Pentax K-S1!

curlednoodles · 08-21-2014, 03:41 AM

More images of the KS-1 for those who havent seen them yet.

PENTAX K-S1???????????? - ????info

Last edited by curlednoodles; 07-30-2016 at 04:40 AM.

**PJ1** · 08-21-2014, 03:56 AM

I thought that reproducing an image of the four-way controller on the rear screen (in conjunction with existing settings) would be a bit pointless if it wasn't a touch screen.

zapp · 08-21-2014, 04:01 AM

Ugly, pointless, stupid.

No mirror, but full pentaprism housing - this is not a design feature this is just hopeless. Same dimensions as SLR, what is the advantage here. No dedicated lenses? Green LEDs are NOT SEXY.
I thought it could not get much worse - that was before this camera.

Asahiflex · 08-21-2014, 04:03 AM

What do you mean, it DOES have a mirror AND a glass pentaprism. It's a DSLR, not a MILC.

Cynog Ap Brychan · 08-21-2014, 04:07 AM

Originally posted by zapp

Ugly, pointless, stupid.

I'm getting the feeling that you don't like it...

Originally posted by zapp

No mirror, but full pentaprism housing

The consensus seems to be that it does have a mirror.

curlednoodles · 08-21-2014, 04:13 AM

I quite like the look. Its bold and different. If you already have a Pentax K30/5/3 then this camera is not aimed at you. You already have a great camera. No, this camera is to entice new people to the Pentax system through a modern and unique design. Im guessing it will most likely appeal to the younger photographer whose perspective on what a DSLR should look like is not yet ingrained.

Class A · 08-21-2014, 04:17 AM

Originally posted by PJ1

I thought that reproducing an image of the four-way controller on the rear screen (in conjunction with existing settings) would be a bit pointless if it wasn't a touch screen.

It isn't pointless because the reproduction shows the actual settings (as opposed to repeating the button labels).

Very good idea, AFAIC, in particular for a camera that appears to be aimed at beginners and makes deliberate attempts to avoid deterring novices with elaborate buttons and complex interfaces.

JimmyDranox · 08-21-2014, 04:20 AM

Originally posted by zapp

Ugly, pointless, stupid.

No mirror, but full pentaprism housing - this is not a design feature this is just hopeless. Same dimensions as SLR, what is the advantage here. No dedicated lenses? Green LEDs are NOT SEXY.
I thought it could not get much worse - that was before this camera.

The most innovator DSLR design in years. With clean lines, clean curves, stylish general look, I think this camera will be a big success for Pentax, specially for young generation and women. For people who consider that retro is the only beautiful camera design, probably not.

**WillWeaverRVA** · 08-21-2014, 04:21 AM

Originally posted by zapp

Ugly, pointless, stupid.

No mirror, but full pentaprism housing

It does have a mirror. Lots of pictures of DSLRs are taken with the mirror up to show off the sensor.

banep · 08-21-2014, 04:24 AM - **1 Like**

DA35 AL would be a nice combo in a kit with this camera.
Cheap, small and light with good performance, also available in a lot of colors.

Fogel70 · 08-21-2014, 04:25 AM

Originally posted by Class A

It isn't pointless because the reproduction shows the actual settings (as opposed to repeating the button labels).

Very good idea, AFAIC, in particular for a camera that appears to be aimed at beginners and makes deliberate attempts to avoid deterring novices with elaborate buttons and complex interfaces.

And as this has been in practice on all Pentax entry level DSLR (since at least K-x), there is probably no reason to stop now.

cxdoo · 08-21-2014, 04:46 AM

27 pages and not one of people disliking it pointed out that this abomination fails so bad, Ricoh wouldn't even sign it.

Probably because that's perceived as one of its rare advantages.

**Aristophanes** · 08-21-2014, 04:58 AM

Likely no AA batteries.

Doundounba · 08-21-2014, 05:16 AM

I'll chime in with others that I also think the white actually looks OK-ish, but I'm worried it doesn't have enough black to integrate well with a black lens...

Looking at the blue controller on the back, I wonder if it might actually be 8-way...?

severalsnakes · 08-21-2014, 05:17 AM

Originally posted by H. Sapiens

The white version is definitely the prettier one. But how does a white camera look after a few weeks of use? I know for sure it wouldn't work for me.

I have the white K-30. It goes everywhere with me and I have used it pretty much every day for a year and a half. It's not dirty at all, but there is some dust/lint in the grooves. The slick finish doesn't allow dirt or grime to stick.

08-21-2014, 04:24 AM - 1 Like	#400
banep Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 360	DA35 AL would be a nice combo in a kit with this camera. Cheap, small and light with good performance, also available in a lot of colors. Last edited by banep; 08-21-2014 at 04:37 AM.

08-21-2014, 04:46 AM	#402
cxdoo Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Limassol, Cyprus Posts: 1,150	27 pages and not one of people disliking it pointed out that this abomination fails so bad, Ricoh wouldn't even sign it. Probably because that's perceived as one of its rare advantages. Last edited by cxdoo; 08-21-2014 at 04:48 AM. Reason: Grammar failure

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08-21-2014, 03:56 AM	#392
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	I thought that reproducing an image of the four-way controller on the rear screen (in conjunction with existing settings) would be a bit pointless if it wasn't a touch screen.

08-21-2014, 04:01 AM	#393
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,385	Ugly, pointless, stupid. No mirror, but full pentaprism housing - this is not a design feature this is just hopeless. Same dimensions as SLR, what is the advantage here. No dedicated lenses? Green LEDs are NOT SEXY. I thought it could not get much worse - that was before this camera.

08-21-2014, 04:03 AM	#394
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	What do you mean, it DOES have a mirror AND a glass pentaprism. It's a DSLR, not a MILC.

08-21-2014, 04:07 AM	#395
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by zapp Ugly, pointless, stupid. I'm getting the feeling that you don't like it... Originally posted by zapp No mirror, but full pentaprism housing The consensus seems to be that it does have a mirror.

08-21-2014, 04:13 AM	#396
curlednoodles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Far North Qld, Australia Posts: 184	I quite like the look. Its bold and different. If you already have a Pentax K30/5/3 then this camera is not aimed at you. You already have a great camera. No, this camera is to entice new people to the Pentax system through a modern and unique design. Im guessing it will most likely appeal to the younger photographer whose perspective on what a DSLR should look like is not yet ingrained.

08-21-2014, 04:17 AM	#397
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by PJ1 I thought that reproducing an image of the four-way controller on the rear screen (in conjunction with existing settings) would be a bit pointless if it wasn't a touch screen. It isn't pointless because the reproduction shows the actual settings (as opposed to repeating the button labels). Very good idea, AFAIC, in particular for a camera that appears to be aimed at beginners and makes deliberate attempts to avoid deterring novices with elaborate buttons and complex interfaces.

08-21-2014, 04:20 AM	#398
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	Originally posted by zapp Ugly, pointless, stupid. No mirror, but full pentaprism housing - this is not a design feature this is just hopeless. Same dimensions as SLR, what is the advantage here. No dedicated lenses? Green LEDs are NOT SEXY. I thought it could not get much worse - that was before this camera. The most innovator DSLR design in years. With clean lines, clean curves, stylish general look, I think this camera will be a big success for Pentax, specially for young generation and women. For people who consider that retro is the only beautiful camera design, probably not.

08-21-2014, 04:21 AM	#399
WillWeaverRVA Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	Originally posted by zapp Ugly, pointless, stupid. No mirror, but full pentaprism housing It does have a mirror. Lots of pictures of DSLRs are taken with the mirror up to show off the sensor.

08-21-2014, 04:25 AM	#401
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Originally posted by Class A It isn't pointless because the reproduction shows the actual settings (as opposed to repeating the button labels). Very good idea, AFAIC, in particular for a camera that appears to be aimed at beginners and makes deliberate attempts to avoid deterring novices with elaborate buttons and complex interfaces. And as this has been in practice on all Pentax entry level DSLR (since at least K-x), there is probably no reason to stop now.

08-21-2014, 04:58 AM	#403
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Likely no AA batteries.

08-21-2014, 05:16 AM	#404
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	I'll chime in with others that I also think the white actually looks OK-ish, but I'm worried it doesn't have enough black to integrate well with a black lens... Looking at the blue controller on the back, I wonder if it might actually be 8-way...?

08-21-2014, 05:17 AM	#405
severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	Originally posted by H. Sapiens The white version is definitely the prettier one. But how does a white camera look after a few weeks of use? I know for sure it wouldn't work for me. I have the white K-30. It goes everywhere with me and I have used it pretty much every day for a year and a half. It's not dirty at all, but there is some dust/lint in the grooves. The slick finish doesn't allow dirt or grime to stick.