To those who thought the K-01 was 'ugly'....

JPT · 11-06-2012, 06:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by blacknosugar

I thought we were talking looks and the K-01 was never exactly going to win any design awards, now was it?

As is happens . . .

PENTAX K-01 lens-interchangeable digital camera wins Gold Prize at German Design Award 2013

Sandy Hancock · 11-06-2012, 06:11 AM

My K-01 still looks good and performs well. The rubber flap still works just fine too

D0n · 11-06-2012, 06:30 AM

Originally posted by JPT

As is happens . . .

PENTAX K-01 lens-interchangeable digital camera wins Gold Prize at German Design Award 2013

was the voting the same day as octoberfest?

kidding.. I like the k-01, always have...
just wish Pentax had added raw or uncompressed live hdmi out, a battery grip, more video codecs include the original mpeg from the k-5 and well you get the idea.. just more video chops.

JinDesu · 11-06-2012, 06:54 AM

Originally posted by hks_kansei

I've got to say, I don't have an issue with the K01's looks.
To me it doesn't look bad, it doesn't look great, it just seems to lack character (it's a bit boring to look at)

The EOS-M to me looks quite a bit "my first camera" I think because of the rounded edges.

The only real cameras that stand out aesthetically to me are the Fuji X100, Leicas, and the Pentax Q (I really like the old fashioned look)

To me, the EOS-M looks a bit like a fat compact camera with those round edges. I sorta like the new Nikon V2. I enjoy the Q's look, love the Fuji X100, and the Oly OM-D.

I thought the K-01 looked terrible, but I also thought it was a pretty cool camera (especially with a FA 31 LTD mounted). Then I saw it in person and thought - hey, it's not THAT bad looking, but kinda big. Wish it had a bit more grip (by making the left of the body a bit thinner), but I much prefer it when compared to the NEX's. The NEX's just look super weird to me when having lens mounted.

Docrwm · 11-06-2012, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by JPT

As is happens . . .

PENTAX K-01 lens-interchangeable digital camera wins Gold Prize at German Design Award 2013

Aren't they the same people that gave an award to a chair no human could possibly sit in?

Design aficionados often only look at form and ignore function.

riff · 11-06-2012, 08:09 AM

Originally posted by JPT

As is happens . . . PENTAX K-01 lens-interchangeable digital camera wins Gold Prize at German Design Award 2013

Excellent achievement, I didn't know that. Thanks.

DogLover · 11-06-2012, 10:32 AM

There is no design award that would keep me from thinking "Fisher-Price" every time I see the K-01. I know it's a fine camera, but I just loathe the way it looks.

It must feel better than it looks, because I can't imagine anyone buying a camera that feels as toy-like as this thing looks. Maybe that's my problem. Maybe if I held one I'd change my tune.

At any rate, this huge price drop is a clear indicator that Pentax would like to flush the K-01 out of their system and move on to the replacement, even if that replacement isn't ready yet.

Docrwm · 11-06-2012, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by DogLover

There is no design award that would keep me from thinking "Fisher-Price" every time I see the K-01. I know it's a fine camera, but I just loathe the way it looks.

It must feel better than it looks, because I can't imagine anyone buying a camera that feels as toy-like as this thing looks. Maybe that's my problem. Maybe if I held one I'd change my tune.

At any rate, this huge price drop is a clear indicator that Pentax would like to flush the K-01 out of their system and move on to the replacement, even if that replacement isn't ready yet.

It felt like what it looks like to me, a brick. The covers for the SD card and such are a joke IMHO. But, there are plenty here who love the darn thing and take terrific photos with it, which is what really matters in the end.

**THoog** · 11-06-2012, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by DogLover

There is no design award that would keep me from thinking "Fisher-Price" every time I see the K-01. I know it's a fine camera, but I just loathe the way it looks.

It must feel better than it looks, because I can't imagine anyone buying a camera that feels as toy-like as this thing looks. Maybe that's my problem. Maybe if I held one I'd change my tune.

At any rate, this huge price drop is a clear indicator that Pentax would like to flush the K-01 out of their system and move on to the replacement, even if that replacement isn't ready yet.

I don't see 'toy' at all when I look at my K-01, but I have a black one, not a Bumblebee. It doesn't feel plasticy or toy-like - more like the solid little brick it is. Sure, it looks like the bastard child of an 80s SLR and a dSLR, but there have been much, much uglier cameras over the years. I do think it looks better with a small lens like a M 28, rather than the too-flat 40 XS or some beercan zoom.

If I were Pentax (and clearly I'm NOT), I would hold off on a successor until they can use a sensor with built-in Phase-Detect focusing. All of the mirrorless cameras have the same problem - slow/innaccurate focusing. Firmware 1.01 helped a lot, but it's still Constrast Detect / LiveView focusing.

Blue · 11-06-2012, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by DogLover

There is no design award that would keep me from thinking "Fisher-Price" every time I see the K-01. I know it's a fine camera, but I just loathe the way it looks.

It must feel better than it looks, because I can't imagine anyone buying a camera that feels as toy-like as this thing looks. Maybe that's my problem. Maybe if I held one I'd change my tune.

At any rate, this huge price drop is a clear indicator that Pentax would like to flush the K-01 out of their system and move on to the replacement, even if that replacement isn't ready yet.

It does have a metal body and that takes it out of "Fisher-Price" territory.

JinDesu · 11-06-2012, 06:28 PM

Originally posted by Blue

It does have a metal body and that takes it out of "Fisher-Price" territory.

Yep. Nice and hefty. Very good bulk in the hands actually.

pentaxian_tmb · 11-08-2012, 04:35 PM - **1 Like**

IMHO the K-01 looks like it means business. Also, very industrial, German retro-futuristic. The other MLs posted look like someone shoved a big lens on an i-phone or point and shoot...they look silly and fragile.

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11-06-2012, 06:06 AM - 1 Like	#76
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Originally posted by blacknosugar I thought we were talking looks and the K-01 was never exactly going to win any design awards, now was it? As is happens . . . PENTAX K-01 lens-interchangeable digital camera wins Gold Prize at German Design Award 2013

11-06-2012, 06:11 AM	#77
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	My K-01 still looks good and performs well. The rubber flap still works just fine too

11-06-2012, 06:30 AM	#78
D0n Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 530	Originally posted by JPT As is happens . . . PENTAX K-01 lens-interchangeable digital camera wins Gold Prize at German Design Award 2013 was the voting the same day as octoberfest? kidding.. I like the k-01, always have... just wish Pentax had added raw or uncompressed live hdmi out, a battery grip, more video codecs include the original mpeg from the k-5 and well you get the idea.. just more video chops.

11-06-2012, 06:54 AM	#79
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by hks_kansei I've got to say, I don't have an issue with the K01's looks. To me it doesn't look bad, it doesn't look great, it just seems to lack character (it's a bit boring to look at) The EOS-M to me looks quite a bit "my first camera" I think because of the rounded edges. The only real cameras that stand out aesthetically to me are the Fuji X100, Leicas, and the Pentax Q (I really like the old fashioned look) To me, the EOS-M looks a bit like a fat compact camera with those round edges. I sorta like the new Nikon V2. I enjoy the Q's look, love the Fuji X100, and the Oly OM-D. I thought the K-01 looked terrible, but I also thought it was a pretty cool camera (especially with a FA 31 LTD mounted). Then I saw it in person and thought - hey, it's not THAT bad looking, but kinda big. Wish it had a bit more grip (by making the left of the body a bit thinner), but I much prefer it when compared to the NEX's. The NEX's just look super weird to me when having lens mounted.

11-06-2012, 07:53 AM	#80
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by JPT As is happens . . . PENTAX K-01 lens-interchangeable digital camera wins Gold Prize at German Design Award 2013 Aren't they the same people that gave an award to a chair no human could possibly sit in? Design aficionados often only look at form and ignore function.

11-06-2012, 08:09 AM	#81
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408	Originally posted by JPT As is happens . . . PENTAX K-01 lens-interchangeable digital camera wins Gold Prize at German Design Award 2013 Excellent achievement, I didn't know that. Thanks.

11-06-2012, 10:32 AM	#82
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	There is no design award that would keep me from thinking "Fisher-Price" every time I see the K-01. I know it's a fine camera, but I just loathe the way it looks. It must feel better than it looks, because I can't imagine anyone buying a camera that feels as toy-like as this thing looks. Maybe that's my problem. Maybe if I held one I'd change my tune. At any rate, this huge price drop is a clear indicator that Pentax would like to flush the K-01 out of their system and move on to the replacement, even if that replacement isn't ready yet.

11-06-2012, 10:34 AM	#83
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by DogLover There is no design award that would keep me from thinking "Fisher-Price" every time I see the K-01. I know it's a fine camera, but I just loathe the way it looks. It must feel better than it looks, because I can't imagine anyone buying a camera that feels as toy-like as this thing looks. Maybe that's my problem. Maybe if I held one I'd change my tune. At any rate, this huge price drop is a clear indicator that Pentax would like to flush the K-01 out of their system and move on to the replacement, even if that replacement isn't ready yet. It felt like what it looks like to me, a brick. The covers for the SD card and such are a joke IMHO. But, there are plenty here who love the darn thing and take terrific photos with it, which is what really matters in the end.

11-06-2012, 12:41 PM	#84
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by DogLover There is no design award that would keep me from thinking "Fisher-Price" every time I see the K-01. I know it's a fine camera, but I just loathe the way it looks. It must feel better than it looks, because I can't imagine anyone buying a camera that feels as toy-like as this thing looks. Maybe that's my problem. Maybe if I held one I'd change my tune. At any rate, this huge price drop is a clear indicator that Pentax would like to flush the K-01 out of their system and move on to the replacement, even if that replacement isn't ready yet. I don't see 'toy' at all when I look at my K-01, but I have a black one, not a Bumblebee. It doesn't feel plasticy or toy-like - more like the solid little brick it is. Sure, it looks like the bastard child of an 80s SLR and a dSLR, but there have been much, much uglier cameras over the years. I do think it looks better with a small lens like a M 28, rather than the too-flat 40 XS or some beercan zoom. If I were Pentax (and clearly I'm NOT), I would hold off on a successor until they can use a sensor with built-in Phase-Detect focusing. All of the mirrorless cameras have the same problem - slow/innaccurate focusing. Firmware 1.01 helped a lot, but it's still Constrast Detect / LiveView focusing.

11-06-2012, 06:27 PM	#85
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by DogLover There is no design award that would keep me from thinking "Fisher-Price" every time I see the K-01. I know it's a fine camera, but I just loathe the way it looks. It must feel better than it looks, because I can't imagine anyone buying a camera that feels as toy-like as this thing looks. Maybe that's my problem. Maybe if I held one I'd change my tune. At any rate, this huge price drop is a clear indicator that Pentax would like to flush the K-01 out of their system and move on to the replacement, even if that replacement isn't ready yet. It does have a metal body and that takes it out of "Fisher-Price" territory.

11-06-2012, 06:28 PM	#86
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by Blue It does have a metal body and that takes it out of "Fisher-Price" territory. Yep. Nice and hefty. Very good bulk in the hands actually.

11-08-2012, 04:35 PM - 1 Like	#87
pentaxian_tmb Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 436	IMHO the K-01 looks like it means business. Also, very industrial, German retro-futuristic. The other MLs posted look like someone shoved a big lens on an i-phone or point and shoot...they look silly and fragile.