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Cipher · 06-21-2019, 06:51 AM - **5 Likes**

Cross-posted in Non-Pentax cameras

Not a Number · 06-21-2019, 10:50 AM - **1 Like**

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**reh321** · 06-21-2019, 02:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cipher

Cross-posted in Non-Pentax cameras

I'm guessing the Hasselblad has an EVF.

ZombieArmy · 06-21-2019, 05:05 PM

The k-01 looks better. Kind of makes you think if the k-01 was slightly before its time, would anyone even blink at a chunkier mirrorless nowadays?

**luftfluss** · 06-22-2019, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

The k-01 looks better. Kind of makes you think if the k-01 was slightly before its time, would anyone even blink at a chunkier mirrorless nowadays?

If it had an EVF and a tilting LCD, no.

RonHendriks1966 · 06-22-2019, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

The k-01 looks better. Kind of makes you think if the k-01 was slightly before its time, would anyone even blink at a chunkier mirrorless nowadays?

Makes you think that what if K-01 had a fullframe sensor......how different would that be?

**reh321** · 06-23-2019, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Makes you think that what if K-01 had a fullframe sensor......how different would that be?

I still believe that lack of an EVF is what 'doomed' the K-01. At roughly the same time Pentax issued the K-01, Sony issued their 'NEX' series and Canon issued the 'EOS M'; none of these cameras had an EVF and none of them was a commercial success. Sony and Canon kept trying - today the Canon M-50 {with EVF} is highest Canon APS-C on B&H "Best Selling" list and the Sony A6400 {with EVF} is highest Sony APS-C on B&H "Best Selling" list.

Cipher · 06-23-2019, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by reh321

Canon M-50 {with EVF} is highest Canon APS-C on B&H "Best Selling" list and the Sony A6400 {with EVF} is highest Sony APS-C on B&H "Best Selling" list.

Good cameras no doubt but compared to the 8 year old K-01 they have poor battery life, irritating menus, mediocre ergonomics, no IBIS and no green button!

The K-01 fit in seamlessly with the Pentax system without adapters however, and was a great backup camera for a Pentax dslr.

The K-01 was initially over-priced and would have been even more so if it had been introduced with a EVF. As I recall, EVF's in general weren't very good in 2011.

Last edited by Cipher; 06-25-2019 at 07:16 AM. Reason: typo, spacing

ZombieArmy · 06-23-2019, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by Cipher

The K-01 was initially over-priced and would have been even more so if it had been introduced with a EVF. As I recall, EVF's in general weren't very good in 2011.

I'd go as far to say that they were horrible" as some reviewers put it.

**reh321** · 06-23-2019, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

I'd go as far to say that they were "horrible" as some reviewers put it.

My point was that Sony and Canon persisted and eventually came up with a winning solution.
The Hasselblad that started this thread could have been the result if Pentax had the resources to persist.

rmalbers · 06-24-2019, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

The k-01 looks better. Kind of makes you think if the k-01 was slightly before its time, would anyone even blink at a chunkier mirrorless nowadays?

I'm with you on that! Thanks OP, that's a great post!

06-21-2019, 06:51 AM - 5 Likes	#1
Cipher Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Minnesota Posts: 444	Great Minds Think Alike Cross-posted in Non-Pentax cameras

06-23-2019, 04:43 PM	#9
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 2,034	Originally posted by Cipher The K-01 was initially over-priced and would have been even more so if it had been introduced with a EVF. As I recall, EVF's in general weren't very good in 2011. I'd go as far to say that they were horrible" as some reviewers put it. Last edited by dave_roe; 06-23-2019 at 11:36 PM.

06-23-2019, 06:46 PM	#10
reh321 retired sw engineer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 16,312	Originally posted by ZombieArmy I'd go as far to say that they were "horrible" as some reviewers put it. My point was that Sony and Canon persisted and eventually came up with a winning solution. The Hasselblad that started this thread could have been the result if Pentax had the resources to persist. Last edited by BigMackCam; 06-24-2019 at 01:02 AM. Reason: Edited quoted post

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reh321 retired sw engineer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 16,312	Originally posted by Cipher Cross-posted in Non-Pentax cameras I'm guessing the Hasselblad has an EVF.

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ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 2,034	The k-01 looks better. Kind of makes you think if the k-01 was slightly before its time, would anyone even blink at a chunkier mirrorless nowadays?

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luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,810	Originally posted by ZombieArmy The k-01 looks better. Kind of makes you think if the k-01 was slightly before its time, would anyone even blink at a chunkier mirrorless nowadays? If it had an EVF and a tilting LCD, no.

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RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,674	Originally posted by ZombieArmy The k-01 looks better. Kind of makes you think if the k-01 was slightly before its time, would anyone even blink at a chunkier mirrorless nowadays? Makes you think that what if K-01 had a fullframe sensor......how different would that be?

06-23-2019, 09:27 AM	#7
reh321 retired sw engineer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 16,312	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Makes you think that what if K-01 had a fullframe sensor......how different would that be? I still believe that lack of an EVF is what 'doomed' the K-01. At roughly the same time Pentax issued the K-01, Sony issued their 'NEX' series and Canon issued the 'EOS M'; none of these cameras had an EVF and none of them was a commercial success. Sony and Canon kept trying - today the Canon M-50 {with EVF} is highest Canon APS-C on B&H "Best Selling" list and the Sony A6400 {with EVF} is highest Sony APS-C on B&H "Best Selling" list.

06-23-2019, 10:03 AM	#8
Cipher Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Minnesota Posts: 444 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 Canon M-50 {with EVF} is highest Canon APS-C on B&H "Best Selling" list and the Sony A6400 {with EVF} is highest Sony APS-C on B&H "Best Selling" list. Good cameras no doubt but compared to the 8 year old K-01 they have poor battery life, irritating menus, mediocre ergonomics, no IBIS and no green button! The K-01 fit in seamlessly with the Pentax system without adapters however, and was a great backup camera for a Pentax dslr. The K-01 was initially over-priced and would have been even more so if it had been introduced with a EVF. As I recall, EVF's in general weren't very good in 2011. Last edited by Cipher; 06-25-2019 at 07:16 AM. Reason: typo, spacing

06-24-2019, 12:09 PM	#11
rmalbers Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 96	Originally posted by ZombieArmy The k-01 looks better. Kind of makes you think if the k-01 was slightly before its time, would anyone even blink at a chunkier mirrorless nowadays? I'm with you on that! Thanks OP, that's a great post!

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