking could turn me into a EVF believer.

That is all.

djc737 · 03-13-2012, 03:24 PM

Do you mean LCD or are you talking about another brand. K-01 has no EVF.

aleonx3 · 03-13-2012, 03:25 PM

Would be great if they can implement on the k-5.

Adam · 03-13-2012, 03:43 PM

I bet both of the new DSLRs will have that feature.

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**luftfluss** · 03-13-2012, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I bet both of the new DSLRs will have that feature.

ElJamoquio · 03-13-2012, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by djc737

Do you mean LCD or are you talking about another brand. K-01 has no EVF.

Wow, no wonder my K-01 was missing an eyecup, that's intended to be an LCD!

I'm actually not a huge fan of LCD-only these days, I was speaking of a hypothetical EVF.

**monochrome** · 03-13-2012, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

K5 stays in production until 12/2012
K3 announced early summer
K-01 in a dSLR body (AKA K-r replacement) announced late spring

What's big at Photokina that's coming in 2013?

ElJamoquio · 03-13-2012, 09:24 PM

How is the "K-01 in a DSLR Body" different from a K5? Sincere question.

**monochrome** · 03-13-2012, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

How is the "K-01 in a DSLR Body" different from a K5? Sincere question.

IMHO the K-01 is closer to a K-r in feature set, button placement and e-dial than a K-5. So a K-r with Prime M engine and Focus Peaking CDAF in LiveView, plus an optical or electronic VF and PDAF for VF focusing is a K-01 in a dSLR body.

A K-5 would have OVF, bigger sensor, TAv on the MODE Dial, 2 E-Dials, different button placement, dedicated AE-L button, etc.

ogl · 03-13-2012, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

IMHO the K-01 is closer to a K-r in feature set, button placement and e-dial than a K-5. So a K-r with Prime M engine and Focus Peaking CDAF in LiveView, plus an optical or electronic VF and PDAF for VF focusing is a K-01 in a dSLR body.

A K-5 would have OVF, bigger sensor, TAv on the MODE Dial, 2 E-Dials, different button placement, dedicated AE-L button, etc.

Good. And I hope that DSLR will have no such strange 1 fps DNG mode.

**luftfluss** · 03-13-2012, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

K5 stays in production until 12/2012
K3 announced early summer
K-01 in a dSLR body (AKA K-r replacement) announced late spring

What's big at Photokina that's coming in 2013?

I was thinking of certain individuals who were panicking that the K-01 was the beginning of the end of Pentax DSLRs. :ugh:

hegedus · 03-15-2012, 10:48 AM

Does anyone have Samyang/Rokinon 85mm and K-01, how good is this combination? I wonder how helpful focus peaking is when the lens is at F1.4? Does the focus peaking show actual DOF depending of the current apperture?

JinDesu · 03-15-2012, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by hegedus

Does anyone have Samyang/Rokinon 85mm and K-01, how good is this combination? I wonder how helpful focus peaking is when the lens is at F1.4? Does the focus peaking shows actual DOF depending of the current apperture?

Oh my, I'd love to know this too. A cheap 85 1.4 and focus peaking~!

**monochrome** · 03-16-2012, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by hegedus

Does anyone have Samyang/Rokinon 85mm and K-01, how good is this combination? I wonder how helpful focus peaking is when the lens is at F1.4? Does the focus peaking show actual DOF depending of the current apperture?

Focus Peaking only outlines areas of higher contrast when they are in focus. DOF Preview is possible using the +/- button or by enabling one of the G/R buttons. I have yet to ascertain whether the camera also meters (esp for non-A lenses) when DOF Preview is invoked.

befocus · 03-17-2012, 02:43 PM

request:
can someone with the k-01 do some other videos that show focus peaking like this possibly with some ultra fast lens (50 1.2 - 85 1.4 - 135 1.8) and even in field (city with moving people and cars etc) to see how accurate and responsive is this feature?

I love manual focus lenses and a feature like this could be the main reason for purchase a k-01 for me

03-13-2012, 03:20 PM	#1
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Focus Peaking is Awesome. Focus peaking could turn me into a EVF believer. That is all.

03-13-2012, 05:35 PM	#7
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Caught that, did you? Originally posted by luftfluss K5 stays in production until 12/2012 K3 announced early summer K-01 in a dSLR body (AKA K-r replacement) announced late spring What's big at Photokina that's coming in 2013?

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hegedus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Croatia Posts: 180	Does anyone have Samyang/Rokinon 85mm and K-01, how good is this combination? I wonder how helpful focus peaking is when the lens is at F1.4? Does the focus peaking show actual DOF depending of the current apperture? Last edited by hegedus; 03-15-2012 at 02:54 PM.

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befocus Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 50	request: can someone with the k-01 do some other videos that show focus peaking like this possibly with some ultra fast lens (50 1.2 - 85 1.4 - 135 1.8) and even in field (city with moving people and cars etc) to see how accurate and responsive is this feature? Vimeo I love manual focus lenses and a feature like this could be the main reason for purchase a k-01 for me

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	I bet both of the new DSLRs will have that feature. 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:

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luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,628	Originally posted by Adam I bet both of the new DSLRs will have that feature.

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ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873 Original Poster	Originally posted by djc737 Do you mean LCD or are you talking about another brand. K-01 has no EVF. Wow, no wonder my K-01 was missing an eyecup, that's intended to be an LCD! I'm actually not a huge fan of LCD-only these days, I was speaking of a hypothetical EVF.

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ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873 Original Poster	How is the "K-01 in a DSLR Body" different from a K5? Sincere question.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by ElJamoquio How is the "K-01 in a DSLR Body" different from a K5? Sincere question. IMHO the K-01 is closer to a K-r in feature set, button placement and e-dial than a K-5. So a K-r with Prime M engine and Focus Peaking CDAF in LiveView, plus an optical or electronic VF and PDAF for VF focusing is a K-01 in a dSLR body. A K-5 would have OVF, bigger sensor, TAv on the MODE Dial, 2 E-Dials, different button placement, dedicated AE-L button, etc.

03-13-2012, 09:55 PM	#10
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by monochrome IMHO the K-01 is closer to a K-r in feature set, button placement and e-dial than a K-5. So a K-r with Prime M engine and Focus Peaking CDAF in LiveView, plus an optical or electronic VF and PDAF for VF focusing is a K-01 in a dSLR body. A K-5 would have OVF, bigger sensor, TAv on the MODE Dial, 2 E-Dials, different button placement, dedicated AE-L button, etc. Good. And I hope that DSLR will have no such strange 1 fps DNG mode.

03-13-2012, 10:19 PM	#11
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,628	Originally posted by monochrome K5 stays in production until 12/2012 K3 announced early summer K-01 in a dSLR body (AKA K-r replacement) announced late spring What's big at Photokina that's coming in 2013? I was thinking of certain individuals who were panicking that the K-01 was the beginning of the end of Pentax DSLRs. :ugh:

03-15-2012, 10:51 AM	#13
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by hegedus Does anyone have Samyang/Rokinon 85mm and K-01, how good is this combination? I wonder how helpful focus peaking is when the lens is at F1.4? Does the focus peaking shows actual DOF depending of the current apperture? Oh my, I'd love to know this too. A cheap 85 1.4 and focus peaking~!

03-16-2012, 07:52 AM	#14
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by hegedus Does anyone have Samyang/Rokinon 85mm and K-01, how good is this combination? I wonder how helpful focus peaking is when the lens is at F1.4? Does the focus peaking show actual DOF depending of the current apperture? Focus Peaking only outlines areas of higher contrast when they are in focus. DOF Preview is possible using the +/- button or by enabling one of the G/R buttons. I have yet to ascertain whether the camera also meters (esp for non-A lenses) when DOF Preview is invoked.

Focus Peaking is Awesome.

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