Just got my K01

kaiserz · 10-12-2012, 04:59 PM

Just got my k01 after a very long 12 day wait from Adorama. Now here's my question, what do I look for? what should I test it on to make sure that I don't have a lemon.
I already did a shutter count test and so far I got 2 counts, for some reason I shot the first one with jpeg and the count did not register, so I did another one with raw.

Thanks guys.

hcc · 10-12-2012, 05:27 PM

First do update the firmware:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-01/201724-k-01-firmware-update-1-01-a.html

I have a K-01 and I found the AF is more accurate with the new firmware.

Next charge fully your battery. And get a good quaity card. (There is nothing worth than to loose some shots because of a sub-par card.)

Then setup your camera settings. I like to use center focus point for example.

And then ... enjoy your camera and shoot ....

Comment: the best technique to check the shutter count is to check the EXIF data (eg using Photome) of your files.

**Eric Auer** · 10-12-2012, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by kaiserz

what should I test it on to make sure that I don't have a lemon.

Well..................................make sure its not yellow?

kaiserz · 10-12-2012, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by hcc

First do update the firmware:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-01/201724-k-01-firmware-update-1-01-a.html

I have a K-01 and I found the AF is more accurate with the new firmware.

Next charge fully your battery. And get a good quaity card. (There is nothing worth than to loose some shots because of a sub-par card.)

Then setup your camera settings. I like to use center focus point for example.

And then ... enjoy your camera and shoot ....

Comment: the best technique to check the shutter count is to check the EXIF data (eg using Photome) of your files.

Thanks,

Right now the k01's main battery and spare is plugged and is on charge mode so I used my k7's, and yes I do believe that I have a good card (Sandisk extreme 45MB/s*)
Also done with set-up, changed the green-button, but I wish I can change the AE-L or the red button to act like the green, because the green is just way too far.
Spot metering, Focus peaking, center focus, check, check, check, there's so much to change lol.
It took me about 15 - 20 mins to be happy with my set-up. But what I'm really very happy is the high ISO capabilities. I can shoot over 1600 again and get awesome results! The 40xs is sharp wide open, no complains with that (: it also works well with my A and M lenses so I think I'm good so far.
Will do the firmware tomorrow, so far I'm happy with my Tamron 28-75 2.8's performance (AF wise) anyway. (and my K01 won't be needing to use AF so I think it'll be fine )

And yes i made sure it's not yellow.

**Fontan** · 10-12-2012, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by kaiserz

Just got my k01 after a very long 12 day wait from Adorama. Now here's my question, what do I look for?

Eh, you should look for EVF.

kaiserz · 10-12-2012, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by Fontan

Eh, you should look for EVF.

hahah I wish! I'm hoping the next generation K01 would have it though.

raider · 10-12-2012, 09:01 PM

Congrats Kaiserz. I am sure the camera will bring u lots of joy. It is really a fun camera to use.

kaiserz · 10-12-2012, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by raider

Congrats Kaiserz. I am sure the camera will bring u lots of joy. It is really a fun camera to use.

Thank you sir (:

**monochrome** · 10-13-2012, 10:44 AM

Here are Adam's Recommended Settings from the original review. I started with these and worked my way forward.

kaiserz · 10-13-2012, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Here are Adam's Recommended Settings from the original review. I started with these and worked my way forward.

Yes sir I believe I do have an awesome camera and not a lemon, did some testing and stuff and I'm very happy. I also did change a lot of stuff last night and I've pretty much changed everything that's covered on Adam's recommended settings, wish that I found this last night though cause it took me a while to mess with the settings hehe. One thing that I didn't change was the "Expanded sensitivity setting" would it change the IQ if I do that? Case I don't really think I would be shooting over 6400 anyways.

Thank you

Na Horuk · 10-13-2012, 11:37 AM

Congrats on the purchase!

Originally posted by kaiserz

One thing that I didn't change was the "Expanded sensitivity setting" would it change the IQ if I do that? Case I don't really think I would be shooting over 6400 anyways.

As long as ISO 100 is available, its good

In most photo modes you can choose ISO or ISO range anyway, so you limit the max ISO you will allow it to go. But you are right, in most situations going beyond 6400 will not be any good. Be sure to try some manual focus with peaking! That's one of my favourite parts of the K-01!

kaiserz · 10-13-2012, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Congrats on the purchase!

As long as ISO 100 is available, its good

In most photo modes you can choose ISO or ISO range anyway, so you limit the max ISO you will allow it to go. But you are right, in most situations going beyond 6400 will not be any good. Be sure to try some manual focus with peaking! That's one of my favourite parts of the K-01!

Ohh yes! I love peaking! Now I get to use my M set with ease (:!

sworks · 10-13-2012, 01:05 PM

This may sound a bit lame but have you tried the in camera filters on your jpegs? I bought and sold this camera earlier in the year without ever even giving them a go and now that I have the camera once again, I'm really finding they can be quite nice for some subjects.

kaiserz · 10-14-2012, 01:24 AM

Originally posted by sworks

This may sound a bit lame but have you tried the in camera filters on your jpegs? I bought and sold this camera earlier in the year without ever even giving them a go and now that I have the camera once again, I'm really finding they can be quite nice for some subjects.

I'll make sure to mess with them (: thank you for reminding me that they are there XD

10-12-2012, 04:59 PM	#1
kaiserz Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NoVa The "burg" Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Just got my K01 Just got my k01 after a very long 12 day wait from Adorama. Now here's my question, what do I look for? what should I test it on to make sure that I don't have a lemon. I already did a shutter count test and so far I got 2 counts, for some reason I shot the first one with jpeg and the count did not register, so I did another one with raw. Thanks guys.

10-13-2012, 10:44 AM	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Unlikely you have a Lemon. Here are Adam's Recommended Settings from the original review. I started with these and worked my way forward.

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10-12-2012, 05:27 PM	#2
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,002	First do update the firmware: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-01/201724-k-01-firmware-update-1-01-a.html I have a K-01 and I found the AF is more accurate with the new firmware. Next charge fully your battery. And get a good quaity card. (There is nothing worth than to loose some shots because of a sub-par card.) Then setup your camera settings. I like to use center focus point for example. And then ... enjoy your camera and shoot .... Comment: the best technique to check the shutter count is to check the EXIF data (eg using Photome) of your files.

10-12-2012, 05:40 PM	#3
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by kaiserz what should I test it on to make sure that I don't have a lemon. Well..................................make sure its not yellow?

10-12-2012, 07:07 PM	#4
kaiserz Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NoVa The "burg" Photos: Gallery Posts: 899 Original Poster	Originally posted by hcc First do update the firmware: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-01/201724-k-01-firmware-update-1-01-a.html I have a K-01 and I found the AF is more accurate with the new firmware. Next charge fully your battery. And get a good quaity card. (There is nothing worth than to loose some shots because of a sub-par card.) Then setup your camera settings. I like to use center focus point for example. And then ... enjoy your camera and shoot .... Comment: the best technique to check the shutter count is to check the EXIF data (eg using Photome) of your files. Thanks, Right now the k01's main battery and spare is plugged and is on charge mode so I used my k7's, and yes I do believe that I have a good card (Sandisk extreme 45MB/s*) Also done with set-up, changed the green-button, but I wish I can change the AE-L or the red button to act like the green, because the green is just way too far. Spot metering, Focus peaking, center focus, check, check, check, there's so much to change lol. It took me about 15 - 20 mins to be happy with my set-up. But what I'm really very happy is the high ISO capabilities. I can shoot over 1600 again and get awesome results! The 40xs is sharp wide open, no complains with that (: it also works well with my A and M lenses so I think I'm good so far. Will do the firmware tomorrow, so far I'm happy with my Tamron 28-75 2.8's performance (AF wise) anyway. (and my K01 won't be needing to use AF so I think it'll be fine ) And yes i made sure it's not yellow.

10-12-2012, 08:37 PM	#5
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Originally posted by kaiserz Just got my k01 after a very long 12 day wait from Adorama. Now here's my question, what do I look for? Eh, you should look for EVF.

10-12-2012, 08:42 PM	#6
kaiserz Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NoVa The "burg" Photos: Gallery Posts: 899 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fontan Eh, you should look for EVF. hahah I wish! I'm hoping the next generation K01 would have it though.

10-12-2012, 09:01 PM	#7
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	Congrats Kaiserz. I am sure the camera will bring u lots of joy. It is really a fun camera to use.

10-12-2012, 09:02 PM	#8
kaiserz Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NoVa The "burg" Photos: Gallery Posts: 899 Original Poster	Originally posted by raider Congrats Kaiserz. I am sure the camera will bring u lots of joy. It is really a fun camera to use. Thank you sir (:

10-13-2012, 11:19 AM	#10
kaiserz Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NoVa The "burg" Photos: Gallery Posts: 899 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome Here are Adam's Recommended Settings from the original review. I started with these and worked my way forward. Yes sir I believe I do have an awesome camera and not a lemon, did some testing and stuff and I'm very happy. I also did change a lot of stuff last night and I've pretty much changed everything that's covered on Adam's recommended settings, wish that I found this last night though cause it took me a while to mess with the settings hehe. One thing that I didn't change was the "Expanded sensitivity setting" would it change the IQ if I do that? Case I don't really think I would be shooting over 6400 anyways. Thank you

10-13-2012, 11:37 AM	#11
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Congrats on the purchase! Originally posted by kaiserz One thing that I didn't change was the "Expanded sensitivity setting" would it change the IQ if I do that? Case I don't really think I would be shooting over 6400 anyways. As long as ISO 100 is available, its good In most photo modes you can choose ISO or ISO range anyway, so you limit the max ISO you will allow it to go. But you are right, in most situations going beyond 6400 will not be any good. Be sure to try some manual focus with peaking! That's one of my favourite parts of the K-01!

10-13-2012, 12:06 PM	#12
kaiserz Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NoVa The "burg" Photos: Gallery Posts: 899 Original Poster	Originally posted by Na Horuk Congrats on the purchase! As long as ISO 100 is available, its good In most photo modes you can choose ISO or ISO range anyway, so you limit the max ISO you will allow it to go. But you are right, in most situations going beyond 6400 will not be any good. Be sure to try some manual focus with peaking! That's one of my favourite parts of the K-01! Ohh yes! I love peaking! Now I get to use my M set with ease (:!

10-13-2012, 01:05 PM	#13
sworks Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Surrey Photos: Gallery Posts: 70	This may sound a bit lame but have you tried the in camera filters on your jpegs? I bought and sold this camera earlier in the year without ever even giving them a go and now that I have the camera once again, I'm really finding they can be quite nice for some subjects.

10-14-2012, 01:24 AM	#14
kaiserz Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NoVa The "burg" Photos: Gallery Posts: 899 Original Poster	Originally posted by sworks This may sound a bit lame but have you tried the in camera filters on your jpegs? I bought and sold this camera earlier in the year without ever even giving them a go and now that I have the camera once again, I'm really finding they can be quite nice for some subjects. I'll make sure to mess with them (: thank you for reminding me that they are there XD