I wouldn't lament the lack of an EVF as even the best EVFs are pretty poor. Given the choice, when I tesed the Sony SLTs A33 and A55 the back screen was the far better choice.

If Pentax added an EVF you end up with something just about the same as a DSLR but with a poorer viewfinder and I really don't see the point of that.

EVFs are certainly usable, but only just and they are not exciting to view with.

It would be very possible to design lenses that protuded further into the camera as there is no mirror to get in the way. This could mean more compact lenses, but taken too far there would be Leica's problem of oblique light rays striking the sensor. Of course, with new designs of sensor that may not be a problem in the future.

The essence of the K-01 is that the mirrorless design removes the complication of the mirror box and assembly. To make all K mount lenses usable is brilliant as there only needs to be one range and one mount. The quality of design of the K mount is a huge thing for Pentax. Other makers have had to change their mounts, only Nikon keeping much of the compatibility, but without the elegance of the Pentax design.

There are possibilities for this new camera and both this and the Q I might well find a use for in time. At the moment I am unlikely to buy at the higher introductory price level, but later I might well do so.

There also seem to be more lenses moving forwards, so that too will be interesting.

We asked for a digital Auto 110, we got it, we asked for a mirrorless camera, we've got it, we asked for more lenses, they are clearly in the planning stage. I wouldn't personally be at all critical of that. Things are definitely on the move.

Ah, I see.

Judging from the published specs, it looks as though it could be the same situation as we have with the DSLRs. This needs to be confirmed yet.

It looks like Mirrorless cameras are now here in a big way, so here's a new section to cover that.

I've moved across the K-01 discussions. This is also the place for the Q, but I won't clutter it with moving those things just now.

Already posted in the other K-01 thread - please only post once.

Nice, they have a great way of settling camera disputes as well! Actually, the K-01 should be making Don a happy video man and it also keeps that all-important backwards compatibility in a big way. The other marques are obviously worried already as the cashback offers have started arriving in my Inbox.....

Very interesting, spec-wise something like a K-5 without mirror box.

Title ammended.