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reivax · 09-12-2012, 07:52 PM

I've been hoping to get a camera that does good-great video. Now that it seems like K5II won't really deliver on the video features of the K30, I'm thinking about the possibility of getting something from another brand. I don't want to buy into a whole new system so I was wondering if there are any other companies that use the K mount?

I've heard Panasonic is doing some great things with video. I'm hoping to not spend more than 500 (if that's possible). I also wouldn't mind something that uses an adapter, as long as the adapter doesn't make the camera completely manual. Not sure if this is even possible, but I figured it was worth the ask.

I have thought about the K01, but I don't know how the video on that camera compares to other brands. Thanks for your suggestions.

Laurentiu Cristofor · 09-12-2012, 10:23 PM

Only Ricoh uses the K mount. Your K mount lenses will become manual when adapted to other cameras.

**usn ret** · 09-12-2012, 10:50 PM

The following link should help.............Cliff

Other brands with K-mount

reivax · 09-12-2012, 10:59 PM

Originally posted by usn ret

The following link should help.............Cliff

Other brands with K-mount

I saw that but the list seems to end at 1994.

Mistral75 · 09-13-2012, 04:39 AM

Originally posted by reivax

I saw that but the list seems to end at 1994.

So does the use of K mount by other manufacturers.

You can use your K-mount lenses on any compact system camera (Canon EOS-M, Fujifilm X-Pro1 and X-E1, Nikon One system, Olympus's and Panasonic's µ4/3 cameras, Ricoh GXR with M module, Samsung NX, Sony NEX) with the appropriate adapter.

If your lenses are DAs (without aperture ring), you will have to buy an adapter with a ring that commands the lens's diaphragm.

Manual and aperture priority modes will be usable. Focus will be manual.

Alternatively, you might consider buying a K-01 if you are interested in its video performance.

Na Horuk · 09-13-2012, 06:43 AM

I'm not a video guy, but from what I read about it, the K-01 is supposedly good at it. The youtube Pentax channel has some pro quality videos made with the K-01. Of course, they used a whole rig and good lighting.
The K-01 is a fun camera and good for video. I think it even has microphone jacks. Just keep in mind that focus peaking turns off when you start recording.

janneman · 09-13-2012, 08:29 AM

Just wondering, how many Pentaxians have cursed the Ricoh K-mount for that pin?

stevebrot · 09-15-2012, 08:50 AM

Many camera brands have used the K-mount, but Pentax is the only dSLR maker using the mount. Vivitar currently markets a Cosina-made film SLR with a K-mount. I think there may also me some Chinese film cameras as well.

Steve

stevebrot · 09-15-2012, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by janneman

Just wondering, how many Pentaxians have cursed the Ricoh K-mount for that pin?

They should curse Pentax, not Ricoh. The Ricoh variant predates the Pentax AF mount by several years. Pentax was probably aware of the incompatibility when they brought their second-generation AF bodies to market.

Steve

jogiba · 09-15-2012, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by reivax

I've been hoping to get a camera that does good-great video. Now that it seems like K5II won't really deliver on the video features of the K30, I'm thinking about the possibility of getting something from another brand. I don't want to buy into a whole new system so I was wondering if there are any other companies that use the K mount?

I've heard Panasonic is doing some great things with video. I'm hoping to not spend more than 500 (if that's possible). I also wouldn't mind something that uses an adapter, as long as the adapter doesn't make the camera completely manual. Not sure if this is even possible, but I figured it was worth the ask.

I have thought about the K01, but I don't know how the video on that camera compares to other brands. Thanks for your suggestions.

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09-12-2012, 07:52 PM	#1
reivax Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 826	Any Other Brands Use the K Mount? I've been hoping to get a camera that does good-great video. Now that it seems like K5II won't really deliver on the video features of the K30, I'm thinking about the possibility of getting something from another brand. I don't want to buy into a whole new system so I was wondering if there are any other companies that use the K mount? I've heard Panasonic is doing some great things with video. I'm hoping to not spend more than 500 (if that's possible). I also wouldn't mind something that uses an adapter, as long as the adapter doesn't make the camera completely manual. Not sure if this is even possible, but I figured it was worth the ask. I have thought about the K01, but I don't know how the video on that camera compares to other brands. Thanks for your suggestions.

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09-12-2012, 10:23 PM	#2
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055	Only Ricoh uses the K mount. Your K mount lenses will become manual when adapted to other cameras.

09-12-2012, 10:50 PM	#3
usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274	The following link should help.............Cliff Other brands with K-mount

09-12-2012, 10:59 PM	#4
reivax Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 826 Original Poster	Originally posted by usn ret The following link should help.............Cliff Other brands with K-mount I saw that but the list seems to end at 1994.

09-13-2012, 04:39 AM	#5
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by reivax I saw that but the list seems to end at 1994. So does the use of K mount by other manufacturers. You can use your K-mount lenses on any compact system camera (Canon EOS-M, Fujifilm X-Pro1 and X-E1, Nikon One system, Olympus's and Panasonic's µ4/3 cameras, Ricoh GXR with M module, Samsung NX, Sony NEX) with the appropriate adapter. If your lenses are DAs (without aperture ring), you will have to buy an adapter with a ring that commands the lens's diaphragm. Manual and aperture priority modes will be usable. Focus will be manual. Alternatively, you might consider buying a K-01 if you are interested in its video performance.

09-13-2012, 06:43 AM	#6
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	I'm not a video guy, but from what I read about it, the K-01 is supposedly good at it. The youtube Pentax channel has some pro quality videos made with the K-01. Of course, they used a whole rig and good lighting. The K-01 is a fun camera and good for video. I think it even has microphone jacks. Just keep in mind that focus peaking turns off when you start recording.

09-13-2012, 08:29 AM	#7
janneman Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 908	Just wondering, how many Pentaxians have cursed the Ricoh K-mount for that pin?

09-15-2012, 08:50 AM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Many camera brands have used the K-mount, but Pentax is the only dSLR maker using the mount. Vivitar currently markets a Cosina-made film SLR with a K-mount. I think there may also me some Chinese film cameras as well. Steve

09-15-2012, 08:52 AM	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by janneman Just wondering, how many Pentaxians have cursed the Ricoh K-mount for that pin? They should curse Pentax, not Ricoh. The Ricoh variant predates the Pentax AF mount by several years. Pentax was probably aware of the incompatibility when they brought their second-generation AF bodies to market. Steve

Any Other Brands Use the K Mount?

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