I believe the only tech this inherits from the K-3 is the AA simulation. Correct me if I am wrong. AF is 11 point ala K-5 II.
On Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 9:40 AM, P.J. Alling <webstertwenty...@gmail.com> wrote: > The DP review hands on points out a few foibles of this design, which I > expect shows that Ricoh expects that this camera will never be used out of > some automatic mode. > > I think this also shows that Ricoh had decided to standardize on one > viewfinder, no matter what body you buy, you get the Top of the Line > viewfinder. Based pm the specifications they were putting the K-5 > viewfinder in the K-30/50/500 bodies. It's probably less expensive to just > make one viewfinder and use it in every camera than differentiate them. > > Hopefully this isn't the K-50 replacement but is a supplemental body aimed > at hipsters, and Japanese school girls, though I thought that Ricoh had the > latter market sewed up with the Q, that a K50 replacement with a lot of the > same guts, as far as imaging train, will be released and an entry level K500 > replacement will also be forthcoming. > > > On 8/28/2014 7:26 AM, Stanley Halpin wrote: >> >> >From Adorama: >> >>> ...the K-S1 incorporates a newly designed 20 megapixel image sensor, >>> super-high sensitivity ISO 51200. In addition this model contains in-body >>> shake reduction, an AA filter simulator, 100% field of view glass pentaprism >>> viewfinder, and 5.4 frames per second shooting at a fast 1/6000 shutter >>> speed. Adding to the user experience is the camera's unique flat field user >>> interface, which integrates a back-lit LED selection dial, four-way >>> navigation, and a bright 3" 921,000 dot LCD that breaks tradition of the >>> knobs and buttons found on traditional DSLR cameras. >>> >>> The PENTAX K-S1 is designed to attract a mid-level customer who is >>> accustomed to a mobile interface and is looking for a similar interaction in >>> a DSLR. The simple UI eliminates many of the complexities of a DSLR and >>> provides immediate feedback including shooting parameters, filter selection >>> and effect modes, even in total darkness. The camera's power switch, mode >>> dial, OK button and grip all feature LED illumination; each of which >>> indicates the current status of camera operation. This intuitive UI and >>> design combined with category leading technology delivers a powerful imaging >>> engine that is simple to use. >>> >>> $797 with kit lens. >> >> stan > > > > -- > I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve > immortality through not dying. > -- Woody Allen > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
