K-01: "Outstanding Bargain"

bikecoboss · 12-18-2012, 08:03 AM

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Docrwm · 12-18-2012, 09:31 AM

Interesting. Can someone tell me which mirrorless has a better DxO rating? The blog states: "a 16 Megapixel sensor with the 2nd highest DxOMark sensor ratings for all mirrorless cameras".

freerider · 12-18-2012, 10:44 AM

The K-01 is an outstanding value. With the recent price drop I can't think of any reason not to get one, especially if you already own pentax glass. Perhaps the Nex 7 has a higher DxO score?

Adam · 12-18-2012, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by freerider

The K-01 is an outstanding value. With the recent price drop I can't think of any reason not to get one, especially if you already own pentax glass. Perhaps the Nex 7 has a higher DxO score?

Yeah, the NEX7 is the only one with a higher overall score.

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Docrwm · 12-18-2012, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Yeah, the NEX7 is the only one with a higher overall score.

Thanks guys, I'll go read about it.

**Rondec** · 12-18-2012, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Thanks guys, I'll go read about it.

I don't really get his recommendation on the body cap lens from olympus. At f8, it isn't really usable as a lens. So what if it is 60 dollars? At least the XS 40 that comes with the K-01 is an f2.8 lens (still pretty slow for a prime, but usable).

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Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Interesting. Can someone tell me which mirrorless has a better DxO rating? The blog states: "a 16 Megapixel sensor with the 2nd highest DxOMark sensor ratings for all mirrorless cameras".

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freerider Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 289	The K-01 is an outstanding value. With the recent price drop I can't think of any reason not to get one, especially if you already own pentax glass. Perhaps the Nex 7 has a higher DxO score?

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,613	Originally posted by freerider The K-01 is an outstanding value. With the recent price drop I can't think of any reason not to get one, especially if you already own pentax glass. Perhaps the Nex 7 has a higher DxO score? Yeah, the NEX7 is the only one with a higher overall score. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com's high server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover those costs by donating. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by Adam Yeah, the NEX7 is the only one with a higher overall score. Thanks guys, I'll go read about it.

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southern Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 15,434	Originally posted by Docrwm Thanks guys, I'll go read about it. I don't really get his recommendation on the body cap lens from olympus. At f8, it isn't really usable as a lens. So what if it is 60 dollars? At least the XS 40 that comes with the K-01 is an f2.8 lens (still pretty slow for a prime, but usable).