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Gimbal · 01-31-2012, 12:19 AM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

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

So with a K5 and a pliers your dream can come true.

Jean Poitiers · 01-31-2012, 12:37 AM

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

Check out the drawing on the link ... we'll soon see if the "K-01" resembles this or not ... Allez, allez ... courage et patience, J Frog

Verglace · 01-31-2012, 01:43 AM

I'm all for the idea and all but those drawings make the camera seem so odd and unbalanced, hopefully the real thing will look better than what those drawings depict.

mikechopragant · 01-31-2012, 02:58 AM

If those drawings are anything to go by then that is one damn ugly camera. How could they get that so wrong when Sony and Fuji seem to be able to get it so right.

Asahiflex · 01-31-2012, 03:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikechopragant

If those drawings are anything to go by then that is one damn ugly camera. How could they get that so wrong when Sony and Fuji seem to be able to get it so right.

Again: the drawings are PURE FANTASY. It's nothing like the new product.

Jean Poitiers · 01-31-2012, 04:21 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Again: the drawings are PURE FANTASY. It's nothing like the new product.

I hope so ...

m8o · 01-31-2012, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

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

Press the LV button.

eddie1960 · 01-31-2012, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by Kryscendo

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.

LOL, you could go to Denver i guess (and the scenery would be nice to shoot) but you wouldn't see much in this case as it's in London UK (where the designer is based)

When i was still in retail i went to a lot of things like this. mostly they are pretty dull and the food is crap. the free booze at the nighttime ones made some of them bearable (oh yeah this is in London at lunchtime - there will be booze still

)

**maxfield_photo** · 01-31-2012, 08:32 AM

Well I'm not interested in the camera, but I'm all for getting drunk and crashing random parties around London till we find the right one.

**Pål Jensen** · 01-31-2012, 09:08 AM

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?

My guess is that it is a K-5 without a decent viewfinder put into a designer body and sold at a high price...

RBellavance · 01-31-2012, 09:12 AM

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?

Who said it was meant to be an upgrade to the K-5 ?

Docrwm · 01-31-2012, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by RBellavance

Who said it was meant to be an upgrade to the K-5 ?

It's not, it's a completely different animal. However, it has been described as falling between the K-5 & K-r.

DaveBlack · 01-31-2012, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

It's not, it's a completely different animal. However, it has been described as falling between the K-5 & K-r.

The K-01 has been wide range of speculations on where it falls in relation to the K-5 and K-r. In a day or two we will really findout. My guess is if it doesn't have a EVF then it falls more in the K-r class and maybe even below the K-r. If it does have a EVF it will fall between the K-r and K-5. No real guess on the price. It could be $500 or $1,000 plus.

daniel deus · 01-31-2012, 06:13 PM

-Same 16-megapixel sensor as the excellent K-5
-K-mount and will work with most existing Pentax lenses

Well, if the rumors on these two points are correct, I think I just found a new home for my FA 35mm! (given that the price is reasonable of course)..

**Clarkey** · 01-31-2012, 06:45 PM

Along the same body design as the Ricoh GX-R?

01-31-2012, 12:37 AM	#17
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	The drawing looks like a redesigned GXR with a K mount 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 Check out the drawing on the link ... we'll soon see if the "K-01" resembles this or not ... Allez, allez ... courage et patience, J Frog

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01-31-2012, 12:19 AM	#16
Gimbal Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,106	Originally posted by ElJamoquio What I could really use is a k-5 without a mirror. So with a K5 and a pliers your dream can come true.

01-31-2012, 01:43 AM	#18
Verglace Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 468	I'm all for the idea and all but those drawings make the camera seem so odd and unbalanced, hopefully the real thing will look better than what those drawings depict.

01-31-2012, 02:58 AM	#19
mikechopragant Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18	If those drawings are anything to go by then that is one damn ugly camera. How could they get that so wrong when Sony and Fuji seem to be able to get it so right.

01-31-2012, 03:06 AM - 1 Like	#20
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Originally posted by mikechopragant If those drawings are anything to go by then that is one damn ugly camera. How could they get that so wrong when Sony and Fuji seem to be able to get it so right. Again: the drawings are PURE FANTASY. It's nothing like the new product.

01-31-2012, 04:21 AM	#21
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Asahiflex Again: the drawings are PURE FANTASY. It's nothing like the new product. I hope so ...

01-31-2012, 07:18 AM	#22
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Originally posted by ElJamoquio What I could really use is a k-5 without a mirror. Press the LV button.

01-31-2012, 07:33 AM	#23
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by Kryscendo 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. LOL, you could go to Denver i guess (and the scenery would be nice to shoot) but you wouldn't see much in this case as it's in London UK (where the designer is based) When i was still in retail i went to a lot of things like this. mostly they are pretty dull and the food is crap. the free booze at the nighttime ones made some of them bearable (oh yeah this is in London at lunchtime - there will be booze still )

01-31-2012, 08:32 AM	#24
maxfield_photo Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,216	Well I'm not interested in the camera, but I'm all for getting drunk and crashing random parties around London till we find the right one.

01-31-2012, 09:08 AM	#25
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	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? My guess is that it is a K-5 without a decent viewfinder put into a designer body and sold at a high price...

01-31-2012, 09:12 AM	#26
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	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? Who said it was meant to be an upgrade to the K-5 ?

01-31-2012, 10:35 AM	#27
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by RBellavance Who said it was meant to be an upgrade to the K-5 ? It's not, it's a completely different animal. However, it has been described as falling between the K-5 & K-r.

01-31-2012, 10:41 AM	#28
DaveBlack Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 441	Originally posted by Docrwm It's not, it's a completely different animal. However, it has been described as falling between the K-5 & K-r. The K-01 has been wide range of speculations on where it falls in relation to the K-5 and K-r. In a day or two we will really findout. My guess is if it doesn't have a EVF then it falls more in the K-r class and maybe even below the K-r. If it does have a EVF it will fall between the K-r and K-5. No real guess on the price. It could be $500 or $1,000 plus.

01-31-2012, 06:13 PM	#29
daniel deus Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 26	-Same 16-megapixel sensor as the excellent K-5 -K-mount and will work with most existing Pentax lenses Well, if the rumors on these two points are correct, I think I just found a new home for my FA 35mm! (given that the price is reasonable of course)..

01-31-2012, 06:45 PM	#30
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Along the same body design as the Ricoh GX-R?

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

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