Originally posted by Docrwm Thank you. I was a vocal critic of both the K-01 and Pentax when it was introduced, but I didn't hate an inanimate object. I own one and have found my criticisms to be valid but at $300 - the cost of the XS lens it is a useful tool. I'm sure that the MX-1 will have its fans and its detractors but "hate"....
I wasn't a particularly vocal critic of the K-01, but wasn't a fan, either. At $300, it was a steal and it has been fun. I agree that the issues many had with the camera reading about it are in fact true in its use. If the price of the MX-1 drops down by the same ratio as the K-01 did, there will be a lot of folks (like me) who have their doubts, but would see it as a good buy.
I also don't understand the over-reaction to legitimate concerns. "Hate," really? I see very little criticism of the MX-1 with language I would call "hateful." As Mike pointed out, not being inclined to buy something is not "hating" it. Saying one would buy something if it had x feature is not hating it.