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Some of these notes are lifted from my posts on the KS1 under the thread 'Ergonomics of the KS1'. The rest is a hotch potch of observations after just one week of ownership.
I inevitably compare the KS1 with the Kx, K30 and K01 which I also own. The KS1 weighs 558g (virtually the same as the K01 (560g)), it's slightly less than the Kx (580g with AA lithiums) and significantly lighter than the K30 (650g). In dimensions it's considerably smaller than the K30, a tiny bit smaller than the Kx, and if you disregard the prism housing, about the same as the K01. So it's small.
However, the KS1 is rather heavy for its size and has a small grip, with not a lot of ‘purchase’ at the rear (the MODE dial gets in the way); hence you really need to hang on to the lens as well (the problem is exacerbated if you have large hands like me). For this reason, very small lenses are awkward; I’ve decided to avoid using the P 40/2.8 XS, and P 21/3.2 and P 70/2.4 Limiteds— other lenses I've tried so far are fine. A larger lens like the 510g Tamron 28-75/2.8 feels well balanced to me, but you really do need to hang onto the lens with your left hand. You can carry it around awhile in just your right hand if you cradle it in the vertical position with the short side pointed up to the sky. I'm using the KS1 with a hand strap, not a neck strap, so if I'm going to walk around much past the front door I'll take a small snoot case with neck/shoulder strap to rest the camera in as required.
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