Russ Houston

I think it's cool looking, but it negates one of the advantages of the E-P1 for me. It looks like a "professional" camera, meaning I can't take into shows and venues that don't allow...

At least, that's what I'm paying at the Pentax-authorized repair center for my 50-135. The 16-50 is taking my other $290, for a total of $580 to fix both. ...

I chose Camera Repair Japan, also one of Pentax's listed repair facilities. I finally gave in and sent my 16-50 and 50-135 for SDM repair. I chose CRJ since they are outside of Atlanta, and if...

I'll probably sell my Pen kit which should fund the K-01. Then I'll only have one set of lenses and batteries and flashes to worry...

Sony currently sell their 500mm reflex with AF. Smart move by Pentax, I think. People have been clamoring for longer lenses. Hope the price is south of $2k.

I recently suggested to my sister-in-law that she buy a NEX-3 since it was cheap, small, and had a fast-ish prime (16mm f/2.8). I don't know if I'd have suggested the K-01 if it was available (as...

Smaller than my K5. Uses the same batteries and accessories (flash, gps). Uses the same lens mount. Much cheaper than a K5. Same image quality (or better?) as my K5. So, for me, the benefits...

Optically, it's great. But, finally, my SDM failed and I just got the bill. Nearly $300 to fix the lens. Ouch! I bought the first batch back in 2008. The newer ones should be...

I agree with you 100%. It's a different look, for sure, but the IQ should be top notch, and compatibility with all the existing accessories seals it for me. I'll be ordering one...

For a camera like this, I don't feel like a viewfinder is required. Shooting telephoto, I can see it. However, a smaller camera like this shines with primes, and for that, I don't need a...

http://www.adorama.com/IPXK01.html I prefer Adorama ever since I visited both Adorama and B&H, and Adorama acted like they actually wanted my business. B&H acted like I was a leper because I...

Native compatibility with k-mount and all accessories plus batteries is a huge plus. This camera is made for small primes like the DA LImiteds. I'll be selling my Pen kit soon to buy the...

All those whining about no OVF and trying to use manual focus lenses have never used a mirrorless camera. On my Pen, the manual lenses are a joy to use with the large viewfinder and magnified view...

Yes, but will you? If you like the K-01 (the "Knockout 1", I'm calling it), I'd buy it. Should be similar image quality, plus better video if you ever want that. Like you said, lack of a...

I'm considering selling my E-P1 Pen kit and ordering the Knockout from Adorama. -- Russ http://www.flickr.com/photos/rfortson/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/russfortson Even bad...

My MFT Pen camera got into lots of "no professional camera" venues. However, the sensor just isn't up to K5 standards. This will be great with some DA Ltds on it. If I want telephoto, I'll use...

Looks like I'll be selling my Pen kit and buying this instead. Should go great with my DA Ltds, and I love that it uses the same batteries and accessories. Of course, I'm not a "real"...

Nice captures. I think I like #2 the best. Thanks for sharing them. -- Russ http://www.flickr.com/photos/rfortson/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/russfortson Even bad photography can be...

Took lots of great shots (to me) with the K20D and DA*200. Focus was almost always dead on. Here's just one example. http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4083/5095851280_46da743077_b.jpg To me,...

The 16-45 f/4 is a nice lens, and can sometimes be found for a good price. It's an older DA (digital) lens, but the quality is nice. It's screwdrive, so you don't have to worry about the internal...