Alright in the first two paragraphs I already have issues with this
review. First there are the incorrect terms, the reviewer confused
mechanical with manual (as in "manual shutter"), then there's the size
issue.
The reviewer talks about it's compact size. Well go to Camera size and
compare it to the K-5II <http://camerasize.com/compare/#706,372> and the
K-3 <http://camerasize.com/compare/#706,485> there is no significant
difference in size! It will take up exactly the same room in your bag,
and if you use the deep grip, in your hand.
Hyping how much smaller it is than a K-3, then comparing it to a
mirrorless camera is foolish, unless it's a Panasonic DMC-GH3 and even
that is about 30% lighter!
It's a lower spec K-3 crippled by it's smaller battery, with a K-1-ish
UI a slightly improved AF module, and all new battery grip, the one for
the K-3. Maybe it's high ISO performance is a bit better, or maybe
not. But I'm not excited about it. There are too many steps backward
for the two steps forward.
On 2/23/2017 3:41 AM, Larry Colen wrote:
Just after I posted this reply I ran across this review:
http://www.mycameratravels.com/pentax-kp-hands-on-experience-review/
Larry Colen wrote:
Malcolm Smith wrote:
In the hope this one finally gets through, I've seen few posts about
the KP.
The project I'm trying to work on involves me going out at dusk in low
light
(an ongoing urban fox project), and whilst I don't expect any of the
really
high ISO images to be useful, I was surprised at how good sample
photos have
appeared. Anyway, with a very good part exchange deal on a very old but
working fine K100D, I pre-ordered one a week ago.
I have no idea if I'm buying into something good or bad, but the
deed is
done. I'm told they arrive at the end of the month.
They look very promising. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it.
I was very impressed by the high ISO performance I saw in the samples.
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