Pentax finally exposed the K-01 mirror-less camera at the beginning of February just in time for the CP+ (camera) show that occurs next week on the 9th in Japan. We were told about the camera late last year thanks to good ol ' info leaks and unsubstantiated rumor. We're delighted to see the rumor come to reality, though we're not keen on the yellow case. We'd actually like one of the the black ones, and Pentax would do itself a favor if it didn't favor such a plastic look.
The camera is the baby of famous designer Marc Newson, who announces uniqueness was one of the qualities he considered most critical when designing the K-01. Certainly, he succeeded in that respect.
On the inside, it's a different story. This hot rod can shoot 16.28MP photos with an extra-wide sensitivity range; the ISO maxes out at 25600. It does 1080p video too. Of course, the star feature here is the absence of a quick-return mirror, and that allows Pentax to reduce the dimensions of a professoinal-grade camera unlike voluminous DSLR technology, which requires the mirror.
Also, you won't find a range-finder on the K-01. It's a brave move. Perhaps photographers are trending away from using the viewfinder, and if that's the case, Pentax probably intends to lead the way in invention by minimizing unnecessary features. It should at least help to shave a couple of dollars off the retail price.
Unlike any other mirror-less cameras on the market, Pentax decided to use an older lens mount, the K mount, rather than a brand spanking new one. That means the Pentax's K-01 has compatibility with the company's extensive selection of lens options, there is, however, also a new subcategory of K-mount "pancake" optic lenses the company touts as the world's thinnest interchangeable lenses. And they are pretty damn thin. The len
On the inside, it's a different story. This hot rod can shoot 16.28MP photos with an extra-wide sensitivity range; the ISO maxes out at 25600. It does 1080p video too. Of course, the star feature here is the absence of a quick-return mirror, and that allows Pentax to reduce the dimensions of a professoinal-grade camera unlike voluminous DSLR technology, which requires the mirror.
Also, you won't find a range-finder on the K-01. It's a brave move. Perhaps photographers are trending away from using the viewfinder, and if that's the case, Pentax probably intends to lead the way in invention by minimizing unnecessary features. It should at least help to shave a couple of dollars off the retail price.
Unlike any other mirror-less cameras on the market, Pentax decided to use an older lens mount, the K mount, rather than a brand spanking new one. That means the Pentax's K-01 has compatibility with the company's extensive selection of lens options, there is, however, also a new subcategory of K-mount "pancake" optic lenses the company touts as the world's thinnest interchangeable lenses. And they are pretty damn thin. The len
Also, you won't find a range-finder on the K-01. It's a brave move. Perhaps photographers are trending away from using the viewfinder, and if that's the case, Pentax probably intends to lead the way in invention by minimizing unnecessary features. It should at least help to shave a couple of dollars off the retail price.
Unlike any other mirror-less cameras on the market, Pentax decided to use an older lens mount, the K mount, rather than a brand spanking new one. That means the Pentax's K-01 has compatibility with the company's extensive selection of lens options, there is, however, also a new subcategory of K-mount "pancake" optic lenses the company touts as the world's thinnest interchangeable lenses. And they are pretty damn thin. The lenses add a unimportant amount of girth to the K-01, testifying to the product's portability.
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Unlike any other mirror-less cameras on the market, Pentax decided to use an older lens mount, the K mount, rather than a brand spanking new one. That means the Pentax's K-01 has compatibility with the company's extensive selection of lens options, there is, however, also a new subcategory of K-mount "pancake" optic lenses the company touts as the world's thinnest interchangeable lenses. And they are pretty damn thin. The lenses add a unimportant amount of girth to the K-01, testifying to the product's portability.
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Fausto Mendez is the editor of ReleaseDates.co, an internet site and subscription service that updates you only about the contraptions you crave.