I've been meaning to get around to this for a few days, so, perhaps better late than never.
I'd like to see a simpler camera with higher build quality ... less modes and menus with controls like a basic, older camera, although it would be nice to have some controls on a dial/knob as well. Autofocus would be nice, as would good (read full) support for manual lenses as well. A large, bright, pentaprism finder, no goofy pop-up flash. A larger than APS-sized 14-bit or 16-bit sensor, but it needn't have to be full frame, with high quality output in the 10 to 12 megapixel range - more is better as long as quality is not compromised. RAW and JPEG recording. True spot metering (one or two degrees) plus whatever other metering the manufacturer wants, as long as I can turn 'em all off completely. Minimal information in the finder ... no blinking lights, bells, whistles, sound effects, or colorful displays. Nothing anywhere on the camera with a "happy face," in fact, no picture modes at all. Put the money into quality rather than a plethora of cute features. Metal frame, of course. Fast, large buffer memory. Must be able to use AA type batteries. DNG support ... hmm, sounds like a good idea ;-)) Shel > Scott Loveless wrote: I wanna be able to select ISO and shutter speed with knobs. It should support an available line of manual focus lenses. K-mount (un-crippled) is good. Screw mount or M-mount would be cool, too. I don't need auto focus, auto aperture, or auto anything. Monochrome sensor. Something in the 4 to 6 MP range is good. Metal chassis. Metal body. RAW and JPEG. PC sync. No built-in flash. Less than $1500 US. Things I don't need, but could live with: Hot shoe. Picture modes. Features I would like, but could live without: In-camera DNG support. That's about it. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com
