Not that i expect any of you to actually buy this....thing, but for the sake of science and peeping, Imaging Resource has posted their  obligatory test images chart, to accompany their forthcoming K-01 review.

Can't it be both? And more importantly, what about the image quality? But most important, the missing viewfinder issue:

"With new cameras like the Fuji X-Pro 1 and Olympus OM-D arriving any day now I am excited that the camera companies are FINALLY getting it when it comes to digital. With film, we had it easy. All we needed was a light box, a viewfinder and a lens to

Imaging resource usually publish the most meaty previews, and they didn't disappoint this time either, going full Jason into the bowels of this whale of a mirrorless camera:

Blimey! Just sat to watch some telly and finish my eel and chips meal, when i was hit by this torrent of K-01 hands-ons. So, dear blokes, filtered down to the best:

1. Ephotozine: The Pentax K-01 is a bold new camera from Pentax and is certainly different to anything else made by anyone else - and perhaps that's 

Judging by the reactions at the fora, the opinions on the K-01 appearance are split between 'ugly' and 'hideous'

Photographyblog goes Hands-on with the new mirrorless Pentax K-01. The month old rumors about a very ugly contraption very special design, thanks to Australian designer Marc Newson, who among other clients lists Apple and Canon.

Pentax Press Release

An interchangeable-lens digital camera designed in collaboration with designer Marc Newson

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING COMPANY LTD. is delighted to announce the launch of the PENTAX K-01 interchangeable-lens digital camera in conjunction with the world’s thinnest interchangeable lens* - the smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS unifocal. This latest addition to the popular Pentax K series and the new lens were both designed in partnership with world renowned designer, Marc Newson.

I do not believe B & H has made this error many times in the past. (or, it could be PRweb's fault) Anyway, i copied the whole text just in case it gets withdrawn. They also have product pages set-up, both for the K-01 and the new smc 40mm pancake lens.

Pentax, being more leaky than a waterbed on porcupines has very little information to add at tomorrow's official unveiling, than what is already known. Except for the corporate marketing and PR speak. At this point, we have no intention to sum it all up again, after all the official press release is less than 24 hours away. So let's gaze at the pics...

2012-2-2  is there numerology involved within this date? In any case, Pentax is holding a private preview to show of its latest products, designed in collaboration with Marc Newson, who according to his own site is ' is the most acclaimed and influential designer of his generation'

Interestingly, he lists Apple and Canon among his clients.  Maybe he's on designing Canon's mirrorless system too?

So, let's see what we've got so far: