question re: K-01 +40xs

**mills** · 05-10-2012, 07:20 PM

So, I find my K10D limiting now and then. Biggest issues are poor high ISO, size, and a little low on dynamic range. I do Like the "WR", but I usually (there are exceptions) find that when I need high ISO I am less likely to need the WR. But, the K10 has been doing more than a fine job for anything outdoors (which is mostly what I use it for) so I don't know that I necessarily need to replace it with a k5 immediately.

So, I figured... grab a K-01, use it for events/etc when light is lacking. I like that its smaller, and looks less like a "serious" camera. probly miss the viewfinder now and then, but I'm sure I'd survive.

So, with this intended use a small lens seems like it'd be beneficial... nothing jutitng out from the body, a bit more pocketable and such. How is the 40xs to manually focus? Is it useable, or just too small to easily use (with somewhat big hands)?
I hate the noise from screw drive AF and pretty much either MF or use HSM/SDM. I'd expect to mostly use the camera with some other ltd's, but they're all big enough to make it seem like it' could be akward to handle.

wanderography · 05-10-2012, 08:08 PM

The short time I used it I found it really nice for manual focus, the throw is short but not to short, but short enough where I can hold the camera with both hands and use my left index finger to focus by placing it under the lens. Got rid of it cause I got a voigtlander ultron coming in and I'm a manual focus shooter ...

norm · 05-10-2012, 08:17 PM

I think you won't want to be back to K10d if you've got a K-01, everything has been improved a lot.

**monochrome** · 05-10-2012, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by norm

I think you won't want to be back to K10d if you've got a K-01, everything has been improved a lot.

My experience exactly, other than ISO100 with the K10D for vibrant colors, and tripod shooting longer than 300mm. Everything else is done with K-01 now. You just have to learn how to hold it (classic SLR grip).

I'm still more accustomed to Green Button on the SLR but that will come with the K-01 over time. Manual Focus is a dream!!

Sandy Hancock · 05-10-2012, 08:27 PM

You'll love manual focus with the K-01. I don't have the XS40, but the DA40 works beautifully.
Don't be too worried about using the other limiteds either - they are a delight to use on the K-01.

selar · 05-10-2012, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

You'll love manual focus with the K-01.

Just tried it with XS40, works quite well. No, I havent bought it yet, unfortunately, just tried it in the shop. The shop has posters for K-01 platered all over its front entrance.

**mills** · 05-11-2012, 03:57 PM

Re: 40XS, thanks for the comments. I figured itd be easy to use, but it looks so little I had to wonder. If I do grab a K-01 I'll be picking up the lens with it.

Originally posted by norm

I think you won't want to be back to K10d if you've got a K-01, everything has been improved a lot.

Thats part of the reason I haven't pulled the trigger yet. If its gonna end up being the body I use most, I can't help but figure, why not just get a K5? ...And then I figure, why not hold off until fall/winter and see if somehting is announced to replace the k5 and decide between the new model or a K5 then ( I know, the logic is rediculous, but still...) I like the form of the k-01, but I don't think its enough to justify a k-01 and a k5 (for me).

05-10-2012, 07:20 PM	#1
mills Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 154	question re: K-01 +40xs So, I find my K10D limiting now and then. Biggest issues are poor high ISO, size, and a little low on dynamic range. I do Like the "WR", but I usually (there are exceptions) find that when I need high ISO I am less likely to need the WR. But, the K10 has been doing more than a fine job for anything outdoors (which is mostly what I use it for) so I don't know that I necessarily need to replace it with a k5 immediately. So, I figured... grab a K-01, use it for events/etc when light is lacking. I like that its smaller, and looks less like a "serious" camera. probly miss the viewfinder now and then, but I'm sure I'd survive. So, with this intended use a small lens seems like it'd be beneficial... nothing jutitng out from the body, a bit more pocketable and such. How is the 40xs to manually focus? Is it useable, or just too small to easily use (with somewhat big hands)? I hate the noise from screw drive AF and pretty much either MF or use HSM/SDM. I'd expect to mostly use the camera with some other ltd's, but they're all big enough to make it seem like it' could be akward to handle.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
A Question for Everyone	Fl_Gulfer	Photographic Technique	34	11-02-2010 03:33 PM
I have a question?	Kimbolina	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	18	07-21-2010 06:06 PM
K7 Question	Filson	Pentax DSLR Discussion	11	07-02-2010 09:10 PM
SR Question	eccs19	Pentax DSLR Discussion	13	05-25-2010 12:14 PM
An Answer to a question and a question.	granitic	Pentax DSLR Discussion	5	02-23-2007 09:28 AM

05-10-2012, 08:08 PM	#2
wanderography Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hayward, California, USA Posts: 567	The short time I used it I found it really nice for manual focus, the throw is short but not to short, but short enough where I can hold the camera with both hands and use my left index finger to focus by placing it under the lens. Got rid of it cause I got a voigtlander ultron coming in and I'm a manual focus shooter ...

05-10-2012, 08:17 PM	#3
norm New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangkok Posts: 22	I think you won't want to be back to K10d if you've got a K-01, everything has been improved a lot.

05-10-2012, 08:20 PM	#4
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by norm I think you won't want to be back to K10d if you've got a K-01, everything has been improved a lot. My experience exactly, other than ISO100 with the K10D for vibrant colors, and tripod shooting longer than 300mm. Everything else is done with K-01 now. You just have to learn how to hold it (classic SLR grip). I'm still more accustomed to Green Button on the SLR but that will come with the K-01 over time. Manual Focus is a dream!!

05-10-2012, 08:27 PM	#5
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	You'll love manual focus with the K-01. I don't have the XS40, but the DA40 works beautifully. Don't be too worried about using the other limiteds either - they are a delight to use on the K-01.

05-10-2012, 10:17 PM	#6
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock You'll love manual focus with the K-01. Just tried it with XS40, works quite well. No, I havent bought it yet, unfortunately, just tried it in the shop. The shop has posters for K-01 platered all over its front entrance.

05-11-2012, 03:57 PM	#7
mills Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 154 Original Poster	Re: 40XS, thanks for the comments. I figured itd be easy to use, but it looks so little I had to wonder. If I do grab a K-01 I'll be picking up the lens with it. Originally posted by norm I think you won't want to be back to K10d if you've got a K-01, everything has been improved a lot. Thats part of the reason I haven't pulled the trigger yet. If its gonna end up being the body I use most, I can't help but figure, why not just get a K5? ...And then I figure, why not hold off until fall/winter and see if somehting is announced to replace the k5 and decide between the new model or a K5 then ( I know, the logic is rediculous, but still...) I like the form of the k-01, but I don't think its enough to justify a k-01 and a k5 (for me).