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

Cambo · 07-24-2012, 05:53 PM

I rest my case.

And I think the K-01 is absolutely gorgeous - you can't tell from the pictures - go see one in person; you'll be impressed.

Cheers,
Cameron

Last edited by Cambo; 08-02-2012 at 12:14 PM.

aT0Mx · 07-24-2012, 06:37 PM

nope, k-01 still ugly, never said that, but it is.

Adam · 07-24-2012, 06:39 PM

That touch screen is going to put the K-01 out of commission pretty quickly, though...those are the kinds of features/innovations that Pentax needs to bring to the table with their mirrorless models in order to stay in the game, IMO.

fotogaffer · 07-24-2012, 07:52 PM

I own and like the K-01. But, by way of fair comparison, it is not at it's photogenic best with the corresponding 18-55 on it, and the new Canon might look better dressed with the 22 mm pancake.

ElJamoquio · 07-24-2012, 07:56 PM

The Pentax looks worse to me.

Docrwm · 07-24-2012, 08:00 PM - **1 Like**

Neither is what I would call attractive. Boxy, bland, with M&M buttons on the K-01 and no flash on the Canon - pass.

JinDesu · 07-24-2012, 08:04 PM

Both look better in black.

fotogaffer · 07-24-2012, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Neither is what I would call attractive. Boxy, bland, with M&M buttons on the K-01 and no flash on the Canon - pass.

M & M buttons - Love It - Ha!

Docrwm · 07-24-2012, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by fotogaffer

M & M buttons - Love It - Ha!

Sorry, but that's what they look like to me.

**barondla** · 07-24-2012, 08:09 PM

I don't want a touch screen on my camera. It means always reviewing images thru finger prints and crud. Pass.

Thought Canon would do something more innovative than copy a 2 year + old Sony Nex. At least Nikon is trying with their mirrorless. This Canon looks like very little investment to see if it flys. Kind of like the T80 af film camera (FD mount). We know where that ended up when the original Minolta Maxxum hit.
thanks
barondla

LeDave · 07-24-2012, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by barondla

I don't want a touch screen on my camera. It means always reviewing images thru finger prints and crud. Pass.

Exactly my thoughts here. Never liked touchscreen and especially on a camera is a big no-no. Touchscreen may be a thing people who move into interchangeable lenses want, but not a thing for many who already used DSLR's and alike. Seems like Pentax not moving into the touchscreen is showing photographers are more important than boogers, whatever the heck boogers mean.

Franky2step · 07-24-2012, 08:20 PM

The Canon looks like a medical camera for colonoscopies perhaps.

AussieTrev · 07-24-2012, 09:14 PM

Touch screen NO THANKS! I can't stand the iPhone screen when I'm trying to show off photos or the iPad for that matter. Forever cleaning.

magkelly · 07-24-2012, 09:23 PM

Not much impressed with that either.

ElJamoquio · 07-24-2012, 09:24 PM

I never thought my nose was THAT long... but my screen is always covered in noseprints anyway.

07-24-2012, 05:53 PM	#1
Cambo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,016	To those who thought the K-01 was 'ugly'.... I rest my case. And I think the K-01 is absolutely gorgeous - you can't tell from the pictures - go see one in person; you'll be impressed. Cheers, Cameron Last edited by Cambo; 08-02-2012 at 12:14 PM.

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aT0Mx Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 387	nope, k-01 still ugly, never said that, but it is.

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fotogaffer Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 716	I own and like the K-01. But, by way of fair comparison, it is not at it's photogenic best with the corresponding 18-55 on it, and the new Canon might look better dressed with the 22 mm pancake.

07-24-2012, 07:56 PM	#5
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	The Pentax looks worse to me.

07-24-2012, 08:00 PM - 1 Like	#6
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Neither is what I would call attractive. Boxy, bland, with M&M buttons on the K-01 and no flash on the Canon - pass.

07-24-2012, 08:04 PM	#7
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Both look better in black.

07-24-2012, 08:05 PM	#8
fotogaffer Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 716	Originally posted by Docrwm Neither is what I would call attractive. Boxy, bland, with M&M buttons on the K-01 and no flash on the Canon - pass. M & M buttons - Love It - Ha!

07-24-2012, 08:07 PM	#9
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by fotogaffer M & M buttons - Love It - Ha! Sorry, but that's what they look like to me.

07-24-2012, 08:09 PM	#10
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	I don't want a touch screen on my camera. It means always reviewing images thru finger prints and crud. Pass. Thought Canon would do something more innovative than copy a 2 year + old Sony Nex. At least Nikon is trying with their mirrorless. This Canon looks like very little investment to see if it flys. Kind of like the T80 af film camera (FD mount). We know where that ended up when the original Minolta Maxxum hit. thanks barondla

07-24-2012, 08:18 PM	#11
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	Originally posted by barondla I don't want a touch screen on my camera. It means always reviewing images thru finger prints and crud. Pass. Exactly my thoughts here. Never liked touchscreen and especially on a camera is a big no-no. Touchscreen may be a thing people who move into interchangeable lenses want, but not a thing for many who already used DSLR's and alike. Seems like Pentax not moving into the touchscreen is showing photographers are more important than boogers, whatever the heck boogers mean.

07-24-2012, 08:20 PM	#12
Franky2step Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 793	The Canon looks like a medical camera for colonoscopies perhaps.

07-24-2012, 09:14 PM	#13
AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590	Touch screen NO THANKS! I can't stand the iPhone screen when I'm trying to show off photos or the iPad for that matter. Forever cleaning.

07-24-2012, 09:23 PM	#14
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Not much impressed with that either.

07-24-2012, 09:24 PM	#15
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	I never thought my nose was THAT long... but my screen is always covered in noseprints anyway.