Hin Man , Feb 01, 2012; 01:09 p.m.
As you may have read dozen of other places? I welcome the new camera but there are certain missing details that still baffle me especially the absence of view-finder, the detail info and picture about the LCD and the kind of AF mechanics, and any magics besides the new look ....
Source from mirror-less rumors, picture link to source
Sourced from clubsnap, picture links to sources
The new 40 XS mounted probably on a K-5 special -- the lens looks great in the old bodies. I am guessing that the new lens (extra small) will work on the old bodies and it is KAF mount. I can't be sure until actual release.
The mother of all thin pancake, picture links to source in PF News forums
Pictures link to source in clupsnap
Hin Man , Feb 01, 2012; 01:19 p.m.
The control wheel is very different now, picture links to source in mirror-less rumor
And though we lack the complete back picture, it comes as a surprise to me that the LCD is not a tilt-able one.
Hin Man , Feb 01, 2012; 01:47 p.m.
I quoted Andrew's inputs and comments in an earlier thread. Andrew has great wits in his quick observations and hence the quote here.
New rumors: More credible leaks regarding K-01 including what appears to be real photos of the product (looks like that lame name might stick after all).
I am very encouraged, I think it's pretty good looking, reminds me a bit of M-series with the angled prism sides and return to the older-style typeface. (YES!) Digging the strap, too.
To me the DA40/2.8 XS appears to be an even smaller lens, probably optically the same, I'm guessing is intended to reduce cost vs. the Limited lens, has no focusing scale, either. They show an image of it mounted on the K-5 as well, so maybe there is no compatibility issue?
A bunch more pics here & here that reveal a lot more, including:
- HDR on mode dial
- Single top-mounted, rear-facing e-dial
- Flash-disabled mode on mode dial?
- green and red buttons on top panel. How configurable remains to be seen but I'd imagine green button is typical Pentax 'reset/auto' button, and red is probably one-touch video record.
- Possible ergonomic fail, looks like it might be hard to press & hold Ev comp (aperture in manual mode) while spinning e-dial, may have to be click-then-spin. Hard to say until holding it though--maybe you can click that button with index finger while spinning with thumb.
- Design looks very grippy.
- Has "SR" badge, so probably maintains sensor-shake SR.
- I don't think there's any provision for an EVF (hard to know for sure yet) or variable-angle rear LCD
I like that Pentax has a photo with it including the whole system -- which would easily be the most comprehensive native lens lineup for mirrorless bodies at this time.
David Scott , Feb 01, 2012; 02:20 p.m.
I really like the yellow model. It reminds me of the Hasselblad yellow. But I wish the rest of the camera was all black, with the yellow leathers. I'm not fond of the three-tone look.
The whole camera is a good concept, especially when Pentax already has some of the smallest high-quality lenses available on any format. I will be tempted to add one of these cameras to go with my Pentax K5. The K-01 might actually be the best choice for using my manual-focus glass. Hopefully the viewfinder and manual-focus assist are well done on the K-01.
Hin Man , Feb 01, 2012; 02:28 p.m.
@David, with the information flowing around, there is no view-finder except the fixed 3" LCD on the back that share the same resolution like the K-5. The battery is shared with K5/K7. I hope to hear more information about the Auto Focusing in K-01. And I don't see any confirmed information if it is WR in the body. SR is obviously there in the leaked pictures.
Matthew McManamey , Feb 01, 2012; 03:31 p.m.
On the other hand, the more it looks like a toy, the easier it is to get into rock concerts. "Professional" equipment it typically prohibited, although P&S cameras typically are not.
The sole defining factor, of course, is whether the security guy at the door thinks it looks "professional" or not...
(Last I tried, taking the battery grip off a K10, and mounting a 50mm A lens on it still looked too "professional" - I don't own any pancakes yet...)
Matthew McManamey , Feb 01, 2012; 03:38 p.m.
Oooh, and no protrusion out the front to interfere with the observatory's focal reducer, or Justin's shift lens!
Hin Man , Feb 01, 2012; 04:05 p.m.
@Matthew, if you get the yellow one, the security guy has a good chance to let you go through.
Matthew McManamey , Feb 01, 2012; 04:11 p.m.
@Matthew, if you get the yellow one, the security guy has a good chance to let you go through.
*Like*
A yellow K-01 w/ the DA 70mm F2.4 Limited just might fit the bill!
Hin Man , Feb 01, 2012; 04:18 p.m.
picture links to sources
- PL --> Play
- AF/A --> AF/AE-L, I think
- IN --> INFO
- ME --> Menu
