Pentax are releasing a
series of articles about the development and production of the new Pentax APS-C Flagship Camera.
In
Vol. 1 Shigeru Wakashiro, who is in charge of the planning and development of new Pentax DSLRs, focuses on the design process behind the new pentaprism.
In
Vol. 2 Shigeru Wakashiro highlights how the viewfinder protrudes ~3mm more (compared to the K-3 II), helping the user to avoid smudging the back LCD with their nose. The eye sensor (below the viewfinder window) is explained as dimming the back LCD panel when one uses the viewfinder.
Vol. 3 explains how prioritising viewfinder usage, clearance between nose and back LCD, compactness and sturdiness of design, and maximising monitor size, led to the decision to use a fixed back LCD.
Vol. 4 is about the considerations that went into the camera's ergonomics, using a "
form follows function" approach. In particular Shigeru Wakashiro describes the process used for finding the optimal grip shape and explains which design forces needed to be balanced in order to enable reliable but at the same time comfortable joystick operation.
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