tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36050493.post2393509398402445214..comments2023-05-16T15:44:01.356+03:00Comments on Boris' Photoblog: Pentax K-01 and some blog notesBoris Libermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492536795376346604noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36050493.post-90656917351168403292012-04-24T07:21:55.347+03:002012-04-24T07:21:55.347+03:00Frank, you have a point. However, there're suf...Frank, you have a point. However, there're sufficiently good solutions for optical viewfinders. For example, the focusing screen of my freshly acquired K-5 is made from Canon ee-S screen which is excellent for manual focusing. I am shooting with my A 50/1.2 again!<br /><br />The main problem with optical viewfinders of modern cameras is precision of mechanical alignment. I think that even the stock focusing screen if precisely shimmed could do wonders to one's manual focusing experience.<br /><br />If Pentax follow up with K-01 producing somewhat less designed and somewhat more functionality oriented camera, it could be a huge hit.Boris Libermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13492536795376346604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36050493.post-1307173091170205472012-04-24T06:29:32.163+03:002012-04-24T06:29:32.163+03:00I don't see the k01 getting any special lenses...I don't see the k01 getting any special lenses other than make smaller versions of the ones already available like a smaller 18-55.<br /><br />For me the focus peaking is what makes me want to get one as I have many manual lenses.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790033934604396443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36050493.post-21116309698891983492012-02-18T17:48:49.304+02:002012-02-18T17:48:49.304+02:00Hi Borris,
It's Florante from GearBundles. Ni...Hi Borris,<br /><br />It's Florante from GearBundles. Nice post - can we feature it on<br />our Pentax K-01 page? Drop me an email at florante@gearbundles.com if it is okay with you.Lornfatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18174002799356731886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36050493.post-16155236441099637892012-02-12T07:29:47.327+02:002012-02-12T07:29:47.327+02:00Thank you for your kind words, Jaume.
I think tha...Thank you for your kind words, Jaume.<br /><br />I think that general direction of what Pentax is doing is good and sound. It is just that I'd rather they also produced a camera that was less a fashion statement and more a mere photographic tool<br /><br />I am yet to see K-01 in person, let alone try it. When I do, I might be able to come up with an opinion that is less hands-off, so to say.<br /><br />On the positive side of things, new imaging engine and new AF sub-system seem like a good news.Boris Libermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13492536795376346604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36050493.post-76222492293609690482012-02-09T11:15:57.547+02:002012-02-09T11:15:57.547+02:00Hi Boris!
I hope that your 'photographic drou...Hi Boris!<br /><br />I hope that your 'photographic drought' is caused by winter time, short days, cold...and that you'll be back to business as spring approaches.<br /><br />Related to the K-01, my initial reaction was disappointment. I find it ugly, too big and the lack of viewfinder is key for me. But well, maybe it is just that I am not the target audience for this product and all these Pentax news seem to indicate a better future for the brand.<br /><br />Recently I acquired a Sony NEX-3 at a very discounted price so I have had the chance to test the mirrorless concept. Here are my thoughts compared to the K-01:<br />http://www.mail-archive.com/pdml@pdml.net/msg623642.htmljlahuerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179502110124243907noreply@blogger.com