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Re: The K-01: A Review.
Thanks for the review - it really looks as if it's worth saving up for as an alternative camera. Pictures looked good too
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You're welcome - I'm still learning how to get the best from it so better photos should follow!
I've now tried it with the Bigma and found that it ... more
Re: The K-01: A Review.
I wonder how many body only K-01's SRS have left, as it might be a possible purchase come end of March for me. :D
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Well their ebay listing says "More than 10"... :lol:
They must be splitting the kits, so providing that they sell more 40mm lenses than bodies th ... more
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If anyone else is still considering one of these then SRS currently have the yellow version for sale body-only in their ebay shop. Price is the same a ... more
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Dangermouse: "
Even if the K-01 doesn't interest you I would strongly suggest looking at the 40mm. It'll work perfectly on any Pentax DSLR wit ... more
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Bit of a thread resurrection but I didn't see the previous post until today!
I've not handled a K30 but I have looked at one in the plastic, and it ... more
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You are right Dangermouse.
The launch price was too much, and probably put a lot of people off.
Shame really as the camera itself, if promoted as ... more
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I've been playing with mine and a K 55/1.8 for the past few days, and I think I've noticed something: The AF seems to be geared toward f2.8 lenses.
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Dangermouse, the AF is like most DSLR's. The cross type points are optimised for F2.8. It would appear that the CDAF of CSC's like the K-01 appear the ... more
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The K-01: A Review.

The K-01: A Review.
Posted by: Dangermouse on Fri Mar 01, 2013 16:28 (3996 Reads)
When the K-01 was launched I was amongst those who thought it ridiculously overpriced and a bad idea on the part of Pentax. It seemed like an attempt to follow other well-known tech manufacturers in turning products into "lifestyle statements" where the purchaser would be more interested in flaunting it around to show off their wealth rather than buying it because it was the best available for the money.
Fast-forward to the present day, and the K-01 doesn't seem to have been a huge success. It has in fact been discontinued, although the 40mm XS lens is apparently staying in the range. The planned XS wide angle and telephoto lenses have been cancelled and it looks as though Pentax will be working on the Q range for their mirrorless offering rather than anything with a K mount.
However, one side affect of this is that there are currently a lot of K-01s about at cut prices. Bear in mind that this body uses the same batteries, memory cards, and lenses as the K-5 (and anything else with a K mount which takes the D-LI90) and it now looks like a very decent option as a second body, or if you want the different capabilities it offers compared to a full DSLR. SRS currently have the black body and 40mm lens kit for £349, and their previous excellent service saw an order placed which arrived the following morning.
Fast-forward to the present day, and the K-01 doesn't seem to have been a huge success. It has in fact been discontinued, although the 40mm XS lens is apparently staying in the range. The planned XS wide angle and telephoto lenses have been cancelled and it looks as though Pentax will be working on the Q range for their mirrorless offering rather than anything with a K mount.
However, one side affect of this is that there are currently a lot of K-01s about at cut prices. Bear in mind that this body uses the same batteries, memory cards, and lenses as the K-5 (and anything else with a K mount which takes the D-LI90) and it now looks like a very decent option as a second body, or if you want the different capabilities it offers compared to a full DSLR. SRS currently have the black body and 40mm lens kit for £349, and their previous excellent service saw an order placed which arrived the following morning.
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I've now tried it with the Bigma and found that it ... more


They must be splitting the kits, so providing that they sell more 40mm lenses than bodies th ... more


Even if the K-01 doesn't interest you I would strongly suggest looking at the 40mm. It'll work perfectly on any Pentax DSLR wit ... more

I've not handled a K30 but I have looked at one in the plastic, and it ... more

The launch price was too much, and probably put a lot of people off.
Shame really as the camera itself, if promoted as ... more

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