New K-01 mirrorless camera coming

séamuis · 02-01-2012, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by K1D27H

Someone at clubsnap already posted a picture, looks legit to me.

Too bad there is no waist level viewfinder we spoke of.

Also this:

ugly as sin. certainly does no justice to the original 'K' moniker that they have decided to use. I wouldn't buy one, no way. looks like an 80's reject design. utterly terrible. I do hope its successful though, as that may allow me to upgrade my k-7's to k-5's much cheaper.

johnmflores · 02-01-2012, 08:16 AM

Seriously, if this has the K-5 sensor, then my DA Limiteds have a new travelling buddy!

JinDesu · 02-01-2012, 08:18 AM

My little opinion on Viewfinder/No Viewfinders. I came from P&S and I adore having the viewfinders now. I dislike using P&S holding it in an odd position, etc. I can imagine using this with a larger lens will be awkward, unless you imagine the whole LCD screen is the viewfinder (not a bad idea..). How it deals with sun-glare is going to be critical.

Now, as far as shape and form based on these pictures.. good grief I like it. I can't slip my k-x into my jacket pocket, but it looks like I can slip this in with the 40mm. If they bring out 28mm and 70mm pancakes that have as much reduction as the 40mm, then it's going to be unique.

What's that lever where the shutter button is, btw?

ogl · 02-01-2012, 08:18 AM

Rather original design

**LaurenOE** · 02-01-2012, 08:19 AM

Well...I might buy one...as my video backup, but I hope the mirrorless crowd will (now) STFU and support my FF DSLR camera desire. I'm getting tired of asking.
The difference here is that I *might* buy this, and I *WILL* buy a FF DSLR.

Emacs · 02-01-2012, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Well...I might buy one...as my video backup, but I hope the mirrorless crowd will (now) STFU and support my FF DSLR camera desire. I'm getting tired of asking.

What's the question then? The FF will be released in fall.

jellyfish26 · 02-01-2012, 08:23 AM

It's getting real now

source: Hi

Last edited by jellyfish26; 02-01-2012 at 08:36 AM.

johnmflores · 02-01-2012, 08:25 AM

Think about it, for the price of the Fuji Pro 1X body, you can probably pick up this camera, the new 40, and two DA Limiteds...

Asahiflex · 02-01-2012, 08:25 AM

Looks like a mixup of the Pentax Q and the Pentax I-10.

Maybe I can like it

ogl · 02-01-2012, 08:28 AM

Anyway, rather different camera...Unusual. Need back side pictures and more specs.

kent · 02-01-2012, 08:28 AM

Can't decide if I like design or not. I'll tell you later.

JinDesu · 02-01-2012, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by jellyfish26

It's getting real now

source: Hi

DA 40mm XS!

XS - extra small. My guess anyways.

Still curious about that level where the shutter button is. Looks like the zoom lever on a P&S.

DaveBlack · 02-01-2012, 08:28 AM

The leaked photos does make the camera out to be cute.

From the leak photo I don't like that it has only one control wheel. Also don't like the rumor about no EVF. We still don't know how good the AF speed is going to be. Still it looks like a very good camera for the intro-level mirrorless camera. The photo with all the camera with all the lenses really hammer home our complete the native (without adaptors) mirrorless lens line-up is compared to the other mirrorless cameras.

If the camera is weather-sealed the yellow/black one would make a good camera for my cave photographers.

Dave

DaveBlack · 02-01-2012, 08:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by johnmflores

Think about it, for the price of the Fuji Pro 1X body, you can probably pick up this camera, the new 40, and two DA Limiteds...

But lose a bilt-in EVF and in the Fuji case a hydride viewfinder.

JinDesu · 02-01-2012, 08:31 AM - **1 Like**

I hope it accepts AA batteries and has a lithium option as well.. that was a HUGE reason why I went with the k-x...

Well, maybe not really the thing for a lotta other people, but options are always nice

02-01-2012, 08:28 AM	#1420
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Anyway, rather different camera...Unusual. Need back side pictures and more specs. Attached Images Last edited by ogl; 02-01-2012 at 08:36 AM.

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02-01-2012, 08:15 AM	#1411
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by K1D27H Someone at clubsnap already posted a picture, looks legit to me. Too bad there is no waist level viewfinder we spoke of. Also this: ugly as sin. certainly does no justice to the original 'K' moniker that they have decided to use. I wouldn't buy one, no way. looks like an 80's reject design. utterly terrible. I do hope its successful though, as that may allow me to upgrade my k-7's to k-5's much cheaper.

02-01-2012, 08:16 AM	#1412
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Seriously, if this has the K-5 sensor, then my DA Limiteds have a new travelling buddy!

02-01-2012, 08:18 AM	#1413
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	My little opinion on Viewfinder/No Viewfinders. I came from P&S and I adore having the viewfinders now. I dislike using P&S holding it in an odd position, etc. I can imagine using this with a larger lens will be awkward, unless you imagine the whole LCD screen is the viewfinder (not a bad idea..). How it deals with sun-glare is going to be critical. Now, as far as shape and form based on these pictures.. good grief I like it. I can't slip my k-x into my jacket pocket, but it looks like I can slip this in with the 40mm. If they bring out 28mm and 70mm pancakes that have as much reduction as the 40mm, then it's going to be unique. What's that lever where the shutter button is, btw?

02-01-2012, 08:18 AM	#1414
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Rather original design

02-01-2012, 08:19 AM	#1415
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Well...I might buy one...as my video backup, but I hope the mirrorless crowd will (now) STFU and support my FF DSLR camera desire. I'm getting tired of asking. The difference here is that I might buy this, and I WILL buy a FF DSLR.

02-01-2012, 08:23 AM	#1416
Emacs Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Moscow Posts: 1,223	Originally posted by LaurenOE Well...I might buy one...as my video backup, but I hope the mirrorless crowd will (now) STFU and support my FF DSLR camera desire. I'm getting tired of asking. What's the question then? The FF will be released in fall.

02-01-2012, 08:23 AM	#1417
jellyfish26 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 87	It's getting real now source: Hi Last edited by jellyfish26; 02-01-2012 at 08:36 AM.

02-01-2012, 08:25 AM	#1418
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Think about it, for the price of the Fuji Pro 1X body, you can probably pick up this camera, the new 40, and two DA Limiteds...

02-01-2012, 08:25 AM	#1419
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Looks like a mixup of the Pentax Q and the Pentax I-10. Maybe I can like it

02-01-2012, 08:28 AM	#1421
kent Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 344	Can't decide if I like design or not. I'll tell you later.

02-01-2012, 08:28 AM	#1422
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by jellyfish26 It's getting real now source: Hi DA 40mm XS! XS - extra small. My guess anyways. Still curious about that level where the shutter button is. Looks like the zoom lever on a P&S.

02-01-2012, 08:28 AM	#1423
DaveBlack Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 441	The leaked photos does make the camera out to be cute. From the leak photo I don't like that it has only one control wheel. Also don't like the rumor about no EVF. We still don't know how good the AF speed is going to be. Still it looks like a very good camera for the intro-level mirrorless camera. The photo with all the camera with all the lenses really hammer home our complete the native (without adaptors) mirrorless lens line-up is compared to the other mirrorless cameras. If the camera is weather-sealed the yellow/black one would make a good camera for my cave photographers. Dave

02-01-2012, 08:30 AM - 1 Like	#1424
DaveBlack Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 441	Originally posted by johnmflores Think about it, for the price of the Fuji Pro 1X body, you can probably pick up this camera, the new 40, and two DA Limiteds... But lose a bilt-in EVF and in the Fuji case a hydride viewfinder.

02-01-2012, 08:31 AM - 1 Like	#1425
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	I hope it accepts AA batteries and has a lithium option as well.. that was a HUGE reason why I went with the k-x... Well, maybe not really the thing for a lotta other people, but options are always nice