You own the K-01. Soon the K-S1 will launch...

Thingo · 08-23-2014, 12:21 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Appreciate the K-S1 for what it is.

Continue to use my K-01 and K-3 and buy lenses.

I too, picked "ignore" though the above more accurately sums up my position.

Many of the requested features for the K-01 look as if they are simply firmware changes. It would be beaut for (all) the camera companies to "open source" the firmware on cameras where updates have ceased.

**geomez** · 08-23-2014, 01:10 AM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Apples and oranges you say, still both are fruit.

touche

ZombieArmy · 08-23-2014, 02:40 AM

Dunno why it'd matter. I just recently got my k-01 as it is (at a very reasonable price!) so I don't think this is going anywhere for quite a while

alexcox · 08-23-2014, 08:19 AM

The K-01 is an exellent camera and the design grows on you (though I do with it had more of a grip!)

jimr-pdx · 09-26-2014, 09:57 AM

While I really liked my white K-01, the lack of VF was enough for me to let it go and pre-order the K-s1. The size change will remind me of another old favorite the k-x, but with features closer to K-3 except for WR and extra battery life. Like the K-01 the grip on the K-s1 is friendlier to smaller / prime lenses, which is my preferred way to play now - so in that way this comparison survey is reasonable.

**luftfluss** · 09-26-2014, 01:56 PM

I've been warming to the K-S1 recently. I wasn't one of the folks who panned it when it was announced, but I didn't think it was a camera I wanted. Now I'm more intrigued by it...

Doundounba · 10-03-2014, 08:14 AM - **1 Like**

You should have a "Get a K-3" option in there.

If, as I suspect, the K-S1 supports neither multi-exposure nor interval shooting, then I'll likely pass. What would then be my next body? Not sure, but I'm currently thinking of giving the K-3 a try, and only after that decide if I stay or switch to another manufacturer's mirrorless. The K-3 is expensive and heavy (compared to the K-01), but I'm really loving the k-mount experience so far, and it's an incredibly capable camera by all accounts, so maybe I should give the "full DSLR" experience a try...

CMS Houston · 10-09-2014, 05:12 PM

In the near future, absolutely nothing. The K-01 is the single best camera purchase I have made. If/when the K-S1 reaches the price point of the K-01 just before it was discontinued I might give it a second thought, but the feature set and "ergonomics" (the unnecessary LEDs on front) are not geared toward a photographer like me. However, if Pentax were to go Fuji like with a concept similar to the XT1, I would be all over it.

Zygonyx · 10-29-2014, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by Doundounba

... the K-S1 supports neither multi-exposure nor interval shooting, then I'll likely pass....

That is reality.

Na Horuk · 10-29-2014, 01:08 PM

I think the question is.. is there a yellow K-S1?

I would be interested to see some photos of the K-S1 lined up with K-01 (and K-x!) for size comparisons. If I get a DSLR very close to the size of K-01, I would be interested.

LynneZ · 11-01-2014, 12:24 AM

Well after a few weeks thinking about it and I now have both. I was enjoying using the K-01, having not had a dslr before only compact digital. I got tempted and love the K-S1. I've mostly used it indoors on a tripod and with speed lights.

PetShwark · 11-01-2014, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by LightBug

K-01's image quality is just wonderful. For times when one doesn't need fast burst shooting, the K-01 does the job fine.

Agreed. I bought one for my son for a HS photography class. This was when the price bottomed out when it was clear that it's future wasn't bright. It takes fantastic pictures. I sometimes like to use it instead of my K-X.

**THoog** · 11-01-2014, 02:57 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by Na Horuk

I think the question is.. is there a yellow K-S1?

Does the Lime Pie K-S1 count? If not, then I think the answer is "not yet".

Originally posted by Na Horuk

I would be interested to see some photos of the K-S1 lined up with K-01 (and K-x!) for size comparisons. If I get a DSLR very close to the size of K-01, I would be interested.

Well, I was going to do it anyway, and the weather outside is awful today, so....

Na Horuk · 11-01-2014, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by THoog

Well, I was going to do it anyway, and the weather outside is awful today, so....

Wonderful, great photos! I am surprised by how "big" the K-x looks next to these two, and the K-x is one of the smallest DSLRs!

**luftfluss** · 11-01-2014, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Wonderful, great photos! I am surprised by how "big" the K-x looks next to these two, and the K-x is one of the smallest DSLRs!

And that K-x is good-lookin' too.

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08-23-2014, 12:21 AM	#16
Thingo Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: UFTG, Oz Photos: Gallery Posts: 77	Originally posted by monochrome Appreciate the K-S1 for what it is. Continue to use my K-01 and K-3 and buy lenses. I too, picked "ignore" though the above more accurately sums up my position. Many of the requested features for the K-01 look as if they are simply firmware changes. It would be beaut for (all) the camera companies to "open source" the firmware on cameras where updates have ceased.

08-23-2014, 01:10 AM	#17
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Originally posted by luftfluss Apples and oranges you say, still both are fruit. touche

08-23-2014, 02:40 AM	#18
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Dunno why it'd matter. I just recently got my k-01 as it is (at a very reasonable price!) so I don't think this is going anywhere for quite a while

08-23-2014, 08:19 AM	#19
alexcox Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Colestin, OR Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 79	The K-01 is an exellent camera and the design grows on you (though I do with it had more of a grip!)

09-26-2014, 09:57 AM	#20
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	While I really liked my white K-01, the lack of VF was enough for me to let it go and pre-order the K-s1. The size change will remind me of another old favorite the k-x, but with features closer to K-3 except for WR and extra battery life. Like the K-01 the grip on the K-s1 is friendlier to smaller / prime lenses, which is my preferred way to play now - so in that way this comparison survey is reasonable.

09-26-2014, 01:56 PM	#21
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618 Original Poster	I've been warming to the K-S1 recently. I wasn't one of the folks who panned it when it was announced, but I didn't think it was a camera I wanted. Now I'm more intrigued by it...

10-03-2014, 08:14 AM - 1 Like	#22
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	You should have a "Get a K-3" option in there. If, as I suspect, the K-S1 supports neither multi-exposure nor interval shooting, then I'll likely pass. What would then be my next body? Not sure, but I'm currently thinking of giving the K-3 a try, and only after that decide if I stay or switch to another manufacturer's mirrorless. The K-3 is expensive and heavy (compared to the K-01), but I'm really loving the k-mount experience so far, and it's an incredibly capable camera by all accounts, so maybe I should give the "full DSLR" experience a try...

10-09-2014, 05:12 PM	#23
CMS Houston Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Photos: Gallery Posts: 49	In the near future, absolutely nothing. The K-01 is the single best camera purchase I have made. If/when the K-S1 reaches the price point of the K-01 just before it was discontinued I might give it a second thought, but the feature set and "ergonomics" (the unnecessary LEDs on front) are not geared toward a photographer like me. However, if Pentax were to go Fuji like with a concept similar to the XT1, I would be all over it.

10-29-2014, 11:07 AM	#24
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	Originally posted by Doundounba ... the K-S1 supports neither multi-exposure nor interval shooting, then I'll likely pass.... That is reality.

10-29-2014, 01:08 PM	#25
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	I think the question is.. is there a yellow K-S1? I would be interested to see some photos of the K-S1 lined up with K-01 (and K-x!) for size comparisons. If I get a DSLR very close to the size of K-01, I would be interested.

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11-01-2014, 12:24 AM	#26
LynneZ New Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 8	Well after a few weeks thinking about it and I now have both. I was enjoying using the K-01, having not had a dslr before only compact digital. I got tempted and love the K-S1. I've mostly used it indoors on a tripod and with speed lights.

11-01-2014, 12:09 PM	#27
PetShwark New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 14	Originally posted by LightBug K-01's image quality is just wonderful. For times when one doesn't need fast burst shooting, the K-01 does the job fine. Agreed. I bought one for my son for a HS photography class. This was when the price bottomed out when it was clear that it's future wasn't bright. It takes fantastic pictures. I sometimes like to use it instead of my K-X.

11-01-2014, 02:57 PM - 5 Likes	#28
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by Na Horuk I think the question is.. is there a yellow K-S1? Does the Lime Pie K-S1 count? If not, then I think the answer is "not yet". Originally posted by Na Horuk I would be interested to see some photos of the K-S1 lined up with K-01 (and K-x!) for size comparisons. If I get a DSLR very close to the size of K-01, I would be interested. Well, I was going to do it anyway, and the weather outside is awful today, so....

11-01-2014, 03:32 PM	#29
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by THoog Well, I was going to do it anyway, and the weather outside is awful today, so.... Wonderful, great photos! I am surprised by how "big" the K-x looks next to these two, and the K-x is one of the smallest DSLRs!

11-01-2014, 03:35 PM	#30
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618 Original Poster	Originally posted by Na Horuk Wonderful, great photos! I am surprised by how "big" the K-x looks next to these two, and the K-x is one of the smallest DSLRs! And that K-x is good-lookin' too.