At 06:54 PM 8/5/2005, Colin wrote:
Reasons? The two control dials sold me on the D versus the DS. The pentamirror means I would probably not consider buying a DL, even if it was the only Pentax DSLR available.
I have the DS, and the two dials aren't a problem for me at all. My fingers fall naturally on the dial and the "shift" button, if I need to rapidly switch from shutter to aperture adjustments. (It's the sort of thing that only takes a very short time to get used to.)
If I'm shooting manual, I often keep my index finger over the "shift" button, and my second finger over the shutter release button. I don't have to reposition any of my fingers to change shutter speed, change aperture, initiate the auto-focus and metering, or to trip the shutter. I also don't have to take my eye from the viewfinder to make any of these adjustments.
I'm sure the ergonomics of the D were nice, but the DS suits me perfectly.
Of course the Pentax DSLR body I *really* want to buy is the one with 12 MP and full frame. ;-)
What about a 12 MP sensor which isn't full frame, but can be shifted from side-to-side, and vertically, to simulate view camera movements? I figure if we are going to have sensors which are noticeably smaller than the image circle of our lenses, it only makes sense to take advantage of the opportunities. ;-)
After they perfect that, they can work on a deluxe 18 MP tilt-shift "Scheimpflug" sensor, and a matching tilt-shift lens. :)
take care, Glen
