K-01 value appreciating?

**monochrome** · 09-21-2016, 11:25 AM

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Originally posted by Wild Mark

I am collecting the K-01 as I too think it will reach cult status. Only one left to get (black with silver trim). I have the smurf, bumblebee and storm trooper

I should post a Family shot when all four are together

I have two, but only because I thought i would conserve one. Since I got K-1 I'm culling down to what I use - but K-01 is used often with DA15, DA35/2.8 and manual lenses. I love that sensor and Prime M.

**THoog** · 09-21-2016, 11:32 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by JPT

There's a fifth

Yep, and if you don't have all five, you haven't been banging them into your forehead hard enough!

surfar · 09-21-2016, 01:54 PM

Mine sits in a space in the K1 kit, it looks after the spare battery and ltd 40mm.It comes out occasionally for quick short shooting sessions.A great back up to have in the bag.

Wild Mark · 09-22-2016, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by JPT

Originally posted by Wild Mark
I am collecting the K-01 as I too think it will reach cult status. Only one left to get (black with silver trim). I have the smurf, bumblebee and storm trooper

I should post a Family shot when all four are together
There's a fifth and if you ask me, it's the nicest of all. Have you seen the silver edition that was only sold in Europe?

Silver K-01 with silver DA lens

Now that is showing off

Didn't know about the fifth - bummer

normhead · 09-22-2016, 05:40 AM

Every now and then, I just take it off the shelf and use it. I can't explain why. Many times it's because with the 40XS it fits in a jacket pocket, it gives me the same IQ as my K-5 in a much more convenient package.

LeRolls · 10-15-2016, 07:12 AM

Still have all three of mine. Keep the yellow one in my bag as a backup. Wish I had more excuses to use it.

PiDicus Rex · 11-02-2016, 06:35 AM

I'm just suprised there are adverts for K-01's "new" on ebay.

And Todd, totes jealous.

Pentax K-01 (Yellow) 16.3 MP Digital Camera w/ 40mm Lens

kjphilippona · 11-18-2016, 04:17 AM

Delkin makes a pop up shade, has anyone used it? I'm not a big fan of sticking anything to my equipment!

LensBeginner · 11-18-2016, 05:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kjphilippona

Delkin makes a pop up shade, has anyone used it? I'm not a big fan of sticking anything to my equipment!

I use a removable one, which can be attached to and removed from a tripod plate by means of a magnetic joint, easy to remove when not needed.

https://www.amazon.it/SevenOak-Viewfinder-Magnifier-Extender-LF613/dp/B00PFG...lcd+viewfinder

ZombieArmy · 11-18-2016, 06:29 PM

I very rarely have issues with light and focusing, and I live in Florida where the sun is very bright. Though it can be difficult when you mix long lenses and bright light since the focusing target is pretty thin.

I love my K-01 though I need to get off my buns and fix the mode dial on it lol. Also I need to find a way to clean the rubber since it's getting to look a bit dingy.

**squareeyes** · 11-20-2016, 10:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kjphilippona

Delkin makes a pop up shade, has anyone used it? I'm not a big fan of sticking anything to my equipment!

_IGP9632.HybridVF_Shade | K-01 + Delkin shade hybrid with Fl? | Flickr

Works OK, but somewhat fragile; buy two

lytrytyr · 11-21-2016, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

I need to find a way to clean the rubber since it's getting to look a bit dingy.

I used alcohol to get the blood off my yellow K-01.

[Don't ask!]

pentaxian_tmb · 11-21-2016, 09:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kjphilippona

Delkin makes a pop up shade, has anyone used it? I'm not a big fan of sticking anything to my equipment!

I did not have much success with this shade. Glue ultimately dried out and it fell off. Shade itself was "ok." added to bulk and really limits you to holding the unit at eye level.

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09-21-2016, 11:25 AM	#16
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by Wild Mark I am collecting the K-01 as I too think it will reach cult status. Only one left to get (black with silver trim). I have the smurf, bumblebee and storm trooper I should post a Family shot when all four are together I have two, but only because I thought i would conserve one. Since I got K-1 I'm culling down to what I use - but K-01 is used often with DA15, DA35/2.8 and manual lenses. I love that sensor and Prime M.

09-21-2016, 11:32 AM - 3 Likes	#17
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by JPT There's a fifth Yep, and if you don't have all five, you haven't been banging them into your forehead hard enough!

09-21-2016, 01:54 PM	#18
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Mine sits in a space in the K1 kit, it looks after the spare battery and ltd 40mm.It comes out occasionally for quick short shooting sessions.A great back up to have in the bag.

09-22-2016, 05:22 AM	#19
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Originally posted by JPT Originally posted by Wild Mark I am collecting the K-01 as I too think it will reach cult status. Only one left to get (black with silver trim). I have the smurf, bumblebee and storm trooper I should post a Family shot when all four are together There's a fifth and if you ask me, it's the nicest of all. Have you seen the silver edition that was only sold in Europe? Silver K-01 with silver DA lens Now that is showing off Didn't know about the fifth - bummer

09-22-2016, 05:40 AM	#20
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Every now and then, I just take it off the shelf and use it. I can't explain why. Many times it's because with the 40XS it fits in a jacket pocket, it gives me the same IQ as my K-5 in a much more convenient package.

10-15-2016, 07:12 AM	#21
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Still have all three of mine. Keep the yellow one in my bag as a backup. Wish I had more excuses to use it.

11-02-2016, 06:35 AM	#22
PiDicus Rex Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,381	I'm just suprised there are adverts for K-01's "new" on ebay. And Todd, totes jealous. Pentax K-01 (Yellow) 16.3 MP Digital Camera w/ 40mm Lens

11-18-2016, 04:17 AM	#23
kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	Delkin makes a pop up shade, has anyone used it? I'm not a big fan of sticking anything to my equipment!

11-18-2016, 05:32 AM - 1 Like	#24
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by kjphilippona Delkin makes a pop up shade, has anyone used it? I'm not a big fan of sticking anything to my equipment! I use a removable one, which can be attached to and removed from a tripod plate by means of a magnetic joint, easy to remove when not needed. https://www.amazon.it/SevenOak-Viewfinder-Magnifier-Extender-LF613/dp/B00PFG...lcd+viewfinder

11-18-2016, 06:29 PM	#25
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	I very rarely have issues with light and focusing, and I live in Florida where the sun is very bright. Though it can be difficult when you mix long lenses and bright light since the focusing target is pretty thin. I love my K-01 though I need to get off my buns and fix the mode dial on it lol. Also I need to find a way to clean the rubber since it's getting to look a bit dingy.

11-20-2016, 10:05 PM - 1 Like	#26
squareeyes Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 189	Originally posted by kjphilippona Delkin makes a pop up shade, has anyone used it? I'm not a big fan of sticking anything to my equipment! _IGP9632.HybridVF_Shade \| K-01 + Delkin shade hybrid with Fl? \| Flickr Works OK, but somewhat fragile; buy two

11-21-2016, 09:04 AM	#27
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by ZombieArmy I need to find a way to clean the rubber since it's getting to look a bit dingy. I used alcohol to get the blood off my yellow K-01. [Don't ask!]

11-21-2016, 09:23 AM - 1 Like	#28
pentaxian_tmb Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 436	Originally posted by kjphilippona Delkin makes a pop up shade, has anyone used it? I'm not a big fan of sticking anything to my equipment! I did not have much success with this shade. Glue ultimately dried out and it fell off. Shade itself was "ok." added to bulk and really limits you to holding the unit at eye level.