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Adam · 02-02-2012, 05:09 AM

The Pentax K-01 K-mount mirrorless camera has just been publicly announced, featuring full backwards compatibility with all Pentax K-mount lenses and a fantastic pricetag.

Availability: March 15, 2012. Price: launching at $749.

Read our overview of the Pentax K-01. No nonsense, just the facts and our initial impressions.

Adam
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Adam · 02-02-2012, 05:17 AM

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Docrwm · 02-02-2012, 05:40 AM

$749 - for the body alone or with the XS lens?

EDIT: Answered my own question in the facts page:
"In the US, the body-only MSRP will be $749, and the 40mm kit $899."

It's biggest plus in my book is that " it employs the Pentax K-mount, it not only supports all current DSLR Pentax lenses, but also all legacy and manual lenses - over 200 of them, if you only count Pentax glass. Open up the floor to third parties and we're looking at a camera that works with thousands of lenses, including M42 mount lenses via the M42 adapter, and medium format lenses via a 645 or 6x7 adapter."

Yakim · 02-02-2012, 08:46 AM

But where is the EVF?

photofreek · 02-02-2012, 08:51 AM

I cannot believe it, they look like they thought about this camera before they made it, but if they did that ,where is the EVF!!!

erangel · 02-02-2012, 08:56 AM

I agree with photofreek and Yakim. Why not an Electric View Finder?
Is there even an option to purchase it separately?

falconeye · 02-02-2012, 08:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by erangel

I agree with photofreek and Yakim. Why not an Electric View Finder?
Is there even an option to purchase it separately?

No. Not listed as an accessory and the body lacks the additional port. The hot shoe is 100% identical to the K-5 one.

The best option is to hope for a hot-shoe mountable EVF connceted via HDMI. But those are all very large and expensive so far. A hoodman-kind of loupe would be the next best option. But the designer missed the chance to make rails to mount one in an easy way.

ogl · 02-02-2012, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

No. Not listed as an accessory and the body lacks the additional port. The hot shoe is 100% identical to the K-5 one.

The best option is to hope for a hot-shoe mountable EVF connceted via HDMI. But those are all very large and expensive so far. A hoodman-kind of loupe would be the next best option. But the designer missed the chance to make rails to mount one in an easy way.

The camera does not feature and electronic viewfinder, but could support an optical viewfinder in the flash hot shoe. The cameras screen is used for live view and focusing appeared reasonably quick, although not as quick as the quickest mirrorless cameras available.

Pentax K-01 Mirrorless Camera Hands-On Review

**jpzk** · 02-02-2012, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by ogl

The camera does not feature and electronic viewfinder, but could support an optical viewfinder in the flash hot shoe. The cameras screen is used for live view and focusing appeared reasonably quick, although not as quick as the quickest mirrorless cameras available.

Pentax K-01 Mirrorless Camera Hands-On Review

Thanks for this very excellent link, Ogl!

JP

Yakim · 02-02-2012, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by ogl

The camera does not feature and electronic viewfinder, but could support an optical viewfinder in the flash hot shoe. The cameras screen is used for live view and focusing appeared reasonably quick, although not as quick as the quickest mirrorless cameras available.

Pentax K-01 Mirrorless Camera Hands-On Review

What? OVF on a MILC? And how do you compensate for different FLs?

ElJamoquio · 02-02-2012, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by Yakim

What? OVF on a MILC? And how do you compensate for different FLs?

They do it on rangefinders right now (or for the past gazillion years). A lot of the lenses have 'additional' lenses for the OVF.

Pablom · 02-02-2012, 12:56 PM

I like the design and all, but isn't this like a k-r without the viewfinder?

also, no filter ring on the new lens?!

Pablom · 02-02-2012, 01:12 PM

ok I just saw the 27mm mark, that's interesting

Pentaxor · 02-02-2012, 02:25 PM - **1 Like**

it got focus peaking. and you can put a hoodman loupe as Adam suggested. so what's the issue?

Yakim · 02-02-2012, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

They do it on rangefinders right now (or for the past gazillion years). A lot of the lenses have 'additional' lenses for the OVF.

Thanks for reminding me. Indeed I forgot. So, Pentax, do you hear?

02-02-2012, 05:09 AM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,321	*K-01 Officially Announced - START HERE* + Interview with Marc Newson The Pentax K-01 K-mount mirrorless camera has just been publicly announced, featuring full backwards compatibility with all Pentax K-mount lenses and a fantastic pricetag. Availability: March 15, 2012. Price: launching at $749. Read our overview of the Pentax K-01. No nonsense, just the facts and our initial impressions. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how**! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-02-2012, 08:51 AM	#5
photofreek New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: oregon Posts: 18	Where is the viewfinder I cannot believe it, they look like they thought about this camera before they made it, but if they did that ,where is the EVF!!!

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Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	$749 - for the body alone or with the XS lens? EDIT: Answered my own question in the facts page: "In the US, the body-only MSRP will be $749, and the 40mm kit $899." It's biggest plus in my book is that " it employs the Pentax K-mount, it not only supports all current DSLR Pentax lenses, but also all legacy and manual lenses - over 200 of them, if you only count Pentax glass. Open up the floor to third parties and we're looking at a camera that works with thousands of lenses, including M42 mount lenses via the M42 adapter, and medium format lenses via a 645 or 6x7 adapter."

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Yakim Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 29	But where is the EVF?

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erangel Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Panama Photos: Gallery Posts: 83	I agree with photofreek and Yakim. Why not an Electric View Finder? Is there even an option to purchase it separately?

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falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by erangel I agree with photofreek and Yakim. Why not an Electric View Finder? Is there even an option to purchase it separately? No. Not listed as an accessory and the body lacks the additional port. The hot shoe is 100% identical to the K-5 one. The best option is to hope for a hot-shoe mountable EVF connceted via HDMI. But those are all very large and expensive so far. A hoodman-kind of loupe would be the next best option. But the designer missed the chance to make rails to mount one in an easy way.

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ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by falconeye No. Not listed as an accessory and the body lacks the additional port. The hot shoe is 100% identical to the K-5 one. The best option is to hope for a hot-shoe mountable EVF connceted via HDMI. But those are all very large and expensive so far. A hoodman-kind of loupe would be the next best option. But the designer missed the chance to make rails to mount one in an easy way. The camera does not feature and electronic viewfinder, but could support an optical viewfinder in the flash hot shoe. The cameras screen is used for live view and focusing appeared reasonably quick, although not as quick as the quickest mirrorless cameras available. Pentax K-01 Mirrorless Camera Hands-On Review

02-02-2012, 09:42 AM	#9
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by ogl The camera does not feature and electronic viewfinder, but could support an optical viewfinder in the flash hot shoe. The cameras screen is used for live view and focusing appeared reasonably quick, although not as quick as the quickest mirrorless cameras available. Pentax K-01 Mirrorless Camera Hands-On Review Thanks for this very excellent link, Ogl! JP

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Yakim Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 29	Originally posted by ogl The camera does not feature and electronic viewfinder, but could support an optical viewfinder in the flash hot shoe. The cameras screen is used for live view and focusing appeared reasonably quick, although not as quick as the quickest mirrorless cameras available. Pentax K-01 Mirrorless Camera Hands-On Review What? OVF on a MILC? And how do you compensate for different FLs?

02-02-2012, 12:06 PM	#11
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by Yakim What? OVF on a MILC? And how do you compensate for different FLs? They do it on rangefinders right now (or for the past gazillion years). A lot of the lenses have 'additional' lenses for the OVF.

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Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Jerusalem Posts: 1,940	I like the design and all, but isn't this like a k-r without the viewfinder? also, no filter ring on the new lens?!

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Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Jerusalem Posts: 1,940	ok I just saw the 27mm mark, that's interesting

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02-02-2012, 02:25 PM - 1 Like	#14
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	it got focus peaking. and you can put a hoodman loupe as Adam suggested. so what's the issue?

02-02-2012, 02:48 PM	#15
Yakim Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 29	Originally posted by ElJamoquio They do it on rangefinders right now (or for the past gazillion years). A lot of the lenses have 'additional' lenses for the OVF. Thanks for reminding me. Indeed I forgot. So, Pentax, do you hear?

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