K-01, a very misunderstood camera

GeneV · 11-03-2014, 08:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Pentaxaholic

How about posting a sample image?

Not exactly street photography, but walking around a gym full of costumed dancers last August with a Rokinon 8mm fisheye on the K01 held at waist level at hyperfocal.

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Pentaxaholic · 11-03-2014, 09:42 AM

Thanks for sharing! It's neat to see what the different lenses produce!

**Mikesul** · 11-03-2014, 05:48 PM

It would be very difficult to detect the difference between a picture taken with the K-01 and a k5 without reference to the EXIFs. I love the quality of the K-01 even though I now have a K3.

Na Horuk · 11-03-2014, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

It would be very difficult to detect the difference between a picture taken with the K-01 and a k5 without reference to the EXIFs.

The K-01 is the sharper one!

**Mikesul** · 11-03-2014, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

The K-01 is the sharper one!

Of course! I agree that this is usually the case. At first I thought it was an illusion but over time it is often true.

Pentaxaholic · 11-03-2014, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

The K-01 is the sharper one!

I have BOTH the K-01 and K3
Sharpness is determined by the user's settings and the quality of the glass. (and I probably should add skill level)
They are BOTH very capable of TACK SHARP/CRISP images! You can adjust sharpness, contrast, saturation, hue and hi key/low key for nearly endless combinations!

I LOVE them BOTH!!!!!!!

**luftfluss** · 11-03-2014, 09:34 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxaholic

I have BOTH the K-01 and K3
Sharpness is determined by the user's settings and the quality of the glass. (and I probably should add skill level)
They are BOTH very capable of TACK SHARP/CRISP images! You can adjust sharpness, contrast, saturation, hue and hi key/low key for nearly endless combinations!

I LOVE them BOTH!!!!!!!

What the 2 posters above you are referencing is the K-5 has a stronger anti-aliasing (AA) filter than the K-01, leading to images which are just slightly softer.

Pentaxaholic · 11-04-2014, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by luftfluss

What the 2 posters above you are referencing is the K-5 has a stronger anti-aliasing (AA) filter than the K-01, leading to images which are just slightly softer.

I guess I should wear my reading glasses! Thanks for the correction!

**luftfluss** · 11-04-2014, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxaholic

I guess I should wear my reading glasses! Thanks for the correction!

Don't worry, no reading glasses necessary! The anti-aliasing filter thing is just one of those little tidbits you pick up while reading through the forum.

The K-3, of course, has no AA filter at all, and as you noted produces super-sharp photos when paired with good glass.

Pentaxaholic · 11-04-2014, 05:09 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Don't worry, no reading glasses necessary! The anti-aliasing filter thing is just one of those little tidbits you pick up while reading through the forum.

The K-3, of course, has no AA filter at all, and as you noted produces super-sharp photos when paired with good glass.

And may I add, settings matter, and technique as well.
Thanks for being so forgiving of my blunder!

**Mikesul** · 11-04-2014, 05:50 PM

Well,yes, technique obviously matters but what is interesting in this thread is that the much maligned K01 is a superior photographing machine. All honors to our little brick!!

**ivanvernon** · 11-04-2014, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxaholic

And may I add, settings matter, and technique as well.
Thanks for being so forgiving of my blunder!

Nobody is keeping score. The Forum is not that kind of place!

Steve.Ledger · 11-04-2014, 07:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Nobody is keeping score. The Forum is not that kind of place!

Except this forum records 'Likes'

Dabber · 11-06-2014, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by Spodeworld

My main beef is the lack of an EVF, as it is so hard to use on a sunny day.

You're probably aware of the excellent Swivi viewfinder/eyepiece that shades the LED from the sun. Amazon, Ebay, etc. There's a thread on this forum somewhere.

Pentaxaholic · 11-07-2014, 11:04 AM

Can anyone provide a link to information about this viewfinder?

---------- Post added 11-07-14 at 12:08 PM ----------

Originally posted by Mikesul

Well,yes, technique obviously matters but what is interesting in this thread is that the much maligned K01 is a superior photographing machine. All honors to our little brick!!

I mentioned technique, because often people buy new cameras and are unhappy with results. They then blame the camera, rather than adjusting camera settings to suit their likeness and examining their technique. Tweaking a camera's settings to suit photographers taste can make all the difference in the world and so can examining technique!

Yes, the K01 is certainly in a class all its own, IMHO!

11-03-2014, 07:20 PM	#171
Pentaxaholic Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 76	Sharpness on K-01 and K3 Originally posted by Na Horuk The K-01 is the sharper one! I have BOTH the K-01 and K3 Sharpness is determined by the user's settings and the quality of the glass. (and I probably should add skill level) They are BOTH very capable of TACK SHARP/CRISP images! You can adjust sharpness, contrast, saturation, hue and hi key/low key for nearly endless combinations! I LOVE them BOTH!!!!!!!

11-04-2014, 07:43 AM	#173
Pentaxaholic Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 76	Sorry- My mistake Originally posted by luftfluss What the 2 posters above you are referencing is the K-5 has a stronger anti-aliasing (AA) filter than the K-01, leading to images which are just slightly softer. I guess I should wear my reading glasses! Thanks for the correction!

11-04-2014, 06:55 PM	#177
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Nobody is keeping score Originally posted by Pentaxaholic And may I add, settings matter, and technique as well. Thanks for being so forgiving of my blunder! Nobody is keeping score. The Forum is not that kind of place!

11-07-2014, 11:04 AM	#180
Pentaxaholic Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 76	Viewfinder Link for K01 Can anyone provide a link to information about this viewfinder? ---------- Post added 11-07-14 at 12:08 PM ---------- Originally posted by Mikesul Well,yes, technique obviously matters but what is interesting in this thread is that the much maligned K01 is a superior photographing machine. All honors to our little brick!! I mentioned technique, because often people buy new cameras and are unhappy with results. They then blame the camera, rather than adjusting camera settings to suit their likeness and examining their technique. Tweaking a camera's settings to suit photographers taste can make all the difference in the world and so can examining technique! Yes, the K01 is certainly in a class all its own, IMHO!

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11-03-2014, 09:42 AM	#167
Pentaxaholic Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 76	Thanks for sharing! It's neat to see what the different lenses produce!

11-03-2014, 05:48 PM	#168
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	It would be very difficult to detect the difference between a picture taken with the K-01 and a k5 without reference to the EXIFs. I love the quality of the K-01 even though I now have a K3.

11-03-2014, 06:58 PM	#169
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by Mikesul It would be very difficult to detect the difference between a picture taken with the K-01 and a k5 without reference to the EXIFs. The K-01 is the sharper one!

11-03-2014, 07:02 PM	#170
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by Na Horuk The K-01 is the sharper one! Of course! I agree that this is usually the case. At first I thought it was an illusion but over time it is often true.

11-03-2014, 09:34 PM	#172
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Originally posted by Pentaxaholic I have BOTH the K-01 and K3 Sharpness is determined by the user's settings and the quality of the glass. (and I probably should add skill level) They are BOTH very capable of TACK SHARP/CRISP images! You can adjust sharpness, contrast, saturation, hue and hi key/low key for nearly endless combinations! I LOVE them BOTH!!!!!!! What the 2 posters above you are referencing is the K-5 has a stronger anti-aliasing (AA) filter than the K-01, leading to images which are just slightly softer.

11-04-2014, 10:16 AM	#174
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Originally posted by Pentaxaholic I guess I should wear my reading glasses! Thanks for the correction! Don't worry, no reading glasses necessary! The anti-aliasing filter thing is just one of those little tidbits you pick up while reading through the forum. The K-3, of course, has no AA filter at all, and as you noted produces super-sharp photos when paired with good glass.

11-04-2014, 05:09 PM	#175
Pentaxaholic Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 76	Originally posted by luftfluss Don't worry, no reading glasses necessary! The anti-aliasing filter thing is just one of those little tidbits you pick up while reading through the forum. The K-3, of course, has no AA filter at all, and as you noted produces super-sharp photos when paired with good glass. And may I add, settings matter, and technique as well. Thanks for being so forgiving of my blunder!

11-04-2014, 05:50 PM	#176
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Well,yes, technique obviously matters but what is interesting in this thread is that the much maligned K01 is a superior photographing machine. All honors to our little brick!!

11-04-2014, 07:01 PM - 1 Like	#178
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by ivanvernon Nobody is keeping score. The Forum is not that kind of place! Except this forum records 'Likes'

11-06-2014, 09:08 AM	#179
Dabber New Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 24	Originally posted by Spodeworld My main beef is the lack of an EVF, as it is so hard to use on a sunny day. You're probably aware of the excellent Swivi viewfinder/eyepiece that shades the LED from the sun. Amazon, Ebay, etc. There's a thread on this forum somewhere.

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