K-01: So who is off to the release party?

Docrwm · 01-30-2012, 08:09 PM - **1 Like**

So who is off to the release party?

**jpzk** · 01-30-2012, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

So who is off to the release party?

Did you make this out or is this real?

JP

Docrwm · 01-30-2012, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Did you make this out or is this real?

JP

I did not make it -
Pentax K-01 mirrorless camera designed by Marc Newson to be announced on February 2nd? | Stuff-Review

JinDesu · 01-30-2012, 08:17 PM

I'm printing that one out right now. Someone point me the way.

ElJamoquio · 01-30-2012, 08:20 PM - **1 Like**

"uh yes, is this blurred out grey street? I want to see my new camera."

**jpzk** · 01-30-2012, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

I did not make it -
Pentax K-01 mirrorless camera designed by Marc Newson to be announced on February 2nd? | Stuff-Review

Thanks for the heads-up!

I've checked Marc Newson's site and I have to say it is very much late 50's - early sixties-like!

I hope the "brick" -like camera will not look like anything on his site ... unless someone likes flashy colours on plastic materials !

JP

Kryscendo · 01-30-2012, 09:17 PM

Man, how do I get on Pentax's good side and get hook ups like this? I would love a trip out to Denver to see this. One, great excuse for a trip to Denver and shoot that place up. And two, first dibs on a new camera.

photoleet · 01-30-2012, 09:18 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Thanks for the heads-up!

I've checked Marc Newson's site and I have to say it is very much late 50's - early sixties-like!

I hope the "brick" -like camera will not look like anything on his site ... unless someone likes flashy colours on plastic materials !

JP

Not sure if he will do a brick style camera after reading his Wiki page. This is what it has to say about his designs

Quote:

He incorporates a design style known as biomorphism to his various designs. This style uses smooth flowing lines, translucency, transparency and tends to have an absence of sharp edges.

So based on that, should we expect the new camera to be awesome to hold in hand ?

imtheguy · 01-30-2012, 09:44 PM - **1 Like**

See, all we had to do to push them to make a k-5 w/o the mirror was to plead for FF body and longer glass. Makes complete sense...if you are a goldfish.

ElJamoquio · 01-30-2012, 09:46 PM

What I could really use is a k-5 without a mirror.

**Ash** · 01-30-2012, 10:35 PM - **1 Like**

I'm sure you can also use the K-5 that has a mirror.

The Kurly One · 01-30-2012, 10:41 PM

So how is this an upgrade over a K5? Its a K5 in a retro body the same size as a Kr?... did I miss something?

Adam · 01-30-2012, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by The Kurly One

So how is this an upgrade over a K5? Its a K5 in a retro body the same size as a Kr?... did I miss something?

Yup- it's not an SLR

If they played their cards right, the AF and video should be better, but we'll have to wait and see.

SteveM · 01-30-2012, 11:18 PM

The link shows both "Ricoh" and "Pentax" on the front of the K-01...interesting to see if it ends up that way.

**WJW** · 01-30-2012, 11:56 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Thanks for the heads-up!

I've checked Marc Newson's site and I have to say it is very much late 50's - early sixties-like!

I hope the "brick" -like camera will not look like anything on his site ... unless someone likes flashy colours on plastic materials !

JP

I thought everything looked like leftover props from '60's B SciFi movies and TV shows. Well I guess some could be from the early 70's............

The car design looks like a Yugo, the chairs look like torture devices, and the timepieces all emphasis form over function.

This doesn't bode well for folks expecting retro or usability.

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01-30-2012, 08:13 PM	#2
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Docrwm So who is off to the release party? Did you make this out or is this real? JP

01-30-2012, 08:14 PM	#3
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by jpzk Did you make this out or is this real? JP I did not make it - Pentax K-01 mirrorless camera designed by Marc Newson to be announced on February 2nd? \| Stuff-Review

01-30-2012, 08:17 PM	#4
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	I'm printing that one out right now. Someone point me the way.

01-30-2012, 08:20 PM - 1 Like	#5
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	"uh yes, is this blurred out grey street? I want to see my new camera."

01-30-2012, 08:26 PM	#6
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Docrwm I did not make it - Pentax K-01 mirrorless camera designed by Marc Newson to be announced on February 2nd? \| Stuff-Review Thanks for the heads-up! I've checked Marc Newson's site and I have to say it is very much late 50's - early sixties-like! I hope the "brick" -like camera will not look like anything on his site ... unless someone likes flashy colours on plastic materials ! JP

01-30-2012, 09:17 PM	#7
Kryscendo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 222	Man, how do I get on Pentax's good side and get hook ups like this? I would love a trip out to Denver to see this. One, great excuse for a trip to Denver and shoot that place up. And two, first dibs on a new camera.

01-30-2012, 09:18 PM	#8
photoleet Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: DMV Photos: Albums Posts: 431	Originally posted by jpzk Thanks for the heads-up! I've checked Marc Newson's site and I have to say it is very much late 50's - early sixties-like! I hope the "brick" -like camera will not look like anything on his site ... unless someone likes flashy colours on plastic materials ! JP Not sure if he will do a brick style camera after reading his Wiki page. This is what it has to say about his designs Quote: He incorporates a design style known as biomorphism to his various designs. This style uses smooth flowing lines, translucency, transparency and tends to have an absence of sharp edges. So based on that, should we expect the new camera to be awesome to hold in hand ?

01-30-2012, 09:44 PM - 1 Like	#9
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	See, all we had to do to push them to make a k-5 w/o the mirror was to plead for FF body and longer glass. Makes complete sense...if you are a goldfish.

01-30-2012, 09:46 PM	#10
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	What I could really use is a k-5 without a mirror.

01-30-2012, 10:35 PM - 1 Like	#11
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	I'm sure you can also use the K-5 that has a mirror.

01-30-2012, 10:41 PM	#12
The Kurly One Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 233	So how is this an upgrade over a K5? Its a K5 in a retro body the same size as a Kr?... did I miss something?

01-30-2012, 11:18 PM	#14
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	The link shows both "Ricoh" and "Pentax" on the front of the K-01...interesting to see if it ends up that way.

01-30-2012, 11:56 PM	#15
WJW Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 383	Originally posted by jpzk Thanks for the heads-up! I've checked Marc Newson's site and I have to say it is very much late 50's - early sixties-like! I hope the "brick" -like camera will not look like anything on his site ... unless someone likes flashy colours on plastic materials ! JP I thought everything looked like leftover props from '60's B SciFi movies and TV shows. Well I guess some could be from the early 70's............ The car design looks like a Yugo, the chairs look like torture devices, and the timepieces all emphasis form over function. This doesn't bode well for folks expecting retro or usability.