K01 body for only $249

K01 body for only $249 · 05:25 PM

Adorama has k-01 bodies for only $249 with free shipping.

Yellow body: Pentax K-01 DSLR Camera Body,Yellow 15322

Black body: Pentax K-01 Digital Camera Body, Black 15222

**EricBrown** · 04-20-2013, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

I hate to ask, but was the 31 on sale too?

It was, but the same price that B&H sells it for. I was going to buy it either way, but was hoping they would be close to the B&H price since I try and buy local when I can.

Docrwm · 04-20-2013, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by EricBrown

It was, but the same price that B&H sells it for. I was going to buy it either way, but was hoping they would be close to the B&H price since I try and buy local when I can.

Yes, it's great to be able to walk out with it and know you did not overpay. Congratulations on both!

VoiceOfReason · 04-20-2013, 08:10 PM

I bought 2 of the K-01 sets from them. I got a yellow with 40mm and a white with 40mm for 334 each plus 15 shipping.

**EricBrown** · 04-21-2013, 04:52 AM

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

I bought 2 of the K-01 sets from them. I got a yellow with 40mm and a white with 40mm for 334 each plus 15 shipping.

Great! I'm glad I did not buy the last white K-01 kit!! Also, glad I posted since the K-01 is going to hard to find new.

zdwagner · 04-21-2013, 07:21 AM

Well, I hate to say it, but the K-01 is going back. I THOUGHT I loved it... until I walked around with it for half a day shooting. My hand cramped so bad from holding it that I had to stop shooting after only a few hours. I've never held a less comfortable camera (though my OM-D sans grip came close). I'm sure others will disagree, and I'm so glad it suits those people, but it just won't work for me. It was a real bummer because I truly wanted to love this camera, but I just can't do it. My K-5 IIs is almost the same size and far, far more comfortable (in fact THE most comfortable camera I've ever used). I was super excited about it, and love the way it looks (as my previous posts will attest), but...
Sorry Adorama... great deal, but no amount of money is worth a yellow brick just sitting there looking pretty in my apartment. =\

Na Horuk · 04-21-2013, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by zdwagner

My hand cramped so bad from holding it that I had to stop shooting after only a few hours

Um.. what? How are you holding it? Its among the lightest cameras. Only way I can think of it being uncomfortable is if you are using a very big and heavy lens. I'm not trying to offend, I just can't understand
Oh well, I'm sure someone else will be happy to get it at a discount

**monochrome** · 04-21-2013, 10:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by zdwagner

Well, I hate to say it, but the K-01 is going back. I THOUGHT I loved it... until I walked around with it for half a day shooting. My hand cramped so bad from holding it that I had to stop shooting after only a few hours. I've never held a less comfortable camera (though my OM-D sans grip came close). I'm sure others will disagree, and I'm so glad it suits those people, but it just won't work for me. It was a real bummer because I truly wanted to love this camera, but I just can't do it. My K-5 IIs is almost the same size and far, far more comfortable (in fact THE most comfortable camera I've ever used). I was super excited about it, and love the way it looks (as my previous posts will attest), but...
Sorry Adorama... great deal, but no amount of money is worth a yellow brick just sitting there looking pretty in my apartment. =\

If I may suggest, hold the camera as an old film SLR, cradled in your left hand with your thumb and forefinger controlling the focus and aperture ring (if using a MF lens). Use a very light grip with the right hand. Bring your elbows in to your sides. The camera naturally rises to about nose height, six inches in front of your face. At least for me, I can use the LCD like a 3" viewfinder this way and I can hold the camera in this position for more than 8 minutes before my arms get tired (I actually experimented with an MESuper before I orderd the K-01).

Give it a try. It works for me.

Last edited by monochrome; 04-21-2013 at 11:05 AM.

ryan s · 04-21-2013, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by EricBrown

Well, I came home with the white K-01 kit for $334!!

Didn't I buy a...white XS kit from you?

Then again, I sold the yellow K-01 for a white one so I guess I would understand

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Um.. what? How are you holding it? Its among the lightest cameras. Only way I can think of it being uncomfortable is if you are using a very big and heavy lens. I'm not trying to offend, I just can't understand
Oh well, I'm sure someone else will be happy to get it at a discount

I actually prefer using a bigger lens on the K-01 so I can carry the lens that happens to have a camera attached. The DA* 55 is a perfect example since it's big but not huge.

Though I do have to agree the K-01 is uncomfortable to hold on its own since I have big hands...

**EricBrown** · 04-21-2013, 12:41 PM

Yes, you did! But, I could not pass it up for $334 with the lens. Plus, my partner wanted a camera, so he will be using it mostly. It made sense since he can use all my lenses.

Originally posted by ryan s

Didn't I buy a...white XS kit from you?

Then again, I sold the yellow K-01 for a white one so I guess I would understand

I actually prefer using a bigger lens on the K-01 so I can carry the lens that happens to have a camera attached. The DA* 55 is a perfect example since it's big but not huge.

Though I do have to agree the K-01 is uncomfortable to hold on its own since I have big hands...

zdwagner · 04-21-2013, 12:47 PM

I Appreciate the feedback, if not the incredulity. I prefer to be able to hold the cam in my right hand with minimal effort, as I do a lot of street photography, and walk around with no strap. I let the K-5 IIs hang from my fingertips; it's quite comfortable. I also like shooting one-handed (right hand), and just find the grip (or lack thereof) very uncomfortable for this reason. I'm sorry if that offends anyone or if I'm an idiot because of it , but it's simply one person's opinion.

**monochrome** · 04-21-2013, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by zdwagner

I Appreciate the feedback, if not the incredulity. I prefer to be able to hold the cam in my right hand with minimal effort, as I do a lot of street photography, and walk around with no strap. I let the K-5 IIs hang from my fingertips; it's quite comfortable. I also like shooting one-handed (right hand), and just find the grip (or lack thereof) very uncomfortable for this reason. I'm sorry if that offends anyone or if I'm an idiot because of it , but it's simply one person's opinion.

Ah - well then I concur this probably isn't the camera for your needs.

Docrwm · 04-21-2013, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by zdwagner

I Appreciate the feedback, if not the incredulity. I prefer to be able to hold the cam in my right hand with minimal effort, as I do a lot of street photography, and walk around with no strap. I let the K-5 IIs hang from my fingertips; it's quite comfortable. I also like shooting one-handed (right hand), and just find the grip (or lack thereof) very uncomfortable for this reason. I'm sorry if that offends anyone or if I'm an idiot because of it , but it's simply one person's opinion.

Sorry its not functional for you. I understand your issue with the shape, there is a reason that the K-5/7 body is so well thought of - it's just easy to hang onto.

sr20det510 · 04-21-2013, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by EricBrown

Great! I'm glad I did not buy the last white K-01 kit!! Also, glad I posted since the K-01 is going to hard to find new.

I picked up the last K01 kit in white yesterday :-)
Long time lurker, finally decided to join and post!

Thank you for posting the deal.
I paid $335 plus $15 to ship to So. California.

Docrwm · 04-21-2013, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by sr20det510

I picked up the last K01 kit in white yesterday :-)
Long time lurker, finally decided to join and post!

Thank you for posting the deal.
I paid $335 plus $15 to ship to So. California.

Congratulations and welcome aboard!

Roob-N-Boots · 04-21-2013, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by sr20det510

I picked up the last K01 kit in white yesterday :-)
Long time lurker, finally decided to join and post!

Thank you for posting the deal.
I paid $335 plus $15 to ship to So. California.

Congrats, and welcome. Where in So. Cal are you from?
Your more than welcome to join our California Pentax Users group so you can be informed of our future So.Cal meet ups. California Pentax Users - PentaxForums.com

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04-20-2013, 11:52 AM	#76
EricBrown Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arlington, VA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,060	Originally posted by Docrwm I hate to ask, but was the 31 on sale too? It was, but the same price that B&H sells it for. I was going to buy it either way, but was hoping they would be close to the B&H price since I try and buy local when I can.

04-20-2013, 12:04 PM	#77
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by EricBrown It was, but the same price that B&H sells it for. I was going to buy it either way, but was hoping they would be close to the B&H price since I try and buy local when I can. Yes, it's great to be able to walk out with it and know you did not overpay. Congratulations on both!

04-20-2013, 08:10 PM	#78
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	I bought 2 of the K-01 sets from them. I got a yellow with 40mm and a white with 40mm for 334 each plus 15 shipping.

04-21-2013, 04:52 AM	#79
EricBrown Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arlington, VA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,060	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason I bought 2 of the K-01 sets from them. I got a yellow with 40mm and a white with 40mm for 334 each plus 15 shipping. Great! I'm glad I did not buy the last white K-01 kit!! Also, glad I posted since the K-01 is going to hard to find new.

04-21-2013, 07:21 AM	#80
zdwagner Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 136	Well, I hate to say it, but the K-01 is going back. I THOUGHT I loved it... until I walked around with it for half a day shooting. My hand cramped so bad from holding it that I had to stop shooting after only a few hours. I've never held a less comfortable camera (though my OM-D sans grip came close). I'm sure others will disagree, and I'm so glad it suits those people, but it just won't work for me. It was a real bummer because I truly wanted to love this camera, but I just can't do it. My K-5 IIs is almost the same size and far, far more comfortable (in fact THE most comfortable camera I've ever used). I was super excited about it, and love the way it looks (as my previous posts will attest), but... Sorry Adorama... great deal, but no amount of money is worth a yellow brick just sitting there looking pretty in my apartment. =\

04-21-2013, 10:22 AM	#81
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by zdwagner My hand cramped so bad from holding it that I had to stop shooting after only a few hours Um.. what? How are you holding it? Its among the lightest cameras. Only way I can think of it being uncomfortable is if you are using a very big and heavy lens. I'm not trying to offend, I just can't understand Oh well, I'm sure someone else will be happy to get it at a discount

04-21-2013, 10:34 AM - 1 Like	#82
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by zdwagner Well, I hate to say it, but the K-01 is going back. I THOUGHT I loved it... until I walked around with it for half a day shooting. My hand cramped so bad from holding it that I had to stop shooting after only a few hours. I've never held a less comfortable camera (though my OM-D sans grip came close). I'm sure others will disagree, and I'm so glad it suits those people, but it just won't work for me. It was a real bummer because I truly wanted to love this camera, but I just can't do it. My K-5 IIs is almost the same size and far, far more comfortable (in fact THE most comfortable camera I've ever used). I was super excited about it, and love the way it looks (as my previous posts will attest), but... Sorry Adorama... great deal, but no amount of money is worth a yellow brick just sitting there looking pretty in my apartment. =\ If I may suggest, hold the camera as an old film SLR, cradled in your left hand with your thumb and forefinger controlling the focus and aperture ring (if using a MF lens). Use a very light grip with the right hand. Bring your elbows in to your sides. The camera naturally rises to about nose height, six inches in front of your face. At least for me, I can use the LCD like a 3" viewfinder this way and I can hold the camera in this position for more than 8 minutes before my arms get tired (I actually experimented with an MESuper before I orderd the K-01). Give it a try. It works for me. Last edited by monochrome; 04-21-2013 at 11:05 AM.

04-21-2013, 12:24 PM	#83
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Originally posted by EricBrown Well, I came home with the white K-01 kit for $334!! Didn't I buy a...white XS kit from you? Then again, I sold the yellow K-01 for a white one so I guess I would understand Originally posted by Na Horuk Um.. what? How are you holding it? Its among the lightest cameras. Only way I can think of it being uncomfortable is if you are using a very big and heavy lens. I'm not trying to offend, I just can't understand Oh well, I'm sure someone else will be happy to get it at a discount I actually prefer using a bigger lens on the K-01 so I can carry the lens that happens to have a camera attached. The DA* 55 is a perfect example since it's big but not huge. Though I do have to agree the K-01 is uncomfortable to hold on its own since I have big hands...

04-21-2013, 12:41 PM	#84
EricBrown Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arlington, VA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,060	Yes, you did! But, I could not pass it up for $334 with the lens. Plus, my partner wanted a camera, so he will be using it mostly. It made sense since he can use all my lenses. Originally posted by ryan s Didn't I buy a...white XS kit from you? Then again, I sold the yellow K-01 for a white one so I guess I would understand I actually prefer using a bigger lens on the K-01 so I can carry the lens that happens to have a camera attached. The DA* 55 is a perfect example since it's big but not huge. Though I do have to agree the K-01 is uncomfortable to hold on its own since I have big hands...

04-21-2013, 12:47 PM	#85
zdwagner Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 136	I Appreciate the feedback, if not the incredulity. I prefer to be able to hold the cam in my right hand with minimal effort, as I do a lot of street photography, and walk around with no strap. I let the K-5 IIs hang from my fingertips; it's quite comfortable. I also like shooting one-handed (right hand), and just find the grip (or lack thereof) very uncomfortable for this reason. I'm sorry if that offends anyone or if I'm an idiot because of it , but it's simply one person's opinion.

04-21-2013, 12:52 PM	#86
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by zdwagner I Appreciate the feedback, if not the incredulity. I prefer to be able to hold the cam in my right hand with minimal effort, as I do a lot of street photography, and walk around with no strap. I let the K-5 IIs hang from my fingertips; it's quite comfortable. I also like shooting one-handed (right hand), and just find the grip (or lack thereof) very uncomfortable for this reason. I'm sorry if that offends anyone or if I'm an idiot because of it , but it's simply one person's opinion. Ah - well then I concur this probably isn't the camera for your needs.

04-21-2013, 01:06 PM	#87
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by zdwagner I Appreciate the feedback, if not the incredulity. I prefer to be able to hold the cam in my right hand with minimal effort, as I do a lot of street photography, and walk around with no strap. I let the K-5 IIs hang from my fingertips; it's quite comfortable. I also like shooting one-handed (right hand), and just find the grip (or lack thereof) very uncomfortable for this reason. I'm sorry if that offends anyone or if I'm an idiot because of it , but it's simply one person's opinion. Sorry its not functional for you. I understand your issue with the shape, there is a reason that the K-5/7 body is so well thought of - it's just easy to hang onto.

04-21-2013, 01:44 PM	#88
sr20det510 New Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 24	Originally posted by EricBrown Great! I'm glad I did not buy the last white K-01 kit!! Also, glad I posted since the K-01 is going to hard to find new. I picked up the last K01 kit in white yesterday :-) Long time lurker, finally decided to join and post! Thank you for posting the deal. I paid $335 plus $15 to ship to So. California.

04-21-2013, 02:18 PM	#89
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by sr20det510 I picked up the last K01 kit in white yesterday :-) Long time lurker, finally decided to join and post! Thank you for posting the deal. I paid $335 plus $15 to ship to So. California. Congratulations and welcome aboard!

04-21-2013, 03:52 PM	#90
Roob-N-Boots Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Palm Springs CA Posts: 393 Original Poster	Originally posted by sr20det510 I picked up the last K01 kit in white yesterday :-) Long time lurker, finally decided to join and post! Thank you for posting the deal. I paid $335 plus $15 to ship to So. California. Congrats, and welcome. Where in So. Cal are you from? Your more than welcome to join our California Pentax Users group so you can be informed of our future So.Cal meet ups. California Pentax Users - PentaxForums.com