Matti Sulanto - Review and Photo Walk With Pentax K-01

Time Traveller · 05-16-2023, 09:04 AM

The Slowest Mirrorless Camera? – Photo Walk With Pentax K-01

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AfterPentax Mark II · 05-16-2023, 09:22 AM - **1 Like**

I do not if it is slow, but it certainly is something else. Who cares if it slow, why are we in a hurry? The results this camera can give you are splendid, that is what taking pictures is all about. Do you think it is slow, choose another mirrorless there are plenty to choose from. But why always billboarding the negative? I am a lucky one who has that bright Yellow one!

Time Traveller · 05-16-2023, 09:37 AM - **2 Likes**

Yes, 6 f/s is not slow in my opinion either (but Matti Sulanto thinks so in a comparison with the cameras of today). It's actually faster than the Pentax K-1!

**UncleVanya** · 05-16-2023, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by Time Traveller

Yes, 6 f/s is not slow in my opinion either (but Matti Sulanto thinks so in a comparison with the cameras of today). It's actually faster than the Pentax K-1!

At no point did I hear him say the continuous fps was why it was slow. Slow focusing. Slow operations in general. Blackout between shooting a frame and composing another. These are valid criticisms- but likely not that different from other 2012 cameras.

He clearly didn’t like the camera. And that’s ok.

**Suhail** · 05-16-2023, 01:48 PM

His friend Robin Hong was all in admiration of this camera in the latter's video.

**davidhartanto** · 05-16-2023, 10:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Time Traveller

The Slowest Mirrorless Camera? – Photo Walk With Pentax K-01

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn5fvJ0-MvI

I think Matti just having fun creating that video, especially when his buddy Robin Wong (Matti is currently staying in Kuala Lumpur temporarily, same city where Robin is living) released a "Why Olympus E-PL7 is better than Ricoh GR III" video earlier.

Knowing there are 2 big groups they could capture: Pentax K-01 fans and Ricoh GR III fans, it's just matter of traffic.

**Rondec** · 05-17-2023, 02:59 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by Time Traveller

Yes, 6 f/s is not slow in my opinion either (but Matti Sulanto thinks so in a comparison with the cameras of today). It's actually faster than the Pentax K-1!

It doesn't do 6 frames per second. At least it doesn't do that with RAW photos. It can take about 1 frame per second when shooting RAW. You can force it take a 3 frame RAW burst by setting the camera to take multiple exposures, but then you have to wait a couple of seconds for the camera to write the images to the SD card before you can take another photo.

Shooting jpegs you can do 6 fps for 1 second (6 frames) after which the frame rate drops to 3 fps.

I own a K-01 and it really does slow you down to use it. It doesn't focus quickly. The buffer fills extremely quickly and takes a while to clear. I still enjoy it as a camera and have been pleased with the results I have gotten from it over time.

(Obligate K-01 image)

Time Traveller · 05-17-2023, 04:46 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

At no point did I hear him say the continuous fps was why it was slow.

0:04: "This camera is genuinely slow"

10:05: "You cannot take quick bursts with this camera"

**UncleVanya** · 05-17-2023, 05:50 AM

Originally posted by Time Traveller

0:04: "This camera is genuinely slow"

10:05: "You cannot take quick bursts with this camera"

At no time did that seem like it was about fps.

TaoMaas · 05-17-2023, 06:00 AM

I watched that video yesterday and it felt more like he was only seeing the negatives of the K-01, as opposed to Robin's video which focused more on the positive attributes. I suppose that shouldn't be surprising since the K-01 has been a pretty polarizing camera since it was first released.

Time Traveller · 05-17-2023, 07:39 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

At no time did that seem like it was about fps.

5:20: "No spraying and praying with this camera. The continuous shooting speed is six frames per second. So not exactly super fast by modern standards either".

Iron · 05-17-2023, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by Time Traveller

5:20: "No spraying and praying with this camera. The continuous shooting speed is six frames per second. So not exactly super fast by modern standards either".

So it's more like Matti | cup half empty; Robin: cup half full?

AfterPentax Mark II · 05-18-2023, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

He clearly didn’t like the camera. And that’s ok.

He could have stated that within a minute, he needs almost eleven minutes to really say what he thinks!

AfterPentax Mark II · 05-18-2023, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

It doesn't do 6 frames per second. At least it doesn't do that with RAW photos. It can take about 1 frame per second when shooting RAW. You can force it take a 3 frame RAW burst by setting the camera to take multiple exposures, but then you have to wait a couple of seconds for the camera to write the images to the SD card before you can take another photo.

Shooting jpegs you can do 6 fps for 1 second (6 frames) after which the frame rate drops to 3 fps.

I own a K-01 and it really does slow you down to use it. It doesn't focus quickly. The buffer fills extremely quickly and takes a while to clear. I still enjoy it as a camera and have been pleased with the results I have gotten from it over time.

(Obligate K-01 image)

@Rondec. Your pictures tells it all!

05-16-2023, 09:37 AM - 2 Likes	#3
Time Traveller Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Albums Posts: 105 Original Poster	Yes, 6 f/s is not slow in my opinion either (but Matti Sulanto thinks so in a comparison with the cameras of today). It's actually faster than the Pentax K-1! Last edited by Time Traveller; 05-16-2023 at 09:48 AM.

05-16-2023, 01:48 PM	#5
Suhail Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mississauga Photos: Gallery Posts: 345	His friend Robin Hong was all in admiration of this camera in the latter's video. Last edited by Suhail; 05-17-2023 at 01:12 PM.

05-17-2023, 04:46 AM	#8
Time Traveller Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Albums Posts: 105 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya At no point did I hear him say the continuous fps was why it was slow. 0:04: "This camera is genuinely slow" 10:05: "You cannot take quick bursts with this camera" Last edited by Time Traveller; 05-17-2023 at 05:03 AM.

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05-16-2023, 09:22 AM - 1 Like	#2
AfterPentax Mark II Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 1,462	I do not if it is slow, but it certainly is something else. Who cares if it slow, why are we in a hurry? The results this camera can give you are splendid, that is what taking pictures is all about. Do you think it is slow, choose another mirrorless there are plenty to choose from. But why always billboarding the negative? I am a lucky one who has that bright Yellow one!

05-16-2023, 01:39 PM	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,402	Originally posted by Time Traveller Yes, 6 f/s is not slow in my opinion either (but Matti Sulanto thinks so in a comparison with the cameras of today). It's actually faster than the Pentax K-1! At no point did I hear him say the continuous fps was why it was slow. Slow focusing. Slow operations in general. Blackout between shooting a frame and composing another. These are valid criticisms- but likely not that different from other 2012 cameras. He clearly didn’t like the camera. And that’s ok.

05-16-2023, 10:04 PM - 1 Like	#6
davidhartanto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Melbourne Posts: 57	Originally posted by Time Traveller The Slowest Mirrorless Camera? – Photo Walk With Pentax K-01 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn5fvJ0-MvI I think Matti just having fun creating that video, especially when his buddy Robin Wong (Matti is currently staying in Kuala Lumpur temporarily, same city where Robin is living) released a "Why Olympus E-PL7 is better than Ricoh GR III" video earlier. Knowing there are 2 big groups they could capture: Pentax K-01 fans and Ricoh GR III fans, it's just matter of traffic.

05-17-2023, 02:59 AM - 6 Likes	#7
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by Time Traveller Yes, 6 f/s is not slow in my opinion either (but Matti Sulanto thinks so in a comparison with the cameras of today). It's actually faster than the Pentax K-1! It doesn't do 6 frames per second. At least it doesn't do that with RAW photos. It can take about 1 frame per second when shooting RAW. You can force it take a 3 frame RAW burst by setting the camera to take multiple exposures, but then you have to wait a couple of seconds for the camera to write the images to the SD card before you can take another photo. Shooting jpegs you can do 6 fps for 1 second (6 frames) after which the frame rate drops to 3 fps. I own a K-01 and it really does slow you down to use it. It doesn't focus quickly. The buffer fills extremely quickly and takes a while to clear. I still enjoy it as a camera and have been pleased with the results I have gotten from it over time. (Obligate K-01 image)

05-17-2023, 05:50 AM	#9
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,402	Originally posted by Time Traveller 0:04: "This camera is genuinely slow" 10:05: "You cannot take quick bursts with this camera" At no time did that seem like it was about fps.

05-17-2023, 06:00 AM	#10
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	I watched that video yesterday and it felt more like he was only seeing the negatives of the K-01, as opposed to Robin's video which focused more on the positive attributes. I suppose that shouldn't be surprising since the K-01 has been a pretty polarizing camera since it was first released.

05-17-2023, 07:39 AM	#11
Time Traveller Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Albums Posts: 105 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya At no time did that seem like it was about fps. 5:20: "No spraying and praying with this camera. The continuous shooting speed is six frames per second. So not exactly super fast by modern standards either".

05-17-2023, 08:15 PM	#12
Iron Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: New Zealand Posts: 98	Originally posted by Time Traveller 5:20: "No spraying and praying with this camera. The continuous shooting speed is six frames per second. So not exactly super fast by modern standards either". So it's more like Matti \| cup half empty; Robin: cup half full?

05-18-2023, 11:03 AM	#13
AfterPentax Mark II Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 1,462	Originally posted by UncleVanya He clearly didn’t like the camera. And that’s ok. He could have stated that within a minute, he needs almost eleven minutes to really say what he thinks!

05-18-2023, 11:06 AM	#14
AfterPentax Mark II Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 1,462	Originally posted by Rondec It doesn't do 6 frames per second. At least it doesn't do that with RAW photos. It can take about 1 frame per second when shooting RAW. You can force it take a 3 frame RAW burst by setting the camera to take multiple exposures, but then you have to wait a couple of seconds for the camera to write the images to the SD card before you can take another photo. Shooting jpegs you can do 6 fps for 1 second (6 frames) after which the frame rate drops to 3 fps. I own a K-01 and it really does slow you down to use it. It doesn't focus quickly. The buffer fills extremely quickly and takes a while to clear. I still enjoy it as a camera and have been pleased with the results I have gotten from it over time. (Obligate K-01 image) @Rondec. Your pictures tells it all!