
New Mirrorless camera from Pentax


Pentax K-01 specs
+ 16 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
+ Supports all Pentax K-mount lenses, with a 1.5X crop factor
+ Sensor-shift image stabilization
+ Unique design by "world renowned" designed Marc Newson comes in black, white, and yellow; body is machined aluminum with rubber accents
+ 3-inch LCD display with 921,000 pixels
+ Full-time live view with 81-point contrast detect AF, face detection, focus peaking (like on Sony NEX cameras), grid lines, and a histogram
+ Loads of manual controls, with RAW (DNG) support
+ ISO range of 100 - 12800, expandable to 25600
+ Auto Picture mode selects the right scene mode for the situation
+ Continuous shooting at 6 frames/second
+ Plenty of special effects, plus an HDR mode
+ Multi-exposure and time-lapse modes
+ Built-in flash (GN 12) + hot shoe
+ Full HD video recording at 24, 25, or 30 frames/sec with stereo sound using H.264 codec
+ Manual controls available
+ Stereo mic input if you want higher sound quality
+ Optional wireless remote, GPS receiver
+ SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
+ Uses D-LI90 lithium-ion battery, 500 shots per charge
+ Will come in two kits: body only ($749), or with the new DA 40mm lens described below ($899)
+ Ships in March 2012
