I keep wondering why Pentax does not add a Vari-Angle LCD?

Reportage · 08-12-2012, 06:58 AM

I would think that it is a very simple thing to do. Any official word from Pentax why they have not?

calculator01 · 08-12-2012, 09:13 AM

Because I hated having one on my Canon back in the day

Although it would be sweet if Pentax could incorporate this feature into a WR camera which I think would be a nightmare to do.

Reportage · 08-12-2012, 10:27 AM

Well Olympus managed to pull it off with WR models.

had my hands on a 650D recently, the Vari angle and touch screen set focus was pretty handy.

My only guess is Pentax is trying to play the price factor and do not think pentaxians will be comfortable with the additional cost of an vari-angle lcd. How wrong are they when all they need to do is just check the sales of their DA* and Limited lens.

Adam · 08-12-2012, 10:31 AM

A vari-angle touchscreen k-5 successor would make the camera very successful, I'd say- but it would be a first for Pentax.

Reportage · 08-12-2012, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by Adam

A vari-angle touchscreen k-5 successor would make the camera very successful, I'd say- but it would be a first for Pentax.

See whether Pentax President has the balls to add more Firsts to Pentax`s History of Firsts.

Medium FormatPro · 08-12-2012, 01:42 PM

Now a variable angle would indeed be a welcome option. I've had press moments where I didn''t choose to be "first in line" where I also wouldn't have minded having the ability to periscope the camera more effectively. Yet, I have already made an adapted physical mirror (of sorts) attachment that does work with both a K-5 and K-01 - but upside down.

And here's an even better option for people that had film cameras back in the 80's... Remember the Pentax LX?

Add that one to the variable angle wish list. Have all of the new Pentax's (with viewfinders) also have removeble viewfinders that allow for different viewfinder options. As a medium format user I cannot tell everyone how invalueable this "option" would be.

**donras** · 08-12-2012, 01:56 PM

I really miss the tilt-screen on my Sony DSC-F717 (actually tilt-body ). Didn't realize how much until after I switched to Pentax DSLRs. I have assumed that it was size and ruggedization issues that held Pentax back from making adjustable angle screens. BTW, I also have an early Nikon P&S that has a vari-angle LCD, and personally found that the Sony tilt-only solution has almost as much utility.

Tonto · 08-12-2012, 03:01 PM

As Pentax has been the 'value' brand it has probably been a cost thing up till now, also WR may have been a barrier.
You will probably see it under Ricohs control starting with possibly the K5 replacement.
I feel the K-01 really needed one and hopefully any revision of that will have it.
The Q can stay as it is as long as the LCD is bright enough, I would prefer it stays small as possible.

08-12-2012, 06:58 AM	#1
Reportage Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 739	I keep wondering why Pentax does not add a Vari-Angle LCD? I would think that it is a very simple thing to do. Any official word from Pentax why they have not?

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Right angle viewing (from the top down) the LCD?	attilaworx	Pentax K-01	4	05-02-2012 01:01 AM
Am I insane to add a DA15 to my current wide angle collection?	ducdao	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	26	08-16-2011 04:17 PM
Chances next body will be the k-5 + vari-angle lcd?	Reportage	Pentax DSLR Discussion	1	02-05-2011 04:48 PM
K-7 LCD preview in portrait angle.	pcarfan	Pentax DSLR Discussion	3	10-01-2009 12:34 AM

08-12-2012, 09:13 AM	#2
calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817	Because I hated having one on my Canon back in the day Although it would be sweet if Pentax could incorporate this feature into a WR camera which I think would be a nightmare to do.

08-12-2012, 10:27 AM	#3
Reportage Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 739 Original Poster	Well Olympus managed to pull it off with WR models. had my hands on a 650D recently, the Vari angle and touch screen set focus was pretty handy. My only guess is Pentax is trying to play the price factor and do not think pentaxians will be comfortable with the additional cost of an vari-angle lcd. How wrong are they when all they need to do is just check the sales of their DA* and Limited lens.

08-12-2012, 10:31 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	A vari-angle touchscreen k-5 successor would make the camera very successful, I'd say- but it would be a first for Pentax.

08-12-2012, 10:34 AM	#5
Reportage Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 739 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam A vari-angle touchscreen k-5 successor would make the camera very successful, I'd say- but it would be a first for Pentax. See whether Pentax President has the balls to add more Firsts to Pentax`s History of Firsts.

08-12-2012, 01:42 PM	#6
Medium FormatPro Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charleston & Pittsburgh Photos: Albums Posts: 1,668	Now a variable angle would indeed be a welcome option. I've had press moments where I didn''t choose to be "first in line" where I also wouldn't have minded having the ability to periscope the camera more effectively. Yet, I have already made an adapted physical mirror (of sorts) attachment that does work with both a K-5 and K-01 - but upside down. And here's an even better option for people that had film cameras back in the 80's... Remember the Pentax LX? Add that one to the variable angle wish list. Have all of the new Pentax's (with viewfinders) also have removeble viewfinders that allow for different viewfinder options. As a medium format user I cannot tell everyone how invalueable this "option" would be.

08-12-2012, 01:56 PM	#7
donras Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Monument, CO, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 64	I really miss the tilt-screen on my Sony DSC-F717 (actually tilt-body ). Didn't realize how much until after I switched to Pentax DSLRs. I have assumed that it was size and ruggedization issues that held Pentax back from making adjustable angle screens. BTW, I also have an early Nikon P&S that has a vari-angle LCD, and personally found that the Sony tilt-only solution has almost as much utility.

08-12-2012, 03:01 PM	#8
Tonto Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wellington Posts: 969	As Pentax has been the 'value' brand it has probably been a cost thing up till now, also WR may have been a barrier. You will probably see it under Ricohs control starting with possibly the K5 replacement. I feel the K-01 really needed one and hopefully any revision of that will have it. The Q can stay as it is as long as the LCD is bright enough, I would prefer it stays small as possible.