New K-01 mirrorless camera coming

Asahiflex · 02-01-2012, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by K1D27H

Hmmm, perhaps he designed it with a waist level electronic viewfinder, like Rolleiflex?

Indeed, it was said that there was no "eyelevel viewfinder". Also no EVF.

Now, it's exactly 60 years ago that Asahi's first SLR was shown to light (in 1952). What if they did something with the Asahiflex idea of a WLF? So the LCD on top, with a foldable finder.

DaveBlack · 02-01-2012, 07:08 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

Well, if it's going to be "semi professional" it simply cannot just have a non-movable back LCD as it's only viewfinder device. There's nothing less professional than having to compose all your pictures with your arms stretched. But if there really is no eye-level EVF... what then? Is there a different solution...?

Less than 24 hours we will know the answers to our questions. Now is the Pentax Forum servers going to be able to handle all the traffic?

gazonk · 02-01-2012, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Now, it's exactly 60 years ago that Asahi's first SLR was shown to light (in 1952). What if they did something with the Asahiflex idea of a WLF? So the LCD on top, with a foldable finder.

I had something like that in mind, but almost didn't dare to write it. Hmm... that's very intriguing! Maybe there even is no LCD on the back, just on the top. That would make it easier to make the camera thinner (especially if it actually does focus fine-adjusting with the sensor and needs some more room to move the sensor backwards

)!

eddie1960 · 02-01-2012, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Indeed, it was said that there was no "eyelevel viewfinder". Also no EVF.

Now, it's exactly 60 years ago that Asahi's first SLR was shown to light (in 1952). What if they did something with the Asahiflex idea of a WLF? So the LCD on top, with a foldable finder.

that would be very cool (and a nice nod to the 60th anniversary as well). some of the line drawings hint at this as well

Ishpuini · 02-01-2012, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Indeed, it was said that there was no "eyelevel viewfinder". Also no EVF.

Now, it's exactly 60 years ago that Asahi's first SLR was shown to light (in 1952). What if they did something with the Asahiflex idea of a WLF? So the LCD on top, with a foldable finder.

If the K-01was designed like that, it would also explain why Pentax didn't abandon the K-mount, the extra depth of the camera being required for the top LCD. I think I could like that...

Wim

EDIT: now, where would the flash attach?

stanleyk · 02-01-2012, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Indeed, it was said that there was no "eyelevel viewfinder". Also no EVF.

Now, it's exactly 60 years ago that Asahi's first SLR was shown to light (in 1952). What if they did something with the Asahiflex idea of a WLF? So the LCD on top, with a foldable finder.

WOW!!! Now that's a beautiful camera!!

Smolk · 02-01-2012, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

What if they did something with the Asahiflex idea of a WLF? So the LCD on top, with a foldable finder.

I'd love it, and would suddenly consider it cool (= practical).

Asahiflex · 02-01-2012, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

I had something like that in mind, but almost didn't dare to write it. Hmm... that's very intriguing! Maybe there even is no LCD on the back, just on the top. That would make it easier to make the camera thinner (especially if it actually does focus fine-adjusting with the sensor and needs some more room to move the sensor backwards

)!

+1. And the foldable finder completely solves the problem of a difficult to see LCD screen (in sunny conditions outside).

Asahiflex · 02-01-2012, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by Ishpuini

If the K-01was designed like that, it would also explain why Pentax didn't abandon the K-mount, the extra depth of the camera being required for the top LCD. I think I could like that...

Wim

EDIT: now, where would the flash attach?

The flash? Just look at the Pentax Z-1p.

jogiba · 02-01-2012, 07:20 AM

The K-7 news still has the record here.

johnmflores · 02-01-2012, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

Well, if it's going to be "semi professional" it simply cannot just have a non-movable back LCD as it's only viewfinder device. There's nothing less professional than having to compose all your pictures with your arms stretched. But if there really is no eye-level EVF... what then? Is there a different solution...?

"Professional" is the result, not how far away the camera is from your eye.

Camera approximately 3-4 feet from eye:

Camera approximately 2 feet from eye

Ishpuini · 02-01-2012, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

The flash? Just look at the Pentax Z-1p.

Doh... To think that I used a SFXn for 15 years...

But OTOH, looking on top of the camera, the flash would be more likely to blind the photographer, wouldn't it?

Wim

thibs · 02-01-2012, 07:24 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

The flash? Just look at the Pentax Z-1p.

Agreed. Never understood why they stopped placing the flash on the right.
That was genius IMO.

gazonk · 02-01-2012, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by johnmflores

"Professional" is the result, not how far away the camera is from your eye.

Of course, but a professional needs to take care that (s)he doesn't end up as a cripple through the use of un-ergonomic equipment...

Danny Delcambre · 02-01-2012, 07:30 AM

Great about K-01. I wait for Semi-Professional or High End Pentax DSLR. Smile

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02-01-2012, 07:07 AM	#1381
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by K1D27H Hmmm, perhaps he designed it with a waist level electronic viewfinder, like Rolleiflex? Indeed, it was said that there was no "eyelevel viewfinder". Also no EVF. Now, it's exactly 60 years ago that Asahi's first SLR was shown to light (in 1952). What if they did something with the Asahiflex idea of a WLF? So the LCD on top, with a foldable finder.

02-01-2012, 07:08 AM	#1382
DaveBlack Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 441	Originally posted by gazonk Well, if it's going to be "semi professional" it simply cannot just have a non-movable back LCD as it's only viewfinder device. There's nothing less professional than having to compose all your pictures with your arms stretched. But if there really is no eye-level EVF... what then? Is there a different solution...? Less than 24 hours we will know the answers to our questions. Now is the Pentax Forum servers going to be able to handle all the traffic?

02-01-2012, 07:10 AM	#1383
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by Asahiflex Now, it's exactly 60 years ago that Asahi's first SLR was shown to light (in 1952). What if they did something with the Asahiflex idea of a WLF? So the LCD on top, with a foldable finder. I had something like that in mind, but almost didn't dare to write it. Hmm... that's very intriguing! Maybe there even is no LCD on the back, just on the top. That would make it easier to make the camera thinner (especially if it actually does focus fine-adjusting with the sensor and needs some more room to move the sensor backwards )!

02-01-2012, 07:11 AM	#1384
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by Asahiflex Indeed, it was said that there was no "eyelevel viewfinder". Also no EVF. Now, it's exactly 60 years ago that Asahi's first SLR was shown to light (in 1952). What if they did something with the Asahiflex idea of a WLF? So the LCD on top, with a foldable finder. that would be very cool (and a nice nod to the 60th anniversary as well). some of the line drawings hint at this as well

02-01-2012, 07:12 AM	#1385
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Originally posted by Asahiflex Indeed, it was said that there was no "eyelevel viewfinder". Also no EVF. Now, it's exactly 60 years ago that Asahi's first SLR was shown to light (in 1952). What if they did something with the Asahiflex idea of a WLF? So the LCD on top, with a foldable finder. If the K-01was designed like that, it would also explain why Pentax didn't abandon the K-mount, the extra depth of the camera being required for the top LCD. I think I could like that... Wim EDIT: now, where would the flash attach?

02-01-2012, 07:15 AM	#1386
stanleyk Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Taylor, Texas Posts: 1,018	Originally posted by Asahiflex Indeed, it was said that there was no "eyelevel viewfinder". Also no EVF. Now, it's exactly 60 years ago that Asahi's first SLR was shown to light (in 1952). What if they did something with the Asahiflex idea of a WLF? So the LCD on top, with a foldable finder. WOW!!! Now that's a beautiful camera!!

02-01-2012, 07:15 AM	#1387
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by Asahiflex What if they did something with the Asahiflex idea of a WLF? So the LCD on top, with a foldable finder. I'd love it, and would suddenly consider it cool (= practical).

02-01-2012, 07:16 AM	#1388
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by gazonk I had something like that in mind, but almost didn't dare to write it. Hmm... that's very intriguing! Maybe there even is no LCD on the back, just on the top. That would make it easier to make the camera thinner (especially if it actually does focus fine-adjusting with the sensor and needs some more room to move the sensor backwards )! +1. And the foldable finder completely solves the problem of a difficult to see LCD screen (in sunny conditions outside).

02-01-2012, 07:17 AM	#1389
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by Ishpuini If the K-01was designed like that, it would also explain why Pentax didn't abandon the K-mount, the extra depth of the camera being required for the top LCD. I think I could like that... Wim EDIT: now, where would the flash attach? The flash? Just look at the Pentax Z-1p.

02-01-2012, 07:22 AM	#1391
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by gazonk Well, if it's going to be "semi professional" it simply cannot just have a non-movable back LCD as it's only viewfinder device. There's nothing less professional than having to compose all your pictures with your arms stretched. But if there really is no eye-level EVF... what then? Is there a different solution...? "Professional" is the result, not how far away the camera is from your eye. Camera approximately 3-4 feet from eye: Camera approximately 2 feet from eye

02-01-2012, 07:23 AM	#1392
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Originally posted by Asahiflex The flash? Just look at the Pentax Z-1p. Doh... To think that I used a SFXn for 15 years... But OTOH, looking on top of the camera, the flash would be more likely to blind the photographer, wouldn't it? Wim

02-01-2012, 07:24 AM	#1393
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Asahiflex The flash? Just look at the Pentax Z-1p. Agreed. Never understood why they stopped placing the flash on the right. That was genius IMO.

02-01-2012, 07:28 AM	#1394
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by johnmflores "Professional" is the result, not how far away the camera is from your eye. Of course, but a professional needs to take care that (s)he doesn't end up as a cripple through the use of un-ergonomic equipment...

02-01-2012, 07:30 AM	#1395
Danny Delcambre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 550	Great about K-01. I wait for Semi-Professional or High End Pentax DSLR. Smile