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rodin5 · 12-05-2012, 06:46 AM

I received my Pentax-01 last night. After changing a bunch of settings and updating the firmware it seems pretty responsive. Like many have mentioned the form does not follow function, It is not a one hand camera like the K-r or K-5 are. I am going to put a black rapid sling or something like that on it so it will be easier to use. It looks pretty good with the DA 40. Looks sharp on the few test photos I shot, and I picked up a FA 28 F2.8 off of wee-bay to use as my "normal" lens.
Hope to post some images this week end.
Cheers,
Joe

Na Horuk · 12-05-2012, 07:00 AM

Great! Yep, its kind of different from DSLRs, but it has its perks. But what do you mean its not a one hand camera? I try to use both hands when shooting with the K-r, so the photo is more stable/less shaky, but the K-01 I often use with one hand because it is smaller and more balanced (because I use it with pancake lenses).

robtcorl · 12-05-2012, 07:15 AM

Congrats on your new 01 Joe!
I have an OP/Tech wrist strap on my K-5 and K-01.
As others have stated, thumb on the shutter button is the way to go for a one handed hold.

rodin5 · 12-05-2012, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Great! Yep, its kind of different from DSLRs, but it has its perks. But what do you mean its not a one hand camera? I try to use both hands when shooting with the K-r, so the photo is more stable/less shaky, but the K-01 I often use with one hand because it is smaller and more balanced (because I use it with pancake lenses).

It just doesn't fit my hand the same way as a dslr does. It seems less secure in the hand. I suppose that I will get used to it in time.

**THoog** · 12-05-2012, 07:30 AM

I one-hand 90+% of the time with the K-01 - I even replaced the neck strap with a lanyard-type wrist strap from a P&S. Like robtcorl said, 'thumb-on-shutter' seems natural on the K-01 (I call it the 'gangsta grip'

).

rodin5 · 12-05-2012, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Congrats on your new 01 Joe!
I have an OP/Tech wrist strap on my K-5 and K-01.
As others have stated, thumb on the shutter button is the way to go for a one handed hold.

Thanks for the info Bob, I will check out the OPTech strap.

Na Horuk · 12-05-2012, 08:00 AM

On the other hand - use the camera as you like it. I find the K-01 more liberating than a classic DSLR. As long as you enjoy it and you get the shots you want

12-05-2012, 06:46 AM	#1
rodin5 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 206	New K-01 I received my Pentax-01 last night. After changing a bunch of settings and updating the firmware it seems pretty responsive. Like many have mentioned the form does not follow function, It is not a one hand camera like the K-r or K-5 are. I am going to put a black rapid sling or something like that on it so it will be easier to use. It looks pretty good with the DA 40. Looks sharp on the few test photos I shot, and I picked up a FA 28 F2.8 off of wee-bay to use as my "normal" lens. Hope to post some images this week end. Cheers, Joe

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12-05-2012, 07:00 AM	#2
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Great! Yep, its kind of different from DSLRs, but it has its perks. But what do you mean its not a one hand camera? I try to use both hands when shooting with the K-r, so the photo is more stable/less shaky, but the K-01 I often use with one hand because it is smaller and more balanced (because I use it with pancake lenses).

12-05-2012, 07:15 AM	#3
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Congrats on your new 01 Joe! I have an OP/Tech wrist strap on my K-5 and K-01. As others have stated, thumb on the shutter button is the way to go for a one handed hold.

12-05-2012, 07:23 AM	#4
rodin5 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 206 Original Poster	Originally posted by Na Horuk Great! Yep, its kind of different from DSLRs, but it has its perks. But what do you mean its not a one hand camera? I try to use both hands when shooting with the K-r, so the photo is more stable/less shaky, but the K-01 I often use with one hand because it is smaller and more balanced (because I use it with pancake lenses). It just doesn't fit my hand the same way as a dslr does. It seems less secure in the hand. I suppose that I will get used to it in time.

12-05-2012, 07:30 AM	#5
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	I one-hand 90+% of the time with the K-01 - I even replaced the neck strap with a lanyard-type wrist strap from a P&S. Like robtcorl said, 'thumb-on-shutter' seems natural on the K-01 (I call it the 'gangsta grip' ).

12-05-2012, 07:31 AM	#6
rodin5 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 206 Original Poster	Originally posted by robtcorl Congrats on your new 01 Joe! I have an OP/Tech wrist strap on my K-5 and K-01. As others have stated, thumb on the shutter button is the way to go for a one handed hold. Thanks for the info Bob, I will check out the OPTech strap.

12-05-2012, 08:00 AM	#7
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	On the other hand - use the camera as you like it. I find the K-01 more liberating than a classic DSLR. As long as you enjoy it and you get the shots you want

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