Well, yes, it helps, I cannot deny that. It is just that I think SR contributes significantly to the size of camera. I'd rather Pentax introduced more than on K10D-like models so that a consumer (a.k.a. me) could make their choices...
I still shoot a bit of film with my MZ-6 and boy, it is light and small... And, mind you, it is full size 35 mm ;-). Boris Jaume Lahuerta wrote: > Oh, so you don't care about SR? Why is that Boris? > It sounds good to be able to gain at least 2 stops in low light > circumstances...maybe it is because, in the field, it doesn't work as > promised? Or you don't notice it that much? > > I always though about in-body IS as a big plus of the Pentax system... > > Regards, > Jaume > > ----- Mensaje original ---- > De: Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <[email protected]> > Enviado: miércoles, 16 de mayo, 2007 19:36:43 > Asunto: Re: Any one regret upgrading to the K10D? > > Paul, it is not a simple question. > > My answer is 1/2 yes and 1/2 no. > > 1/2 yes, because > 1. My *istD was smaller and lighter > 2. I don't need certain amount of bells and whistles of K10D has that > incur size and weight penalties. > > 1/2 no, because > 1. K10D produces stunning images > 2. K10D does have some features that *istD could have had. > > In general, if Pentax could produce a camera of size and weight of *istD > with K10D sensor, AF system, operational modes and weather sealing - I'd > be a happy chap. I could live without SR, fancy battery, bigger screen, > probably some other things that don't pop up in my mind right now... > > Hope it satisfies your curiosity ;-). > > Cheers. > > Boris > > > Paul wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I upgraded from a ist*DS to the K10D and actually kind of regret it now. >> I think i preferred the ergonomics and size of the DS. Sure the files >> are better from the K10D, but its a lot bigger and heavier to lug around. >> >> Any way, just thinking out loud. >> >> Paul >> > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
