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Comment by Don posted on Pentax K-01 at 03/02/2012 - 01:40
MarkTaylor wrote:
Add an EVF and it would tempt me. Without... not so much.
Also I can't fathom why they couldn't have given it a larger (and hence more comfortable and secure) grip. Given how far the lens mount protrudes a considerably larger grip would not make the camera bulkier in any way that could possibly inconvenience anybody.
I don't get why people think it's ugly, though. It is really quite a nice looking camera. It's just different.
I might just start saving up for the next model up featuring a decent EVF... if it never transpires I'm sure I'll find something else to spend the money on.
link and two rubber bands... Add an EVF and it would tempt me. Without... not so much.
Also I can't fathom why they couldn't have given it a larger (and hence more comfortable and secure) grip. Given how far the lens mount protrudes a considerably larger grip would not make the camera bulkier in any way that could possibly inconvenience anybody.
I don't get why people think it's ugly, though. It is really quite a nice looking camera. It's just different.
I might just start saving up for the next model up featuring a decent EVF... if it never transpires I'm sure I'll find something else to spend the money on.
Comment by Don posted on Pentax K-01 at 03/02/2012 - 01:26
Pentaxophile wrote:
The fact that Pentax already has 5 primes covering 31 to 43mm doesn't make the new XS lens make any more sense to me!
the other lenses aren't getting media coverage for being "The smallest/thinest" or any other "est" ever made... and where else you gonna find a kit lens capable of competing with the optics of the 40 pancake? The fact that Pentax already has 5 primes covering 31 to 43mm doesn't make the new XS lens make any more sense to me!
Comment by Don posted on Pentax K-01 at 02/02/2012 - 23:44
people keep calling the odd looks of the k-01 and 40mm focal length into question..
Pentax currently has three 31-35 mm lenses in its line up.. including a compact, lightweight 35 2.4 da, 31 1.8 ltd, 35 2.8 macro... plus 21 and 40-43 mm on top of the new 40mm.... so I'm at a loss why people think the 40mm was a mistake? the odd looks and new lens will get pentax two things it is lacking.... Media attention for the brand... and ridiculous high scores in lab test shoot outs compared to other mirrorless cameras..
as for me..my k-01 is gonna have my 501.4 m attached to it on a fairly permanent basis, with a rode video mic, led litepanel, hoodman loupe all attached with a bracket 80-90 % of the time..
that 40 is going on my kr...
Pentax currently has three 31-35 mm lenses in its line up.. including a compact, lightweight 35 2.4 da, 31 1.8 ltd, 35 2.8 macro... plus 21 and 40-43 mm on top of the new 40mm.... so I'm at a loss why people think the 40mm was a mistake? the odd looks and new lens will get pentax two things it is lacking.... Media attention for the brand... and ridiculous high scores in lab test shoot outs compared to other mirrorless cameras..
as for me..my k-01 is gonna have my 501.4 m attached to it on a fairly permanent basis, with a rode video mic, led litepanel, hoodman loupe all attached with a bracket 80-90 % of the time..
that 40 is going on my kr...
Comment by Don posted on Pentax K-01 at 02/02/2012 - 23:23
link
let's keep an eye on the mac fanboy page to see how macheads recieve it...
let's keep an eye on the mac fanboy page to see how macheads recieve it...
Comment by Don posted on Pentax K-01 at 02/02/2012 - 21:00
what goes around comes around!
Comment by Don posted on Work for nothing? at 02/02/2012 - 19:29
I think Pentax is gonna bypass ff for the short term and release a k-01 styled Evil with the sensor from the 645d.......
they will call it the 645 FUGLY-01
they will call it the 645 FUGLY-01
Comment by Don posted on Pentax K-01 at 02/02/2012 - 19:08
thats is my birthday
dear pentax for my birthday please send me a k-01 and one of every lens you have thank you.
dear pentax for my birthday please send me a k-01 and one of every lens you have thank you.
Comment by Don posted on world pentax day at 02/02/2012 - 18:54
I've seen photos of the 40 mm on a k5... so looks like it may in fact work...
Comment by Don posted on Pentax K-01 at 02/02/2012 - 18:22
MarkD wrote:
That up to 25 mins may just be a card size limitation. Could be coincidence but 25mins at full HD will pretty much fill a 16G card.
Now that affordable 32GB cards are out there it may be worth a test for whoever gets the review models.....
I hope so... I think 25 mins may also be a heat limitation so I'd be interested in hearing how it does on a tripod with sr off.. and a bigger card..That up to 25 mins may just be a card size limitation. Could be coincidence but 25mins at full HD will pretty much fill a 16G card.
Now that affordable 32GB cards are out there it may be worth a test for whoever gets the review models.....
Comment by Don posted on Pentax K-01 and Open Day! at 02/02/2012 - 17:04
as for exposure comp... I think the dynamic range of the sensor allows enough "Fix it in post" lattitude for most shooters... plus you can set the iso manually, so I'm not sure you need to go plus/minus 3 or more stops ev comp... in fact other than when shooting for HDR (which is on speed dial with k-01) I never use that much exp comp... so easy to live without.. hardly a deal breaker... I think this cam is going to sell once people drop thier preconcieved ideas of who it is for...
Pentax send me two I'll make a film, you'll see what this camera can really do whenI'm done!