Pentax K20D

anomaly · 12-08-2007, 09:54 PM

I can see the benefits but I would still prefer an optical viewfinder.

jms698 · 12-09-2007, 04:33 AM

Originally posted by anomaly

I can see the benefits but I would still prefer an optical viewfinder.

Ah, but with the patented Pentax approach you can get both and switch between them at will.

anomaly · 12-09-2007, 07:28 AM

That would be fairly cool.

**Canada_Rockies** · 12-09-2007, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by anomaly

That would be fairly cool.

Canon and Nikon thought so, too. Check out the 1D Mk III and the D3. Of course, they do cost a teeny weeny bit more than the Pentax 20d predicted price point ....

fredw · 12-09-2007, 03:08 PM

I would love a live view. How many times would you like to raise your camera above a crowd, and still see what you are pointed at? I would not want to give up my optical viewfinder, and probably would use it almost exclusively. Almost. But I am sure that the few times I did use it, I would need it.

tux08902 · 12-09-2007, 05:18 PM

Live view is a fine feature for those who need it and would use it. I wouldn't. It's just a preference. It makes photography harder for me. I don't know why. I just don't feel comfortable.

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12-08-2007, 09:54 PM	#31
anomaly Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Barbados Photos: Gallery Posts: 264	I can see the benefits but I would still prefer an optical viewfinder.

12-09-2007, 04:33 AM	#32
jms698 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 133	Originally posted by anomaly I can see the benefits but I would still prefer an optical viewfinder. Ah, but with the patented Pentax approach you can get both and switch between them at will.

12-09-2007, 07:28 AM	#33
anomaly Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Barbados Photos: Gallery Posts: 264	That would be fairly cool.

12-09-2007, 09:39 AM	#34
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by anomaly That would be fairly cool. Canon and Nikon thought so, too. Check out the 1D Mk III and the D3. Of course, they do cost a teeny weeny bit more than the Pentax 20d predicted price point ....

12-09-2007, 03:08 PM	#35
fredw Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 21	I would love a live view. How many times would you like to raise your camera above a crowd, and still see what you are pointed at? I would not want to give up my optical viewfinder, and probably would use it almost exclusively. Almost. But I am sure that the few times I did use it, I would need it.

12-09-2007, 05:18 PM	#36
tux08902 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Brunswick, NJ Posts: 473	Live view is a fine feature for those who need it and would use it. I wouldn't. It's just a preference. It makes photography harder for me. I don't know why. I just don't feel comfortable.