Hi,
for me, Pentax could change left side mode/WB/ISO wheel to the thingy in
style of the one found in Z1P and Z1. It would be just superb for digital
camera, as you would always be in shutter priority - even during changing
ISO, WB, image quality, you could always back to photographing by just
Hi,
for me, Pentax could change left side mode/WB/ISO wheel to the thingy in
style of the one found in Z1P and Z1. It would be just superb for digital
camera, as you would always be in shutter priority - even during changing
ISO, WB, image quality, you could always back to photographing by just
From what I've seen of the *ist-D and my experience with other Pentax bodies
including the MZ-S, *ist, etc. I'd like them to take the whole camera and put it in
an MZ-S style body. That camera feels just right.
They should put back the mechanical aperture mechanism, and perhaps they could
Pentax will probably do that when they find a good full frame chip that
doesn't price them completely out of the market. They were close to
producing the MZ-D, you know. They actually announced it and showed a
prototype.
The MZ-S is their current Flagship film camera. I don't think the *ist
Steven Desjardins wrote
2. The idea about replacing the rocker switch with distinct buttons
(5?) is a good one. It's way too easy to rock it the wrong way.
Let's talk about points to improve for *istD MkII
the buttons is one, then we have:
* the card door/flap catches on strap
* the green
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From: mapson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 8:32 AM
Subject: Ergonomics of *istD
* central hotshoe - unables use of rtf and external flash
This is not a problem using the AF360 in wireless mode
anything else?
Return
mapson wrote: * camera too small - with grip is OK - my wife says the same
thing
This was one of the concerns I have wondered about, I do love my camera to
be big and chunky and to look like a professional camera rather than a toy
version.
tan.
mapson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Steven Desjardins wrote
2. The idea about replacing the rocker switch with distinct buttons
(5?) is a good one. It's way too easy to rock it the wrong way.
Let's talk about points to improve for *istD MkII
the buttons is one, then we have:
* the card door/flap
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From: mapson
Subject: Ergonomics of *istD
Let's talk about points to improve for *istD MkII
the buttons is one, then we have:
* the card door/flap catches on strap
* the green button too far from trigger, actually to be used by wrong
finger!
* ISO/WB
On 6/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged:
Let's talk about points to improve for *istD MkII
the buttons is one, then we have:
* the card door/flap catches on strap
* the green button too far from trigger, actually to be used by wrong
finger!
* ISO/WB program settings on the same wheel
* camera
On Tue, 6 Jan 2004, Steve Desjardins wrote:
I'm not sure I agree with the too small part.
I probably wouldn't have bought the *ist D if it was larger. The
major reason that I have stuck with Pentax cameras is their small
size, excellent ergonomics, and the number of affordable high quality
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This was one of the concerns I have wondered about, I do love my camera to
be big and chunky and to look like a professional camera rather than a toy
version.
tan.
Is it time to start THAT thread again? So small is definately
non-proffessional regardless of
Agree on the CF card door.
Agree on the green button location
I would like to see WB setting in viewfinder
Camera size is fine for me. I always use the grip
I have no problem with RTF - I don't use it. Always a big flash when
I need flash. When I had the PZ-1p and flash on the side, I didn't
Hello Tanya,
With the grip on, it looks professional. The grip is a necessary
option in my book. More battery life, better handling both portrait
and landscape and more professional looking, to boot.
Bruce
Tuesday, January 6, 2004, 5:53:13 AM, you wrote:
TMP mapson wrote: * camera too
Christian said:
This was one of the concerns I have wondered about, I do love my camera
to
be big and chunky and to look like a professional camera rather than a
toy
version.
tan.
Is it time to start THAT thread again? So small is definately
non-proffessional regardless of feature
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From: Tanya Mayer Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED]
My main point was that *I* have tiny, weeny hands (people comment on how
small they are all the time), and scrawny little arms, and yet even *I*
find
some of the MZ range feeling as though I am wielding not much
Christian asked: What DO you like about larger cameras?
In true, fairygirl fashion, Christian, I have no bloody idea! I just know
that I DO like them. Not huge like a MF camera or such, but at least
something that feels as though I am working when I use it. I don't know
why it is, I just
Hello Tanya,
I used a PZ-1p for quite a while and then MZ-S with vertical grip and
then 67II with wood grip (that is way big) and now the *istD. With
the vertical grip, it feels just great. More in size like a PZ-1p but
feels more ergonimic to me. The real nice thing about it is that
if/when
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From: mapson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Ergonomics of *istD
Let's talk about points to improve for *istD MkII
anything else?
1- Twelve vs six MP
2- Price
I'm sure we can come up with more.
Kenneth Waller
First, after unpacking the box, he threw out the bubblewrap that held
the camera thinking it was just packing filler.
LOL. I did the exact same thing and so did my friend who bought the S
as well.
Steven Desjardins
Department of Chemistry
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA 24450
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 8:32 AM
Subject: Ergonomics of *istD
Let's talk about points to improve for *istD MkII
* camera too small - with grip is OK - my wife says the same thing
i bought the ZX-5n strap. it doesn't look as nice, but that is besides the
point.
Herb
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From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 8:42 AM
Subject: Re: Ergonomics of *istD
Return to the strap with the pockets
A minority opinion: I like the green button location.
I don't like the strap interfering with the CF flap. I have
no problem getting the CF card to eject.
The grip is a POS compared to the very fine MZ-S. Of the 4
grips I have used, in order of comfort and utility, I put
MZ-S 1st, PZ-1p
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Subject: RE: Re[2]: Ergonomics of *istD
Not useless if you want wireless flash.
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