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**LaurenOE** · 11-02-2012, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by THoog

But... LaurenOE said K-01 owners weren't a vocal bunch!

Although 'dud' is sadly true - sometimes a design takes off, sometimes it doesn't - I don't think 'dog' is fair. (Is this the "lecture"?) It does what it does pretty well. If it had its various quirks AND took lousy pictures, then I'd call it a dog. In some ways, I view it as a logical successor to the K-x - small, good IQ, some nice features, and one or two omissions that just don't make sense.

Well...I just bought a Q with the 5-15mm and Q to K adapter from Adorama...so I guess I just weighed in on the two awesome deals going on.

Metal body of the Q, the updated firmware with focus peaking and a true Pentax adapter pushed me over the "edge".

ChopperCharles · 11-02-2012, 12:16 PM

I was considering a Q too... still am honestly. Can never have too many cameras! Unfortunately, too little money is the curse...

Charles

Docrwm · 11-02-2012, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Well...I just bought a Q with the 5-15mm and Q to K adapter from Adorama...so I guess I just weighed in on the two awesome deals going on.

Metal body of the Q, the updated firmware with focus peaking and a true Pentax adapter pushed me over the "edge".

Lauren - I'd love to hear your impressions of the official Pentax adapter for the Q.

ScooterMaxi Jim · 11-02-2012, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I know that this deal has prevented at least one forum member form jumping ship, so it's definitely a great move by Pentax!

I don't think that Pentax considers this camera a failure, but it certainly hasn't generated the amount of interest that they had expected. The design is probably mostly to blame, but it's hard to say

That is one way to look at it, but I see it a bit differently. In the short run, it certainly will sell out camera stock more quickly. In the long run, though, it signals bargain basement and then conditions buyers down the road to be far more hesitant and suspicious of pricing. It is one thing to gradually reduce price as a matter of product cycle, and quite another to send this kind of message about a new (or perhaps ill-fated) line by wholesale dumping.

We know it is a good, well-made camera with marked flaws that are not a major issue for a fairly narrow range of typically advanced users - most of whom have other bodies that cover the unmet needs. Hardly anyone who is a casual-yet-interested observer of the camera will come to a favorable conclusion about the camera now. I am trying to figure out how the Pentax marketing gurus could have done a worse job on this camera.

**LaurenOE** · 11-02-2012, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Lauren - I'd love to hear your impressions of the official Pentax adapter for the Q.

If Pentax would have updated the firmware of the K-01 to include HDMI-out while videoing, then I would have gone that route and used the K-01 as my secondary video platform.

I will definitely report back about the Q adapter when it is released.

As for the Q?

Just don't look up my old posts where I made fun/mocked the Q. Ugh. I was one of the more "vocal" critics of it.

Crow anyone?

Docrwm · 11-02-2012, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

If Pentax would have updated the firmware of the K-01 to include HDMI-out while videoing, then I would have gone that route and used the K-01 as my secondary video platform.

I will definitely report back about the Q adapter when it is released.

As for the Q?

Just don't look up my old posts where I made fun/mocked the Q. Ugh. I was one of the more "vocal" critics of it.

Crow anyone?

I look forward to your 'frank' assessment of the adapter. As for earlier comments, consistency is the mark of small minds....

Seriously, the firmware update for the Q makes it a MUCH more useful platform IMHO - at least that is my story and I am sticking to it.

WMW · 11-03-2012, 02:29 AM

Originally posted by Ilovemypentax

Wow, that is some deal. I was looking at it near $700 a while back. Why the drop? Is Pentax stopping production? Amazing price!

Yes, Ilovemy pentax, production on the K-01, K-5, K-5 Limited, and Pentax Q have ceased. All good things must come to an end. It just goes to show that a bit of patience can yield substantial financial savings if we are willing to wait. I'm glad I did. The K-01 body for less than $350 USD is a stellar deal. At this price it makes me wonder what the mark-up is on photo gear?!! I doubt that Ricoh/Pentax are losing dollars by offering the body or lens kits at less-than-retail.

abacus07 · 11-03-2012, 07:50 AM

I might have to buy one of these just because it's too good of a deal. And in a way I can make money doing it since I hesitate to sell my backup (K200D) and I honestly prefer my A50f1.7 to my DA40. I could really use a more compact body to go with my K5 while still allowing me to use my DA15.

Ilovemypentax · 11-03-2012, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by WMW

Yes, Ilovemy pentax, production on the K-01, K-5, K-5 Limited, and Pentax Q have ceased. All good things must come to an end. It just goes to show that a bit of patience can yield substantial financial savings if we are willing to wait. I'm glad I did. The K-01 body for less than $350 USD is a stellar deal. At this price it makes me wonder what the mark-up is on photo gear?!! I doubt that Ricoh/Pentax are losing dollars by offering the body or lens kits at less-than-retail.

Pentax is cutting all those cams out? Is Pentax turning into Kodak? That is a wide cut in products. Was also thinking about the Q. Are they replacing Q with a Q2?

Docrwm · 11-03-2012, 06:23 PM

Originally posted by Ilovemypentax

Pentax is cutting all those cams out? Is Pentax turning into Kodak? That is a wide cut in products. Was also thinking about the Q. Are they replacing Q with a Q2?

The K-5 is out of production but the K-5 II and IIs are its replacements.

The K-01 was an experiment that failed.

The Q has been replaced by the Q10 (in a wide range of colors in Japan and 3 in the US) with a very serious update to the firmware for all original Q owners.

Electronics move forward at a steady pace. The K-5 is 2 years old. The Q nearly 18 months old and its replacement was announced in September. No surprises here, with the possible exception for some zealous fans of the K-01. But if you want a K-01 they are on a Fire Sale at Adorama and B&H with $450 getting you the camera, 40XS lens, 16gb SanDisk card, extra battery, SD card case, and Pentax camera bag.

Na Horuk · 11-03-2012, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by Ilovemypentax

Pentax is cutting all those cams out? Is Pentax turning into Kodak? That is a wide cut in products. Was also thinking about the Q. Are they replacing Q with a Q2?

There is already a Q10 available now, its the successor to the Q. It is slightly different but also kind of not. Pentax is now also making K-5II and K-5IIs.
With Q10, K-5II, K-5IIs, and K-30 I think the company is still okay. They are probably working on unannounced things as well. However, if you want a mirrorless K-mount camera, the K-01 might be your last chance for a while.

abacus07 · 11-03-2012, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by WMW

Yes, Ilovemy pentax, production on the K-01, K-5, K-5 Limited, and Pentax Q have ceased. All good things must come to an end. It just goes to show that a bit of patience can yield substantial financial savings if we are willing to wait. I'm glad I did. The K-01 body for less than $350 USD is a stellar deal. At this price it makes me wonder what the mark-up is on photo gear?!! I doubt that Ricoh/Pentax are losing dollars by offering the body or lens kits at less-than-retail.

this is nonsense. The K-5's were replaced with more advanced K-5's as well as the Q. And you're just speculating that the K-01 has ceased production. It could be argued that this is the correct price point the camera and it wouldn't be shocking if it's still profitable considering how much content has been removed from the K30 and K5. It's a disappointment perhaps but at $350 it's a pretty awesome entry level camera with the K5 sensor.

**Fontan** · 11-04-2012, 12:55 AM

Just bought the yellow for the hell of it from Crutchfield. Adorama and BH were sold out.

BigCTM · 11-06-2012, 06:08 AM

I purchased the K-01 last night from buydig for 391.95. It included both the 18-55 and 50-200 lens. Could not resist at that price...

Docrwm · 11-06-2012, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by BigCTM

I purchased the K-01 last night from buydig for 391.95. It included both the 18-55 and 50-200 lens. Could not resist at that price...

Very nice deal. Enjoy your new camera.

11-03-2012, 02:29 AM	#22
WMW New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 16	Production ceases on K-01 Originally posted by Ilovemypentax Wow, that is some deal. I was looking at it near $700 a while back. Why the drop? Is Pentax stopping production? Amazing price! Yes, Ilovemy pentax, production on the K-01, K-5, K-5 Limited, and Pentax Q have ceased. All good things must come to an end. It just goes to show that a bit of patience can yield substantial financial savings if we are willing to wait. I'm glad I did. The K-01 body for less than $350 USD is a stellar deal. At this price it makes me wonder what the mark-up is on photo gear?!! I doubt that Ricoh/Pentax are losing dollars by offering the body or lens kits at less-than-retail.

11-03-2012, 06:23 PM	#25
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Ilovemypentax Pentax is cutting all those cams out? Is Pentax turning into Kodak? That is a wide cut in products. Was also thinking about the Q. Are they replacing Q with a Q2? The K-5 is out of production but the K-5 II and IIs are its replacements. The K-01 was an experiment that failed. The Q has been replaced by the Q10 (in a wide range of colors in Japan and 3 in the US) with a very serious update to the firmware for all original Q owners. Electronics move forward at a steady pace. The K-5 is 2 years old. The Q nearly 18 months old and its replacement was announced in September. No surprises here, with the possible exception for some zealous fans of the K-01. But if you want a K-01 they are on a Fire Sale at Adorama and B&H with $450 getting you the camera, 40XS lens, 16gb SanDisk card, extra battery, SD card case, and Pentax camera bag. Last edited by Docrwm; 11-03-2012 at 06:30 PM.

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11-02-2012, 11:37 AM	#16
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by THoog But... LaurenOE said K-01 owners weren't a vocal bunch! Although 'dud' is sadly true - sometimes a design takes off, sometimes it doesn't - I don't think 'dog' is fair. (Is this the "lecture"?) It does what it does pretty well. If it had its various quirks AND took lousy pictures, then I'd call it a dog. In some ways, I view it as a logical successor to the K-x - small, good IQ, some nice features, and one or two omissions that just don't make sense. Well...I just bought a Q with the 5-15mm and Q to K adapter from Adorama...so I guess I just weighed in on the two awesome deals going on. Metal body of the Q, the updated firmware with focus peaking and a true Pentax adapter pushed me over the "edge".

11-02-2012, 12:16 PM	#17
ChopperCharles Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Durham, nc Photos: Albums Posts: 958 Original Poster	I was considering a Q too... still am honestly. Can never have too many cameras! Unfortunately, too little money is the curse... Charles

11-02-2012, 12:19 PM	#18
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by LaurenOE Well...I just bought a Q with the 5-15mm and Q to K adapter from Adorama...so I guess I just weighed in on the two awesome deals going on. Metal body of the Q, the updated firmware with focus peaking and a true Pentax adapter pushed me over the "edge". Lauren - I'd love to hear your impressions of the official Pentax adapter for the Q.

11-02-2012, 12:24 PM	#19
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520	Originally posted by Adam I know that this deal has prevented at least one forum member form jumping ship, so it's definitely a great move by Pentax! I don't think that Pentax considers this camera a failure, but it certainly hasn't generated the amount of interest that they had expected. The design is probably mostly to blame, but it's hard to say That is one way to look at it, but I see it a bit differently. In the short run, it certainly will sell out camera stock more quickly. In the long run, though, it signals bargain basement and then conditions buyers down the road to be far more hesitant and suspicious of pricing. It is one thing to gradually reduce price as a matter of product cycle, and quite another to send this kind of message about a new (or perhaps ill-fated) line by wholesale dumping. We know it is a good, well-made camera with marked flaws that are not a major issue for a fairly narrow range of typically advanced users - most of whom have other bodies that cover the unmet needs. Hardly anyone who is a casual-yet-interested observer of the camera will come to a favorable conclusion about the camera now. I am trying to figure out how the Pentax marketing gurus could have done a worse job on this camera.

11-02-2012, 12:40 PM	#20
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by Docrwm Lauren - I'd love to hear your impressions of the official Pentax adapter for the Q. If Pentax would have updated the firmware of the K-01 to include HDMI-out while videoing, then I would have gone that route and used the K-01 as my secondary video platform. I will definitely report back about the Q adapter when it is released. As for the Q? Just don't look up my old posts where I made fun/mocked the Q. Ugh. I was one of the more "vocal" critics of it. Crow anyone?

11-02-2012, 12:44 PM	#21
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by LaurenOE If Pentax would have updated the firmware of the K-01 to include HDMI-out while videoing, then I would have gone that route and used the K-01 as my secondary video platform. I will definitely report back about the Q adapter when it is released. As for the Q? Just don't look up my old posts where I made fun/mocked the Q. Ugh. I was one of the more "vocal" critics of it. Crow anyone? I look forward to your 'frank' assessment of the adapter. As for earlier comments, consistency is the mark of small minds.... Seriously, the firmware update for the Q makes it a MUCH more useful platform IMHO - at least that is my story and I am sticking to it.

11-03-2012, 07:50 AM	#23
abacus07 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Taiwan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,075	I might have to buy one of these just because it's too good of a deal. And in a way I can make money doing it since I hesitate to sell my backup (K200D) and I honestly prefer my A50f1.7 to my DA40. I could really use a more compact body to go with my K5 while still allowing me to use my DA15.

11-03-2012, 05:48 PM	#24
Ilovemypentax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 121	Originally posted by WMW Yes, Ilovemy pentax, production on the K-01, K-5, K-5 Limited, and Pentax Q have ceased. All good things must come to an end. It just goes to show that a bit of patience can yield substantial financial savings if we are willing to wait. I'm glad I did. The K-01 body for less than $350 USD is a stellar deal. At this price it makes me wonder what the mark-up is on photo gear?!! I doubt that Ricoh/Pentax are losing dollars by offering the body or lens kits at less-than-retail. Pentax is cutting all those cams out? Is Pentax turning into Kodak? That is a wide cut in products. Was also thinking about the Q. Are they replacing Q with a Q2?

11-03-2012, 06:25 PM	#26
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by Ilovemypentax Pentax is cutting all those cams out? Is Pentax turning into Kodak? That is a wide cut in products. Was also thinking about the Q. Are they replacing Q with a Q2? There is already a Q10 available now, its the successor to the Q. It is slightly different but also kind of not. Pentax is now also making K-5II and K-5IIs. With Q10, K-5II, K-5IIs, and K-30 I think the company is still okay. They are probably working on unannounced things as well. However, if you want a mirrorless K-mount camera, the K-01 might be your last chance for a while.

11-03-2012, 07:50 PM	#27
abacus07 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Taiwan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,075	Originally posted by WMW Yes, Ilovemy pentax, production on the K-01, K-5, K-5 Limited, and Pentax Q have ceased. All good things must come to an end. It just goes to show that a bit of patience can yield substantial financial savings if we are willing to wait. I'm glad I did. The K-01 body for less than $350 USD is a stellar deal. At this price it makes me wonder what the mark-up is on photo gear?!! I doubt that Ricoh/Pentax are losing dollars by offering the body or lens kits at less-than-retail. this is nonsense. The K-5's were replaced with more advanced K-5's as well as the Q. And you're just speculating that the K-01 has ceased production. It could be argued that this is the correct price point the camera and it wouldn't be shocking if it's still profitable considering how much content has been removed from the K30 and K5. It's a disappointment perhaps but at $350 it's a pretty awesome entry level camera with the K5 sensor.

11-04-2012, 12:55 AM	#28
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Just bought the yellow for the hell of it from Crutchfield. Adorama and BH were sold out.

11-06-2012, 06:08 AM	#29
BigCTM Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cordova, TN Photos: Albums Posts: 64	I purchased the K-01 last night from buydig for 391.95. It included both the 18-55 and 50-200 lens. Could not resist at that price...

11-06-2012, 08:50 AM	#30
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by BigCTM I purchased the K-01 last night from buydig for 391.95. It included both the 18-55 and 50-200 lens. Could not resist at that price... Very nice deal. Enjoy your new camera.

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