Originally posted by filmamigo Why? I'm no fan of the Nikon control layout for their top-tier cameras. There is nothing obvious about that control design, it's a product of 1980's microprocessor-driven thinking that ignored ergonomics.
The D800/D810 is VERY similar to the K5 at the end of the day, which is why I opted for that camera over the D600 series when I went with the D800 series. It's actually a very well laid out camera, and one I'm able to transfer back and forth from my Pentax with a minimal of mind bloopers.
Quote: If you are going to copy, why not use a mature and intuitive design like the Fuji X-T1?
another camera in my stable, and an absolute joy to use. It's brilliant and there is very few things I dislike about it. It's a slower camera in terms of operation, but man... it's just wonderful.
Anyways, on the topic. I'm not sold on this body design with the dials and control layout. I'm warm to it and willing to give it a roll, but it looks over complicated and potentially a bit of a pain for operation of some of the different functions. Granted for my style of shooting I rarely have to jump around these different functions, but it seems like they are putting dials in for the sake of dials.