K-01: A Failed Experiment

After only a single year since its announcement, the K-01 is listed as discontinued.  The pricing of the body is currently at $300 with the 40mm kit coming in at $60 more.  I think its fair to say the bold attempt to mix edgy styling with a body that lacks a VF but isn't really portable simply didn't pan out.  The images that the K-01s produce are not lacking in any way in comparison with the competition, so surely it was the ergonomic shortcomings that fueled its early demise.

My hat is off to Pentax for trying to stir things up with the design/concept and knowing when to pull the plug.

RIP, K-01.

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-AC-