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Winder · 06-01-2011, 07:38 PM

Add 1.15x magnification VF to that list. I would be more than happy to have a slightly larger body if it means 2 SD card slots, a Swivel LCD/OLED, & a better VF.

wll · 06-01-2011, 10:50 PM

Originally posted by Winder

Add 1.15x magnification VF to that list. I would be more than happy to have a slightly larger body if it means 2 SD card slots, a Swivel LCD/OLED, & a better VF.

I don't need 2 card slots ..... but an articulating LCD is a must have. I very much feel Pentax will be shooting themselves in the foot if this feature is not on the K-5 replacement.

wll

JohnBee · 06-01-2011, 11:00 PM

Originally posted by wll

I don't need 2 card slots ..... but an articulating LCD is a must have. I very much feel Pentax will be shooting themselves in the foot if this feature is not on the K-5 replacement.

A+

An articulated screen and LV is like hand and glove science!

Steve Beswick · 06-01-2011, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by JohnBee

A+

An articulated screen and LV is like hand and glove science!

Meh, I'll pass on articulated screens. I dont trust the joints.

**Ash** · 06-01-2011, 11:51 PM

Articulating screen may be a weather sealing challenge.
I too can easily do without it (have done to date even though I'm increasingly using LV).

JHD · 06-02-2011, 01:04 AM

I bought a NEX partly due to the articulating LCD. Sure comes in handy and allows for some unique perspectives not so easily attained with normal VF.

**Ash** · 06-02-2011, 03:31 AM

I have had the camera shooting overhead, low to the ground and at the hip using LV. I shade the rear LCD with my left hand and I can still see how I can frame the shot without bending in peculiar ways. In any case, I don't put much thought to how I look taking the shot I want - I just do it.

No articulating screen for me in flagship models - perhaps OK for entry-level ones for variety, but I prefer sound weather resistance capability in the flagship APS-C body.

Last edited by Ash; 06-02-2011 at 05:54 AM.

DaveBlack · 06-02-2011, 05:19 AM

Why not continue the K## series with a small body and not add extras like swivel screen, dual card slots and 1.15x viewfinder. Then add a new camera to the line-up with a slightly bigger body (K-20 size body) so those items can be added.

Dave

johnmflores · 06-02-2011, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by Ash

I have had the camera shooting overhead, low to the ground and at the hip using LV. I shade the rear LCD with my left hand and I can still see how I can frame the shot without bending in peculiar ways. In any case, I don't put much thought to how I look taking the shot I want - I just do it.

No articulating screen for me in flagship models - perhaps OK for entry-level ones for variety, but I prefer sound weather resistance capability in the flagship APS-C body.

Winder · 06-02-2011, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by Steve Beswick

Meh, I'll pass on articulated screens. I dont trust the joints.

You never have to use the articulating screen. If you don't trust the joints don't use the feature, but other companies don't seem to have a problem with articulating screens.

**Ash** · 06-02-2011, 07:52 AM

Yep, the E-5 is there and it's touted as being weather-sealed. I'm dubious about the LCD itself and how it maintains its weather resistant properties. It's quite an essential component of the camera to get ruined on account of rain leakage, or damaged from being knocked about at its fulcrum, a clear weak point of the mechanism. The fact that the joints are there make it a point of concern for me. Of course, I haven't shot with one in the rain to know...

It's not a pretty looking camera, though - that grip looks awkward.
That's just me...

MrPetkus · 06-02-2011, 09:11 AM

The E-5 is the only camera I've used for <$2k that feels as dense and well-built as the K5/7. Their articulating LCD seems quite robust.
It's absence wouldn't be a deal-breaker for me but I'd use it if it were there - specifically for video and macro.

Eruditass · 06-02-2011, 10:28 AM

I'd love to frame real high perspective (crowds, etc) or low perspective shots like this:

from a pentax user on dpreview

Winder · 06-02-2011, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by Ash

Yep, the E-5 is there and it's touted as being weather-sealed. I'm dubious about the LCD itself and how it maintains its weather resistant properties. It's quite an essential component of the camera to get ruined on account of rain leakage, or damaged from being knocked about at its fulcrum, a clear weak point of the mechanism. The fact that the joints are there make it a point of concern for me. Of course, I haven't shot with one in the rain to know...

It's not a pretty looking camera, though - that grip looks awkward.
That's just me...

I used the E-3 for almost 3 years. It was my kayaking camera. It was dunked. dipped, & splashed on numerous occasions.

Yes you can break the LCD screen.... but you can do that on any camera. Another nice feature is that you can turn the screen around so that it is protected.

Docrwm · 06-05-2011, 07:44 AM

Originally posted by Steve Beswick

Meh, I'll pass on articulated screens. I dont trust the joints.

+1 - had one in the past and they are more trouble then they are worth IMHO.

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06-01-2011, 07:38 PM	#286
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617 Original Poster	Add 1.15x magnification VF to that list. I would be more than happy to have a slightly larger body if it means 2 SD card slots, a Swivel LCD/OLED, & a better VF.

06-01-2011, 10:50 PM	#287
wll Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mission Hills, CA Posts: 773	Originally posted by Winder Add 1.15x magnification VF to that list. I would be more than happy to have a slightly larger body if it means 2 SD card slots, a Swivel LCD/OLED, & a better VF. I don't need 2 card slots ..... but an articulating LCD is a must have. I very much feel Pentax will be shooting themselves in the foot if this feature is not on the K-5 replacement. wll

06-01-2011, 11:00 PM	#288
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by wll I don't need 2 card slots ..... but an articulating LCD is a must have. I very much feel Pentax will be shooting themselves in the foot if this feature is not on the K-5 replacement. A+ An articulated screen and LV is like hand and glove science!

06-01-2011, 11:40 PM	#289
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,736	Originally posted by JohnBee A+ An articulated screen and LV is like hand and glove science! Meh, I'll pass on articulated screens. I dont trust the joints.

06-01-2011, 11:51 PM	#290
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Articulating screen may be a weather sealing challenge. I too can easily do without it (have done to date even though I'm increasingly using LV).

06-02-2011, 01:04 AM	#291
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	I bought a NEX partly due to the articulating LCD. Sure comes in handy and allows for some unique perspectives not so easily attained with normal VF.

06-02-2011, 03:31 AM	#292
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	I have had the camera shooting overhead, low to the ground and at the hip using LV. I shade the rear LCD with my left hand and I can still see how I can frame the shot without bending in peculiar ways. In any case, I don't put much thought to how I look taking the shot I want - I just do it. No articulating screen for me in flagship models - perhaps OK for entry-level ones for variety, but I prefer sound weather resistance capability in the flagship APS-C body. Last edited by Ash; 06-02-2011 at 05:54 AM.

06-02-2011, 05:19 AM	#293
DaveBlack Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 441	Why not continue the K## series with a small body and not add extras like swivel screen, dual card slots and 1.15x viewfinder. Then add a new camera to the line-up with a slightly bigger body (K-20 size body) so those items can be added. Dave

06-02-2011, 07:02 AM	#294
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by Ash I have had the camera shooting overhead, low to the ground and at the hip using LV. I shade the rear LCD with my left hand and I can still see how I can frame the shot without bending in peculiar ways. In any case, I don't put much thought to how I look taking the shot I want - I just do it. No articulating screen for me in flagship models - perhaps OK for entry-level ones for variety, but I prefer sound weather resistance capability in the flagship APS-C body.

06-02-2011, 07:11 AM	#295
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617 Original Poster	Originally posted by Steve Beswick Meh, I'll pass on articulated screens. I dont trust the joints. You never have to use the articulating screen. If you don't trust the joints don't use the feature, but other companies don't seem to have a problem with articulating screens.

06-02-2011, 07:52 AM	#296
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Yep, the E-5 is there and it's touted as being weather-sealed. I'm dubious about the LCD itself and how it maintains its weather resistant properties. It's quite an essential component of the camera to get ruined on account of rain leakage, or damaged from being knocked about at its fulcrum, a clear weak point of the mechanism. The fact that the joints are there make it a point of concern for me. Of course, I haven't shot with one in the rain to know... It's not a pretty looking camera, though - that grip looks awkward. That's just me...

06-02-2011, 09:11 AM	#297
MrPetkus Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 387	The E-5 is the only camera I've used for <$2k that feels as dense and well-built as the K5/7. Their articulating LCD seems quite robust. It's absence wouldn't be a deal-breaker for me but I'd use it if it were there - specifically for video and macro.

06-02-2011, 10:28 AM	#298
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	I'd love to frame real high perspective (crowds, etc) or low perspective shots like this: from a pentax user on dpreview

06-02-2011, 10:56 AM	#299
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ash Yep, the E-5 is there and it's touted as being weather-sealed. I'm dubious about the LCD itself and how it maintains its weather resistant properties. It's quite an essential component of the camera to get ruined on account of rain leakage, or damaged from being knocked about at its fulcrum, a clear weak point of the mechanism. The fact that the joints are there make it a point of concern for me. Of course, I haven't shot with one in the rain to know... It's not a pretty looking camera, though - that grip looks awkward. That's just me... I used the E-3 for almost 3 years. It was my kayaking camera. It was dunked. dipped, & splashed on numerous occasions. Yes you can break the LCD screen.... but you can do that on any camera. Another nice feature is that you can turn the screen around so that it is protected.

06-05-2011, 07:44 AM	#300
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Steve Beswick Meh, I'll pass on articulated screens. I dont trust the joints. +1 - had one in the past and they are more trouble then they are worth IMHO.

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