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Comment by ChrisA posted on Portrait with 55-300 at 05/02/2012 - 13:24
Gwyn wrote:
Peoples opinions of the K-01 from reading through this thread:
]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpYEJx7PkWE
Peoples opinions of the K-01 from reading through this thread:
]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpYEJx7PkWE
Comment by ChrisA posted on Pentax K-01 at 05/02/2012 - 09:54
Sean282 wrote:
Can people who don't like this camera be more open to the possibility that Pentax/Ricoh may be more on the pulse than they are? Do you really believe they haven't thought this one through? I'm sure they know the design comprises they made and the reasons why they took some but not others.
This will be cracking camera (if reviews hold up) for the money. Pentax if they market it properly 'could' do very well on this.
I'm not sure there are many who are saying it won't do well.Can people who don't like this camera be more open to the possibility that Pentax/Ricoh may be more on the pulse than they are? Do you really believe they haven't thought this one through? I'm sure they know the design comprises they made and the reasons why they took some but not others.
This will be cracking camera (if reviews hold up) for the money. Pentax if they market it properly 'could' do very well on this.
There are a lot of dSLR users who can't see the benefit for them, but that's not the same.
Comment by ChrisA posted on Pentax K-01 at 05/02/2012 - 09:54
Wolfie665 wrote:
I've got the lens and it is fun
Hope you enjoy it.I've got the lens and it is fun
The other one will be on its way to Tyr very soon.
Comment by ChrisA posted on FS: Pentax DA 35mm F2.4 (as new) at 04/02/2012 - 17:38
Mike-P wrote:
DA 550 & 1.4x TC - Show me where to pay, the money is in my account right now.
Mind you, to go with these I require a K-5 with faster AF and points that are nicely spread.
What's this for, Mike?DA 550 & 1.4x TC - Show me where to pay, the money is in my account right now.
Mind you, to go with these I require a K-5 with faster AF and points that are nicely spread.
Comment by ChrisA posted on New Pentax lens roadmap at 04/02/2012 - 13:56
MostlyHarmless wrote:
- they are all late 30s/early-to-mid 40 ... and ... think DSLRs are awkward, ugly and 'complicated'. ... So don't underestimate the impact of 'style', 'fashion' and 'design'
Very interesting. I think Don's had it right all along - it's a product for a different market.- they are all late 30s/early-to-mid 40 ... and ... think DSLRs are awkward, ugly and 'complicated'. ... So don't underestimate the impact of 'style', 'fashion' and 'design'
It's not for me, but at the end of the day, if it makes money for Pentax, and the success of the K-01 isn't at the expense of the K-5 and its replacement, there's no reason not to want it to be a success.
In fact, if I suddenly decided I absolutely needed convenient video, it might yet be for me. It would have to AF silently during recording though. Does anyone know if it does?
Comment by ChrisA posted on Pentax K-01 at 04/02/2012 - 12:34
Don wrote:
well one thing is for sure... if Pentax wanted to make sure it didn't cannibalize D-slr sales, they will probably succeed....
I think Don's got it exactly right.well one thing is for sure... if Pentax wanted to make sure it didn't cannibalize D-slr sales, they will probably succeed....
It's a different product, for a different market than the majority here.
Comment by ChrisA posted on Pentax K-01 at 03/02/2012 - 23:21
japers45 wrote:
Starting with the Muppet from the interview.
The muppet from the interview was just placed in an intolerable position.Starting with the Muppet from the interview.
He probably isn't as stupid as he sounded - he couldn't diss his own company's product, so as the cognitive dissonance kicked in, he inevitably came over as awkward.
The killer question was "what are these mirrorless features?". He was dead as soon as that was asked.
Comment by ChrisA posted on Pentax K-01 at 03/02/2012 - 23:19
rparmar wrote:
People here give Pentax way too much slack. They need a kick in the posterior by people like us who care about the art of photography.
+100People here give Pentax way too much slack. They need a kick in the posterior by people like us who care about the art of photography.
Comment by ChrisA posted on Pentax K-01 at 03/02/2012 - 22:46
johnriley wrote:
It's more choice providing there *is* a dSLR.junousia wrote:
John might be right about new customers, but what about we old customers, our current DSLRs dosen't last for ever?
Existing users can happily continue to use their K mount lenses, either on a Mirrorless Pentax or on a DSLR, as they prefer. That's more choice, not less?John might be right about new customers, but what about we old customers, our current DSLRs dosen't last for ever?
You don't shoot moving objects much, do you John? I think you're overestimating the usefulness of being able to use long lenses, but not having a viewfinder.
As a great-quality-images compact, I can see it having a niche.
But imagining that just because it can take K-mount lenses it can replace a K-5 seems a little naive. Not sure anyone's actually saying that, but there it is.
Comment by ChrisA posted on Pentax K-01 at 03/02/2012 - 11:44
Slightly more subtle.....
However, I'm not sure you need the dots of light at all.
It's taken with natural light, right? There's already a perfectly natural reflection from a window or something in both eyes.
I love the subdued, peaceful look.To my eyes, it's a very attractive capture, of a not-at-all bad looking baby. Perhaps just a shade more brightness would be better, but I won't quibble there.
So I don't see why you need some faked catchlights at all. Or am I misunderstandig something about the lighting set up?