On Feb 2, 2012, at 9:16 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > This is true, larry, but these complaints typically come from > different people. Most of the PDMLers are just fine with the K5, and > OK with the Kr. The 645D is REALLY expensive, and the Q is a bit > nichey for the price. > > This camera directly competes with the NEX 5N, which is about $700 > with a kit lens and no EVF. The NEX 7 has an EVF and a better > sensor, but is a lot more expensive. It's really about right for its > class in terms of features and price.
For me, the K-01 is a Good-News-Maybe-Bad-News story. With several aspects to which I am indifferent. Good news: it is clearly a variation on the K-5, intended for a different audience or as a 2nd body for K-5 users. That is a good thing because it means that there is likely a K-5 follow-on DSLR. Those of us who don't like the notion of focusing via LCD or EVF can breath a sigh of relief for now. Good news: K-mount. Maybe Bad News: K-Mount. I think I would have preferred a new mount with an AF-capable K-Mount adapter. I have a PEN E-PL2 which I got specifically because, like all (?) μ 4/3 mounts it has a variety of adapters available that let me use Leica-M and Nikon (and Pentax M42 and K-mount) lenses. Pentax needs a mount with a shorter registration before it can accommodate much of a range of lenses. Matters of indifference: 1. Appearance: if it is ugly and/or funny looking, it might even be helpful in distracting a hostile photo-subject. I think the lens is ugly and am curious to see what the body looks like with a more-normal appearing lens. 2. Size: I don't really care if it fits in my pocket. I have never taken any pictures with a camera in my pocket - I find it much better to have the camera in hand without all of the clothing in the way. stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
