Re: K-01: This is called "damning with faint praise"...
At one time there was an after market replacement bed gate for Toyota pickups that spelled out Tonka where Toyota should have been. I found that to be quite amusing. On 2/10/2012 8:33 PM, Darren Addy wrote: On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 7:09 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: According to Thom Hogan, the yellow K-01 is being nicknamed "the Tonka". I at least find that hysterical. Reminds me more of Lego colors. Speaking of Tonka, though (OT) I found a nice Tonka pickup at the local thrift store and took it home with me because it was of MY ERA (60s, when Men were Men and Tonka was Tonka). I had no idea what it was worth, but thought there was a decent chance that it was more than the $10 they had it priced at. Sure enough, they are bringing north of $50 in similar condition. Also discovered a whole new world of eBay sellers who are crafting Tonka replacement parts (pickup tailgates for $20, tailgate "chains" for $7.50... one guy looks to be clearing several hundred a week at this.) Who knew? Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- 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.
Re: K-01: This is called "damning with faint praise"...
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Darren Addy" Subject: Re: K-01: This is called "damning with faint praise"... On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 7:09 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: According to Thom Hogan, the yellow K-01 is being nicknamed "the Tonka". I at least find that hysterical. Reminds me more of Lego colors. Speaking of Tonka, though (OT) I found a nice Tonka pickup at the local thrift store and took it home with me because it was of MY ERA (60s, when Men were Men and Tonka was Tonka). I had no idea what it was worth, but thought there was a decent chance that it was more than the $10 they had it priced at. Sure enough, they are bringing north of $50 in similar condition. Also discovered a whole new world of eBay sellers who are crafting Tonka replacement parts (pickup tailgates for $20, tailgate "chains" for $7.50... one guy looks to be clearing several hundred a week at this.) Who knew? You need to watch 'American Pickers to keep up on this Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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.
Re: K-01: This is called "damning with faint praise"...
On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 7:09 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > According to Thom Hogan, the yellow K-01 is being nicknamed "the > Tonka". I at least find that hysterical. Reminds me more of Lego colors. Speaking of Tonka, though (OT) I found a nice Tonka pickup at the local thrift store and took it home with me because it was of MY ERA (60s, when Men were Men and Tonka was Tonka). I had no idea what it was worth, but thought there was a decent chance that it was more than the $10 they had it priced at. Sure enough, they are bringing north of $50 in similar condition. Also discovered a whole new world of eBay sellers who are crafting Tonka replacement parts (pickup tailgates for $20, tailgate "chains" for $7.50... one guy looks to be clearing several hundred a week at this.) Who knew? Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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.
Re: K-01: This is called "damning with faint praise"...
According to Thom Hogan, the yellow K-01 is being nicknamed "the Tonka". I at least find that hysterical. On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 4:42 PM, steve harley wrote: > on 2012-02-09 21:27 Darren Addy wrote > >> PPS... that includes the 40mm pancake and is $100 less than Amazon's >> current price for the K-5 body alone. > > > caution — the K-5 price you refer to is not Amazon's per se, but no-name, > small-volume vendors on Amazon's storefront who are not authorized Pentax > resellers; they have ungenerous return policies and i'm not sure what to > expect warranty-wise > > > -- > 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. -- Steve Desjardins -- 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.
Re: K-01: This is called "damning with faint praise"...
on 2012-02-09 21:27 Darren Addy wrote PPS... that includes the 40mm pancake and is $100 less than Amazon's current price for the K-5 body alone. caution — the K-5 price you refer to is not Amazon's per se, but no-name, small-volume vendors on Amazon's storefront who are not authorized Pentax resellers; they have ungenerous return policies and i'm not sure what to expect warranty-wise -- 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.
Re: K-01: This is called "damning with faint praise"...
On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 2:03 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > I wonder how hard it would be to make a little electronic viewfinder module > to mount on the hot-shoe? I haven't spent a lot of time looking, but if the HDMI slot on the K-01 works the same way it does on the K-5 (allowing live monitoring and not just playback) then you COULD use one of the HDMI add-on EVFs out there. Like: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/736853-REG/Zacuto_Z_FIND_EVF_Z_Finder_EVF.html http://store.redrockmicro.com/EVF http://www.bandpro.com/products/new-products-and-specials/131-newhdmielectronicviewfinderfromcineroid.html Obviously this adds (greatly) to the cost and weight (two of the reasons you might choose the K-01 over the K-5). Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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.
Re: K-01: This is called "damning with faint praise"...
From: Walt Gilbert On 2/9/2012 10:22 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Headline: "Pentax K-01 mirrorless camera doesn't feel as cheap as it looks" by the powerful engadget: http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/pentax-k-01-mirrorless-camera-doesnt-feel-as-cheap-as-it-looks/ (includes a hands-on video). Another (lame) one here: http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/8/2785906/pentax-k-01-hands-on-video Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska I wish I could say I hated it as much as everyone else. But, God help me, I like the thing! Though, I'd prefer it in basic black, obviously. Obvious Nikon user; doesn't know which way to turn the lens to release it. I don't see anything inherently wrong with the "design" other than the lack of an eye-level viewfinder for those of us with unsteady hands & failing eyesight. I wonder how hard it would be to make a little electronic viewfinder module to mount on the hot-shoe? -- 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.
Re: K-01: This is called "damning with faint praise"...
> I'm just not particularly excreted by or interested in it; Has no one ever heard the expression: "You're sh*tt*ng me!?!" P.J. has just turned it into a more polite & proper negative declaration. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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.
Re: K-01: This is called "damning with faint praise"...
The most important function of auto-correct is turning an annoying misspelling into fun for all. On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 1:36 AM, Philip Northeast wrote: > Maybe it was a Freudian slip? > > Philip Northeast > > www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au > > > On 10/02/12 5:34 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: >> >> You've got to spell excited extremely badly for the auto correct to turn >> it into excreted. >> >> On 2/10/2012 1:27 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: >>> >>> I wouldn't say I hate it. I'm just not particularly excreted by or >>> interested in it; >>> >>> On 2/10/2012 12:44 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 2/9/2012 10:22 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > > Headline: "Pentax K-01 mirrorless camera doesn't feel as cheap as it > looks" by the powerful engadget: > > http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/pentax-k-01-mirrorless-camera-doesnt-feel-as-cheap-as-it-looks/ > > (includes a hands-on video). > Another (lame) one here: > http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/8/2785906/pentax-k-01-hands-on-video > > Darren Addy > Kearney, Nebraska I wish I could say I hated it as much as everyone else. But, God help me, I like the thing! Though, I'd prefer it in basic black, obviously. -- Walt >>> >>> >> >> > > -- > 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. -- Steve Desjardins -- 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.
Re: K-01: This is called "damning with faint praise"...
Maybe it was a Freudian slip? Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 10/02/12 5:34 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: You've got to spell excited extremely badly for the auto correct to turn it into excreted. On 2/10/2012 1:27 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: I wouldn't say I hate it. I'm just not particularly excreted by or interested in it; On 2/10/2012 12:44 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 2/9/2012 10:22 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Headline: "Pentax K-01 mirrorless camera doesn't feel as cheap as it looks" by the powerful engadget: http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/pentax-k-01-mirrorless-camera-doesnt-feel-as-cheap-as-it-looks/ (includes a hands-on video). Another (lame) one here: http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/8/2785906/pentax-k-01-hands-on-video Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska I wish I could say I hated it as much as everyone else. But, God help me, I like the thing! Though, I'd prefer it in basic black, obviously. -- Walt -- 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.
Re: K-01: This is called "damning with faint praise"...
You've got to spell excited extremely badly for the auto correct to turn it into excreted. On 2/10/2012 1:27 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: I wouldn't say I hate it. I'm just not particularly excreted by or interested in it; On 2/10/2012 12:44 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 2/9/2012 10:22 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Headline: "Pentax K-01 mirrorless camera doesn't feel as cheap as it looks" by the powerful engadget: http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/pentax-k-01-mirrorless-camera-doesnt-feel-as-cheap-as-it-looks/ (includes a hands-on video). Another (lame) one here: http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/8/2785906/pentax-k-01-hands-on-video Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska I wish I could say I hated it as much as everyone else. But, God help me, I like the thing! Though, I'd prefer it in basic black, obviously. -- Walt -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- 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.
Re: K-01: This is called "damning with faint praise"...
I wouldn't say I hate it. I'm just not particularly excreted by or interested in it; On 2/10/2012 12:44 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 2/9/2012 10:22 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Headline: "Pentax K-01 mirrorless camera doesn't feel as cheap as it looks" by the powerful engadget: http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/pentax-k-01-mirrorless-camera-doesnt-feel-as-cheap-as-it-looks/ (includes a hands-on video). Another (lame) one here: http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/8/2785906/pentax-k-01-hands-on-video Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska I wish I could say I hated it as much as everyone else. But, God help me, I like the thing! Though, I'd prefer it in basic black, obviously. -- Walt -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- 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.
Re: K-01: This is called "damning with faint praise"...
On 2/10/2012 12:01 AM, John Francis wrote: On Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 11:44:18PM -0600, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 2/9/2012 10:22 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Headline: "Pentax K-01 mirrorless camera doesn't feel as cheap as it looks" by the powerful engadget: http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/pentax-k-01-mirrorless-camera-doesnt-feel-as-cheap-as-it-looks/ (includes a hands-on video). Another (lame) one here: http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/8/2785906/pentax-k-01-hands-on-video Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska I wish I could say I hated it as much as everyone else. But, God help me, I like the thing! Though, I'd prefer it in basic black, obviously. I quite like the black/white one. Not so keen on yellow, though. I actually like the b/w, too -- and would more than happily use the yellow one given no other option. Besides, people who look like I do can't afford to get too hung up on appearances. -- Walt -- 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.
Re: K-01: This is called "damning with faint praise"...
On Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 11:44:18PM -0600, Walt Gilbert wrote: > On 2/9/2012 10:22 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > >Headline: "Pentax K-01 mirrorless camera doesn't feel as cheap as it > >looks" by the powerful engadget: > >http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/pentax-k-01-mirrorless-camera-doesnt-feel-as-cheap-as-it-looks/ > >(includes a hands-on video). > >Another (lame) one here: > >http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/8/2785906/pentax-k-01-hands-on-video > > > >Darren Addy > >Kearney, Nebraska > I wish I could say I hated it as much as everyone else. But, God > help me, I like the thing! Though, I'd prefer it in basic black, > obviously. I quite like the black/white one. Not so keen on yellow, though. -- 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.
Re: K-01: This is called "damning with faint praise"...
On 2/9/2012 10:22 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Headline: "Pentax K-01 mirrorless camera doesn't feel as cheap as it looks" by the powerful engadget: http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/pentax-k-01-mirrorless-camera-doesnt-feel-as-cheap-as-it-looks/ (includes a hands-on video). Another (lame) one here: http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/8/2785906/pentax-k-01-hands-on-video Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska I wish I could say I hated it as much as everyone else. But, God help me, I like the thing! Though, I'd prefer it in basic black, obviously. -- Walt -- 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.
Re: K-01: This is called "damning with faint praise"...
PPS... that includes the 40mm pancake and is $100 less than Amazon's current price for the K-5 body alone. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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.
Re: K-01: This is called "damning with faint praise"...
PS... It is now available for preorder at Amazon for $899 Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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.