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[AbsoluteZero]

oh and I got my hands on a X100

should of dusted it off...

1st impressions: NICE!

I really dig the old school feel. It kind of breaks down on the backside though. The rear controls/buttons feel more like a P&S vs. the sublime top dials and aperture ring.

The biggest negative for me was the AF. It seemed really slow and inaccurate (caveat: I was inside with low light). Manual focusing through the EVF is difficult (I thought there was a way to have it magnify?) might need to experiment more.

The hybrid viewfinder is sweet, I love the overlays and being able to quickly switch to EVF.

Fun fun camera. Need to see if I can play with it more today and examine some RAW files

update:

This camera produces so really, really nice files.

The AWB is spot on (I usually have to tweak my nikon RAW files) the IQ is outstanding!

The menus/UI is kinda rough... hopefully fuji updates some things? You can assign various useful things to the Fn button, but it really doesn't let you change it in "real time" it just opens that menu item! It acts more like a menu shortcut than a true function button like you would expect.

Manual focus. For the life of me I can't figure out how they expect you to MF this camera. The ring is tiny, and the its "by wire" meaning you still have to wait for the (super slow) AF motor to catch up to where you set it. There is an option for manual focus confirmation, but for the life of me I don't see it doing anything. This wouldn't be so terrible except the AF is not that impressive either. It seems to rack the focus, then give up and displays "AF!" more often than not in difficult conditions. The speed/accuracy in optimal conditions was perfectly fine, but compared to a nice DSLR (not fair ok whatever) the AF is lacking. It is also somewhat cumbersome to shift the AF point around the screen. You have to hold down a button and move it, the d-pad is mapped to other (silly) options by itself. There is also curiously no dynamic AF point? Unless I missed it completely.

Video. Decent. Did not test this much, looks good but it seems to not be able to lock the iso/shutter speed?

ND filter. cool! but again, buried in menus.

Nice camera. I like it, not sure if I would buy it myself. If you can get around/deal with the menus the IQ is worth it IMHO.

Which these weren't so ridiculously expensive...

I guess I'll just enjoy my future X10 purchase to its fullest.

 

[tino]

Quick question on the XPro-1, the 35mm lens is exactly 35mm right ? I mean the lens is not made for a full-frame lens right?

Since the system has very short flange distance, its impossible to find out. Same goes for NEX lenses.

 

[Radec]

Some samples of XPro-1:

http://www.pbase.com/hpicckcy/fujifilm_xpro1


Pretty great ISO 6400.

 

[BlueTsunami]

Quick question on the XPro-1, the 35mm lens is exactly 35mm right ? I mean the lens is not made for a full-frame lens right?

Its a 35mm lens so it'll act as a 50/1.4 lens on the XPro-1. The 35mm equivalent lens (thats on the X100) is going to be released next year.

 

[Pepto]

Its a 35mm lens so it'll act as a 50/1.4 lens on the XPro-1. The 35mm equivalent lens (thats on the X100) is going to be released next year.

If the lens is 35mm then the lens is 35mm. The FOV will be close but the DOF won't be the same as a 50/1.4 on a full frame camera.

 

[Log4Girlz]

1. 35mm 1.8 DX
2. 35mm 1.8 DX
3. 35mm 1.8 DX

Its on my list

I've seen it recommended in a few sights.

 

[BlueTsunami]

If the lens is 35mm then the lens is 35mm. The FOV will be close but the DOF won't be the same as a 50/1.4 on a full frame camera.

Oh I know this, I guess I should have been more clear about how it'll act since you'll obviously be shooting at different distances due to the magnification.

In other news, Pentax K-01 picture leaked!

http://photorumors.com/2012/02/01/1...(PhotoRumors.com)&utm_content=FaceBook&ref=nf

It really is a Ricoh GXR with Pentax branding!

Also, now that's a pancake lens!

Specs

Lens Mount: PENTAX KAF Mount
Focal Length: 40mm (Equivalent to 61mm in 35mm format)
Aperture: F2.8
Minimum Aperture: F22
Lens Construction: 5 elements in 4 groups
Angle of View: 39° (with PENTAX D-SLR camera body)
Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.4m
Maximum Magnification: 0.13x
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9
Filter Diameter: 27mm
Maximum Diameter & Minimum Length: 62.9mm x 9.2mm
Weight: 52g

Edit: Better image of the body!

And the lens...

Wow

 

[tino]

If the lens is 35mm then the lens is 35mm. The FOV will be close but the DOF won't be the same as a 50/1.4 on a full frame camera.

The DOF is comparable to a 50mm 1.8 on FF.

But it has benefit in weak light.

 

[radios shipping overview]

It's like a GXR and a Pentax Q had a kid. And somebody's grandpa was a K1000.

Sad to see that the GXR's front dial is not there. And that lens is nice and flat, but I can't see myself using a 60mm equivalent as a normal lens.

 

[tino]

Does Pentax really make a strap that goes "PENTAXPENTAXPENTAX"? I need to get that strap.

 

[Flo_Evans]

Tiny lens, but the body looks really chunky and plastic.

 

[Zyzyxxz]

Hmm size wise it's not too bad and using the same sensor as the K-5 (i.e. Sony 16 MP) makes it a better choice, for me personally, over the NEX-5N since the selection of Pentax lenses is much better than Sony is and will be for some time.

The pancake is a nice compact option but not sure how livable 60mm equivalent on full frame is considering I felt restricted for close photography with a 50mm on a crop sensor.

 

[luoapp]

The body design is... uninspiring, to say the best.

 

[olbareun]

The body design is... uninspiring, to say the best.

Ricoh pentax probably knew this too.. Hence why they are constantly telling people it was designed by Mark Newson.. So whenever anyone complains, they can just bring up his name and say this was designed by a famous designer and therefore the design is good. This reminds me of that Porsche blackberry.

 

[Bitmap Frogs]

That Pentax is butt ugly.

 

[shantyman]

In theory I love a lot of these retro cameras, however most manufacturers seem to think the appeal is in how it looks. They are missing the most attractive thing about the Fuji X series, the dials and viewfinder.

 

[chaostrophy]

The pancake is a nice compact option but not sure how livable 60mm equivalent on full frame is considering I felt restricted for close photography with a 50mm on a crop sensor.

Pentax makes a 21mm f3.2 pancake, for me that would be a better choice to include with the camera.

I don't mind the body design except that silver stuff on top looks terrible- it would look much better in all black.

 

[tino]

I wonder how much thinner than this combo.

I have a sknnier 40mm combo but that is with a rangefinder lens.

 

[Zyzyxxz]

Pentax makes a 21mm f3.2 pancake, for me that would be a better choice to include with the camera.

I don't mind the body design except that silver stuff on top looks terrible- it would look much better in all black.

Oh nice, but $560 new? Used $400 is a bit more bearable but with a 3.2 aperature it's a hard buy for me.

Well good to know at least in case I do buy this new Pentax.

 

[killertofu]

I want to get an ND filter for my Canon 24-70 L . Any recommendations?

 

[vani77a]

Saw someone photoshopped bigger lenses into the new pentax camera. it looked better than with the tiny lens.

 

[shantyman]

The K-01 is barely smaller than an SLR.

It also has no viewfinder at all. Do a the majority of people really NOT use a viewfinder?

 

[luoapp]

The K-01 is barely smaller than an SLR.

It also has no viewfinder at all. Do a the majority of people really NOT use a viewfinder?

If your target consumers are DC users, then yes.

 

[BlueTsunami]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Ricoh VF2 EVF is usable on this Pentax body. Just speculating though.

 

[shantyman]

You would think a camera that costs $749 would appeal to people who would be on the upper end and care about that, but I guess not. I am middle aged so I see a ton of people with SLRs just for kid picture taking (which in truth is why I got my XSi). They are always shooting full auto so I guess this makes sense. They just want better quality pictures of their kids, they don't care about the how or why or the process.

Sometimes I think I want one the the Fuji X series cameras because I am swayed solely by the looks but then I realize they have the dials I want and a viewfinder as well. The only other mirrorless camera like this is the NEX-7 (that I know of).

 

[reggieandTFE]

That Pentax camera is so silly. It uses the full K-mount so the flange distance is the same as their DSLRs!

The tiny pancake lenses are great, but having such a huge flange distance will 1) keep the bodies large and 2) not allow manual focus 3rd party lenses to be mounted.

Also, the thing is ugly as shit.

 

[giga]

Canon rumors says most of the tips they've been receiving point to the 5D3/5DX having:

22 mp
61pt AF with DIGIC 4
6.9 FPS
DIGIC 5 (Doesn’t say DIGIC 5+)
Announcement February 28
+ with 3 lens
Available April $2700

1DS is definitely dead if the AF and continuous shooting specs are true.

 

[tino]

There is no way to make this camera look good.

They should have made it look like a mini 645D and call it "107D" as a joke.

 

[Zyzyxxz]

That Pentax camera is so silly. It uses the full K-mount so the flange distance is the same as their DSLRs!

The tiny pancake lenses are great, but having such a huge flange distance will 1) keep the bodies large and 2) not allow manual focus 3rd party lenses to be mounted.

Also, the thing is ugly as shit.

Holy crap what is even the point I was hoping it would be smaller but that is a joke might as well stick to a k5.

 

[BlueTsunami]

I think the size of the K5 compared to this new body is really a testament to how small the K5 really is. Still would rather get a Ricoh GXR.

 

[chaostrophy]

That Pentax camera is so silly. It uses the full K-mount so the flange distance is the same as their DSLRs!

The tiny pancake lenses are great, but having such a huge flange distance will 1) keep the bodies large and 2) not allow manual focus 3rd party lenses to be mounted.

Also, the thing is ugly as shit.

And I think the K-r is even smaller than the K-5, right? Makes the K-1 seem a bit pointless.

 

[Flo_Evans]

All this compactness!

I just made my camera bigger

Vertical grip yay! I feel more pro already

Can't wait to see how long it will last with 2 of the already long lasting batteries inside.

 

[Zyzyxxz]

All this compactness!

I just made my camera bigger

Vertical grip yay! I feel more pro already

Can't wait to see how long it will last with 2 of the already long lasting batteries inside.

Never saw the point for optional battery grips. Never had a problem running out of battery and it just makes the camera bulky.

 

[Rentahamster]

Never saw the point for optional battery grips. Never had a problem running out of battery and it just makes the camera bulky.

Portrait-orientation shooting.

 

[the_log_ride]

Never saw the point for optional battery grips. Never had a problem running out of battery and it just makes the camera bulky.

What Renta said.

Makes the camera easier to hold (landscape) for people with big hands.

 

[Zyzyxxz]

Portrait-orientation shooting.

I suppose it would help but I don't shoot like that and if I do it's usually during the daytime where I have so much light that I don't have to worry about shaky hands.

 

[Flo_Evans]

I have run the batteries out, sure it was over the weekend of heavy shooting and I forgot to recharge it but stuff happens.

I got it more for the vertical release, my kid is sitting up and crawling around now so I find I am shooting way more portraits

I also find the extra bulk makes the camera balance better with heavy lenses.

Don't know if I will leave it permanently attached, it's a tight squeeze now in my bag and it will not work with my follow focus for video. It comes off pretty easy and the way it works leaves one of the batteries still in the camera.

 

[vani77a]

i personally think the white K-01 looks good.

I previously own a Pentac K-m. Using AA batteries on cameras is really convenient.
(And probably one of the reason I might opt for a K-r over the K-5. Been waiting for weeks for stores here to get fresh stocks of K-5)

 

[Radec]

dafuq.

 

[Flo_Evans]

It almost looks like it is supposed to be an underwater camera or something.

Maybe its the weird "snorkel" thing going to the mode dial.

 

[giga]

Plastic craptastic.

 

[BlueTsunami]

Some interview was posted on another board and apparently this Pentax camera is geared towards fashionistas and those wanting to make a statement hahahhahaha

 

[Flo_Evans]

Some interview was posted on another board and apparently this Pentax camera is geared towards fashionistas and those wanting to make a statement hahahhahaha

lol

I had to look the guy up, Marc Newson designed it.

He also made this hoodie...

wtf

 

[Kraftwerk]

da fuk?

 

[v0yce]

Some samples of XPro-1:

http://www.pbase.com/hpicckcy/fujifilm_xpro1


Pretty great ISO 6400.

Want.

Ugh, now I don't know. I was all set to pick up a X100 as an everyday/compliment to my Canon rig, but the X Pro looks so nice and it seems like the closest thing I'll ever get to a M9.

X100 seems to fit what I originally wanted it for, but I don't know if I'll always wish I would have just gone ahead and picked up the Pro.

Are there any good size comparisons between the two?

Hmmm...

 

[Flo_Evans]

Want.

Ugh, now I don't know. I was all set to pick up a X100 as an everyday/compliment to my Canon rig, but the X Pro looks so nice and it seems like the closest thing I'll ever get to a M9.

X100 seems to fit what I originally wanted it for, but I don't know if I'll always wish I would have just gone ahead and picked up the Pro.

Are there any good size comparisons between the two?

Hmmm...

http://camerasize.com/compare/#133,258

this site is awesome!

 

[reggieandTFE]

dafuq.

I always wanted my camera to look like a Tonka truck.

 

[v0yce]

http://camerasize.com/compare/#133,258

this site is awesome!

Wow, you're not kidding.

Thanks.

 

[Übermatik]

So I got my EOS550D, or T2i Rebel as you kerazy American's call it, and I can officially say I made the right choice - very pleased with this camera indeed! Great quality, lots of ability and some nice features too.

Recommend this to anyone starting out!

 

[phisheep]

So I got my EOS550D, or T2i Rebel as you kerazy American's call it, and I can officially say I made the right choice - very pleased with this camera indeed! Great quality, lots of ability and some nice features too.

Recommend this to anyone starting out!

Well, I'm with you all the way so far as your choice goes (me too). But, like me, because you made a choice that you're happy with doesn't make it the right choice for everybody (or indeed that you wouldn't have been happy with a different choice). No console warz here (didn't I see you in the Wii U thread?!).

That said, it's a nice bit of kit. Enjoy.