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  • So far yet so close… (Pentax K-01 and video)

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    There’s a Pentax K-01 in there somewhere. I had hoped to use it as shown for a video shoot tomorrow. And while the setup looks complex, it’s that way to make up for some shortcomings of the camera. That Tascam on top for example is hooked up to the Sennheiser shotgun mic because if I…

  • Pentax K-01 at The Cloisters – Final Thoughts

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    Blessing Bishop (St. Nicholas of Bari), originally uploaded by john m flores. That’s it. I’ve just about uploaded all of my photos from The Cloisters to Flickr. If you’d like to see the complete set, here they are: http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmflores/sets/72157629608673783/detail/ At the end of the day, the Pentax K-01 acquitted itself quite well in this environment.…

  • Is the Pentax K-01 a “serious” camera?

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    By the reaction of some camera enthusiasts, no. After all, it lacks a viewfinder, a proper grip, and it comes in yellow! But maybe the camera wasn’t made for them. Here’s an interesting blog about the camera from another perspective: http://www.laimyours.com/12446/playing-around-with-marc-newsons-pentax-k-01-at-ar/ Some choice words… The camera is shockingly easy to use, one of those cameras…

  • The Slowest Thing about the Pentax K-01

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    I bought the K-01 for two things – the Sony sensor (same as the K-5), and the quiet shutter. I typically shoot candid photojournalist style, so I need cameras that work well in low light and don’t make too much noise. I had been considering the Panasonic GX1 or Olympus E-P3 since I already have…

  • Pentax K-01 at the Cloisters. In-camera HDR sample

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    Pentax K-01 at the Cloisters. In-camera HDR sample, originally uploaded by john m flores. Via Flickr:This is my first time really using the K-01 “in anger” as they say, not just fiddling at home with the cats or taking random shots. We went to the Cloisters because we had not been there before, but I…

  • Street shooting at the Cloisters with the Pentax K-01

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    Street shooting at the Cloisters with the Pentax K-01, originally uploaded by john m flores. Via Flickr:I haven’t read about the history of the Cloisters yet, but it’s a beautiful little building, a mix of medium-sized exhibit spaces and formal outdoor garden spaces. As such, the light source and levels are constantly changing. I relied…

  • Pentax K-01 is in the house

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    Pentax K-01 is in the house, originally uploaded by john m flores. Via Flickr:Shown here with the DA 21/F3.2 Limited mounted. I get the feeling that this lens will more or less live on this camera. It just seems like such a natural fit, particularly with the fetching rectangular hood. I’ve got a fistful of…

  • Pentax K-01 vs K-5, Size Compared Using Internet Technology, Circa 1992

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    Here’s a size comparison between the Pentax K-5 and new Pentax K-01. I went old school animated GIF to show that I’ve tried to align the K-mount screws and pins as precisely as possible. Is it a big enough size difference for you? For me, the answer is yes.