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Pentax K-01 Digital Camera With 40mm Lens (Yellow)

  • Price: $896.95
  • B&H # PEK0140Y
  • Mfr# 15342

Product Highlights

  • 16MP APS-C-Sized CMOS Sensor
  • High Res 920000-Dot LCD Monitor
  • Full HD 1080p Video
  • ISO Range from 100 to 25600
  • Full Control Using PASM + Full Auto
  • In-Camera HDR and Focus Peaking Modes
  • Custom Color Functions--Infrared, Sepia
  • Sensor Shake Image Stabilization
  • Lens Only 0.36" Long
  • Nine Aperture Blades for Smooth Bokeh

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The K-01 Digital Camera With 40mm Lens (Yellow) from Pentax joins the march of the mirrorless cameras with this advanced 16MP camera with a large APS-C-sized CMOS sensor. In a very compact body with a high-resolution (920K dots) 3" LCD, Pentax has provided a wide range of advanced features. The included 40mm lens (35mm equivalent of 61mm) is a wonderful all-around lens, with a f/2.8 maximum aperture and nine aperture blades; this lens is ideal for shooting in low light and achieving shallow depth-of-field for a wide variety of photographic purposes. This low-profile lens is only 0.36" long!

Full control is possible using the PASM modes, with a full automatic function available. The ISO range of 100 to 25,600 and a sensor-shift image stabilization system virtually eliminate blurry, shaky pictures forever. Full HD 1080p video at 30 fps is at your fingertips. The large APS-C sensor gives you superb resolution using JPG or RAW files, and creative filters, auto modes, and finishing options cater to your imaginative impulses. Shutter speeds from 30 seconds up to 1/4000 gives you all the exposure options you need, and you can shoot action at up to 6 fps-you'll never need to miss a photo opportunity waiting for your camera to catch up with you.

A built-in pop-up flash and a hotshoe expand your lighting possibilities. Advanced functions are built-in: a focus peaking mode that provides fast and accurate manual focusing for critical focus applications, and in-camera HDR that combines multiple bracketed user-specified exposures into a single, perfectly blended still image. The K-01 is compatible with Pentax K-mount lenses.

16MP APS-C-sized CMOS sensor
High-resolution 920000-dot LCD monitor
Full HD 1080p video
ISO range from 100 to 25600
Shutter speeds from 30 seconds to 1/4000s
Full control using PASM, plus full automatic modes
Capture JPG and RAW files
Creative filters and modes including in-camera HDR, focus peaking, scene modes, custom color modes, face detection and digital filters
Ultra low-profile lens--only 0.36" long
Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture
Focuses to 16"
Nine aperture blades for smooth, natural bokeh
Super Protect coating on lens helps repel moisture and helps in cleaning
Pentax K-mount is compatible with current and past K-mount cameras
Imaging
Camera Format APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor)
Resolution Effective Pixels: 16.28 Megapixels
Max Resolution: 16 MP: 4928 x 3264
Sensor Type / Size CMOS, 23.7 x 15.7 mm
File Formats Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: AAC
Bit Depth 8-bit
Dust Reduction System Y
Memory Card Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Image Stabilization Mechanical
AV Recording
Video Recording Yes, NTSC/PAL
Aspect Ratio 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Audio Recording With Video
Focus Control
Focus Type Auto & Manual
Focus Mode Single-servo AF (S), Manual Focus (M) , Focus Lock AF Area Mode
Autofocus Points 81
Viewfinder/Display
Display Screen 3" Rear Screen   LCD (921000)
Screen Coverage 100%
Live View Yes
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity 100-25600
Shutter Type: Electronic
Speed: 30 - 1/4000 sec
Metering Method Spot metering, Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering
Exposure Modes Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in 0.33 EV steps)
White Balance Modes Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (White), Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Off, Red-eye Reduction, Second-curtain Sync, Slow Sync, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
Max Sync Speed 1 / 180 sec
Continuous Shooting Up to 6 fps
External Flash Connection Hot Shoe
Performance
Interval Recording Yes
Connectivity 1/8" Microphone, AV Output, HDMI C (Mini), USB 2.0
Software Requirements Windows: XP (SP3), Vista, 7
Mac: OS X 10.4 or later
Power
Battery 1x D-LI90  Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
Operating/Storage Temperature Operating
32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)
Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.8 x 3.1 x 2.3" / 12.19 x 7.87 x 5.84 cm
Weight 16.9 oz / 479  g Body only
Kit Lens
Focal Length 40 mm
Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 61 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/2.8
Minimum: f/22
Angle of View 39°
Minimum Focus Distance 1.31' (0.40 m)
Magnification 0.13x
Groups/Elements 4/5
Diaphragm Blades 9
Autofocus Yes
Filter Thread Front: 27 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 2.5 x 0.36" (63.50 x 9.14 mm)
Weight 1.8 oz (51 g)

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PentaxK-01 Digital Camera With 40mm Lens (Yellow)
 
4.5

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4.0

The Bumble Bee does the job

By slowsynchro

from Boston MA

About Me Photo Enthusiast

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Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Fast/accurate auto-focus
  • Good Image Quality
  • Good Image Stabilization
  • Large Clear LCD

Cons

  • No Viewfinder

Best Uses

  • Family Photos
  • Landscape/Scenery
  • Travel
  • Video

Comments about Pentax K-01 Digital Camera With 40mm Lens (Yellow):

As the happy owner of a K20D and lenses for it, the K-01 is a perfect fit. It updates my DSLR in several vital ways (ISO sensitivity, peak focusing) and several fun ways (HDR, art filters) at a modest price. The display can be adjusted to work admirably in the brightest sun--and for those who have taken all their pics with a camera pressed to the eye--like me--it is a revelation to see a new perspective when arms are extended in various directions, particularly DOWN. The 40mm kit lens is the 40mm LTD slimmed down and bargain priced. Macro is MUCH easier with the K-01--if you have not seen peak focusing let me assure you it is a revelation for those of us who can't get the focus quite right on a ground glass. Image quality is on par with the K-5--uses the same sensor. HDR becomes fun rather than a hassle, and can be done hand-held in bright light. Wish it had a remote socket, but the 2-second timer does the job. And it is QUIET! Looks enough like a toy to get into a lot of museums that take a dislike to the K20D. I have tried all my lenses (10-17, 16-45, 18-55WR, 50mm 1.4, Tamron 90mm 2.8 macro, 55-300, 500 mirror)and they all work nicely. Long end of the 18-55 is sluggish, but it spins the 55-300 with authority right to 300mm. The K20D manages long lenses and dim light better than the K-01...and that is why I will keep it. The K-01 was not supposed to replace my DSLR--just update it and provide more picture taking opportunities. The Bumble Bee does this admirably. Oh, and i forgot--HD video too!

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5.0

A Mirrorless of a Different Color

By remnant

from Upstate NY

About Me Semi-pro Photographer

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Fast/accurate auto-focus
  • Good Image Quality
  • Good Image Stabilization
  • Good in Low Light
  • Innovative styling
  • Kit Lens 40mm-GREAT
  • Large Clear LCD
  • Nice Body Color
  • Short Lag Time
  • Small / Compact
  • Uses all K-mount lenses

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Indoors/Low Light
    • Landscape/Scenery
    • Sports/Action
    • Travel
    • Video
    • Weddings/Events
    • Wildlife photos

    Comments about Pentax K-01 Digital Camera With 40mm Lens (Yellow):

    I find the K-01 to be a useful camera in all types of photographic situations.The fresh new styling is both a beauty to behold and to use. The quality of the images even in low light situations is breath takingly life-like. The 40mm XS lens is a marvel in size and performance. The controls are well laid out and the menus and the degree of customization available are truly top-notch. I think the best thing about this mirrorless (as opposed to all others)is that it accomodates all K-mount lenses without the need for a bulky expensive adapter.

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