On 4 May 2002 at 21:44, Cotty wrote: > >Anyway, Pentax first digital slr will almost certainly be a K-mount slr. > > I hope and agree. > > One thing that bothers me about introducing a new form factor for DSLRs, > especially those with interchangeble lens systems, I fear that because > the lenses will likely be physically smaller, so will the cameras and > peripherals. > > I don't want smaller! > > Am I alone on this?
Hi Cotty, You're not alone at all but not necessarily for the same reasons either. What I mainly have a problem with is lack of good ergonomics. Due to the nature of the medium digital cameras require a more complex user interface than traditional film cameras which unfortunately on a physically small camera body usually translates to small buttons and multi-layered menus. Good for techno geeks, bad for photographers. I'd much rather a camera be a little larger than it may be possible to produce if only to provide a more ergonomic interface. As you know I have relatively small hands however I don't have a problem with the size or heft of a P645, P67, Mamiya 7II or Oly E-10. Even though all these cameras are all sizable they all have a pretty well executed and comfortable user interfaces. Neither do I fully accept the notion that the new digital interchangeable lens SLR concept previously under discussion will provide a truly compelling advantage due to it's slightly smaller relative size over 35mm compatible digital SLRs. Lets face it many people lug about a Nikon F5 body even though it has limited advantage over its peers in all but very specific photographic situations. If you want a real easy camera to carry get a Canon Elph or the new Canon Powershot S40 digital, these are truly small and realistically pocketable (however you might need to sharpen your fingers to operate the controls :-) An interchangeable lens SLR in any form factor with more than one lens is still going to have to be relegated to a dedicated carry bag of some sort. Lastly if a Pentax K mount digital is likely to emerge before any new concept interchangeable lens digital AF SLR with multi-manufacturer backing and if I buy a K mount digital SLR then hell would have to freeze over before I dump all my K mount gear for the new DSLR holy grail. It's not how big it is, it's the way that you use it. :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
