William Robb wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Digital Image Studio" > Subject: Re: New (old stock) Pentax DSLR kits even lower prices? > > > > >>>I actually prefer the way the istD handles and feels in my hands. >> >>I can hold the *ist D comfortably in one hand at rest for a couple of >>hours, with the K10D using the same lens I have no chance. My hand >>feels strained to get a good grip and the camera feels quite heavy. I >>know that the actual weight is not that much greater but I bet the >>weight distribution is vastly different. > > > The vertical grip isn't as nice to use either. The base flange needs to > be substantially thicker, and the dial and shutter release placement > isn't as good as on the D. > I don't think my hands are any bigger or smaller than normal, so to me > it looks like Pentax paid less attention to ergonomic details on this > one than they did on the istD > > William Robb >
That may be a personal preference thing. While I haven't tried the K10D yet (And sadly, I won't have one until next year as I ran across a laptop deal that couldn't be turned down), I found the *istD's grip to be on the small side, and the shutter placement is awful (Far too easy to hit with the heel of the hand when shooting with the main controls). That said, the grip on the D did make it handle better, but the D's biggest problem is the shallow handgrip, which was solved on the DS. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
