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Pentax K-01 discontinued - Klaus - 02-26-2013
Well, the concept was probably a little too bold.
Pentax K-01 discontinued - joachim - 02-26-2013
Quote:Well, the concept was probably a little too bold.I quite liked the way it looked - something different. Reminded me to the design of the AGFA Optima range of the 70ies.
But then technologically it seemed flawed (AF performance, screen visisibility in bright light) and I am not in the market for a system change right now. mFT serves me well.
Pentax K-01 discontinued - davidmanze - 02-26-2013
The KO1 is very under-estimated,the IQ is top notch and with the firmware update the AF is good enough.Focus peaking makes for a good manual camera too.
The DA 21 snuggles up a treat on it and with the FA50 1.4 in the pocket, it's a carry anywhere camera.
Yes, it's sad man! Like Boo Hoo
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Pentax K-01 discontinued - Klaus - 02-26-2013
Quote: The KO1 is very under-estimated,the IQ is top notch and with the firmware update the AF is good enough.Focus peaking makes for a good manual camera too.
The DA 21 snuggles up a treat on it and with the FA50 1.4 in the pocket, it's a carry anywhere camera.
Yes, it's sad man! Like Boo Hoo
Dave's clichés
Even so it was still a compromise compared to native mirrorless systems.
Pentax K-01 discontinued - davidmanze - 02-26-2013
Sure, it had a lot of faults,chunky, no VF,etc. but if you are a Pentax guy with lenses every thing starts to come together,especially at 300 euros with 3 batteries.It's also rare to have a second more compact body that has exactly the same IQ as your DSLR.,
Pentax K-01 discontinued - netrex - 02-26-2013
I hope I get to buy mine before they run out. I really do want one.
Pentax K-01 discontinued - Rover - 02-26-2013
No replacement in sight?
Pentax K-01 discontinued - joachim - 02-26-2013
Quote:I hope I get to buy mine before they run out. I really do want one.
You better be quick. Stock seems low already - at least where they fly blue-and-yellow flags.
Pentax K-01 discontinued - joachim - 02-26-2013
Quote:No replacement in sight?
Would be surprised if there was. As far as I can make out it was a not-so-successful trial - at least when actual sales are concerned.
Pentax K-01 discontinued - dave9t5 - 02-26-2013
Quote:Even so it was still a compromise compared to native mirrorless systems.
Well...K-01 is not a mirrorless system. It's an very nice accessory back for anyone with a bag of native K-mount lenses.
On the other hand, mounting K-mount lenses on other mirrorless systems really is a compromise.