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All of the major manufacturers have now joined the compact system camera revolution, but Pentax is the only brand to be fielding two completely distinct mirrorless systems. I took a look at the tiny Pentax Q system back in June last year, and found it to...
Features, Image quality, Available lens range...
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In face of competition from the rest of the industry Pentax had no choice but to join in the large-sensor end of the CSC market, and chose to do so trading on the unique feature of its widely-supported lens mount system. Unfortunately that means it lose...
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The concept of a compact system camera (CSC) is an appealing one to anyone wanting to take a step up from a compact camera, or who wants something less hefty than a DSLR without compromising on image quality. See: more camera reviews . Prime examples...
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The Pentax K-01 is a chunky camera with a size and weight that belie the mirrorless technology within, but it’s big in a good way. It feels stable and well built in the hand. Most importantly, it’s a camera that also performs well. It’s swift, easy to use...
Interesting and useful design; produces vibrant and clear image...
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Mirrorless camera sizes seem to be ever-reducing, yet the company that brought us the tiny Pentax Q, has now produced its antithesis. The Pentax K-01 is a big, rubber-clad, brick-shaped monster – a 16Mp APS-C interchangeable lens camera which rather de...
Despite these few niggles, the Pentax K-01 is a superb shooter for the price. Any other camera combining this level of image quality and features will cost you hundreds of pounds more. Any, that is, with the possible exception of the Pentax K-5 that...
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Following on from the Pentax Q that was launched last year to a somewhat mixed reaction, the K-01 is Pentax's second compact system camera. Fair to say, however, that the two cameras are very different beasts. Whereas the Q used a regular compact-sized 1/...
Bold and unique styling, Plenty of image-shaping options, Intuitive and easy-to-use...
Bold and unique styling, Sluggish and noisy autofocus, Expensive compared to its rivals...
As regards performance, the K-01 is something of a mixed bag. Start-up (ie - the time taken from switching the camera on to it being focused and ready to shoot) clocks in at around 2.5seconds, which isn't particularly speedy but should be adequate for mos...
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The Pentax K-01 camera offers a unique style and shooting experience compared to other interchangeable lens cameras on the Australian market. It’s a chunky camera with a size and weight that belie the mirrorless technology within, but it’s chunky in a...
The Pentax K-01 has a style all its own and it's a fun camera to use. Some people may find it to be too bulky and cumbersome, but equally, we think many people will appreciate the hefty size and very sturdy build quality. It can produce clear and vibra...
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REVIEW—PENTAX K-01] by terry on 31 May 2012 Price: $850 Perplexing THE LOW-DOWN: This is a 16 megapixel camera with in-body image stabilisation, supplied with the Pentax 18–55mm kit lens. It is essentially the K-5 with the mirror and prism removed...
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Read later Pentax K-01. This is a 16-megapixel camera with in-body image stabilisation, supplied with the Pentax 18mm-55mm kit lens. It is, in essence, the K-5 with the mirror and prism removed, enclosed in a chunky body designed by Marc Newson. It...
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Pentax isn't a company to rest on its laurels. As we saw with the the Pentax Q compact system camera , it's willing to push camera design in often exciting and unconventional directions. With the K-01, Pentax has created a mirrorless system camera that ca...
Good image quality, Compatible with K, mount lenses, Good build quality, Wide viewing angle LCD...
Slow autofocus, Delay on shutter, Card door flops open, Odd placement of some controls...
Image quality on the Pentax K-01 is excellent, with the camera yielding sharp, colourful images, with low noise at high sensitivities. Plus, it has the features to please both beginners and experienced photographers alike. The Pentax K-01 is certainly ca...
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Compact systems cameras (CSCs) are here to stay, with nearly all the leading manufacturers now selling some kind of compact camera with interchangeable lenses. The K-01 has no trouble standing out from the crowd, though, and couldn't be further removed...
Refreshingly different and excels for image quality and features, but more expensive, slower to focus and not much smaller than an SLR...
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The Pentax K-01 first fell into Pocket-Lint’s hands back in February this year, where we were left more than a little perplexed about what this mirrorless camera was all about. Acclaimed designer Marc Newson is at the helm of this latest design, thoug...
Great image quality, compatible with existing K-mount lenses...
Noisy autofocus that can be slow and is poor at longer focal lengths, no viewfinder possibility, boxy design, lack of prominent grip inconsistent with K-mount concept, too expensive, confused concept...
Similar to a DSLR without the mirrorbox, the K-01 is too big to be considered a ‘compact system camera’. It’s a confused product that just doesn’t cut it. Autofocus won’t keep up with competitors, it’s noisy in use and the boxy design lacks the necessa...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
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Perhaps the most original thing about the K-01 compared with other hybrid compacts is that is has an SLR lens mount—the Pentax K mount to be precise. It's therefore compatible with all the lenses Pentax and its partners have been making for K-mount SLR...
Original, innovative design, Generally good build quality, Image quality at all ISO settings, Compatibility with Kmount lenses with no adapter, integrated stabilisation, Pleasanttouse screen, accurate display quality (sharpness, colours etc.)...
Unusual design, grip could be better, Rubber connection port cover feels a bit cheap for a camera at this price, Not as responsive as other hybrid compacts, especially in low light, Bulky compared with other mirrorless cameras...
The Pentax K-01 is a bold camera, pairing standard SLR lenses with a hybrid mirrorless body and a compact camera's autofocus system. The result is a camera that's bulkier than its competitors and which can't quite match their performances—except when i...
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If the whole idea behind the CSC category is to shed the bulk and weight of a DSLR, somebody forgot to tell Pentax. Designed by Aussie Marc Newson, the K-01 is chunky, heavy and striking.While every other CSC camera on test requires its own breed of le...
Brilliant image quality; full K-mount lens system support...
Bulky and heavy; slow and noisy autofocus, $799 (body); $849 (40mm F2.8 XS lens); $849 (DAL18-55mm lens)...
If you own a large collection of Pentax K-Mount lenses, this is a serious option. But the bulk, weight and terrible autofocus will turn off most other potential customers.Related Tags: camera, compact, K-01, macworld, macworld australia, pentax, photo...
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practicalphotography.com Updated:
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Following its first foray into the Compact System Camera (CSC) market with the ultra-compact ‘Q', Pentax has now teamed up with product designer Marc Newson to create the K-01 – a much bigger mirrorless camera aimed at keen enthusiasts rather than beginne...
Street price: £679 with 18-55mm zoom or 40mm pancake lens Camera type: CSC Sensor: APS-C sized CMOS Resolution: 16Mp at 4928x3264 Crop factor: 1.5x Lens mount: Pentax KAF2 Image stabilisation: Yes, sensor shift type LCD monitor: 3in, 921k dots H...
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Sometimes review products are available immediately but there are occasions when a great deal of patience is required before you get your hands on a product. This is a case of the latter...
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It seems a long time since I have been able to enjoy the extras of a DSLR camera. So the arrival of this Pentax offering that I first saw at a London launch last autumn was an eagerly and long awaited event to savour...
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With its thick body and unique construction of the Pentax K-01—created by industrial designer Marc Newson—clearly wasn't produced with filmmaking in mind. The camera offers no handling advantages when it comes to shooting video, and, while its video perfo...
Thanks to its large image sensor and quality kit lens, it was easy to shoot good video with the Pentax K-01. But we seem to say that about nearly all video-capable DSLRs and interchangeable lens system cameras these days, so in that aspect the K-01 isn't...
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"Have you met with Pentax yet?" our friend and fellow tech journalist asked cheerily. We hadn't, but were en route at the time. He advised us not to laugh...We weren't compelled to giggle when the Pentax representative later unveiled the new Pentax K-01...
Is it unique...or just weird? Futuristic...or toyish? Bold...or simply befuddling? Whatever the case, if you find yourself attracted to the K-01 based solely on its forward-thinking exterior design, then you'll be happy to know that underneath it all is a...
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"Have you met with Pentax yet?" our friend and fellow tech journalist asked cheerily. We hadn't, but were en route at the time. "Whatever you do," he said, "don't laugh."We don't mean to insult anybody here, truthfully we weren't compelled to giggle when...
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When digital cameras first became popular, people were saying that reflex mechanisms, mirrors, prisms and viewfinders could all disappear. With these traditional pieces of engineering gone, cameras would no longer have to look the way they always had so t...
As photographers, we should be interested in how our photographs, not our cameras, look and to judge the K-01s appearance in this test would be purely subjective. What is important about a camera, though, is that it feels comfortable for a photographer t...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
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Pentax isn't a company to rest on its laurels. As we saw with the the Pentax Q compact system camera, it's willing to push camera design in often exciting and unconventional directions. With the K-01, Pentax has created a mirrorless system camera that can...
Good image quality, Compatible with Kmount lenses, Good build quality, Wide viewing angle LCD...
Slow autofocus, Delay on shutter, Card door flops open, Odd placement of some controls...
With current prices for the Pentax K-01 hovering around £680 in the UK and $900 in the US, this camera is about as inexpensive as it is compact. When compared to similarly specified competition, the price is a little dearer. Much of the competition, such...
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The Pentax K-01 is noteworthy, not only for its very different design but also because it's the first mirrorless camera to have been designed for use with a pre-existing (and quite comprehensive) suite of SLR lenses. Equipped with the same 16.3-megapixel...
While the K-01 merits an Editor's Choice nomination for its imaging performance, the sluggish AF system in the review camera prevents us from recommending it wholeheartedly. We hope this flaw – and the body design faults we've identified – will be correct...
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Never judge a book by its cover. It's good advice as far as many things in life are concerned and is particularly apt in relation to Pentax's K-01. An inevitable first reaction is usually along the lines of ‘What were they thinking?' mainly because the st...
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Pentax has undoubtedly been one of the more conservative of the mainstream camera companies, but it's developed a more adventurous streak with its compact system cameras. Of course, the concept of the mirrorless, interchangeable lens camera provides plent...
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This is a 16-megapixel camera with in-body image stabilisation, supplied with the Pentax 18mm-55mm kit lens. It is, in essence, the K-5 with the mirror and prism removed, enclosed in a chunky body designed by Marc Newson. It comes in two colours: electric yellow and staid black. Its selling point is that it uses all existing Pentax lenses, so it qualifies as a mirrorless...
This is a perplexing camera. The point of the compact-system category is to get DSLR image quality in a smaller body. Removing the mirror and prism makes sense if the maker takes advantage of the ability to move the rear element of the lens closer to the...
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Pentax is one of the big traditional photographic brands to make the transition from film into digital camera manufacturing and it always seemed likely that it might one day make a full-frame digital SLR. However, it wasn't until February 2014 that the co...
Full, frame 36Mp sensor, Pixel Shift Resolution system, Robust, weatherproof build...
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The K-1 looks very good value for money and Pentax has exploited its sensor-shift system in a variety of clever and fascinating ways. It feels robust, responsive and well designed and could be a very important camera for Pentax...
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Hands-on: Pentax finally adds a full-frame DSLR to its range Yes, it's true. The new Pentax K-1 is the first time Pentax has ever made a 35mm full-frame digital camera. That's amazing considering Canon and Nikon have been at it for years, but also explain...
The K-1 is great news for loyal Pentax owners. You finally have something to upgrade to if you fancy going the full-frame route – and why the hell wouldn't you? It's also a superb value alternative to the big guns from Canon and Nikon, and I suppose Sony...
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It's been long, long overdue. But the time has come: Pentax has finally made a full-frame DSLR, the K-1. And at £1,600 this 36-megapixel monster is one competitively priced camera, certain to help Pentax make its mark in a competitive market. Just how goo...
The Pentax K-1 is one of the more interesting DLSR cameras we've seen in recent years. One, because it's the first digital full-frame camera from the company - and about time too. Second, because it crams in so many features - many of which its better-kno...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
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850PerplexingThis is a 16 megapixel camera with in-body image stabilisation, supplied with the Pentax 18–55mm kit lens. It is essentially the K-5 with the mirror and prism removed enclosed in a chunky body designed by Marc Newson. It comes in two colours...
The K5, from which the K01 is derived, is an excellent camera, so the fundamentals of the K01 are fine. Colour and exposure are good.
The kit lens autofocus is slow, noisy and imprecise. Images are soft. This may be attributable to the kit lens or it could be because of the change from phase detection auto focus in the K5 to contrast detection in the K01. Other makers get better perform...
This is a perplexing camera. The whole point of the compact system category is to get DSLR image quality in a smaller body. Removing the mirror and prism only makes sense if the maker takes advantage of the ability to move the rear element of the lens clo...
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While digital cameras have advanced in terms of specifications and hardware, it seems camera design has taken a backseat. Compact cameras all possess the same slim chassis, while DSLRs look even more similar across the board. Most of the time, the common...
Works with Kmount lenses, Good image quality, Simple, clean design...
Unique design may not appeal to everyone, Bulkier than other mirrorless system cameras, Heavy, Pricey...
The Pentax K-01 delivers good image quality due to its 16-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, and offers great value if one considers the fact that it's the only mirrorless system camera on the market that can support an existing DSLR lens lineup without the nee...
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Returning to the front, there's an AF-assist lamp beneath the Mode dial, an infrared remote port in the grip, and a lens release button is built into the lens bezel, which you can see right next to the SR (Shake Reduction) logo. On the lower right side of...
Premium build quality with metal dials, Generally very good image quality, Excellent high ISO performance, very flexible noise reduction options, Excellent pancake kit lens, very compact, Very good flash range, Very good battery life, Compatible with a...
Barely any smaller than an SLR with optical viewfinder, No option for an electronic viewfinder, Body design is uncomfortable in hand, some controls are poorly positioned, Rubber flash / connector compartment door easily bumped open, is tricky to close...
With the Pentax K-01, the company treads new ground. It's a bold move, making Pentax the only manufacturer to offer two distinct mirrorless product lines, and the only one to offer a way to use existing SLR glass on mirrorless without an adapter. We ca...
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For 2012, PENTAX RICOH IMAGING has announced the K-01, the first backward compatible mirrorless camera to use existing dSLR mount lenses without any adapters, which was designed by one of the world's most acclaimed an influential designers, Marc Newson...
The most obvious draw of the K-01 is the K-mount, which can accept numerous lenses going back long before digital cameras came on the scene. If you are a long-time Pentax user with a big stash of K-mount lenses, the K-01 is likely a godsend. But for th...
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The Australian press presentation of this design landmark was a glamorous affair, embedded in the annual fashion week and held in Sydney’s Overseas passenger terminal at dusk, overlooking the Sydney Opera House.As the drinks flowed and the canapés cons...
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The Pentax K-01 (from $749) is a mirrorless interchangeable with a most unusual design. Created by Australian designer Marc Newson (whom, admittedly, I'd never heard the K-01), the modern look of the K-01 will certainly turn heads (especially if you g...
Excellent photos quality (assuming your lens works properly); low noise through ISO 1600 in low light and 6400 in good light, Eyecatching design (love it or hate it) with solid build quality, Huge lens selection due to use of Kmount; all lenses will have shake reduction builtin, courtesy of sensorshift IS system, Lots of manual controls, two customizable buttons, and sixteen custom settings, Begi...
Autofocus system lags behind the competition, especially in low light, Chunky body defeats the purpose of mirrorless design; ergonomics leave something to be desired, Redeye a problem, no incamera removal tool, Questionable quality control for body and lenses, No continuous autofocus in movie mode, Frustrating rubber flap over memory card slot and I/O ports; some buttons are hard to reach, Contin...
Conclusion If you're with a bunch of photographers and want to get noticed, just pull out a Pentax K-01. Love it or hate it, the Marc Newson-designed camera has a one-of-a-kind style that'll certainly turn heads. The K-01 is about more than just looks...
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The K-01 is the latest mirrorless camera offering from Pentax. The sensor is larger than the Pentax Q, and, because this camera is based on the sensor that came with the Pentax K-5, it really means that the Pentax K-01 should not be overlooked as a ser...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
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The Pentax K-01 is the company's second mirrorless camera to reach the market, following the slow uptake of last year's Pentax Q model. Designed by Marc Newson - an internationally famous Australian designer - it's certainly a unique looking model that...
Great image quality, Kmount compatibility with all Pentax lenses...
Noisy autofocus isn’t fast enough, no viewfinder possible, large body size, lack of prominent grip...
The Pentax K-01 isn't like anything else on the market. Its unusual exterior may appeal to design aficionados associated with the world of Marc Newson and other designers, but for most average camera users it's too bulky and, on account of its small gr...
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The Pentax K-01 is a new compact system camera with a uniquely distinctive design. The K-01 has a 16 megapixel sensor, 3 inch LCD screen, 1080p movies, ISO range of 100-25600 and full manual controls. Read our in-depth Pentax K-01 review to find out w...
The Pentax K-01 is a bravely different but ultimately flawed entry into the mirrorless compact system camera market. Love it or hate it looks aside, the main issue with the K-01 is its sheer size - it's not that much smaller than a regular DSLR and is...
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While digital cameras have advanced in terms of specifications and hardware, it seems camera design has taken a backseat. Compact cameras all possess the same slim chassis, while DSLRs look even more similar across the board. Most of the time, the comm...
Works with Kmount lenses, Good image quality, Simple, clean design...
Unique design may not appeal to everyone...
The Pentax K-01 delivers good image quality due to its 16-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, and offers great value if one considers the fact that it's the only mirrorless system camera on the market that can support an existing DSLR lens lineup without the...
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The Pentax K-01 ($899.95 direct with 40mm lens) is a bit of a departure in concept when compared with other compact interchangeable lens cameras. Rather than design a new lens mount, Pentax opted to use the same bayonet K mount that it has used since 1975...
Extremely sharp lens. Excellent high ISO performance. Full compatibility with Pentax K-mount lenses. In-body image stabilization. Selectable video frame rates.
Larger than other cameras in its class. Slow autofocus. No EVF option. Fixed rear LCD...
Larger than its peers, but interestingly designed, the Pentax K-01 can capture sharp photos in all types of light and delivers full compatibility with every Pentax K-mount lens ever produced...
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1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Body and Design4. Body and Design5. Operations and Controls Pentax K-01 Hands-on Preview March 2012 | By Amadou Diallo with additional material by Richard Butler and Barnaby Britton Preview based on a pre-production...
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With its thick body and unique construction of the Pentax K-01—created by industrial designer Marc Newson—clearly wasn't produced with filmmaking in mind. The camera offers no handling advantages when it comes to shooting video, and, while its video per...
Thanks to its large image sensor and quality kit lens, it was easy to shoot good video with the Pentax K-01. But we seem to say that about nearly all video-capable DSLRs and interchangeable lens system cameras these days, so in that aspect the K...
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“Halfway through any work, one is often tempted to go off on a tangent... Finally, you would only produce something hybrid.”—Barbara Hepworth The Pentax K-01 belongs to a class of cameras generally known as “mirrorless”—Pentax calls it a hybrid—that...
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1. Introduction2. Specification3. Lenses4. Body & Design5. Body & Design6. Features7. Features8. Performance & Photo Quality9. Movie Mode10. Noise & Noise Reduction11. Dynamic Range12. Resolution13. Image Q. Compared (JPEG)14. Image Q. Compared (High IS...
If you're with a bunch of photographers and want to get noticed, just pull out a Pentax K-01. Love it or hate it, the Marc Newson-designed camera has a one-of-a-kind style that'll certainly turn heads. The K-01 is about more than just looks, though -...
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Designed by Marc Newson, the new 16-megapixel mirrorless Pentax K-01 is one of most daringly-styled new cameras in years. Whether the “beauty” is only skin deep, we'll find out shortly. It's not every day a camera company asks a world-famed designer to c...
More sophisticated than its toy-like appearance, 16-megapixel APS-C sensor, K-mount accepts large library of lenses...
Polarizing design, Photos and videos not as good as cheaper competition, Bulky, no hand grip, Poor AF system...
We'll give Pentax K-01 a passing grade — but just barely. Given the right circumstances, it grabs very nice stills. However, there are just too many negative issues. You have far better options at more palatable prices. Highs More sophisticated than...
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The last component is pricing — at $749.95 for the body only, or $899.95 with a delightfully slim 40mm f/2.8 pancake lens (which I tested), the K-01 costs a good deal more than some comparable options. The question for buyers: does the camera offer improv...
Excellent image quality, Excellent battery life, Huge lens ecosystem, Manual controls and easy access to key settings...
Expensive, Relatively large and heavy, Mediocre autofocus, Bizarre physical design...
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The K-01 is one of the best-looking specimens in the compact system camera category. Thank industrial designer Marc Newson, who simplified the exterior and controls while preserving Pentax's K lens mount and finding room for advanced guts that exceed the...
Shoots video at three resolutions and 11 frame rates. Works with Pentax's entire range of lenses...
No dedicated viewfinder. What weight savings?...
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The Pentax K-01 is an odd duck that breaches the borders of traditional digital camera aesthetics. That's because this mirrorless nonconformist was designed by Marc Newson, a popular name in contemporary product design. Though Newson has designed everythi...
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examiner.com Updated:
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Now, thanks to the mind of industrial designer Marc Newson, Pentax's latest mirrorless camera really epitomizes the word “hybrid”.To look at it, you will notice its unique boxy design. It is easy to hold. Whether you have a large or small set of hands, it...
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The Pentax K-01 is a pioneer; it is the first mirrorless camera to be designed for use with an already-existing lineup of DSLR and SLR lenses. The Pentax K-01 features the Pentax K-mount, which is compatible with all current and past Pentax K-mount lenses...
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There's a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde aspect to Pentax SLRs. On one hand, legacy lens support has long been an important part of the brand—even the company's first digital SLR, 2003's *ist D, could mount lenses dating back to the 1970s. But until now, there...
36-megapixel full-frame image sensor, Innovative controls and features, Bright optical viewfinder, Articulated rear display, 33-point focus system, 5-axis in-body image stabilization, GPS with Astrotracer, Wi-Fi with NFC, Weather-sealed design, Vertical s...
Video limited to 1080p at 30fps, Omits in-camera flash...
The Pentax K-1 is the company's first full-frame D-SLR. It includes some innovative features, but time (and testing) are required to see if it's a top performer...
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After years of promises and months of teasing, Ricoh has finally unveiled the Pentax K-1, a 36.4MP full-frame DSLR built around the K lens mount. It becomes the only conventional DSLR to offer a full frame sensor with image stabilization.The camera is ext...
Landscape photography, Full Frame DSLR buyers on a budget, still life and macro photographers, existing Pentax shooters...
Excellent image quality and dynamic range, High resolution imaging capabilities (Pixel Shift Resolution), Extensive control over JPEG settings, Well designed ergonomics, handling and a large, useful LCD screen, Unique and innovative external LED lighting...
The Pentax K-1 is a 36MP fully weather sealed, image stabilized full-frame DSLR that offers an enormous amount of features at a bargain price. Although the autofocus system fails to catch up with some of its peers the image quality that the K-1 offers is...
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dxomark.com Updated:
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Since the development of a Pentax 35mm-format full-frame DSLR was announced at the CP+ 2015 show, K-mount enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the specs. They've had to be patient, but a year on, the new Pentax K-1 DSLR is finally here and boasts some i...
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