Took the K-01 on a recent trip

modestglock26 · 03-24-2015, 12:59 PM - **6 Likes**

Just a weekend trip to Florida, but the K-01 handled it well. Only have the 40mm 2.8xs currently so it was a little limiting, but nothing major. I do need to get a strap for it that won't dig into my sunburnt neck too bad.

biz-engineer · 03-24-2015, 01:20 PM

Are you kidding? Did you really do these photos with the K01 ?

Stavri · 03-24-2015, 01:21 PM

Those are some handsome pelicans, give that last one a beret and a espresso and he'll look positively European. Great stuff.

EarlVonTapia · 03-24-2015, 01:24 PM

That's a fine job for just a single lens and camera!

Steve.Ledger · 03-24-2015, 01:44 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Are you kidding? Did you really do these photos with the K01 ?

Why so surprised??

Stavri · 03-24-2015, 01:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

Why so surprised??

He's new to the forum, and has yet to realize that the K01 is a excellent camera. I wouldn't listen to the so called webpros who shut it down for it's looks, underneath the funky exterior lives a K5.

mrNewt · 03-24-2015, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by Stavri

He's new to the forum, and has yet to realize that the K01 is a excellent camera. I wouldn't listen to the so called webpros who shut it down for it's looks, underneath the fugly exterior lives a K5.

ps. I don't think K01 is fugly by the way....

A slightly better than k-5

.
I've sold my K-5 after getting this camera.

Steve.Ledger · 03-24-2015, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by Stavri

He's new to the forum, and has yet to realize that the K01 is a excellent camera.

Oh I don't think this forum is the sole provider enlightenment

To the OP:
I like the parrot and cloudscape images best.
I do think the first image of the pelican on the rocks is spoiled by aggressive sharpening though.

wombat2go · 03-24-2015, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

I do think the first image of the pelican on the rocks is spoiled by aggressive sharpening though.

Did you look at the originals and the 2048's on Flickr?

AldaCZ · 03-24-2015, 03:28 PM

K01

Isn't the K30 a marriage between K5 and K01 ?

modestglock26 · 03-24-2015, 03:34 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Are you kidding? Did you really do these photos with the K01 ?

Yes I did. I was pretty happy with it myself. I was flying lite and it was between the K-01 or the Fuji x100s for this trip. Since I brought the Fuji with me last month, I decided it was the Pentax's turn.

I traded into the K-01 not too long ago(about 1.5 months ago). I haven't taken it anywhere with me outside of daily travels.

I really enjoy using the Pentax myself, and I will eventually get some other K lenses, right now I'm just very invested in Canon.

Hope everyone liked the pics! I use a Canon 40mm 2.8 often, so the Pentax wasn't too foreign for me. Only once during the visit did I wish I had a zoom with me.

---------- Post added 03-24-15 at 06:37 PM ----------

Originally posted by Stavri

He's new to the forum, and has yet to realize that the K01 is a excellent camera. I wouldn't listen to the so called webpros who shut it down for it's looks, underneath the funky exterior lives a K5.

I'm new to the world of Pentax but trying to learn up! I love the K-01 and the fun exterior of it. I use the Smurf brick myself, so it gets some looks while out.

I'm still adjusting to Lightroom edits with the images from it. Some can seem sharp, but I try to make a few creative tweaks and then keep the plain images saved as well.

---------- Post added 03-24-15 at 06:39 PM ----------

Originally posted by Stavri

Those are some handsome pelicans, give that last one a beret and a espresso and he'll look positively European. Great stuff.

He wasn't shy at all. He was on a mission, a fish mission.

---------- Post added 03-24-15 at 06:46 PM ----------

A few spares

Daughter zoning me out. She actually had fun using the K-01 just as much as I did.

**kiwi_jono** · 03-24-2015, 09:17 PM

Nice photos.

I like the K-01 (my wifes) and think I might steal it a bit more as my K-5 seems to be developing a lot of hot pixels at the moment ?!?

I find the K-01 does a great job with exposure, AF accuracy and produces images that are a bit sharper (due to weaker anti-aliasing filter I believe).

Pity I probably wont be able to use it with my Tamron SP 70-200 f2.8 though (this lens hates Live View).

Steve.Ledger · 03-24-2015, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by wombat2go

Did you look at the originals and the 2048's on Flickr?

I sure did, you can clearly see the sharpening halos and the minimal noise ISO 800 should produce is now enhanced by it...

biz-engineer · 03-24-2015, 11:36 PM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

Why so surprised??

Nice shots.

foto guy · 03-25-2015, 05:03 AM - **1 Like**

Nice pix from a fine little camera.
Check out Peak Design for camera straps.

03-24-2015, 12:59 PM - 6 Likes	#1
modestglock26 New Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 7	Took the K-01 on a recent trip Just a weekend trip to Florida, but the K-01 handled it well. Only have the 40mm 2.8xs currently so it was a little limiting, but nothing major. I do need to get a strap for it that won't dig into my sunburnt neck too bad.

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Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by biz-engineer Are you kidding? Did you really do these photos with the K01 ? Why so surprised??

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Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger Why so surprised?? He's new to the forum, and has yet to realize that the K01 is a excellent camera. I wouldn't listen to the so called webpros who shut it down for it's looks, underneath the funky exterior lives a K5.

03-24-2015, 01:55 PM	#7
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Originally posted by Stavri He's new to the forum, and has yet to realize that the K01 is a excellent camera. I wouldn't listen to the so called webpros who shut it down for it's looks, underneath the fugly exterior lives a K5. ps. I don't think K01 is fugly by the way.... A slightly better than k-5 . I've sold my K-5 after getting this camera.

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Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by Stavri He's new to the forum, and has yet to realize that the K01 is a excellent camera. Oh I don't think this forum is the sole provider enlightenment To the OP: I like the parrot and cloudscape images best. I do think the first image of the pelican on the rocks is spoiled by aggressive sharpening though.

03-24-2015, 02:56 PM	#9
wombat2go Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger I do think the first image of the pelican on the rocks is spoiled by aggressive sharpening though. Did you look at the originals and the 2048's on Flickr?

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modestglock26 New Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Originally posted by biz-engineer Are you kidding? Did you really do these photos with the K01 ? Yes I did. I was pretty happy with it myself. I was flying lite and it was between the K-01 or the Fuji x100s for this trip. Since I brought the Fuji with me last month, I decided it was the Pentax's turn. I traded into the K-01 not too long ago(about 1.5 months ago). I haven't taken it anywhere with me outside of daily travels. I really enjoy using the Pentax myself, and I will eventually get some other K lenses, right now I'm just very invested in Canon. Hope everyone liked the pics! I use a Canon 40mm 2.8 often, so the Pentax wasn't too foreign for me. Only once during the visit did I wish I had a zoom with me. ---------- Post added 03-24-15 at 06:37 PM ---------- Originally posted by Stavri He's new to the forum, and has yet to realize that the K01 is a excellent camera. I wouldn't listen to the so called webpros who shut it down for it's looks, underneath the funky exterior lives a K5. I'm new to the world of Pentax but trying to learn up! I love the K-01 and the fun exterior of it. I use the Smurf brick myself, so it gets some looks while out. I'm still adjusting to Lightroom edits with the images from it. Some can seem sharp, but I try to make a few creative tweaks and then keep the plain images saved as well. ---------- Post added 03-24-15 at 06:39 PM ---------- Originally posted by Stavri Those are some handsome pelicans, give that last one a beret and a espresso and he'll look positively European. Great stuff. He wasn't shy at all. He was on a mission, a fish mission. ---------- Post added 03-24-15 at 06:46 PM ---------- A few spares Daughter zoning me out. She actually had fun using the K-01 just as much as I did.

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kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Nice photos. I like the K-01 (my wifes) and think I might steal it a bit more as my K-5 seems to be developing a lot of hot pixels at the moment ?!? I find the K-01 does a great job with exposure, AF accuracy and produces images that are a bit sharper (due to weaker anti-aliasing filter I believe). Pity I probably wont be able to use it with my Tamron SP 70-200 f2.8 though (this lens hates Live View).

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Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by wombat2go Did you look at the originals and the 2048's on Flickr? I sure did, you can clearly see the sharpening halos and the minimal noise ISO 800 should produce is now enhanced by it...

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biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,224	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger Why so surprised?? Nice shots.

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foto guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vernon, Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 292	Nice pix from a fine little camera. Check out Peak Design for camera straps.