Pentax K-S1!

Kunzite · 08-29-2014, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by Clavius

I own a A7r now and I'm very happy with its size.

Originally posted by Clavius

why get a tiny Pentax DSLR that is still big and blobby compared to many cheaper mirrorless cameras?

Compare camera dimensions side by side
Because people like you would be very happy with its size?

ChristianRock · 08-29-2014, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Compare camera dimensions side by side
Because people like you would be very happy with its size?

Busted

DennisH · 08-29-2014, 01:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Yeah, I've got no issues with the K-S1.
As of now, it has my stamp of approval (FWIW)

Plus, you'll save on black tape.

VoiceOfReason · 08-29-2014, 01:25 PM

It's not the size, it's how you use it!

DennisH · 08-29-2014, 01:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

It's not the size, it's how you use it!

That's what I keep telling my wife.

thibs · 08-29-2014, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by DennisH

That's what I keep telling my wife.

ROTFL

Na Horuk · 08-29-2014, 01:46 PM

I really want more info about the sensor. Bit depth, dynamic range? And just general impressions, some sensors have decent specs but were never liked very much. There are many more properties to a sensor than just MP

KX5 · 08-29-2014, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

I think this is the big thing for now. All other goodies we seen rescent and then a K-mount lens.

But this K-S1 needs a new kitlens that is smaller and folds back when not in use!

Probably a new version called "18-55mm II SMC DA ED" will be available on the new K-S1.
In 2009 a similar version existed (so much better than the actual 18-55 DAL).
Need to be confirmed by the Pentax staff.

ChristianRock · 08-29-2014, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

I really want more info about the sensor. Bit depth, dynamic range? And just general impressions, some sensors have decent specs but were never liked very much. There are many more properties to a sensor than just MP

When the Sony A3000 came out, people seem to like the image quality and the ISO peformance of the sensor. Of course I hope this is a newer version and that Pentax gets a bit more juice out of it, as they sometimes do.

JimmyDranox · 08-29-2014, 02:20 PM

As far as I know, women don't like to stay in the rain for nothing, not even photography, so, no WR needed. Women has smaller hands than man, so they need a smaller grip. Women always want to be seen equal to men, so, why not handling a camera regarded as a pro, comparing to smartphones or compacts. Counting that Asia, even without Japan, is the biggest market today for DSLR, an is growing rapidly, all we are talking here is pointless, if we don't consider these facts.

So, don't waste your energy to justify individual preferences. Keep it for the next week, when the big BOOM, or booms (camera and lenses), will come.

Ha, ha, it's a joke. ... Or not.

thibs · 08-29-2014, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by KX5

Probably a new version called "18-55mm II SMC DA ED" will be available on the new K-S1.
In 2009 a similar version existed (so much better than the actual 18-55 DAL).
Need to be confirmed by the Pentax staff.

The DA-L is a DA II / DA WR (optically) AFAIK.

mee · 08-29-2014, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

I really want more info about the sensor. Bit depth, dynamic range? And just general impressions, some sensors have decent specs but were never liked very much. There are many more properties to a sensor than just MP

If it has a 14-bit RAW I'd be surprised..

**monochrome** · 08-29-2014, 02:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LaurenOE

As of now, it has my stamp of approval (FWIW)

OK - I'm finished then.

**monochrome** · 08-29-2014, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by DennisH

That's what I keep telling my wife.

Is your wife size-challenged in some way?

**boriscleto** · 08-29-2014, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by KX5

Probably a new version called "18-55mm II SMC DA ED" will be available on the new K-S1.
In 2009 a similar version existed (so much better than the actual 18-55 DAL).
Need to be confirmed by the Pentax staff.

The DA L and the DA II are optically identical. The difference is the II has quick shift, a metal mount, and came with a lens hood.

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08-29-2014, 01:18 PM	#1171
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Clavius I own a A7r now and I'm very happy with its size. Originally posted by Clavius why get a tiny Pentax DSLR that is still big and blobby compared to many cheaper mirrorless cameras? Compare camera dimensions side by side Because people like you would be very happy with its size?

08-29-2014, 01:23 PM	#1172
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by Kunzite Compare camera dimensions side by side Because people like you would be very happy with its size? Busted

08-29-2014, 01:25 PM - 1 Like	#1173
DennisH Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stratford, CT Photos: Gallery Posts: 730	Originally posted by LaurenOE Yeah, I've got no issues with the K-S1. As of now, it has my stamp of approval (FWIW) Plus, you'll save on black tape.

08-29-2014, 01:25 PM	#1174
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	It's not the size, it's how you use it!

08-29-2014, 01:26 PM - 1 Like	#1175
DennisH Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stratford, CT Photos: Gallery Posts: 730	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason It's not the size, it's how you use it! That's what I keep telling my wife.

08-29-2014, 01:30 PM	#1176
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by DennisH That's what I keep telling my wife. ROTFL

08-29-2014, 01:46 PM	#1177
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	I really want more info about the sensor. Bit depth, dynamic range? And just general impressions, some sensors have decent specs but were never liked very much. There are many more properties to a sensor than just MP

08-29-2014, 02:03 PM	#1178
KX5 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 72	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 I think this is the big thing for now. All other goodies we seen rescent and then a K-mount lens. But this K-S1 needs a new kitlens that is smaller and folds back when not in use! Probably a new version called "18-55mm II SMC DA ED" will be available on the new K-S1. In 2009 a similar version existed (so much better than the actual 18-55 DAL). Need to be confirmed by the Pentax staff.

08-29-2014, 02:08 PM	#1179
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by Na Horuk I really want more info about the sensor. Bit depth, dynamic range? And just general impressions, some sensors have decent specs but were never liked very much. There are many more properties to a sensor than just MP When the Sony A3000 came out, people seem to like the image quality and the ISO peformance of the sensor. Of course I hope this is a newer version and that Pentax gets a bit more juice out of it, as they sometimes do.

08-29-2014, 02:20 PM	#1180
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	As far as I know, women don't like to stay in the rain for nothing, not even photography, so, no WR needed. Women has smaller hands than man, so they need a smaller grip. Women always want to be seen equal to men, so, why not handling a camera regarded as a pro, comparing to smartphones or compacts. Counting that Asia, even without Japan, is the biggest market today for DSLR, an is growing rapidly, all we are talking here is pointless, if we don't consider these facts. So, don't waste your energy to justify individual preferences. Keep it for the next week, when the big BOOM, or booms (camera and lenses), will come. Ha, ha, it's a joke. ... Or not.

08-29-2014, 02:21 PM	#1181
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by KX5 Probably a new version called "18-55mm II SMC DA ED" will be available on the new K-S1. In 2009 a similar version existed (so much better than the actual 18-55 DAL). Need to be confirmed by the Pentax staff. The DA-L is a DA II / DA WR (optically) AFAIK.

08-29-2014, 02:21 PM	#1182
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Na Horuk I really want more info about the sensor. Bit depth, dynamic range? And just general impressions, some sensors have decent specs but were never liked very much. There are many more properties to a sensor than just MP If it has a 14-bit RAW I'd be surprised..

08-29-2014, 02:42 PM - 1 Like	#1183
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by LaurenOE As of now, it has my stamp of approval (FWIW) OK - I'm finished then.

08-29-2014, 02:43 PM	#1184
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by DennisH That's what I keep telling my wife. Is your wife size-challenged in some way?

08-29-2014, 03:35 PM	#1185
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by KX5 Probably a new version called "18-55mm II SMC DA ED" will be available on the new K-S1. In 2009 a similar version existed (so much better than the actual 18-55 DAL). Need to be confirmed by the Pentax staff. The DA L and the DA II are optically identical. The difference is the II has quick shift, a metal mount, and came with a lens hood.