Forum: Pentax K-01
08-07-2012, 01:51 PM
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Forum: Pentax K-01
07-18-2012, 11:24 PM
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I tried to not like the K-01. Bought it with a 30-day return policy. Shot for 3 weeks and tried to justify returning it, mostly because it’s not small enough or light enough to replace my daily carry (Canon Powershot G10). And if I need a good camera for work or a family outing, I’ll take my K-5. I don’t like not having a viewfinder in sunlight. The doors are flimsy. You've heard this all before. But after shooting for a few weeks, I just have to keep it. Reasons:
Wife loves it. It's easy to shoot. We handed it to our 6 year old niece and she shot with it, no problem. Wife loves being able to hold the camera out in front of her, aimed at the two of us for self portraits, and you just can’t do that for very long with the K-5, unless you have wrists like Popeye. Of course you can do it with a smaller camera like the G10, but . . .
The difference in image quality compared to the G10 is incredible! I’m a fast learning amateur and have pulled some images from K-01 (and K-5 obviously) that are incredible, professional. Many of them taken by my wife who doesn’t know Av from Tv. It’s now a little disapointing pulling images from my G10, and I’m more inclined to figure out ways to take the slightly bulkier, slightly heavier K-01 wherever I go.
It’s non-intimidating. It seems like everyone is a little more relaxed around a non-dslr. Especially with the pancake lens, this camera looks like a point-and-shoot from the 80s, nobody has any idea the kind of shots you’re getting. When you send them some prints, they’re amazed.
Reviewing photos is fast, finally! Canon DSLRs, for years, have had the best playback features for reviewing photos on camera. The dial on the back of a Canon lets you spin through photos super fast, with animation, and the same feature is available on their mirrorless cameras, which is huge. The K-5 playback seems archaic in comparison. The K-01 got a mutch needed boost in speed, it still doesn’t have Canon’s dial, but it’s super fast now with controls that are about as good.
It ilicits comments and praise from clients and casual observers. Doesn’t affect results, but makes it hard to give up. It's classy not flashy. Exudes quality with style, and a little bit of sophistication. So if you're not a professional photographer but need to take photos for your profession (pics of producs, images of clients, or shots of services you provide) this is a great camera.
If you simply can’t take that DSLR with you every day and image quality is important to you, meaning you’re not just taking pics for Facebook or the web, then this is an amazing camera. If you already have a couple good Pentax lenses, then really what are you waiting for?
Note: I know it's not really fair to compare the K-01 to a Canon G10, but it's what I have, and it's kinda representative of other mirrorless cameras: lighter, smaller, has a viewfinder, great build quality...
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Forum: Pentax K-01
05-29-2012, 06:25 AM
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Apart from a few AF / MF issues (being discussed in another thread) I have to say that the K-01 is an awesome camera to use. Once its in your hands its very difficult to put down. 40mm pancake is very liberating to use & the IQ is top notch.
A few quirks, but hey, you read that a 14k Leica has quirks. Use any camera enough & you learn how to deal with & get round the quirks.
The K-01 just makes you want to take pictures....and then more pictures.
Would & will recommend to anyone! Spread the K-01love.
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Forum: Pentax K-01
05-27-2012, 01:30 PM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
04-04-2012, 11:51 AM
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Forum: Pentax K-01
03-22-2012, 03:19 PM
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
03-12-2012, 03:15 PM
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Welcome to the forums! Enjoy your stay here <3
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
03-12-2012, 02:37 PM
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Bonsoir,
Welcome and please give us some feedback about the K-01 ... s'il vous plait. Salut, J Frog |
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
03-12-2012, 11:45 AM
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Welcome to the forum. I hope that you keep enjoying it, and post some shots from Hampshire.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
03-12-2012, 11:45 AM
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Welcome Alfred good to have someone with your years of experience, enjoy the now kit.
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