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Pentax K-01 discontinued
#1
Well, the concept was probably a little too bold.

#2
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.
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#3
  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

#4
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.
#5
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., 

#6
I hope I get to buy mine before they run out. I really do want one.

#7
No replacement in sight?

#8
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.
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#9
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.
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#10
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.
  


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