Pentax Mirrorless Body Design Compatible with Pentax K Mount Lenses K-01 Body Kit (White)

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Product Feature

• 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with low noise image capture at ISO range 100-25600
• Gorgeous contemporary styling by world renowned designer Marc Newson
• Mirrorless body design with Pentax K mount lens compatibility that allows any Pentax K mount lens to work.
• Full HD 1080p video capture @ 30FPS with h.264 compression ( 60FPS at 720p)
• Fast 6 FPS burst mode ideal for fast action photography

Product Description

Pentax mirrorless camera featuring the contemporary styling by world renowned designer Marc Newson. Large 16 megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor with low noise image capture with ISO range of 100-25600. Machined aluminum frame under a stylish black, white or yellow exterior. Supports all Pentax K-mount lens and is compatible with 25+ million Pentax K mount lenses. Full HD 1080p video capture @ 30 FPS with h.264 compression (60FPS at 720p). Sensor shift shake and dust reduction compatible with every Pentax K mount lens. Fast 6 FPS burst mode with shutter speeds from1/4000 to 30 seconds and bulb with a silent shutter action. Shooting modes include P, Av, TV and M as well as powerful automatic modes, creative filters and finishing options. In camera HDR mode combines bracketed user-specified exposures into a single, perfectly blended still image. Built in pop up flash and external hotshoe compatible with modern Pentax flash units. Captures JPG still images as well as open standard DNG RAW. Body only kit

Pentax Mirrorless Body Design Compatible with Pentax K Mount Lenses K-01 Body Kit (White) Review

Feb 14 2013 update:

I have since added 3 fixed focal length lenses - 20, 85, 100 - to be used in my primitive studio in additional to the 14, 28, 35, 50, and 70. I will be using K-01 extensively in studio instead of the K-5. Focus peaking is so easy to use and so useful that I think images from K-01 are sharper than those from K-5. Some claimed that the AA filter is a little weaker in K-01 than K-5, that may also explain but not sure if that is indeed the case.

I have taken the K-01 to NYC over Christmas holiday. It worked beautifully. I have little desire to get a K-5II(s) that I was considering late last year. So now my wish is that Pentax will release an updated K-02.

Original:

Let me first point out that I have been using Pentax equipment for decades, so I am somewhat biased. I am currently using a K-5 but have been interested in K-01 for a while. The recent drop in price pushed me over and I am now a happy owner.

It has most of the internals of the K-5 but without the mirror box or viewfinder. Even though I am a long time user of SLR, I believe that the mirror box has well passed its usefulness and should be eliminated. But the K-01 is not perfect yet. It does not have all of the direct control buttons as K-5. The single control dial is not as convenient as the two dials in K-5. I am still getting used to relying on the LCD screen. It is not WR as the K-5. I like the look of the camera but the placement of buttons, especially the on/off and shutter release, could be better, at least for me.

The look is just great. I got a lot of "Like" when I posted a picture on facebook, even from friends that are "quiet" most of the time. The boxy shape not only looks good but is also very functional. It makes holding the camera sturdy very easy, though not as good as the K-5. Focus speed is much faster than I expected for CDAF. I don't know how it stacks up again M43 from Panasonic and Olympus, but the speed is sufficiently fast for me. I was using a Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 (screw drive) and Sigma 18-125 (HSM)to test focus speed. The fact that I can pick anywhere on the screen to focus really makes composing easier than that of K-5. And focus peaking is just a great feature.

Now the best part - no mirror box. K-5 is by far the most quiet camera that I have tried, including Nikon (D3s, D800, D300, D7000)and Canon (T1, T2i, D60). K-01 is close behind in noise but vibration is reduced. One of my main concern was vibration, especially since it would be held differently than a SLR. I was able to put that to rest. I had no problem taking sharp pictures at 1/10th second and at focal lengths longer than 100mm. I am sure SR also helped to make that possible.

The K-01 will be matched with a Sigma 18-125 as a walk around combination. It is relatively small and the look will not attract unwanted attention.

For anyone sitting on the fence about this camera, don't hesitate. At the current price, it is a fantastic deal. It is cheaper than buying an older micro 4/3 camera but IQ is head and shoulder better. I know that because I was actually thinking of getting a E-PM1.

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