I use the *ist D and like it very much; my only
significant complaints about the camera are the
APS-C size sensor with "only" 6 MP. So I was
intrigued to learn about the "D2", which would
give me more pixels. Of course I accept that
Pentax will never give me a full frame sensor.
;-)
But I was also intrigued by the Sony DSC-R1 with
Carl Zeiss 24-120mm (equivalent on 35mm film)
f/2.8-4/8 zoom lens. I don't ever go wider than
24mm (*ist D: 15mm) and longer than 105mm (*ist
D: 70mm), so this focal length range would suit
me very well, and I only rarely shoot macro. The
Carl Zeiss lens of the DSC-R1 has also gained
universally very good to excellent reviews,
including one from Godfrey DiGiorgi on this list.
It seems to me that the "bridge" or ZLR camera
has finally come of age. No sensor cleaning or
dust problems. No time wasted changing lenses. A
waist-level viewfinder and enlarged view for
precise manual focusing. Live preview via the LCD
or electronic viewfinder.
So can someone tell me, why do I need to spend
more money on a 10 MP Pentax "D2" when I can sell
my Pentax *ist D and Sigma 15-30mm and 24-70mm EX
lenses on eBay and buy a 10 MP Sony DSC-R1 plus a
couple of 1 GB memory sticks with the money?
Colin
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