New K-01 mirrorless camera coming

JinDesu · 02-02-2012, 05:36 AM

At $749, this camera's amazing. Given half a year, it'll drop to probably sub $600, and about $500 on the used market. Lack of viewfinder isn't an issue for me at this point, this looks like what the NEX3 and NEX5 was when they came out - except now I can use my k-mount lenses at full function. Maybe I'll consider getting this before the k-5 replacement comes out.

TOUGEFC · 02-02-2012, 05:36 AM

You Tube

Jan67 · 02-02-2012, 05:39 AM

Can somebody explain me, who is the target group?
For me, K01 is a better P&S, with not so different dimensions compared to K5 and just mildly reduced price.
Can somebody explain me, when I should use K01 instead of K5? To save few mm in size ?

I will not mention design what is pure personal thing.

http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/4846894009/side-by-side.jpg?v=1322

Geoff H · 02-02-2012, 05:40 AM

Stunned.

It's the size and cost of the KX - a camera who's replacement will have all the features of the K-01 (16 mpx etc)

The new lenses for it won't work on Pentax SLR's

It's not weather sealed.

I guess it's not aimed at me, but I can't really see who it is aimed at? Fashionistas only?

JinDesu · 02-02-2012, 05:43 AM - **1 Like**

It's aimed at the same people who bought Sony NEX5s and Samsung NX200s

**marosari00** · 02-02-2012, 05:48 AM

I feel this is not for someone who has a dSLR and is using its full capabilities. I see it as a step-up from a mere P&S, into a more advanced realm. With its capabilities and choice of lenses, definitely a big step-up from P&S. And, I do like the design and can appreciate the "heftiness"...

pingflood · 02-02-2012, 05:49 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

It's aimed at the same people who bought Sony NEX5s and Samsung NX200s

Except it's much bigger.

junyo · 02-02-2012, 05:50 AM

Originally posted by ogl

The users of NX100 and NX200 who bought EVF uses it very rare or simply put it into table...I've contacted with Samsung users at Russian forum.
EVF is hardly to find in shops. The answer: no demand.

NEX-3 and NEX-5 have no too...

The NEX5n does. Pretty much every other enthusiast MILC released in the the last year has a built in or the provision for a clip-on one. So it's obviously not intended to be in that market.

Originally posted by Geoff H

Stunned.

It's the size and cost of the KX - a camera who's replacement will have all the features of the K-01 (16 mpx etc)

The new lenses for it won't work on Pentax SLR's

It's not weather sealed.

I guess it's not aimed at me, but I can't really see who it is aimed at? Fashionistas only?

The same demo as the NEX3/GF3? People who want a big sensor still/video camera to record the kids but really don't want to move away from the P&S type interface? And presumably sees this as a gateway drug, getting those people on K mount?

JinDesu · 02-02-2012, 05:50 AM

I completely agree, that's what the entire mirrorless market has been catering to. Did we want to go with what Nikon did and introduce a smaller sensor and a completely different lens lineup (plus that shocking pink?)

The K-01 is to me, the antithesis to the J1/V1. Ugly. Boxy. Supports all native lenses. Massive sensor.

Originally posted by pingflood

Except it's much bigger.

And I can use my k lenses in AF without even using an adaptor. Have you seen those NEX5s with k-mount lenses AND the adaptor? It's not a pretty sight man.

trublubiker · 02-02-2012, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by ogl

The users of NX100 and NX200 who bought EVF uses it very rare or simply put it into table...I've contacted with Samsung users at Russian forum.
EVF is hardly to find in shops. The answer: no demand.

NEX-3 and NEX-5 have no too...

Point taken about demand, but then I'm pretty sure none of the cameras you mentioned are anywhere near the K-01's weight of 560g with battery and SD card, and then you can add in the weight of the lens of your choice.

Personally i don't fancy trying to hold over 1kg+ out in front of me for too long.

I think this camera is a winner for the video folk, but not so much for the still shooters.

ogl · 02-02-2012, 05:54 AM

I see something new:
1. Prime M processor
2. Full HD 1080p video capture at 30 FPS with h.264 compression (60 FPS at 720p) features shutter speed and aperture exposure control, video autofocus control
3. 81 AF points
4. No PEF
5. Focus Peaking

Class A · 02-02-2012, 05:54 AM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Pentax K-01 Hands-On - YouTube

Thanks for sharing!

I like the presenter. Entertaining but informative. And honest.

JinDesu · 02-02-2012, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by trublubiker

Point taken about demand, but then I'm pretty sure none of the cameras you mentioned are anywhere near the K5's weight of 560g with battery and SD card, and then you can add in the weight of the lens of your choice.

Personally i don't fancy trying to hold over 1kg+ out in front of me for too long.

I think this camera is a winner for the video folk but not so much for the still shooters.

The K-01 is 560G with battery and SD card, not the k-5. The k-5 is 740g with battery and SD card, if that's what you meant.

The DA40mm is 90G, so the XS version should be lighter.

kent · 02-02-2012, 05:57 AM

The same question one more time:
Does that 40mm XS works with Pentax DSLR?

trublubiker · 02-02-2012, 06:02 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

The K-01 is 560G with battery and SD card, not the k-5. The k-5 is 740g with battery and SD card, if that's what you meant.

The DA40mm is 90G, so the XS version should be lighter.

Yes that's what I meant. I'd already corrected it but you beat me to it.

And even with the XS it will be over 600g.

Cheers

02-02-2012, 05:39 AM	#1728
Jan67 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 84	Can somebody explain me, who is the target group? For me, K01 is a better P&S, with not so different dimensions compared to K5 and just mildly reduced price. Can somebody explain me, when I should use K01 instead of K5? To save few mm in size ? I will not mention design what is pure personal thing. http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/4846894009/side-by-side.jpg?v=1322 Last edited by Jan67; 02-02-2012 at 05:51 AM.

02-02-2012, 05:54 AM	#1736
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	I see something new: 1. Prime M processor 2. Full HD 1080p video capture at 30 FPS with h.264 compression (60 FPS at 720p) features shutter speed and aperture exposure control, video autofocus control 3. 81 AF points 4. No PEF 5. Focus Peaking Attached Images

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02-02-2012, 05:36 AM	#1726
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	At $749, this camera's amazing. Given half a year, it'll drop to probably sub $600, and about $500 on the used market. Lack of viewfinder isn't an issue for me at this point, this looks like what the NEX3 and NEX5 was when they came out - except now I can use my k-mount lenses at full function. Maybe I'll consider getting this before the k-5 replacement comes out.

02-02-2012, 05:40 AM	#1729
Geoff H Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 52	Stunned. It's the size and cost of the KX - a camera who's replacement will have all the features of the K-01 (16 mpx etc) The new lenses for it won't work on Pentax SLR's It's not weather sealed. I guess it's not aimed at me, but I can't really see who it is aimed at? Fashionistas only?

02-02-2012, 05:43 AM - 1 Like	#1730
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	It's aimed at the same people who bought Sony NEX5s and Samsung NX200s

02-02-2012, 05:48 AM	#1731
marosari00 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melbourne, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 147	I feel this is not for someone who has a dSLR and is using its full capabilities. I see it as a step-up from a mere P&S, into a more advanced realm. With its capabilities and choice of lenses, definitely a big step-up from P&S. And, I do like the design and can appreciate the "heftiness"...

02-02-2012, 05:49 AM	#1732
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	Originally posted by JinDesu It's aimed at the same people who bought Sony NEX5s and Samsung NX200s Except it's much bigger.

02-02-2012, 05:50 AM	#1733
junyo Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 418	Originally posted by ogl The users of NX100 and NX200 who bought EVF uses it very rare or simply put it into table...I've contacted with Samsung users at Russian forum. EVF is hardly to find in shops. The answer: no demand. NEX-3 and NEX-5 have no too... The NEX5n does. Pretty much every other enthusiast MILC released in the the last year has a built in or the provision for a clip-on one. So it's obviously not intended to be in that market. Originally posted by Geoff H Stunned. It's the size and cost of the KX - a camera who's replacement will have all the features of the K-01 (16 mpx etc) The new lenses for it won't work on Pentax SLR's It's not weather sealed. I guess it's not aimed at me, but I can't really see who it is aimed at? Fashionistas only? The same demo as the NEX3/GF3? People who want a big sensor still/video camera to record the kids but really don't want to move away from the P&S type interface? And presumably sees this as a gateway drug, getting those people on K mount?

02-02-2012, 05:50 AM	#1734
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	I completely agree, that's what the entire mirrorless market has been catering to. Did we want to go with what Nikon did and introduce a smaller sensor and a completely different lens lineup (plus that shocking pink?) The K-01 is to me, the antithesis to the J1/V1. Ugly. Boxy. Supports all native lenses. Massive sensor. Originally posted by pingflood Except it's much bigger. And I can use my k lenses in AF without even using an adaptor. Have you seen those NEX5s with k-mount lenses AND the adaptor? It's not a pretty sight man.

02-02-2012, 05:53 AM	#1735
trublubiker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hunter Valley NSW AUSTRALIA Posts: 143	Originally posted by ogl The users of NX100 and NX200 who bought EVF uses it very rare or simply put it into table...I've contacted with Samsung users at Russian forum. EVF is hardly to find in shops. The answer: no demand. NEX-3 and NEX-5 have no too... Point taken about demand, but then I'm pretty sure none of the cameras you mentioned are anywhere near the K-01's weight of 560g with battery and SD card, and then you can add in the weight of the lens of your choice. Personally i don't fancy trying to hold over 1kg+ out in front of me for too long. I think this camera is a winner for the video folk, but not so much for the still shooters.

02-02-2012, 05:54 AM	#1737
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Pentax K-01 Hands-On - YouTube Thanks for sharing! I like the presenter. Entertaining but informative. And honest.

02-02-2012, 05:56 AM	#1738
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by trublubiker Point taken about demand, but then I'm pretty sure none of the cameras you mentioned are anywhere near the K5's weight of 560g with battery and SD card, and then you can add in the weight of the lens of your choice. Personally i don't fancy trying to hold over 1kg+ out in front of me for too long. I think this camera is a winner for the video folk but not so much for the still shooters. The K-01 is 560G with battery and SD card, not the k-5. The k-5 is 740g with battery and SD card, if that's what you meant. The DA40mm is 90G, so the XS version should be lighter.

02-02-2012, 05:57 AM	#1739
kent Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 344	The same question one more time: Does that 40mm XS works with Pentax DSLR?

02-02-2012, 06:02 AM	#1740
trublubiker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hunter Valley NSW AUSTRALIA Posts: 143	Originally posted by JinDesu The K-01 is 560G with battery and SD card, not the k-5. The k-5 is 740g with battery and SD card, if that's what you meant. The DA40mm is 90G, so the XS version should be lighter. Yes that's what I meant. I'd already corrected it but you beat me to it. And even with the XS it will be over 600g. Cheers