Originally posted by audiobomber It really annoys me when DPR lists "no dedicated video button" as a Con in DSLR reviews. Buttons are valuable real estate on a body. There are lots of things I'd rather have than video button. What's wrong with putting video on the Mode switch?
They don't mention missing photographic buttons (ISO, metering, AF Select, etc) as Cons. They didn't list two wheels as a Pro in the K-30 review, nor even mention the second wheel in the Conclusion page. That is a disservice to Pentax and potential buyers. The entire tone of the review I found disrespectful of Pentax and the Silver Award seems to be completely subjective to the reviewer. I hope they find someone more objective for the next Pentax review.
Well, I do see their point. Especially on my compact camera that I mostly bought for video it annoys me that it doesn't have that button. Sometimes I want to shoot a photo, a wonderful opportunity comes up, and before I have changed to video it is gone. However I do believe a DSLR is more meant for planned shoots, so it is not that much of a problem.
What I don't understand is why Pentax didn't made the buttons more customizable. I have no use for a RAW button since I always shoot RAW anyway. It'd be nice if I can use that one to record a video.
To be honest I do think DPRs review was quite positive. I would have given the K30 a lot more crap for the lack of a proper SR while shooting video and for the crop it applies (I don't think they mentioned it... at least most reviewers didn't). I mean, their SR implementation is so bad, you better shoot video without. Otherwise you'll get horrible output.
They should separate their ratings, I agree. It wouldn't hurt at all, and it would make it clearer for everyone.
Do you guys really think the average consumer is so dumb that he will only look at the color of the award and then pick the camera? Without reading the review? Not even the summary? Then again, I wouldn't be surprised if that's true...