Originally posted by Dr_who Not looking for a full frame, thou that would be nice, I'd have expected something more of a upgrade. Focus speed is nice, new screen technology for better reviewing is nice, other then that thou... I guess it depends on the IIs and if not having the filter makes a difference. What are the cons of not having the filter on there?
Careful of misconception
I think the focus speed is implied, but not advertised. The enhancement in autofocus is that it'd be able to focus in the dark - but not faster, or more spot on.
Here is the issue with lower number of focus points, that I see :
x = focus point.
= Subject.
K5:
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Conclusion : Missed the subject by a hair.
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So rather than doing R&D in darker and darker environment...I rather have pentax double their number of points. Sure it will focus on one of the 11 points...hopefully that point is hitting the eye of your subject as opposed to their nose.