Originally posted by RMabo 1. No top-LCD panel.
2. No socket for cable remote release.
3. No weather sealing.
4. No depth-of-field preview (?-button can be programmed to electronic preview, but I can't find depth-of-field preview there)
5. No AE-L button.
So, 5 different features compared to the K200D.
1. No need for a lot of newbies. All entry-level cameras have no TOP LCD.
And even cameras from higher class too. Have a look at SONY models.
2. Use remote control. It's smaller and lighter.
3. To reduce dimensions and weight.
4. No need. Especially, for newbie, I never used it for 4 years.
5.
THERE IS - AF button can be used for AE-L.
The operation of K-m is easy and not bad. Simply another algorithm than all previous Pentax cameras.
There is direct access to all parameters thru OK button.
WB and ISO are on separate buttons of joystick.