Can't do without accessories K-01

RustyWrangler · 03-19-2013, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

For me it's FA31mm, DA*55mm and FA*85mm that do most off the tricks.

My latest new lens, the DA10-17mm fish eye is also wonderfull on the K-01.

I am trying to talk myself into parting with the money to get a DA 10-17 fish eye. I think it would fill the remaining gap in my lens collection. It is good to see that you find it a good fit on the Brick.

JJJPhoto · 03-19-2013, 09:20 AM

I loved the DA10-17 back when I was using the K10D a few years back (before my temporary anti-Pentax kick) but I found 90 percent of the time I was "de-fishing" my shots in Photoshop so when I started using Pentax again with the K-01 I picked up the Sigma 14mm f/2.8 and that has been working perfectly on the K-01.

I would also recommend the DA70 or FA77. The DA70 has faster AF on the K-01 but there's just something that I love about the FA77.

Rob22315 · 03-19-2013, 09:23 AM

I just bought a Transcend Wifi SD card to experiment with. I got a 16GB card for $40 which is a better price than the same capacity eye-fi. I haven't fully completed my eval yet but so far it seems to have most of the necessary bells and whistles. I've really only tested the ability to connect directly to a tablet and transfer files which is does well.

RG

GerryL · 03-19-2013, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by Rob22315

I just bought a Transcend Wifi SD card to experiment with. I got a 16GB card for $40 which is a better price than the same capacity eye-fi. I haven't fully completed my eval yet but so far it seems to have most of the necessary bells and whistles. I've really only tested the ability to connect directly to a tablet and transfer files which is does well.

RG

I didn't know that trancend made such SD cards..wow, this would be a better alternative to the Eye-fi if they get it right!

Docrwm · 03-19-2013, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by GerryL

The Gordy strap, I am not familiar with and what rangefinder viewfinder would you recommend?

Thanks to all the suggestions..keep 'em coming. =)

Gordy straps are nice and cost around $20. I strongly recommend, for anyone with even average male sized hands, the Long or X-Long strap.
gordy's camera straps

I have an old Tele-Wide from a Rangefinder that I like.
Yashica Tele-Wide Viewfinder reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

GerryL · 03-20-2013, 04:02 PM

Those Gordy straps looks like it will make the K-01 look better than just ordinary straps.
For the tele-wide adapters, I hope that I can actually buy one.
Thanks

Docrwm · 03-20-2013, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by GerryL

Those Gordy straps looks like it will make the K-01 look better than just ordinary straps.
For the tele-wide adapters, I hope that I can actually buy one.
Thanks

No problem. The tele-wides are getting harder to find. Try looking for a complete kit with the two adapter lenses - I got all three or a descent price (but what do I do with the cheezey adapters?)

**THoog** · 03-21-2013, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

No problem. The tele-wides are getting harder to find. Try looking for a complete kit with the two adapter lenses - I got all three or a descent price (but what do I do with the cheezey adapters?)

Bundle them with the appropriate 52mm step ring and sell them as kit lens-Lomography filters?

**LaurenOE** · 03-21-2013, 07:33 AM - **1 Like**

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Rob22315 · 03-21-2013, 08:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Red Dot Sight with Extenda Sight

You'll shoot your eye out.

**LaurenOE** · 03-21-2013, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by Rob22315

You'll shoot your eye out.

Will I win a major award?

**THoog** · 03-21-2013, 09:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Will I win a major award?

Fra-geel-ee - it must be Italian!

Edit: Now I really do need one of those Zeiss / Russian 'turret' viewfinders...

Rob22315 · 03-21-2013, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by THoog

Fra-geel-ee - it must be Italian!

Edit: Now I really do need one of those Zeiss / Russian 'turret' viewfinders...

I think I went too far...

I think it just became legal to carry one of those on an airplane but you might want to check first.

RonHendriks1966 · 03-29-2013, 01:57 PM

It's in my signature!

GerryL · 03-29-2013, 05:57 PM

Got my K-01 white and have been playing with it for 2 days now.
I would like to thank Adorama for this.
I'm still kinda feeling my way as to what I might really need for this camera.
I bought a silver FA 35-80 and it doesn't really go with the white color..my bad, I should have went with a plain black one.
As to the other accessories, I'll see what I'l get once I start using it.
I have quite a hard time focusing with the lack of (visible) points and the green square just goes to focus wherever it wants.. =(

03-21-2013, 09:53 AM - 1 Like	#27
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by LaurenOE Will I win a major award? Fra-geel-ee - it must be Italian! Edit: Now I really do need one of those Zeiss / Russian 'turret' viewfinders... Last edited by THoog; 03-21-2013 at 10:04 AM.

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03-19-2013, 08:52 AM	#16
RustyWrangler Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SW Minnesota Posts: 30	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 For me it's FA31mm, DA55mm and FA85mm that do most off the tricks. My latest new lens, the DA10-17mm fish eye is also wonderfull on the K-01. I am trying to talk myself into parting with the money to get a DA 10-17 fish eye. I think it would fill the remaining gap in my lens collection. It is good to see that you find it a good fit on the Brick.

03-19-2013, 09:20 AM	#17
JJJPhoto Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 419	I loved the DA10-17 back when I was using the K10D a few years back (before my temporary anti-Pentax kick) but I found 90 percent of the time I was "de-fishing" my shots in Photoshop so when I started using Pentax again with the K-01 I picked up the Sigma 14mm f/2.8 and that has been working perfectly on the K-01. I would also recommend the DA70 or FA77. The DA70 has faster AF on the K-01 but there's just something that I love about the FA77.

03-19-2013, 09:23 AM	#18
Rob22315 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alexandria VA USA Posts: 315	I just bought a Transcend Wifi SD card to experiment with. I got a 16GB card for $40 which is a better price than the same capacity eye-fi. I haven't fully completed my eval yet but so far it seems to have most of the necessary bells and whistles. I've really only tested the ability to connect directly to a tablet and transfer files which is does well. RG

03-19-2013, 05:05 PM	#19
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rob22315 I just bought a Transcend Wifi SD card to experiment with. I got a 16GB card for $40 which is a better price than the same capacity eye-fi. I haven't fully completed my eval yet but so far it seems to have most of the necessary bells and whistles. I've really only tested the ability to connect directly to a tablet and transfer files which is does well. RG I didn't know that trancend made such SD cards..wow, this would be a better alternative to the Eye-fi if they get it right!

03-19-2013, 05:25 PM	#20
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by GerryL The Gordy strap, I am not familiar with and what rangefinder viewfinder would you recommend? Thanks to all the suggestions..keep 'em coming. =) Gordy straps are nice and cost around $20. I strongly recommend, for anyone with even average male sized hands, the Long or X-Long strap. gordy's camera straps I have an old Tele-Wide from a Rangefinder that I like. Yashica Tele-Wide Viewfinder reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

03-20-2013, 04:02 PM	#21
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731 Original Poster	Those Gordy straps looks like it will make the K-01 look better than just ordinary straps. For the tele-wide adapters, I hope that I can actually buy one. Thanks

03-20-2013, 05:36 PM	#22
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by GerryL Those Gordy straps looks like it will make the K-01 look better than just ordinary straps. For the tele-wide adapters, I hope that I can actually buy one. Thanks No problem. The tele-wides are getting harder to find. Try looking for a complete kit with the two adapter lenses - I got all three or a descent price (but what do I do with the cheezey adapters?)

03-21-2013, 07:22 AM	#23
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by Docrwm No problem. The tele-wides are getting harder to find. Try looking for a complete kit with the two adapter lenses - I got all three or a descent price (but what do I do with the cheezey adapters?) Bundle them with the appropriate 52mm step ring and sell them as kit lens-Lomography filters?

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03-21-2013, 08:12 AM - 1 Like	#25
Rob22315 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alexandria VA USA Posts: 315	Originally posted by LaurenOE Red Dot Sight with Extenda Sight You'll shoot your eye out.

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03-21-2013, 08:21 AM	#26
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by Rob22315 You'll shoot your eye out. Will I win a major award?

03-21-2013, 11:51 AM	#28
Rob22315 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alexandria VA USA Posts: 315	Originally posted by THoog Fra-geel-ee - it must be Italian! Edit: Now I really do need one of those Zeiss / Russian 'turret' viewfinders... I think I went too far... I think it just became legal to carry one of those on an airplane but you might want to check first.

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GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731 Original Poster	Got my K-01 white and have been playing with it for 2 days now. I would like to thank Adorama for this. I'm still kinda feeling my way as to what I might really need for this camera. I bought a silver FA 35-80 and it doesn't really go with the white color..my bad, I should have went with a plain black one. As to the other accessories, I'll see what I'l get once I start using it. I have quite a hard time focusing with the lack of (visible) points and the green square just goes to focus wherever it wants.. =(