Originally posted by K1D27H It is going to be difficult finding a filter for this lens on this side of the world. I can hardly find 40.5mm filters for Q and X10 already.
For sure, I'd have to look to see if they exist here as well. I do know it would be impossible to find locally.
Originally posted by 1shot I wonder (after trying to reconcile all the various rumors into one cohesive idea) if this K-01 might have some sort of wide converter/ telecompressor in the mirror box space that would restore FOV/DOF characteristics of FA lenses. My understanding is that what held this up before was a Kodak patent. As we all know, Kodak sold/is selling their patents so maybe that allowed Ricoh to buy or license that patent. Come to think of it maybe Kodak's problems and sale of patents were what really held up this camera after all rather than the merger, natural disasters ect.
I highly doubt they would pull something so strange out of their magic top hat. All signs point to standard APS-C.
My guess so far:
- Basically a semi-downgraded K-5. It seems smart on various levels. They have more volume on parts and use existing technical assets. The K-5 specs are still solid.
- Lacks a viewfinder and magnesium alloy casing, but uses Aluminum that is more appealing than plastic for sure.
- Might have weather sealing...
- Keeps SR, K-mount, great 16mp sensor, speed of the K-5 (buffer, etc).
- Improves live-view focus speed and adds focus options for quicker area selection. Also improves on other things like video mode. Various firmware improvements.
What worries me is the 1/4000th maximum shutter speed mentioned in the rumor. If it is a minimal K-5, then it should have 1/8000th.... and if it did have 1/8000 it's already better than ALL mirrorless I care to look at out there at the moment. NEX-7... 1/4000th... Fuji PRO 1/4000th... etc. 1/8000th IS important with fast lenses outdoors when I want to maximize background blur. I don't see any reason they couldn't use the K-5 shutter unless they wanted to go cheap or go completely electronic.
Adam, feel free to hint at the true maximum shutter speed.