Is K-01 small enough to carry in coat pocket?

jeztastic · 11-16-2012, 04:39 AM

Hiya

I go jogging a lot, and I have tried taking my K5. It worries me all the shaking it is getting though, especially with the mirror. I was thinking a K-01 would be a good jogging and shove in a coat pocket camera. Especially with the 40mm on it, and maybe a 15mm Ltd in the other pocket. Is is small enough to fit in a raincoat type pocket? And robust enough to be shook around?

Thanks,

Jez

Na Horuk · 11-16-2012, 04:44 AM

I can fit my K-01 with the 40mm xs in some pockets. But I wouldn't go jogging with it, its still pretty hefty. I'd get a little snug bag to keep it tight on the body during jogging and even then, I'd rather walk with it than run. While it doesn't have a mirror, it still has SR and focusing motors. But yes, the K-01 is significantly smaller than even the K-r.

Medium FormatPro · 11-16-2012, 04:46 AM

It would not be worth the risk - even at the current price. A bit too easy to bump the camera into the on position. One might accidently damage items such as SR or even the linkages between the lens and the camera body

hcc · 11-16-2012, 06:01 AM - **1 Like**

I jog every day and I have a K-01. When I take the K-01 for jogging, I place it in the Lowepro Apex 100AW bag:
Lowepro Apez 100 AW reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

The bag is very compact while providing some padding to protect the camera. The bag is really small: it is in fact a P&S camera bag and I do not feel it when I run. The bag opening is very simple and quick when I need to take a shot.

Hope that the comment may help.

Last edited by hcc; 11-16-2012 at 06:19 AM.

mikemock · 11-16-2012, 07:05 AM

I agree with hcc. It is a smallish camera, especially with the 40xs and it will fit in the pocket of a jacket. However, I would be concerned about damage from the bouncing while jogging.

Adam · 11-16-2012, 08:12 AM

I wouldn't consider the K-01 a pocketable camera- there's smaller stuff out there for that.

NickLarsson · 11-16-2012, 08:13 AM

I would say yes it's small enough, but it's not lightweight enough IMO.
I would go for the Q instead.

pentaxian_tmb · 11-16-2012, 08:35 AM

Not really...but it fits nicely in my makeshift converted ammo-bag murse.

LeRolls · 11-16-2012, 09:51 AM

Q or Q10 would be better IMO. Great go anywhere camera.

JinDesu · 11-16-2012, 09:56 AM

Fits in my jacket outer pockets - and in my inner ones too (ski jackets).

11-16-2012, 04:39 AM	#1
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596	Is K-01 small enough to carry in coat pocket? Hiya I go jogging a lot, and I have tried taking my K5. It worries me all the shaking it is getting though, especially with the mirror. I was thinking a K-01 would be a good jogging and shove in a coat pocket camera. Especially with the 40mm on it, and maybe a 15mm Ltd in the other pocket. Is is small enough to fit in a raincoat type pocket? And robust enough to be shook around? Thanks, Jez

11-16-2012, 04:44 AM	#2
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	I can fit my K-01 with the 40mm xs in some pockets. But I wouldn't go jogging with it, its still pretty hefty. I'd get a little snug bag to keep it tight on the body during jogging and even then, I'd rather walk with it than run. While it doesn't have a mirror, it still has SR and focusing motors. But yes, the K-01 is significantly smaller than even the K-r. Last edited by Na Horuk; 11-16-2012 at 04:53 AM.

11-16-2012, 08:12 AM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	I wouldn't consider the K-01 a pocketable camera- there's smaller stuff out there for that. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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11-16-2012, 04:46 AM	#3
Medium FormatPro Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charleston & Pittsburgh Photos: Albums Posts: 1,668	It would not be worth the risk - even at the current price. A bit too easy to bump the camera into the on position. One might accidently damage items such as SR or even the linkages between the lens and the camera body

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hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,002	I jog every day and I have a K-01. When I take the K-01 for jogging, I place it in the Lowepro Apex 100AW bag: Lowepro Apez 100 AW reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database The bag is very compact while providing some padding to protect the camera. The bag is really small: it is in fact a P&S camera bag and I do not feel it when I run. The bag opening is very simple and quick when I need to take a shot. Hope that the comment may help. Last edited by hcc; 11-16-2012 at 06:19 AM.

11-16-2012, 07:05 AM	#5
mikemock Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 252	I agree with hcc. It is a smallish camera, especially with the 40xs and it will fit in the pocket of a jacket. However, I would be concerned about damage from the bouncing while jogging.

11-16-2012, 08:13 AM	#7
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	I would say yes it's small enough, but it's not lightweight enough IMO. I would go for the Q instead.

11-16-2012, 08:35 AM	#8
pentaxian_tmb Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 436	Not really...but it fits nicely in my makeshift converted ammo-bag murse.

11-16-2012, 09:51 AM	#9
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Q or Q10 would be better IMO. Great go anywhere camera.

11-16-2012, 09:56 AM	#10
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Fits in my jacket outer pockets - and in my inner ones too (ski jackets).