I find the K10 nicer to handle than the D. It has a much deeper handgrip, so it feel right in my grasp. I also like the feel of the vertical grip. I don't know exactly why, but I find the vertical taking position more natural for me than that of the D with grip. After about 1000 frames, it's becoming a perfect fit. Like any new camera, it always takes a bit of adjustment. Paul -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 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
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