New K-01 mirrorless camera coming

icywindow · 02-01-2012, 09:29 PM

I, for one, like the styling. $900 with da40 xs? Done. Sign me up.

Kryscendo · 02-01-2012, 09:34 PM

I hope this does well for Pentax. I am personally not interested, but for someone who wants a great sensor for under $1,000, not to mention a nice bright lens, this oughta do the trick.

Still, I wonder who will end up buying this? People who want a next step up from a Micro-4/3rds camera, but not a full blown DSLR? I think that market is a little slim.

hcarvalhoalves · 02-01-2012, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by Kryscendo

I hope this does well for Pentax. I am personally not interested, but for someone who wants a great sensor for under $1,000, not to mention a nice bright lens, this oughta do the trick.

Still, I wonder who will end up buying this? People who want a next step up from a Micro-4/3rds camera, but not a full blown DSLR? I think that market is a little slim.

I have a DSLR, but it's hard to take something bulky everywhere. It also attracts a lot of attention just by looking "pro".

I would take something in classic MX form-factor, but still in K-mount and APS-C, over the other stuff with crappy sensors and new mounts. It all boils down to how good the EVF works, if battery life is good and if AF is at least decent.

Laurentiu Cristofor · 02-01-2012, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by Kryscendo

People who want a next step up from a Micro-4/3rds camera, but not a full blown DSLR? I think that market is a little slim.

And this isn't much of a step-up anyway. If anyone is interested in using full size SLR lenses with a MILC, the MFT platform is far more versatile than a K-mount based camera.

Azimuth · 02-01-2012, 09:57 PM

$750 body only with no viewfinder? I was expecting more like $599. Oh well.

ogl · 02-01-2012, 10:20 PM

Close to summer and Photokina, the prices will be a bit lower...Anyway, K-01 40 kit - it's for me.

Urkeldaedalus · 02-01-2012, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by Azimuth

$750 body only with no viewfinder? I was expecting more like $599. Oh well.

I can see what you're saying with the NEX-5N being that price body only. Then again, the new Samsung NX200 is $900 body only (going off the Amazon price), the Olympus EP3 is $900 with a lens (like the K-01), Panasonic GX1 is $700 body only, Canon G1 X is $800 (Fixed lens), so the Pentax actually slots pretty well in there.

To be honest, if the true price turns out to be $750 that is cheaper than I thought it would be. I could see it dropping $100 over the next year, too.

abacus07 · 02-01-2012, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor

And this isn't much of a step-up anyway. If anyone is interested in using full size SLR lenses with a MILC, the MFT platform is far more versatile than a K-mount based camera.

The MFT's is a nice system but their sensor can't match the K-5 sensor and the lenses don't match the DA limiteds. This is by no means a perfect product but I think this a strong entrance into the APSC MILC market. And I think the choices made set Pentax up nicely for future products.

Clicker · 02-01-2012, 10:39 PM

Originally posted by johnmflores

Does anyone hang out at other camera forums for other brands and formats? Is anyone there expressing any interest in this camera? That's a key test, as cameras like the Fuji X1Pro and Sony NEX-7 were drawing curious eyes from all photographers not just the brand loyal ones.

At POTN, no concerns over there.

Chex · 02-01-2012, 10:41 PM

HERE is an updated link

I see potential, but until the full specs are released, I see there being very little chance it's much of an upgrade from a K-5.
Interesting enough, one of the modes right on the dial is HDR.. wonder if that's on camera processing or bracketing or both..

I think this still looks WAY better...

ogl · 02-01-2012, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by Chex

HERE is an updated link

I see potential, but until the full specs are released, I see there being very little chance it's much of an upgrade from a K-5.
Interesting enough, one of the modes right on the dial is HDR.. wonder if that's on camera processing or bracketing or both..

I think this still looks WAY better...

No need to upgrade. Just buy as travel camera. As second camera.

Zarkon · 02-01-2012, 10:53 PM

The presence of an EVF is critical for me. I am game if it is - this will be my upgrade from my K10D and *istD. Not even the K5 tempted me enough to upgrade.
I love the thinking behind this camera. Reformulate the wide angle lenses to be non-retrofocal and protrude into the mirrorbox. Maintain compatibility with K and m42 mount lenses as well. Classic Pentax to not abandon its users. Whats the point of having a wafer thin camera with full size lenses (ala NEX).

What is there not to like here. Hmm, none of the spy shots show whats on the back end of the hump - (there is a glimmer of hope).

**Fontan** · 02-01-2012, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by Azimuth

$750 body only with no viewfinder? I was expecting more like $599. Oh well.

In a short while the street price may be about that. But rapidly approaching the price of Q. So maybe not.

Pentax ought to be very careful how to price this camera.

johnmflores · 02-01-2012, 10:57 PM

Originally posted by Clicker

At POTN, no concerns over there.

RFF is slamming the design

Pentax K-01, Ugliest Camera Ever - Rangefinderforum.com

Which I think is a good sign, as a camera that appeals to them is not likely to appeal to the camera's target audience.

cali92rs · 02-01-2012, 10:58 PM

Originally posted by hcarvalhoalves

I have a DSLR, but it's hard to take something bulky everywhere. It also attracts a lot of attention just by looking "pro".

I would take something in classic MX form-factor, but still in K-mount and APS-C, over the other stuff with crappy sensors and new mounts. It all boils down to how good the EVF works, if battery life is good and if AF is at least decent.

This doesn't look much less bulky than a k-5...

02-01-2012, 10:20 PM	#1596
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Close to summer and Photokina, the prices will be a bit lower...Anyway, K-01 40 kit - it's for me. Last edited by ogl; 02-01-2012 at 10:36 PM.

02-01-2012, 10:41 PM	#1600
Chex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The 'Stoke, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,678	HERE is an updated link I see potential, but until the full specs are released, I see there being very little chance it's much of an upgrade from a K-5. Interesting enough, one of the modes right on the dial is HDR.. wonder if that's on camera processing or bracketing or both.. I think this still looks WAY better... Last edited by Chex; 02-01-2012 at 10:46 PM.

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02-01-2012, 09:29 PM	#1591
icywindow Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 303	I, for one, like the styling. $900 with da40 xs? Done. Sign me up.

02-01-2012, 09:34 PM	#1592
Kryscendo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 222	I hope this does well for Pentax. I am personally not interested, but for someone who wants a great sensor for under $1,000, not to mention a nice bright lens, this oughta do the trick. Still, I wonder who will end up buying this? People who want a next step up from a Micro-4/3rds camera, but not a full blown DSLR? I think that market is a little slim.

02-01-2012, 09:49 PM	#1593
hcarvalhoalves Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: São Paulo, Brazil Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,019	Originally posted by Kryscendo I hope this does well for Pentax. I am personally not interested, but for someone who wants a great sensor for under $1,000, not to mention a nice bright lens, this oughta do the trick. Still, I wonder who will end up buying this? People who want a next step up from a Micro-4/3rds camera, but not a full blown DSLR? I think that market is a little slim. I have a DSLR, but it's hard to take something bulky everywhere. It also attracts a lot of attention just by looking "pro". I would take something in classic MX form-factor, but still in K-mount and APS-C, over the other stuff with crappy sensors and new mounts. It all boils down to how good the EVF works, if battery life is good and if AF is at least decent.

02-01-2012, 09:49 PM	#1594
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055	Originally posted by Kryscendo People who want a next step up from a Micro-4/3rds camera, but not a full blown DSLR? I think that market is a little slim. And this isn't much of a step-up anyway. If anyone is interested in using full size SLR lenses with a MILC, the MFT platform is far more versatile than a K-mount based camera.

02-01-2012, 09:57 PM	#1595
Azimuth Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 26	$750 body only with no viewfinder? I was expecting more like $599. Oh well.

02-01-2012, 10:24 PM	#1597
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by Azimuth $750 body only with no viewfinder? I was expecting more like $599. Oh well. I can see what you're saying with the NEX-5N being that price body only. Then again, the new Samsung NX200 is $900 body only (going off the Amazon price), the Olympus EP3 is $900 with a lens (like the K-01), Panasonic GX1 is $700 body only, Canon G1 X is $800 (Fixed lens), so the Pentax actually slots pretty well in there. To be honest, if the true price turns out to be $750 that is cheaper than I thought it would be. I could see it dropping $100 over the next year, too.

02-01-2012, 10:34 PM	#1598
abacus07 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Taiwan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,075	Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor And this isn't much of a step-up anyway. If anyone is interested in using full size SLR lenses with a MILC, the MFT platform is far more versatile than a K-mount based camera. The MFT's is a nice system but their sensor can't match the K-5 sensor and the lenses don't match the DA limiteds. This is by no means a perfect product but I think this a strong entrance into the APSC MILC market. And I think the choices made set Pentax up nicely for future products.

02-01-2012, 10:39 PM	#1599
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	Originally posted by johnmflores Does anyone hang out at other camera forums for other brands and formats? Is anyone there expressing any interest in this camera? That's a key test, as cameras like the Fuji X1Pro and Sony NEX-7 were drawing curious eyes from all photographers not just the brand loyal ones. At POTN, no concerns over there.

02-01-2012, 10:52 PM	#1601
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Chex HERE is an updated link I see potential, but until the full specs are released, I see there being very little chance it's much of an upgrade from a K-5. Interesting enough, one of the modes right on the dial is HDR.. wonder if that's on camera processing or bracketing or both.. I think this still looks WAY better... No need to upgrade. Just buy as travel camera. As second camera.

02-01-2012, 10:53 PM	#1602
Zarkon Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 76	The presence of an EVF is critical for me. I am game if it is - this will be my upgrade from my K10D and *istD. Not even the K5 tempted me enough to upgrade. I love the thinking behind this camera. Reformulate the wide angle lenses to be non-retrofocal and protrude into the mirrorbox. Maintain compatibility with K and m42 mount lenses as well. Classic Pentax to not abandon its users. Whats the point of having a wafer thin camera with full size lenses (ala NEX). What is there not to like here. Hmm, none of the spy shots show whats on the back end of the hump - (there is a glimmer of hope).

02-01-2012, 10:54 PM	#1603
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Originally posted by Azimuth $750 body only with no viewfinder? I was expecting more like $599. Oh well. In a short while the street price may be about that. But rapidly approaching the price of Q. So maybe not. Pentax ought to be very careful how to price this camera.

02-01-2012, 10:57 PM	#1604
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by Clicker At POTN, no concerns over there. RFF is slamming the design Pentax K-01, Ugliest Camera Ever - Rangefinderforum.com Which I think is a good sign, as a camera that appeals to them is not likely to appeal to the camera's target audience.

02-01-2012, 10:58 PM	#1605
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Originally posted by hcarvalhoalves I have a DSLR, but it's hard to take something bulky everywhere. It also attracts a lot of attention just by looking "pro". I would take something in classic MX form-factor, but still in K-mount and APS-C, over the other stuff with crappy sensors and new mounts. It all boils down to how good the EVF works, if battery life is good and if AF is at least decent. This doesn't look much less bulky than a k-5...