PENTAX K-01 & smc PENTAX-DA 40mmF2.8 XS - Official Embargo Date: 2/2/2012

[ndroo]

It'd be a very good backup camera for K7/K5 'cause they share the same battery, and millions of K mount lenses w/o using any adapter

:O I see trouble!

 

[pinholecam]

It'd be a very good backup camera for K7/K5 'cause they share the same battery, and millions of K mount lenses w/o using any adapter

Precisely.
No adapter, AF/'A' mode and right sized body with the k-mount lenses.

Reminds me of the time I used GF1 (which was a joy to use), but this time with APS-C, SR, K-mount and lots of the good stuff from Pentax cameras.
I need to reconcile with the fact that it has no EVF/OVF though (the GF1 had none but was still great to use).
In fact it sounds like an APS-C Pentax version of EP3. (including the stylo designer part)
If it comes with focus aids for MF, very high chance I'd get one.

 

[edutilos-]

:O I see trouble!

Uncle Andrew:

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[sbc]

It'd be a very good backup camera for K7/K5 'cause they share the same battery, and millions of K mount lenses w/o using any adapter

The 'ultimate' K-mount travel camera!
Pentax really knows how to tempt current K-5/7 owners.

 

[LiverpoolMadman]

PENTAX K-01 ..... is mirrorless camera .... but why ? They launch Pentax Q few months ago right ? I'm still waiting DSLR FF from Pentax ...

 

[sunnycamera]

I have found a Photo of K-01 with DA 40 on it. It is real.

 

[oceanpriest]

I need to reconcile with the fact that it has no EVF/OVF though (the GF1 had none but was still great to use).

without EVF/OVF, I wish the screen at least as good as samsung NX's amoled

 

[sbc]

Does the Samsung NX's amoled screen has the cool cast like the Galaxy SII's?

 

[ndroo]

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Eh! Mai siao siao!

 

[GSiGuy]

I got a feeling that by the same time tomorrow, this thread will have exploded!

Most anticipated/exciting Pentax launch in awhile... (at least to me it is).

 

[Supersimon27]

Refreshing this thread every 1/2 hr to see update . Lol

 

[stuck]

Interesting news indeed! The da40 XS is so small it'll be like you left the lens cap on! Haha

 

[stuck]

Interesting news indeed! The da40 XS is so small it'll be like you left the lens cap on! Haha

Oops. I meant body cap!

 

[banana0ne]

Does the Samsung NX's amoled screen has the cool cast like the Galaxy SII's?

No the NX screen is very neutral unlike the galaxy, but it is much more saturated than the actual output.

 

[HYPY13]

ongoing countdown at Pentaxforums right now-less'n 23hrs left- HURRY OVER...

 

[mrkumlan]

OH NO THIS IS SO EXCITING!! Refreshing this thread every 5mins...

 

[jonathantan]

This is getting really exciting! Counting down to the announcement.

Hope the price is competitive Cheers Pentax!!!

 

[banana0ne]

This is getting really exciting! Counting down to the announcement.

Hope the price is competitive Cheers Pentax!!!

I am hoping that the pricing is competitive too. Just consider a camera built just like K-r but lesser parts. I.e., no mirror, no viewfinder, no phase detect AF sensor. But have kick ass k-5 sensor.

 

[figo007]

I'm hoping the pricing will be more Interesting too ;p

 

[jonathantan]

I am hoping that the pricing is competitive too. Just consider a camera built just like K-r but lesser parts. I.e., no mirror, no viewfinder, no phase detect AF sensor. But have kick ass k-5 sensor.

Agreed! good supplement to our DSLR when we need to go light. Kick a** sensor with K mount...sweet