Originally posted by RKKS08 I am not sure I understand this question, if it not ment as sarcasm. The mirror in a (D)SLR covers the full area of the sensor, and should send all the relevant light to the penta mirror or prism. For bigger sensors, the mirror can send more light.
Not sarcasm. I am prone to that but I use the "/sarc" tag when I do. I'm not an engineer, I just want a big bright view finder. If that cannot be done with APS-C, well I guess that is a reason to look for FF.
Originally posted by asw66 Alternately, of course, mirrorless and liveview displays can be much larger than even FF viewfinders, but I don't think that's what you had in mind!
Nope. I like the k-01, more than I thought I would but the LCD is not a substitute for a good viewfinder. At least not yet. Maybe the technology will be there someday.
Originally posted by bossa Your own wishlist is what a FF camera would offer you except the focus peaking (maybe). So it appears that you have talked yourself into wanting/needing a FF.
I only meant I'm not insisting on FF. I want what's on the list. If that is only available in FF then so be it. But if you can do it with an APS-C sensor, that's just fine with me. I want the RESULT, not any particular technology.
Originally posted by ElJamoquio Not in the least! It's quite possible, it just never happens in the marketplace. A 35mm F/1.8 APS-C, together with the right prism, could provide the same size viewfinder with the same brightness as a FF 50mm F/2.8 lens or so. In practice it doesn't happen, though.
Well, the intricacies of the technology are beyond me. I just want what I want. If Pentax can give me the viewfinder of the 5D on an APS-C body, I'll give 'em a hug. If it takes a FF camera to make that all happen, well I have a good starter set of FF lenses and the cash saved so that's fine with me too.
I just wish Pentax would let us know what they are going to do. I'm making decisions on lenses and other gear based on no information from them. And I could make better decisions if they gave us some idea of what they are planning. I know they won't, and I understand why they shouldn't but it is still frustrating.
Handling the 5DmkII and the D800 last week was an experience. The first time I've really thought about my choice in brands and considered changing. But currently the k-5 has me covered, when I grow to the point of needing something more I'll decide what to buy based on what is available. If Pentax is there for me, fine. If not well, it's been fun but I'm more concerned about results than brand loyalty.