Log on February 2nd at 13 CET Re: K-01

ducdao · 01-31-2012, 01:27 PM

Come on, Adam. Leak the images to us before someone from Canikon forums leak them out

**Aristophanes** · 01-31-2012, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by falconeye

Exactly, Adam has already leaked what matters from what hasn't been said yet: it won't have an EVF

Mirrorless this large w/o EVF is crazy.

Unless it is designed as a WLF. Some merit there, especially as it seems to be a more 'natural' way to use an LCD on a camera with SLR size lenses.

Or it could just mean the EVF is a clip-on, therefore optional.

Adam · 01-31-2012, 01:44 PM

Even without a viewfinder, I think this camera will have a lot of merit. Think of it- it's a Q with a proper sensor and proper lenses; no other mirrorless natively supports as many lenses because the K lineup is simply huge. I wonder how the price will match up to that of the Q (or do I?

).

My biggest complaint with the Q is that it was no better than a high-end point-and-shoot in terms of easy of shooting or image quality. I'm sure the K-01 will change that.

Asahiflex · 01-31-2012, 01:48 PM

That's nice and all, Adam, but what we really want is to see your previous avatar!

hoanpham · 01-31-2012, 02:17 PM

Good news! APS-C, 16Mpx, mirrorless.
Only K lenses?

m8o · 01-31-2012, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by tim60

But tomorrow is 2 February!

Well, we now have some idea of which timezone you're in.

JinDesu · 01-31-2012, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by hoanpham

Good news! APS-C, 16Mpx, mirrorless.
Only K lenses?

What other lenses do you want to mount on this..?

**jpzk** · 01-31-2012, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Even without a viewfinder, I think this camera will have a lot of merit. Think of it- it's a Q with a proper sensor and proper lenses; no other mirrorless natively supports as many lenses because the K lineup is simply huge. I wonder how the price will match up to that of the Q (or do I?

).

My biggest complaint with the Q is that it was no better than a high-end point-and-shoot in terms of easy of shooting or image quality. I'm sure the K-01 will change that.

"Even without a viewfinder ... " "... will have some merit." ... there !

Now, we have more news!

JP

causey · 01-31-2012, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Even without a viewfinder, I think this camera will have a lot of merit. Think of it- it's a Q with a proper sensor and proper lenses

Merit? Q? A camera that's a bit heavier than K-x?

**boriscleto** · 01-31-2012, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I would love to see an EVF- that would give the camera the potential to appeal more to current SLR users and pros alike. In any case, I'm looking forward to Thrusday!

Maybe Thursday even.

m8o · 01-31-2012, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by hinman

I saved your avatar1_9.gif, I know I am BAD just like you. I won't share it with anyone, promised.
Hin (with a grin)

Everyone who loaded the page/thread at some time should have the image in their cache.

ElJamoquio · 01-31-2012, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

"Even without a viewfinder ... " "... will have some merit." ... there !

Now, we have more news!

JP

And of course we know that it will 'support' some sort of k-mount lenses too, which of course we'd already guessed. And of course it's TBD as to how 'natively' they will be supported.

Edvinas · 01-31-2012, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Even without a viewfinder, I think this camera will have a lot of merit. Think of it- it's a Q with a proper sensor and proper lenses; no other mirrorless natively supports as many lenses because the K lineup is simply huge. I wonder how the price will match up to that of the Q (or do I?

).

It's more K-5 minus optical viewfinder and mirror...

ElJamoquio · 01-31-2012, 03:03 PM

CET = Central European Time, correct?

sjwaldron · 01-31-2012, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I would love to see an EVF- that would give the camera the potential to appeal more to current SLR users and pros alike. In any case, I'm looking forward to Thrusday!

If it has proper video control, I do see some nice benefits even without a EVF or OVF. However assuming they did leave both out, they should price it properly.

01-31-2012, 01:44 PM	#33
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01-31-2012, 01:27 PM	#31
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Come on, Adam. Leak the images to us before someone from Canikon forums leak them out

01-31-2012, 01:35 PM	#32
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Originally posted by falconeye Exactly, Adam has already leaked what matters from what hasn't been said yet: it won't have an EVF Mirrorless this large w/o EVF is crazy. Unless it is designed as a WLF. Some merit there, especially as it seems to be a more 'natural' way to use an LCD on a camera with SLR size lenses. Or it could just mean the EVF is a clip-on, therefore optional.

01-31-2012, 01:48 PM	#34
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	That's nice and all, Adam, but what we really want is to see your previous avatar!

01-31-2012, 02:17 PM	#35
hoanpham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Strand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,366	Good news! APS-C, 16Mpx, mirrorless. Only K lenses?

01-31-2012, 02:22 PM	#36
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 tim60 But tomorrow is 2 February! Well, we now have some idea of which timezone you're in.

01-31-2012, 02:23 PM	#37
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by hoanpham Good news! APS-C, 16Mpx, mirrorless. Only K lenses? What other lenses do you want to mount on this..?

01-31-2012, 02:24 PM	#38
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Adam Even without a viewfinder, I think this camera will have a lot of merit. Think of it- it's a Q with a proper sensor and proper lenses; no other mirrorless natively supports as many lenses because the K lineup is simply huge. I wonder how the price will match up to that of the Q (or do I? ). My biggest complaint with the Q is that it was no better than a high-end point-and-shoot in terms of easy of shooting or image quality. I'm sure the K-01 will change that. "Even without a viewfinder ... " "... will have some merit." ... there ! Now, we have more news! JP

01-31-2012, 02:25 PM	#39
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Originally posted by Adam Even without a viewfinder, I think this camera will have a lot of merit. Think of it- it's a Q with a proper sensor and proper lenses Merit? Q? A camera that's a bit heavier than K-x?

01-31-2012, 02:26 PM	#40
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by Adam I would love to see an EVF- that would give the camera the potential to appeal more to current SLR users and pros alike. In any case, I'm looking forward to Thrusday! Maybe Thursday even.

01-31-2012, 02:28 PM	#41
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 hinman I saved your avatar1_9.gif, I know I am BAD just like you. I won't share it with anyone, promised. Hin (with a grin) Everyone who loaded the page/thread at some time should have the image in their cache.

01-31-2012, 02:30 PM	#42
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by jpzk "Even without a viewfinder ... " "... will have some merit." ... there ! Now, we have more news! JP And of course we know that it will 'support' some sort of k-mount lenses too, which of course we'd already guessed. And of course it's TBD as to how 'natively' they will be supported.

01-31-2012, 02:34 PM	#43
Edvinas Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaunas Posts: 1,458	Originally posted by Adam Even without a viewfinder, I think this camera will have a lot of merit. Think of it- it's a Q with a proper sensor and proper lenses; no other mirrorless natively supports as many lenses because the K lineup is simply huge. I wonder how the price will match up to that of the Q (or do I? ). It's more K-5 minus optical viewfinder and mirror...

01-31-2012, 03:03 PM	#44
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	CET = Central European Time, correct?

01-31-2012, 03:07 PM	#45
sjwaldron Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,235	Originally posted by Adam I would love to see an EVF- that would give the camera the potential to appeal more to current SLR users and pros alike. In any case, I'm looking forward to Thrusday! If it has proper video control, I do see some nice benefits even without a EVF or OVF. However assuming they did leave both out, they should price it properly.