Originally posted by xmeda KP only offers slightly better hi-iso than K3, all other aspects are worse
I wouldn't call 1 to 1.5 stops better high-iso performance 'slightly better'. I'd call that significantly better.
5-axis SR is worse?
A tilt-screen is worse?
Improved AF tracking algorithms are worse?
Electronic Shutter option is worse?
100g lighter is worse?
We can have own preferences, but I think your characterization is a little inaccurate.
Originally posted by xmeda KP simply belongs to K-01, KS1, KS2 line of special cameras.
I have a K-30, K-S2, KP, K-5iis sitting on my desk side by side. The KP definitely falls into the K-5iis camp in terms of build and feel. Design philosophy closely follows that other "amateur" camera..the K-1.
Originally posted by xmeda Retro looking slightly advanced K70 brother.
You're on a roll...let me post this again to get some facts on the table.
KP vs K-70
Just a reminder of the some of the significant differences:
- Metering: 86K pixel vs 77 segment
- AF system: SAFOX11 (27 point) vs SAFOX 10 (11 point), plus new tracking algorithms
- Processor: Prime IV + accelerator vs Prime M II
- 3 Control wheels vs 2
- Shake Reduction: 5-axis SRII vs SR
- Ultrasonic DRII vs sensor shake DR
- Quiet shutter and motor aperture vs louder shutter and solenoid aperture.
- 7FPS vs 6FPS - 5 user modes vs 3 - Magnesium body vs plastic.
- Electronic shutter option
- External battery grip option
KP is not for you, you need a K-3 type camera. Fair enough, no problem, but let's keep it real here.