Originally posted by Ivan I think it 's not about the magic 6mrixs. Those who shoot with old cameras like to do it. This is a real hobby. I bought one for myself, too. Accidentally K100 with a 28-70 F4 lens . Here I will argue with myself, because I was also surprised by the quality of the image when it turns out. I am very happy with the purchase and every Euro spent was worth it and even more.
What I like the most of those 6MP Cameras (I own D, DS and DS2): NOT need for focus correction with Manual/Vintage Lens. That small focus calibration is a MUST in the SR cameras (K10D, KX, K5II,K30, K50,K3II)
The image "quality" could be equalize in Post Processing to mimic the CCD sensor charm from any CMOS sensor, so no gain here but time.
Old Hoobie: If You shoted in film You could remember that there was a "blind" expectation between the moment you load the filrm, take the picture, rewind the roll and get the developed prints in yours hands just to find a Joy or an "oportunity to learn from mistakes" ha ha
With an 1.8 inches Camera Screen We need to wait to get the photos displayed in a large monitor to get that Joy of a nice shot or garbage: meaning Nostalgia.