[GABRILLIO]

Still using SLR and DSLR, and looking for a mirrorless.

[Kerrowdown]

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland

[shyrsio]

Still using SLR and DSLR, and looking for a mirrorless.

I understand your love for SLRs an DSLRs. I cant quite grasp what pushes you into the direction of the mirrorless though. Personally, I've tried them a couple of times and they just cant "fool" me. I'm always reminded that I'm looking at a screen in the viewfinder.

[AgentL]

What are you looking for in a mirrorless camera?

[GABRILLIO]

Simplicity and less equipment

[STARHUNTER94]

Welcome to the forums!

[Charlie Victor]

Welcome from South Africa. Lots of information and knowledgeable folks on the forum to assist you.
Best.

[Photos-by-Chas]

Still using SLR and DSLR, and looking for a mirrorless.

Welcome to the forum. There is a lot of information here for SLR, DSLR and mirrorless.

[Breakfastographer]

Simplicity and less equipment

I'm sure we'd all love that, no matter what camera we're using.

Welcome to the forum!

[GABRILLIO]

Thanks for the welcome.

[Sandy Hancock]

Welcome!

Simplicity and less equipment

If you're happy with APS-C and *no* more equipment, a second hand K-01 might fit the bill. Otherwise, a Fuji (crop) or Sony (full frame) with appropriate adaptors will be the best options.

[aslyfox]

welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

I agree that a K-01 might fit your needs

Description:
The PENTAX K-01, introduced in 2012, is an industry first. It is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC) with an APS-C sized sensor (16 x 24 mm) that takes the full range of legacy K-mount Pentax SLR/DSLR lenses and accessories as well as the new XS series ultra-compact lenses. Recently introduced mirrorless cameras from other brands with APS-C (or smaller) sized sensors have lens mounts incompatible with the DSLR/SLR cameras of those brands. Pentax has once again shown its commitment to its customers by not obsolescing their lens collection.. . .

The Pentax K01 camera is designed by the well-known industrial designer Marc Newson, so Pentax has not just focused on the technical specifications, but also paid attention to the looks and feel of this new camera.

The K-01 uses the 16.3 MP Sony sensor similar to the one used in the PENTAX K-5, so the K-01 makes the excellent image quality and high dynamic range of the K-5 available in a more compact and less expensive package.

Being mirrorless, the K-01 uses the imaging sensor for auto-focus (contrast detect) and exposure metering, but has inherited the floating sensor shake reduction mechanism from the Pentax DSLRs. The autofocus system has 81 focus points.

The lens mount is of the KAF2 type without aperture ring coupler. This means that all current KAF/KAF2/KAF3 K-mount and legacy K-mount lenses can be used although the oldest generations, K- and M-series lenses, must be used with stop down metering. 645 and 67 format lenses can be used with adapters. The lens mount supports autofocus for drive shaft as well as SDM autofocus lenses. Lenses with the KAF4 mount variant introduced in 2016 cannot be used.

The K-01 offers a wide sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 51,600, and a wide range of shutter speeds from 1/4000 sec to 30 seconds and the full range of shutter speeds are available at all F-stops, something that is not a given for a mirrorless camera.

A HDR (High Dynamic Range) shooting mode has been added to the exposure mode dial which makes it easy to engage this mode. The mode dial also has settings for scene modes of which there are 19, and Auto-Pict, a mode which based on an analysis of the scene will pick the optimal scene mode.

The K-01 has an upgraded video capability as compared to current and past Pentax DSLRs. It offers full HD-proportion movie recording at 1920 x 1080 pixels at 24, 25 and 30 fps, and 720p HD recording up to 60 fps, and a built-in stereo microphone. There is also a connector for an external stereo microphone.

The K-01 has no view finder. The LCD monitor is used for composing the image. There is a choice of four image aspect ratios: 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, and 1:1, and a 4x4 or 3x3 grid can be superimposed to aid composition.

Read more at: Pentax K-01 - Pentax Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

Pentax K-01 Review
Review Introduction

The Pentax K-01 is a pioneer; it is the first mirrorless camera to be designed for use with an already-existing lineup of DSLR and SLR lenses. The Pentax K-01 features the Pentax K-mount, which is compatible with all current and past Pentax K-mount lenses and, with an adapter, the K-01 is also compatible with yesteryear's M42 and M37 screw mount lenses such as the Pentax Takumar series of lenses. The K-01 has the same 16.3 megapixel APS-C sized sensor used in the high-end Pentax DSLR, the K-5, which has gotten praise for its best-in-class image quality. Combined with support for thousands of lenses, this seems like an irresistable package! . . .

Read more at: Pentax K-01 Review - Review Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

be sure to check the forums' marketplace [ " buy/sell " ] when looking at " experienced " equipment

it can be sorted by country

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/24-photographic-equipment-sale/?security...d+States&all=1

[normhead]

Welcome to the forum, thanks or helping me get enough posts to enter the K-P contest

[Not a Number]

Welcome to the Forums. If you are looking for Pentax mirrorless your limited to the K-01 and the Q system.