Pentax K-01 mirrorless with top rated K-5 APS-C sensor and h.264 1080p 30,25,24 720p

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looking forward to seeing video from this thing. sensor based IS is great for manual lenses, but didn't seem to offer any video benefit in terms of reduced wobble, etc in previous models like k-x.
 
wow, that's a very very nice sensor indeed, check out the incredible low light, dynamic range, and tonal range ratings at dxomark: http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Ca...)/Panasonic/(appareil3)/676|0/(brand3)/Pentax - http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Ca...and2)/Pentax/(appareil3)/483|0/(brand3)/Canon - let's see if the video is free of the usual aliasing/moire, and if they can avoid screwing up in the details (horrible codec, horrible controls, mandatory auto-anything, mandatory picture styles in video mode that crush most of the DR, etc: any of those, and I don't want it, no matter how good the sensor is) - also, at 45.46mm, focal flange distance is quite long on that pentax K mount: even being a mirrorless camera, Canon lenses definitely won't have infinity focus (without extra glass in adapter), and I don't see any adaptors for nikon lenses on ebay either (there are some for leica lenses, but they are lens mount replacements)
 
first hiccup: screen is 4:3, 640x480, vs 720x480 on my T2i - when shooting 16:9 video, one is 640x360, the other 720x405 - a minor step backwards, but not a dealbreaker
 
High-quality video recording
The Pentax K-01 features Full HD video-recording function to capture high-quality movie clips in 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels). H.264 compression format offers a choice of frame rate (30, 25 or 24 frames per second) to accommodate user-specific applications. Two new features facilitate video recording:
  • a video recording button for instant pushbutton start
  • and a stereo microphone with audio gain control and wind noise suppression for more realistic sound
Video record options are flexible, offering the photographer to select aperture or shutter exposure control, and Pentax Shake Reduction helps stabilize captured video. Users may add personal touches to recorded clips using various Custom Image modes or record subjects in a series of video clips with the Interval Movie Shooting mode. The Pentax K-01 also comes with an HDMI terminal (which allows the user to simultaneously output both Full HD movie clips and stereo sound) as well as an external microphone input terminal.
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http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-K-01-40mm-Lens-Black/dp/B00740MR78/ref=amb_link_359891442_3?ie=UTF8&me=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=top-1&pf_rd_r=556BE45858294C949D58&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_p=1345560362&pf_rd_i=Pentax%20K-01


Full HD 1080p video capture at 30 FPS with h.264 compression (60 FPS at 720p) features shutter speed and aperture exposure control, video autofocus control, and a built-in mono or external stereo microphone.
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[URL]http://www.pentaximaging.com/hybrid/K-01_Yellow[/URL]
 
This line is a bit worrying:

"Video record options are flexible, offering the photographer to select aperture or shutter exposure control"

The "or" suggests that you can shoot video Aperture Priority OR Shutter Priority, but not Manual...
 
Cautiously optimistic. The dedicated video record button should record video in whatever settings you are shooting to match the screen. The movie setting on the settings dial is likely full auto. No mention of limiting low light settings in video mode. Pentax has no reason to cripple the sensor like sony does.

time lapse built-in. Assuming video quality is comparable to what else is out there, at this price point I could see buying one just to natively use my pentax glass.
 
the video says it's not the same sensor as the K5, but a new design - the K5 is just a year old, and they are both APS-C 16mpix, so I wouldn't expect so, but we'll have to wait and see...
 
While many will no doubt continue to discuss about the supposed pros and cons of the camera ad nauseum without even handling the camera, now that I've tried it, have to say I am more than happy to add this camera to my collection because of the commonality of lenses, batteries and user interface with my K-5.
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http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/...-photos-k-01-pentax-singapore-user-group.html

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Actual image from the K-01 - high ISO snapshot (ISO6400 at f/2.8) in a very dark setting handheld.
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I have a K-01 (pre-production) with me right now. From the menu, you can set video exposure control to either 'P/Av/M' mode, movie format can be set to FullHD/HD/VGA in 30/25/24fps and Quality Level of ***/**/*. Can also adjust recording sound level (for both internal or external mic), can enable/disable SR, can shoot interval videos, can do AF by either press the shutter button or AF/AE-L button (customizable) ...
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http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/...3-full-manual-video-controls.html#post1809059
 
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The K-01 seems to be a good deal but I am most worried about the lack of an EVF or tiltable screen.
If they had put in either one then I wouldn't be too bad about it.
 
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Boncrek said:
The K-5 seems to be a good deal but I am most worried about the lack of an EVF or tiltable screen.
If they had put in either one then I wouldn't be too bad about it.
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The K-01 is a much better deal for 1080p30,25,24 720p60 video than the K-5 since it is $749 at B&H vs $1,199.95 with a faster processor and a sensor that is just as good.
 
NormanBates said:
the video says it's not the same sensor as the K5, but a new design - the K5 is just a year old, and they are both APS-C 16mpix, so I wouldn't expect so, but we'll have to wait and see...
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I think it might be the same one that is in the Sony NEX-5N and VG-20 that is better for low light at high iso than the one in the NEX-7.
 
joe1946 said:
The K-01 is a much better deal for 1080p30,25,24 720p60 video than the K-5 since it is $749 at B&H vs $1,199.95 with a faster processor and a sensor that is just as good.
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Sorry I meant K-01, I edited my post.
The K-01 does not have an EVF or a tilt option for its screen, limiting it to 7D-style ergonomics and requiring an external monitor for anything more than eye level type shots. Thats a big no no for most of the DSLR crowd nowadays especially new adopters.
 
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