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thnx!
Comment by Don posted on world pentax day at 05/02/2012 - 15:39
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
hillarious!
I actually like the looks..even if it is ugly... for those that want a compact camera that looks like a classic d-slr there is the oly om-d released.... only time will tell how the two line up in image quality (who am I kidding the k-01 will blow the oly out of the water) and final sales....
I'm buyin one...maybe two if that 25 min video limit is fixed on this side of the pond..
Comment by Don posted on Pentax K-01 at 05/02/2012 - 15:09
Comment by Don posted on Pentax K-01 at 05/02/2012 - 00:26
alfamelba wrote:
Perhaps someone can explain why the PK mount is the problem with producing a thin body?
I can see that the lenses need additional distance from the sensor, but that could be dealt with using an extension tube with a k-mount - something that Pentax could then also sell to existing DSLR users. If they had still wanted to release smaller xs lenses specific to the mirrorless cameras, surely they could still have a k-mount but a different registration distance to be used without the extension tube. They could even still be used with a DSLR, but would work as closeup lenses only due to the mirror box.
I don't believe it is a problem.. even th ethinnest bodies will nee a thicker grip to make then usable with a longer lens attached... so why bother? Why not just make a dedicated lens where part of the rear of the lens slides into the camera body if you want it smaller? Even at that why bother?Perhaps someone can explain why the PK mount is the problem with producing a thin body?
I can see that the lenses need additional distance from the sensor, but that could be dealt with using an extension tube with a k-mount - something that Pentax could then also sell to existing DSLR users. If they had still wanted to release smaller xs lenses specific to the mirrorless cameras, surely they could still have a k-mount but a different registration distance to be used without the extension tube. They could even still be used with a DSLR, but would work as closeup lenses only due to the mirror box.
thinner has nothing to do with image quality
if portability is a concern I got the iphone and go-pro...doesn't get any more portable or thinner....
Comment by Don posted on Will K5 price be driven down by new mirrorless? at 04/02/2012 - 23:34
whatsthisbuttondo wrote:
Iwish i had her teeth
wouldn't you rather have her phone number??? just askin...lol!Iwish i had her teeth
Comment by Don posted on My first studio shoot! at 04/02/2012 - 22:34
link to dxo scores of k-01 competitors compare aNY of those camera to the k-5...then consider this.. I earlier posted a link to a site that compares size to different camera models, and the k-01 and newest canon were about the same dimensions.... the k-01 will blow evry othe evil cam away in a side by side image quality shoot out..the magazines will have to report this... Pentax will get press!
Comment by Don posted on Pentax K-01 at 04/02/2012 - 18:57
I like em both!
Comment by Don posted on My first studio shoot! at 04/02/2012 - 17:52
I'm going to apply to Henry's camera in wpg just to prove I can sell these buggers! lol!
Comment by Don posted on Pentax K-01 at 04/02/2012 - 17:13
I don't agree there is only so much lattitude here with interchangeable lenses, and eventually there will be an iphone with zoom lens, lightfield focus and nex is in trouble, but in the mean time try this with the nex:
link
you can stand it on all four sides...
nice for when you don't have a tripod or want to get in the shot!
means even if you have a mic or external monitor plugged into it, you could set it on a table or counter and shoot! horizontal or vertical..
link
you can stand it on all four sides...
nice for when you don't have a tripod or want to get in the shot!
means even if you have a mic or external monitor plugged into it, you could set it on a table or counter and shoot! horizontal or vertical..
Comment by Don posted on Pentax K-01 at 04/02/2012 - 17:05
the iphone has got "small thin and trendy" locked up...anybody that thinks a more expensive camera trying to compete is not gonna be selling cameras in that market... Sony doesn't have to care if thier small thin trendy cameras flop... guess where the only division at sony turning a profit is? the division making the iphone camera sensors...link
even the ipad is making serious inroads...
link
chasing a soon to be dead market would be a bad choice for Pentax.
sorry but if you stick the pentax pancake lens on a slim nex5n body (and make it work), joe public is gonna pull out thier iphone 5 (or 6) and say "what's the point? my phone does excellent photos and movies, plus I can edit them, and share them right on the phone!"
no sale...
even the ipad is making serious inroads...
link
chasing a soon to be dead market would be a bad choice for Pentax.
sorry but if you stick the pentax pancake lens on a slim nex5n body (and make it work), joe public is gonna pull out thier iphone 5 (or 6) and say "what's the point? my phone does excellent photos and movies, plus I can edit them, and share them right on the phone!"
no sale...
Comment by Don posted on Pentax K-01 at 04/02/2012 - 16:18
