Originally posted by BrianR I'm also an accidental settings bumper, especially in the winter with big gloves on (the mode lock on my k5iis was a joyous upgrade for me). Completely reconfigurable buttons and menus for the win I say!
For example, I'm in manual mode most of the time, and typically leave metering on "spot". Let me move metering selection to my pared down menu and repurpose the metering switch on my k5iis to three toggles - 1) All other buttons locked. 2) All but the two e-dials locked. 3) All buttons activated. This would be miraculous for -20C weather.
I don't think any manufacturer allows this level of customization yet, and I'm not sure why. It would be more work than adding another 'funhouse mirror' or 'cat ears' digital filter, but so much more useful.
I can't believe how many times I look at the exif to post setting when I post picture. I think i was shooting at ƒ8, but my images are at ƒ7.1, ƒ8, and ƒ9 without me ever consciously changing the ƒ-stop. For an old film, manual shooter, this is simply unacceptab;le. I hate it and it's a constant source of irritation.
I guess in film days, I used to set the ISO when I put the camera, set it and forget it. Set the aperture on the lens, set if and forget it, and the shutter speed dial was out fo the way and hard enough to turn, it was never adjusted.
From my perspective, I want to set it and forget it. If everyone else need play with every setting all the time, that's fine. But my focus is always with my subject matter, not with my camera, set it and forget it is what works for me. I really dislike all current digital cameras. There are no minimalists among the current camera companies. Maybe this new Praktika K-1 will be the one.
I absolutely abhor having to check my camera all the time, to make sure I haven't accidentally charged my settings. To me, it's a serious design flaw.